Commentary

Governor Cuomo and California Governor Gavin Newsom
Commentary
Cuomo’s doing better than Newsom. Here’s why.
This is a time for top-down leadership.
By TOM ALLON
Opinion
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Andrew Yang filed the lawsuit that got the New York democratic presidential primary back on.
Commentary
Andrew Yang risks New York lives for a symbolic primary
This is what happens when dilettantes start to play with politics.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
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President Trump at the White House coronavirus update briefing on April 7th.
Commentary
The Republican plot to kill New Yorkers
Trump and McConnell lay the groundwork to force New York to open up too early.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
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Mayor de Blasio and Senator Chuck Schumer at a COVID-19 preparedness press conference on March 14th.
Commentary
Why Washington has failed New York
The federal government has many high-placed New Yorkers. It still failed to deliver enough aid to the state.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
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Rep. Elise Stefanik is one of the Upstate Republicans who signed a letter to Cuomo opposing the move to take unused ventilators from upstate and move them into the city.
Commentary
Upstate to New York City: Drop dead. Literally.
When it comes to lending unused ventilators, area politicians say only #upstatelivesmatter.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
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A medical worker sticking her head outside of a COVID-19 testing tent at Elmhurst Hospital Center in New York.
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Conservative amateur sleuths deny New York hospital crisis
Apparently, you can tell how many ICU beds are open from across the street.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
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How well has Cuomo really handled the coronavirus?
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Cuomo only looks great between de Blasio and Trump
The governor hasn’t managed coronavirus perfectly.
By ROSS BARKAN
Opinion
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What are the best ways to care for children during the coronavirus crisis?
Commentary
Closing schools was the right call but here’s what must come next
How to keep kids safe, cared for, nourished and at home.
By LINDSAY BEYERSTEIN
Opinion
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Bail reform critics claim that letting defendants out before their trial has unleashed a crime wave from repeat offenders.
Commentary
Did bail reform really cause a crime wave?
An honest look at the actual numbers.
By LINDSAY BEYERSTEIN
Opinion
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Michael Bloomberg in Oklahoma City.
Commentary
Bloomberg’s misleading comments on stop-and-frisk
The former NYC mayor’s justification for the racial breakdown of stop-and-frisk isn’t supported by data.
By ABRAHAM GUTMAN
Opinion
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