Personality
Personality
New podcast targets Latinos ahead of 2020 elections
HITN’s “Estudio DC” features interviews with members of Congress and other experts.
New York State
Politics
How New Yorkers are responding to the census
The count could affect New York for the next decade. Many New Yorkers haven’t bothered.
Education
Policy
Teacher’s pet: Can Cuomo’s right-hand man save SUNY?
Jim Malatras’ installation is either a power grab – or the university system’s only hope.
New York City
Politics
Rochester upheaval continues and indoor dining returns in NYC
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York City
Policy
Can NY learn from 9/11 on COVID-19 disability benefits?
The state may expand disability benefits and workers compensation to those still suffering from COVID-19.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Should police respond to mental health calls?
The death of Daniel Prude in Rochester has prompted calls to reimagine mental health crisis response.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Why children are in pediatric nursing homes, separated from family by COVID-19
Disability advocates point to a nursing shortage, among other causes.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The drama of waiting for Cuomo
The storyline of fixing the state’s budget deficit remains as unresolved as ever.
Labor
Policy
Will labor stick with the establishment?
After losing to progressive insurgents, will unions learn to love the DSA?
New York City
Politics
Rochester police killing sparks outrage and Trump threatens New York City
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Policy
Police brutality is prevalent statewide in NY
New York City has no monopoly on alleged police misconduct and systemic racism in law enforcement.
New York State
Policy
Will essential workers have enough PPE for a second wave?
Mixed messages and flimsy regulations could leave nurses and others defenseless again.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Pandemic drives New York’s Medicaid enrollment up
Increased reliance on Medicaid could further increase the state’s spending, though federal aid has helped offset the burden.
Housing
Policy
Federal eviction order prompts calls for further state action
The Trump administration paused evictions until the end of the year, but it won’t cover all New Yorkers.
New York State
Politics
The partisan divide during quarantine
Democrats and Republicans differ on how they’re using their time at home.
Labor
Policy
Overtime pay for farmworkers still in dispute
The overtime threshold could be lowered to 40 hours a week, but farm owners say it would make labor costs too burdensome.
Labor
Policy
Will gig workers be classified as employees?
Gig workers have been on the frontlines during the pandemic, but their fight for more employment benefits still continues.
New York State
Politics
Rapid COVID-19 testing starts
New York state is bringing testing devices to hot spots for faster results.
MTA
Politics
The MTA’s doomsday scenario and NYC reexamines chokehold law
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Education
Policy