A new pot of pot revenue unlikely to save the state budget

Legalizing recreational marijuana is unlikely this year, and wouldn’t provide immediate fiscal relief.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 22, 2020

Scott Stringer wants to save NYC’s summer

The New York City comptroller offers ideas for how to safely open city beaches.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• May 22, 2020

Coronavirus limits Seawright’s options after losing ballot spot

The state’s highest court stripped the assemblywoman of the Democratic line.

• By Jeff Coltin
• May 22, 2020

The shifting metrics for reopening and New York’s beach boondoggle

Rounding up the week’s political news.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 22, 2020

Does the South Bronx representative have to be from the block?

Several candidates in the crowded field to replace Rep. José E. Serrano don’t live in the district. Does it matter?

• By Jeff Coltin
• May 22, 2020

House candidates who reside outside the district

Congressional candidates only have to live in the same state.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 22, 2020

The carpetbaggers in the 2020 primaries

A handful of New York candidates moved into their districts only recently.

• By Rebecca C. Lewis
• May 22, 2020

This week's biggest Winners & Losers

Who's up and who's down this week?

• May 22, 2020

Independent pharmacies need COVID-19 testing support

Unlike CVS and Walgreens, the state’s smaller pharmacies may struggle to begin administering coronavirus tests.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• May 21, 2020

Where are the ex-IDC members now?

Most of the controversial state senators lost reelection bids in 2018.

• By Jeff Coltin
• May 21, 2020

Why arrests plummeted during New York’s COVID-19 peak

It wasn’t only because people are staying at home.

• By Dan Clark
• May 21, 2020

Will nonprofits stay virtual post-pandemic?

Nonprofit leaders share their lessons from the shift to remote work.

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 21, 2020

Few families in homeless shelters can access internet

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 21, 2020

Is Elon Musk more flash than substance?

What we know and what we don’t know about Musk’s promises to help New York during the coronavirus crisis.

• By Annie McDonough
• May 21, 2020

1 in 6 students to attend remote NYC summer school

Lack of resources and too many home distractions contributed to the record number of students falling behind.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• May 20, 2020

MTA tests high-tech super-cleaners

Ultraviolet machines, antimicrobials and disinfectants are all at the MTA’s disposal.

• By Zach Williams
• May 20, 2020

Backlash emerges as NoVo Foundation cuts program and staff

• By Kay Dervishi
• May 20, 2020

How missed appointments or curfews can lead to COVID-19

New York should stop locking people for minor parole violations during the coronavirus pandemic.

• By Vincent Schiraldi
• May 20, 2020

State Senate reconvenes next week, sources say

At least one chamber in the state Legislature is looking to get back to the lawmaking.

• By Zach Williams
• May 19, 2020

What to know about New York City’s reopening

The city has met four of the state’s reopening metrics and could be ready to reopen in June.

• By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
• May 19, 2020