New York State
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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.
New York State
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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.
New York City
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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.
New York State
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Will the state Legislature meet in May?
Waiting on federal aid could limit state lawmakers’ sway on budget.
New York City
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Vulnerable New Yorkers hit hardest by COVID-19 – and heat waves
New York City needs to make plans now to protect older and chronically ill residents during the heat of summer.
NYPD
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Can the NYPD keep people apart without arrests?
Social distancing regulations raise new challenges for police and old questions of racially disparate enforcement.
Bill de Blasio
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De Blasio’s disagreements with the health department
The mayor, frequently at odds with the department, selected the city’s public hospital system for COVID-19 contact tracing.
New York City
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The phases of reopening and overnight subway suspension begins
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Campaigns & Elections
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New York’s Democratic presidential primary is back on
A federal judge sided with Andrew Yang, although an appeal is likely.
MTA
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NYC subway shutdown makes history, garners criticism
Reviews are in for the first planned overnight shutdown of the subways in 115 years.
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Should protests be allowed during COVID-19?
Outrage over social distancing arrests could loosen restrictions on organizing protests.
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