Health Care
Policy
NY’s murky records mask rising Medicaid costs
The state was quietly busting through its self-imposed Medicaid spending cap – and that was before the pandemic struck.
Bill de Blasio
Politics
Hizzoner is living for Cuomo’s downfall
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is suddenly telling us what he really thinks about the embattled governor.
New York City
Politics
Editor's Note: Inclusion and ranking on our power lists
City & State is committed to reflecting all of New York’s diverse communities in our coverage of New York state politics and government.
New York State
Politics
Mapping congressional redistricting
Here’s what New York’s new congressional boundaries could look like.
New York State
Politics
Where Democrats draw the line
Will the party defer to the Independent Redistricting Commission, or use its supermajorities to try to retain control of Congress?
New York State
Politics
The other shoe drops for Cuomo
Sexual harassment allegations by a second accuser means scandal will shadow the governor for months – if not longer.
New York City
Politics
Cuomo accused of sexual harassment and no charges in Daniel Prude’s death
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
New state lawmakers from Rochester spearhead policing reform
Elected officials take on mental health crisis response, police residency requirements and qualified immunity after Daniel Prude decision.
New York State
Policy
State Legislature moves to restore voting rights to parolees
The state Senate has passed the decade-old bill for the first time since its introduction
New York State
Politics
One woman who could bring down Gov. Andrew Cuomo
No matter what happens to the governor, state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi will likely play a big role.
Health Care
Policy
Where does NY’s mental health stand?
The state’s residents are dealing with heightened levels of anxiety, depression and substance abuse – with too few resources available to them.
New York State
Politics
Why are cops rarely charged or convicted when they kill in the line of duty?
A grand jury declined to indict police officers involved in the death of Daniel Prude in Rochester last year. That’s not a huge surprise.
Personality
Personality
3 things to know about Velmanette Montgomery’s legacy
The longtime lawmaker broke barriers for women and Black people alike in the halls of state power.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo faces sexual harassment allegations
Former staffer Lindsey Boylan said the governor acted inappropriately with her and kissed her against her will.
Opinion
Opinion
New York should vaccinate the incarcerated
Prisoners are at risk and it affects their whole community.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
How Cuomo wants to safeguard your data
A proposal in Cuomo’s executive budget would make it harder for companies to share and sell user data but some say it only scratches the surface of privacy concerns.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The backlash to the Cuomo backlash has begun
Some political countercurrents are helping Gov. Andrew Cuomo weather the nursing home political storm.
Health Care
Policy
Did New York let doctors get away with sexual misconduct?
Internal whistleblowers say a branch of the state Department of Health was reluctant to penalize accused physicians.
New York State
Politics
Heastie’s mum on Cuomo
The Assembly speaker has been quiet as members of his conference seek to revoke the governor’s emergency powers.
New York City
Politics