New York City
Policy
What role should police play in New York’s mental health response?
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a mental health crisis, and recent turmoil amid protests against police brutality may make it more acute.
New York State
Politics
Independent pharmacies need COVID-19 testing support
Unlike CVS and Walgreens, the state’s smaller pharmacies may struggle to begin administering coronavirus tests.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Critical medical procedures delayed by COVID-19
Everything from cancer treatments to organ transplants have been put off due to the pandemic.
New York State
Policy
How will the city’s most vulnerable weather the crisis?
Economic and health disparities create new challenges for New Yorkers amid the pandemic.
New York State
Policy
How to tackle COVID-19? Launch a task force
What you need to know about the federal, state and city groups responding to the pandemic.
New York State
Policy
Why are NYC’s EMS workers paid less than other first responders?
EMS workers make less than cops and firefighters and COVID-19 has hit them hard. That’s why they want a raise.
New York State
Policy
NY’s efforts to find COVID-19 treatments
From immunotherapies to vaccines, the state’s medical community is looking at all of its options to combat the infectious disease.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
How NY nursing homes became death traps
Limited staff, insufficient training and a lack of funding.
New York State
Policy
So bad, New York’s health insurers are crying, ‘Uncle!’
An unpopular industry turns to Washington for help.
Health Care
Politics
New Yorkers are struggling with mental health issues
But the city and state have resources available for those in need.
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
New York State
Policy
The unanswered questions about antibody testing
This early, antibody testing for COVID-19 will not lead to quick and easy public policy decisions.
New York State
Politics
NY still doesn’t have enough PPE
New emergency guidelines go against everything medical workers have been taught about using personal protective equipment.
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.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Billions going to hospitals based on Medicare billings, not COVID-19
New York, the worst-hit state, would receive only $12,000 per case.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
NY hit its COVID-19 apex, but the virus isn't going away
If the state’s lockdown measures are lifted now, it could make things worse in the future.
New York State
Policy
Suburban golf courses remain open, despite COVID-19
New York has banned basketball, but it allows golfing.
Budget
Policy
Medicaid cuts make the state budget, with some tweaks
To protect New York’s access to federal aid, those cuts could be delayed.
New York State
Politics