Health Care (Archived)
Policy
What Cuomo’s nursing home report does not say
Nursing home deaths from COVID-19 are more complicated than the state Department of Health report explains.
Nonprofits
Policy
Nonprofits mourn cuts to New York City discretionary funding
Advocates say the cuts will disproportionately affect small grassroots organizations.
New York State
Policy
NYC’s coronavirus tracing program is making small strides
One month in, New York City Health + Hospitals is finding its footing.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
How the coronavirus harkens back to another modern epidemic
There are differences between how AIDS emerged compared with the coronavirus. But the faltering government response, disparate health outcomes for people of color and heightened stigma during the coronavirus pandemic harken back to the HIV/AIDS crisis.
NYPD
Policy
NYC to force NYPD to reveal its secret surveillance tech
Legislation three years in the making will require the police to disclose information about facial recognition and other tools.
Long Island
Policy
Long Island, land of beaches, Billy Joel and protests against police brutality
Anti-racism activism isn't just in big cities and liberal college towns any more.
Transportation
Policy
Forget flying cars. The future of transit is a train without coronavirus.
Experts propose outside-the-box solutions for a healthy commute.
NYPD
Policy
Where could redirected police funding go?
Advocates have pushed for the money to go toward youth initiatives, mental health outreach and more.
New York State
Policy
What will New York’s pandemic response look like in the future?
Previous disasters have inspired policy and structural change.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Police reform activists and experts react to 50-a repeal
Advocates explain why having more transparency is important in the movement to end police brutality.
New York City
Policy
NY should brace itself for a COVID-19 resurgence
The state’s reopening, warmer weather and protests could all contribute to an uptick in coronavirus cases.
NYPD
Policy
Police discipline in the wake of protest enforcement
Videos have shown use of force against protesters. Here are the police who’ve faced punishment so far.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The remaining obstacles to police transparency
Repealing 50-a may make police records public, but lengthy record requests could stand in the way of actually seeing them.
New York State
Policy
The police reforms passed by New York state
A total of 11 bills made their way through the state Senate and Assembly.
Criminal Justice
Policy
A black Buffalo cop stopped another officer’s chokehold. She was fired.
Will Cariol Horne finally see justice 12 years after losing her job?
New York City
Policy
When do NYPD officers face consequences for alleged brutality?
New York City has had a number of high-profile instances of alleged police brutality, similar to Eric Garner’s death – and many also did not result in any criminal convictions. This is what happened in the most widely covered recent cases of police-involved deaths and brutality.
New York State
Policy
State lawmakers’ comeback
Recent protests have helped the state Legislature reassert its power against the governor.
NYPD
Policy
How would NYC cut $1 billion for the NYPD?
Calls to reduce spending on police are increasingly popular, but details are still being determined.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Criminal justice reforms return as a defining political issue in Albany
Legislative lessons learned during the pandemic are now helping state lawmakers pass police reform.
New York City
Policy