Health Care (Archived)
Policy
New York’s existing plans for pandemics were not enough for the current crisis
Gov. Andrew Cuomo followed a pandemic playbook in his response, but it wasn’t enough to curb the new coronavirus.
Policy
Prevailing wage expansion still in the works for budget
Prevailing wage expansion still in the works in state budget.
New York State
Policy
Did New York get screwed by the stimulus bill?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Chuck Schumer disagree. Here’s what the math shows.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Mental health needs expected to rise due to COVID-19
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on therapists to volunteer remote mental health support.
New York City
Policy
Gig worker reforms won’t be included in the budget
They’re on the front lines of the pandemic, but they’ll have to wait for labor protections.
Housing
Policy
Who would pay for a rent suspension?
Gianaris and Niou want to cancel rent for tenants hit by coronavirus.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Home care attendants helping elderly, disabled lacking equipment
Providers helping people that are at high risk amid the COVID-19 outbreak report shortage of face masks, sanitizer.
New York State
Policy
Why Cuomo and de Blasio disagree on testing for COVID-19
The state is prioritizing testing for COVID-19, but New York City wants to save scarce resources for treating the sick.
New York State
Policy
Can pot legalization pass while the state reacts to the coronavirus?
Albany lawmakers still disagree with Cuomo on how to use tax revenues from pot sales.
Education
Policy
Hurdles aplenty as remote learning begins today
Students at NYC schools begin remote learning today, what challenges will they face?
Policy
How NYC could increase social distancing to combat coronavirus
Responding to the governor’s criticism of people gathering in parks despite the spread of coronavirus, New York City Council members offer solutions.
MTA
Policy
The MTA’s dire situation – by the numbers
Coronavirus has plunged daily subway ridership by at least 60%.
Infrastructure
Policy
De Blasio is worried about NYC’s supply chain, should you be?
Some experts say sick drivers could cause shortages, but others say the system could adapt.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Rising calls to free incarcerated New Yorkers
A limited release of Rikers Island inmates may not halt a coronavirus outbreak.
New York City
Policy
Are Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox social distancing?
Hasidic communities are changing practices to slow the coronavirus pandemic, but have been late adopters.
Transportation
Policy
Following ride-hail apps’ lead, Access-A-Ride ends shared trips
The coronavirus has lead to an end in shared ride-hail app and Access-A-Ride trips.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Will coronavirus spring people from jail?
The conversation around criminal justice has shifted dramatically.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy