Health Care
Policy
There might be a new way to free up more COVID-19 vaccines
New research shows how New York might be able to save a mountain of vaccine doses for others.
Immigration
Policy
New York Immigration Coalition leaders are rolling up their sleeves
With a new administration, there’s time to focus on structural changes, including in NYC
New York State
Policy
Why Cuomo’s pandemic policies keep getting challenged in court
The lawsuit over prisoners not being vaccinated is just the latest COVID-19 policy accused of unequal treatment.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
NY only has a few days to turn over nursing home deaths data
A successful lawsuit against the state may soon reveal all the records.
Education
Policy
How COVID-19 is inspiring new visions for higher education
Advocates say bold plans could help New York recover from the pandemic while addressing inequities.
New York State
Policy
How New York can distribute the vaccine more equitably
Vaccine distribution has been woefully unequal. Here’s how New York might start to fix it.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Health care executives involved in vaccine planning have close ties to Cuomo
This isn’t the first time the governor has turned to or listened to old friends and allies.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Rochester’s new Person in Crisis team might have prevented 9-year-old’s pepper spraying
Even though the city created a non-police unit to deal with individuals in emotional distress, they weren’t on the scene.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Why aren’t state prisoners being vaccinated yet?
New York goes against CDC recommendations by not vaccinating corrections officers and inmates at the same time.
New York City
Policy
Delayed COVID-19 statistics have become a pattern
New York City and state have each been criticized for failing to release information on vaccinations, deaths and more.
Health Care
Policy
AG James: Nursing home deaths undercounted
A new report says the Cuomo administration may have undercounted COVID-19 deaths of nursing home residents by as much as 50%.
Labor
Policy
Teamsters declare victory in Hunts Point strike
The produce workers who kept New York City fed during the pandemic finally see the fruits of their labor.
Criminal Justice
Policy
State Legislature may restore voting rights to parolees
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has done it through executive order, but this would make the change permanent.
Transportation
Policy
Can the MTA get back on track without derailing New York’s recovery?
NY’s recovery depends on trimming MTA’s operating budget while maintaining efficient service.
New York City
Policy
Is New York distributing COVID-19 vaccines equitably?
That state appears to be falling short on efforts to get people of color vaccinated against the coronavirus.
New York State
Policy
Canceled appointments are the latest vaccine headache
Two weeks into New York’s expanded coronavirus vaccine rollout, some parts of the state are hitting the brakes.
Policy
Will NY decriminalize clean syringe possession?
Public health advocates say it could reduce HIV transmission.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Climate activists celebrate Brooklyn wind turbine plant
Debate remains over whether it could coexist with Industry City rezoning.
New York State
Policy
Vaccine scramble leaves many Westchester residents seeking doses elsewhere
Confusion in the county has led many to book vaccine appointments in New York City.
Criminal Justice
Policy