New York State

Politics

Next step in Cuomo’s COVID-19 response? ‘Un-Pausing’

The latest coronavirus response buzzword from the governor as he plans New York's reopening? "Un-Pausing."

New York State

Politics

State legislative calendar still up in the air

State Senate source says it could resume this month, but lawmakers have no details.

New York State

Politics

Cuomo’s in charge – and that’s an order

The governor’s power has been consolidated and most people don’t mind, but a few do.

New York City

Politics

NYC still needs federal funding

Without an infusion of cash and medical supplies, the city doesn’t stand a chance at returning to normal.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

From street fighter to a man of ‘peace’

Cuomo says he’s not going to fight Trump over easing social distancing restrictions

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

A coronavirus confederacy rises

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other governors pitch President Donald Trump on a multi-state pact to reopen for business.

New York City

Politics

Why COVID-19 is battering New York so hard

It was always going to be bad, but political decisions made things worse.

New York State

Politics

11 issues the state Legislature could still take up this year

Although the legislative session is in limbo, here’s what state lawmakers want to address.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

The end of #PresidentCuomo?

As he faces more scrutiny, the governor defends delay in social distancing.

New York State

Politics

How counties led the fight against COVID-19

Local health departments were the first line of defense against the coronavirus. And then it spread out of control.

New York State

Politics

NY releases racial COVID-19 data

After several lawmakers and politicians called upon the city and state government to release the racial demographics of COVID-19 patients, they have agreed to do so

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

New York Democratic presidential primary likely canceled

With U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ exit, the state has the power to cancel the Democratic primary.

New York State

Politics

Lawmakers: Trump and Cuomo both fell short on coronavirus

State health committee chairs blast White House response, state Medicaid cuts.

New York State

Politics

Is Westchester turning a corner on coronavirus?

Fewer coronavirus tests are coming back positive in the county, but it’s still too early to tell if that will continue.

Budget

Politics

State budget cuts funding to NYC, but details are up in the air

The state budget cuts $138 million from New York City’s public hospitals, leaves the city without an increase in education funding for the first time in years, and mandates that the city contribute $3 billion to the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority. And the leaders of city government have been uncharacteristically quiet about it.