Andrew Cuomo
Politics
How lawmakers could vote remotely on the state budget
Thanks to the coronavirus, it’s not who’s in the room – it’s who’s in the Zoom.
Donald Trump
Politics
Is Trump letting New Yorkers die of COVID-19 because it’s Democratic?
This isn’t the first time Trump has apparently punished his former home for political reasons.
New York State
Politics
The final stretch of budget negotiations begins
It’s still unclear when New York’s spending plan will be finalized.
New York State
Politics
The state Senate is still hemorrhaging Republicans
A growing number of GOP incumbents won’t be running for reelection.
New York State
Politics
$2 trillion Senate bailout ‘terrible for New York’
The governor is having better luck boosting the state’s hospital capacity.
New York State
Politics
Will the coronavirus bring voting into the 21st century?
NY wouldn’t have to cancel elections if we could all vote online.
New York State
Politics
NY’s shutdown will cause domestic abuse to rise
However, resources are still available to victims of abuse.
New York City
Politics
5 ways New Yorkers can help each other through the pandemic
Donate money, face masks – or even volunteer from home.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
NY to start experimental treatments for COVID-19
A combination drug therapy and plasma serum will be tested on the state’s sickest patients.
New York City
Politics
Tracking a unique coronavirus data point: our feelings
In a partnership with data analytics firm Elucd, City & State will publish daily updates on coronavirus sentiment polling of New Yorkers.
New York State
Politics
Poll: What New York political insiders thought before the pandemic
There was widespread agreement on what would actually get done in Albany before coronavirus hit.
Politics
Lentol proposes vote-by-mail for New York’s presidential primary
Assemblyman Joseph Lentol has introduced an unusual piece of legislation meant to allow every registered Democrat in the state to vote by absentee ballot to ensure that voting takes place while limiting social contact.
Politics
Cuomo’s popularity is skyrocketing, but not with everyone
Despite widespread praise for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, state lawmakers and activists are criticizing some aspects of his coronavirus response.
Politics
Cuomo's Medicaid dilemma
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he can't finalize a state budget with federal changes to Medicaid.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus spreads, NYC schools close and Albany keeps going
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
Politics
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
Politics
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
Politics
Cuomo bans ‘non-essential gatherings’ of all sizes
But the governor says it’s not a shelter in place order.
New York City
Politics