New York State
Politics
State lawmakers aim to pass early state budget
State lawmakers are aiming to strike a three-way budget deal with Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming week as state efforts continue to contain the spread of the coronavirus, according to multiple state Senate sources.
New York City
Politics
Coronavirus containment zone, limiting public gatherings and St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York State
Politics
Tish declares war on Alex Jones' toothpaste
The state’s attorney general wants to stop the InfoWars talk show host’s hawking toothpaste he claims kills coronavirus.
New York State
Politics
Could coronavirus keep candidates off the ballot?
Rep. Jerrold Nadler joins growing calls for reduced petitioning requirements.
New York State
Politics
Voting in the time of coronavirus
While states consider postponing elections, expanding absentee voting may be another solution.
New York State
Politics
Lawmakers and advocates call on the state to halt evictions
Many argue that evictions during this public health crisis could lead to more people contracting the coronavirus.
New York State
Politics
What will happen if New York loses a congressional seat?
A new redistricting process brings uncertainty as to how congressional seats will be drawn.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
The new coronavirus reality in New York
Cuomo has plans to boost testing capacity as cases exceed 300.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
De Blasio declares state of emergency over coronavirus
Events with more than 500 people are now banned statewide.
New York City
Politics
New York can’t test enough people for coronavirus
The lack of testing risks worsening the pandemic.
New York City
Policy
Everything New Yorkers need to know about the 2020 census
The decennial count will be conducted primarily online for the first time this year.
Technology
Policy
Is ‘InsurTech’ here to stay?
Root CEO Alex Timm talks the Green Light Law, telematics-based car insurance and the slightly grating nickname for insurance technology.
New York State
Politics
Will the New Rochelle containment area work?
Preventing large gatherings may be one of the best tools to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo’s timing with the state comptroller
DiNapoli’s state financial update could put lawmakers on the spot.
New York State
Politics
Would lawmakers leave Albany early because of coronavirus?
Officials say they have no plans to revise the session calendar.
New York State
Politics
How New York uses prison labor
Prisoners don’t just make hand sanitizer – they also dig graves.
New York City
Personality
Political powerhouses and their famous roommates
We know these New York leaders. But we don’t know them like their roommates.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
The new coronavirus is resulting in canceled fundraisers in New York
As health officials recommend that people avoid crowds, benefits are being rescheduled.
Opinion
Opinion