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What to know about New York City’s reopening
The city has met four of the state’s reopening metrics and could be ready to reopen in June.
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State Senate reconvenes next week, sources say
At least one chamber in the state Legislature is looking to get back to the lawmaking.
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Is it safe for Buffalo and Albany to reopen?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweaked the state’s reopening guidelines for the Capital Region and Western New York.
New York State
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New York political leaders who downplayed the coronavirus threat
Early on, these key government officials gave advice that was way too optimistic.
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Could a former IDC’er go to D.C. as a Democrat?
State Sen. David Carlucci has thrived, despite having been aligned with the GOP. Now he may replace Rep. Nita Lowey.
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Many lawmakers become lobbyists. Who’s gone from lobbying to lawmaking?
Here are the New York elected officials who once worked in government relations.
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Who exactly is a lobbyist?
According to New York regulations, they’re not just cutting backroom deals.
New York City
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When will tourists return to New York?
NYC without selfie sticks is every New Yorker’s fantasy. It came true – and it hurts.
New York City
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The duel over NYC’s contact tracing program
De Blasio is getting bogged down in scandals with two of the city’s public health leaders.
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Cuomo extends stay-at-home order for New York City, other regions
For parts of New York the "New York on PAUSE" order will remain in effect until at least May 28th.
Campaigns & Elections
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How local boards of elections are preparing for the pandemic primary
The obstacles are many and often unprecedented. Here’s how they’ll try to manage.
Campaigns & Elections
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What will absentee voting mean for the June primaries?
The pandemic has created an unprecedented election landscape, so we asked the experts to guide us through it.
Campaigns & Elections
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9 most expensive New York House primaries
AOC and her primary challengers are leading the pack, raising more than $9 million in total.
New York City
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Shea gives Barbot the benefit of doubt, but will de Blasio?
NYC Health Commissioner insults NYPD, but she was provoked.
New York City
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City Council approves part of COVID-19 relief package
New protections for commercial and residential tenants passed, in addition to capping fees by food delivery apps.
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New House stimulus bill would give Cuomo what he wants
Democrats are eyeing broad reforms as they battle the GOP over another economic relief package.
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New York City is looking at these areas for budget cuts
Education is the big one, but the economic fallout from the coronavirus will impact the budget in many other ways.
Andrew Cuomo
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4 reasons Cuomo could have used an ASL interpreter sooner
The governor’s excuses for leaving sign language interpretation out of his pandemic don’t make much sense.
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