New York State
Politics
Will the state Legislature meet in May?
Waiting on federal aid could limit state lawmakers’ sway on budget.
Education
Policy
What will NYC kids do this summer?
Without pools and summer camps, there’s no clear plan for the city’s youth after school ends.
Budget
Policy
What to expect in the state’s first round of spending cuts
The details are slim, but the state has options as it waits on the feds.
Education
Policy
Long-distance learning for the long haul
If New York schools do reopen this fall, it’s likely that remote learning will still play a major role.
Education
Policy
Remote teaching is hard. Will teachers get paid accordingly?
Unions want to make sure teachers’ extra time and effort isn’t forgotten.
New York City
Politics
The phases of reopening and overnight subway suspension begins
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Education
Policy
How COVID-19 is changing education in New York
School funding is completely up in the air. But key decisions will be made in the next few weeks.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s Democratic presidential primary is back on
A federal judge sided with Andrew Yang, although an appeal is likely.
Small Business
Policy
Bracing for heat waves and hurricanes during a pandemic
It could even mean the city buys some people air conditioning units
New York State
Politics
COVID-19 presents unique challenges for the agriculture industry
The coronavirus has cut off a major part of the supply chain for New York farmers.
Energy & Environment
Policy
COVID-19 pandemic could expedite climate change response
New York’s financial regulator has hired its first climate director.
New York State
Policy
Should insurance companies have to cover small businesses’ pandemic losses?
New legislation would require insurers to pay out due to the coronavirus – regardless of what their policies say.
New York State
Politics
2020 Congressional Primary Guide: Pandemic Edition
How each House race is shaping up – and how COVID-19 could turn everything upside-down.
New York State
Policy
Coronavirus leaves Child Victims Act cases in limbo
Since the courts are mostly closed, will alleged survivors be given more time to sue?
New York City
Politics
Cuomo keeps co-opting de Blasio’s ideas
The governor has a tendency to dismiss the NYC mayor's suggestions, and then implement them himself.
New York City
Politics
Upstate’s role in reopening New York City
What happens in urban areas of central and western New York could have big implications for downstate.
New York State
Politics