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Cuomo's Medicaid dilemma
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he can't finalize a state budget with federal changes to Medicaid.
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Coronavirus spreads, NYC schools close and Albany keeps going
Rounding up the week’s political news
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New York needs masks, gowns and ventilators. Will Congress come through?
Federal responses to the coronavirus pandemic haven’t addressed shortages of medical supplies. Could New York’s congressional delegation change that?
Bill de Blasio
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De Blasio demands essential medical supplies from feds
Without them, New York City’s hospitals could run out in the next few weeks.
Andrew Cuomo
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Cuomo bans ‘non-essential gatherings’ of all sizes
But the governor says it’s not a shelter in place order.
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Elon Musk to the rescue?
The Tesla CEO said he could produce ventilators to help fill a nationwide shortage. Will he actually follow through?
Donald Trump
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Trump’s role with New York’s budget
The president will determine what the governor and state legislative leaders can do.
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Who will be next to lead the Bronx?
With unexpected retirements, the competition for borough president and Democratic party chair takes shape.
New York City
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Is NYC destined to become the next Milan?
If New Yorkers don’t self-isolate, the city’s health care system could easily become overwhelmed with coronavirus patients.
Andrew Cuomo
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Trump’s attacks on Cuomo continue
The governor wants the Army Corps of Engineers to build hospital beds.
New York City
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Do borough presidents actually have any power?
It depends almost entirely on their personality.
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Is coronavirus de Blasio's Katrina?
The mayor seems to be leading New York City from behind.
New York State
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State lawmakers aim to pass early state budget
State lawmakers are aiming to strike a three-way budget deal with Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming week as state efforts continue to contain the spread of the coronavirus, according to multiple state Senate sources.
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Coronavirus containment zone, limiting public gatherings and St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled
Rounding up the week’s political news
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Voting in the time of coronavirus
While states consider postponing elections, expanding absentee voting may be another solution.
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Could coronavirus keep candidates off the ballot?
Rep. Jerrold Nadler joins growing calls for reduced petitioning requirements.
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Tish declares war on Alex Jones' toothpaste
The state’s attorney general wants to stop the InfoWars talk show host’s hawking toothpaste he claims kills coronavirus.
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