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.
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.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus pandemic worsens and the state passes a late budget
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Budget
Policy
Slight uptick in state school aid
New York State budget deal may cause NYC, other districts to tighten their belts
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: Colvin Grannum
A Q&A with the president of Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation.
New York City
Politics
What you need to know about getting tested for COVID-19 in New York
How to get a test, who qualifies, and the state’s testing capacity.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
All of de Blasio’s COVID-19 missteps
The mayor really doesn’t believe in leading by example.
Housing
Policy
A rent freeze is possible, but the details are murky
A bill in the state Legislature would offer rent relief for struggling tenants, but landlords would be affected too.
Technology
Politics
NYC launches coronavirus health portal
The city wants to gather data from residents with COVID-19 symptoms to allow for more targeted response efforts.
Nonprofits
Policy
Nonprofits ask for clearer guidance from state government
Organizations point to New York City’s commitment to continued funding as a model for the state.
New York State
Politics
The coronavirus created a fiscal crisis. How should New York handle it?
Elected officials and budget wonks on how bad it is and what the city and state should do – and not do.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus cases continue to climb and Flanagan retires
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York City
Politics
NYC’s hospitals are in dire straits
Without protective gear, ventilators and available beds, the city’s hospitals are overrun with coronavirus patients and nearing their breaking points.
Opinion
Opinion
Keep the parks open
Closing them to slow the spread of COVID-19 would do more harm than good.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Mental health needs expected to rise due to COVID-19
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on therapists to volunteer remote mental health support.
New York City
Policy
Gig worker reforms won’t be included in the budget
They’re on the front lines of the pandemic, but they’ll have to wait for labor protections.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with New York City’s go-to crisis manager
Kathryn Garcia talks about tackling food insecurity during the coronavirus, and her many other jobs.
Education
Opinion
How de Blasio failed students in failing schools
The mayor of New York City should have followed on his predecessor’s path in education policy.
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