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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
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New Yorkers are struggling with mental health issues
But the city and state have resources available for those in need.
Campaigns & Elections
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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 State
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How Cuomo’s COVID-19 response stacks up against other governors
In some ways, New York lagged behind other states.
New York City
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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!
Campaigns & Elections
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NY Democratic presidential primary canceled
Progressives angry at decision to boot Bernie Sanders off ballot.
New York City
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How NYC will close up to 100 miles of streets to cars
Here’s what you need to know about the plan.
New York City
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Cuomo is in no hurry to reopen NYC
Downstate residents will likely have to stay at home for at least another month.
Budget
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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
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NY launches probe into nursing homes
The state said supplying private nursing homes with personal protective equipment wasn’t its responsibility.
New York City
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Is NY ready to launch a test-and-trace program for COVID-19?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the new initiative, but there are hurdles to overcome.
New York City Council
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City Council boldly Zooms where it hasn’t gone before
The New York City Council boldly Zooms where it hasn’t gone before, holding its first-ever remote, digital meeting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New York State
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Which workers could get hazard pay?
Officials are calling for bonuses for front-line workers, but nobody agrees on who that is.
New York State
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Cuomo fails to get state aid in meeting with Trump
New York will likely face tough budget choices without federal aid.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio’s ticker-tape promise for coronavirus heroes
It’s one thing the NYC mayor can do without Albany’s approval.
Andrew Cuomo
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