Health Care
Policy
Why isn’t New York enforcing its nurse staffing law?
The state health department has delayed putting staff ratios in place, even as nurses continue to be overwhelmed by patient loads.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Port Authority police will search passengers’ luggage in gun crackdown
Mayor Eric Adams has repeatedly called for gun “spot checks” at entry points into the city – but experts question whether they’re an efficient use of police resources.
Ask the Experts
Policy
How can New Yorkers return to the office safely?
Workplace health experts weighed in on the best practices companies should be taking to protect in-person employees.
New York City
Policy
What is Midtown’s post-pandemic recovery playbook?
It probably won’t look quite like lower Manhattan’s post-9/11 plan to create a well-rounded neighborhood.
New York City
Policy
Statewide school mask mandate and NYC vaccination deadline prompt protests, confusion
Thousands of city workers were set to lose their jobs on Friday for refusing to be vaccinated. Meanwhile, lawmakers questioned why the mask mandate was lifted statewide, but remains in place in schools.
Health Care
Policy
Bassett defends Hochul administration policies on masks
New York legislators questioned state Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett at a Tuesday budget hearing.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Can Bitcoin mining become a campaign issue?
Jumaane Williams is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to put a stop to proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining.
Politics
Policy
Local lawmakers plead for federal help in New York’s gun violence crisis
Federal legislation, funding and coordination are part of a range of proposals to stop the flow of illegal guns into New York.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will Biden finally intervene in the Rikers crisis?
Calls for the president to visit the jail complex underscore criticism that New York has allowed conditions there to deteriorate.
Health Care
Policy
New York lawmakers look to expand access to health care for undocumented immigrants
“Coverage for All” passed the Assembly Health Committee this week as New York revisits access to care in the pandemic’s third year.
Health Care
Policy
New York’s landmark water testing law hinges on the state Health Department
The law leaves key decisions to an agency with a history of dragging its feet on implementing water quality legislation.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Is more surveillance tech coming for the NYPD?
Mayor Eric Adams’ mentions of facial recognition and gun detection technology drew swift pushback from civil liberties advocates.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Recent shootings test Kathy Hochul’s cooperative approach to governing
The governor is leaning on a new task force on out-of-state guns to reduce crime and avoid conflict with fellow Democrats.
Health Care
Policy
State mask mandate remains in place — for now
The Hochul administration is appealing a recent ruling striking down the public health rule.
Education
Policy
New York students face anxiety and fear as they continue to navigate pandemic schooling
Kids have had a rough couple of years of instability and loss. Behavioral issues and academic uncertainty continue to impact their mental health.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Eric Adams to launch “modified” version of NYPD plainclothes unit
Fulfilling a campaign promise, the New York City mayor laid out plans for the latest iteration of the “anti-crime unit” that was formed in the 1970s.
New York City
Policy
Adams’ gun violence plan targets bail reform
Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a plan that includes calling for changes to state bail law and launching a new version of anti-crime unit.
Policy
Policy
New York Democrats will (almost certainly) draw their own district lines after independent commission fails
Communication has broken down in the state’s first bipartisan redistricting task force.
Health Care
Policy
Language barriers compound COVID-19 challenges among non-English speakers
More than 200 languages are spoken in New York City, making pandemic outreach efforts a monumental task.
Health Care
Policy