New York State

Politics

New York’s plan to reopen

COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are declining but the state needs more testing, supplies and federal funding to safely reopen.

New York State

Politics

We are now in the ‘Between Times’

Two weeks remain to determine the new normal once social distancing begins to end.

Gun Control

Politics

What does SCOTUS’ Second Amendment case mean for New York?

The U.S. Supreme Court’s dismissal of a gun rights case in New York City is not the end of the fight.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Bernie Bros, Yang Gang enraged over NY’s canceled primary

Some people care more about casting symbolic votes for former candidates than preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Health Care

Politics

New Yorkers are struggling with mental health issues

But the city and state have resources available for those in need.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

What to know about absentee voting for the June 23 primary

New York may not be closing polling sites, but it’s still preparing for a vastly different election than ever before.

New York City

Politics

De Blasio appoints his wife to run COVID-19 task force

The NYC mayor has taken heat for mishandling coronavirus, but appointing unqualified cronies should cure that!

New York City

Politics

Cuomo is in no hurry to reopen NYC

Downstate residents will likely have to stay at home for at least another month.

Budget

Politics

Cuomo warns of $8.2 billion in cuts to localities

Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to slash aid to localities by $8.2 billion and cut state agency budgets by 10% unless new federal aid comes through in the coming weeks

Politics

Cuomo cancels most June special elections

With confusion swirling about a handful of city, state and federal contests in which the special election and primaries would share a June 23 date and put some candidates on the same ballot twice, Gov. Andrew Cuomo sought to address the matter by eliminating some - but not all - special elections.

New York City

Politics

How many New Yorkers have died from COVID-19?

It’s not clear due to limited testing and different reporting criteria between New York City and state.

New York State

Politics

NY launches probe into nursing homes

The state said supplying private nursing homes with personal protective equipment wasn’t its responsibility.