New York State
Policy
How did the state fail in its health messaging to Hasidic Jews?
Public health experts said it should rely on trusted community leaders and avoid shaming to combat coronavirus misinformation.
New York State
Politics
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren’s indictment reflects history of Democratic infighting
The intra-party Democratic dysfunction in Monroe County gives Albany a run for its money.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo and de Blasio’s different COVID-19 containment approaches
The latest episode in their personal rivalry reflects competing ideas about how the coronavirus spreads.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Two familiar names battle for state Senate seat
The open seat in the Capital Region is up for grabs.
New York City
Politics
Brooklyn’s absentee ballot debacle and NYC heads back to school
Rounding up the week’s political news.
Donald Trump
Politics
New York political leaders react to Trump’s COVID-19 test
Most wish the president well on his recovery, while others note his lackluster response to the pandemic.
Donald Trump
Politics
What Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis means for the New York GOP
Republicans may continue losing ground as the public focuses on the party’s pandemic response.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Funds are pouring into racial justice programs. Will it help?
Grantmakers and activists explore how to most effectively fight systemic racism.
New York State
Personality
Jamaal Bailey on being the new Bronx boss
A Q&A with the newly elected Bronx County leader.
New York State
Politics
How micromanaging cut Cuomo down to size
Getting involved in voting mishaps in Brooklyn is not making the governor look all-powerful.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Can the New York City Board of Elections be reformed?
The absentee ballot mixup in Brooklyn has renewed perennial calls to overhaul the BOE.
Education
Policy
School districts still laying off staff amid funding uncertainty
Though the state restored aid payments, schools are still preparing for possible cuts in the future.
New York State
Politics
What to know about NY’s latest absentee ballot debacle
Voters who received the wrong ballot wonder what to do. We’ve got some answers.
New York State
Politics
The problem with New York’s vaccine task force
People of color lack representation on a state panel handling the distribution of a future vaccine.
Criminal Justice
Policy
No-knock search warrants may be heading out the door in New York
After nearly two decades of inaction, Breonna Taylor’s death may lead to reforms.
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump: New York could be last in line for a vaccine
Who are the federal officials making sure the coronavirus vaccine is safe and fairly distributed?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Why Ronald Lauder is targeting state Senate Democrats
The longtime GOP donor may want to protect Israel allies in the House through redistricting.
New York City
Politics
Corey Johnson drops mayoral bid and protests erupt for Breonna Taylor
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Politics
Divisions over Puerto Rico’s future
Some Democrats push for statehood, others are only concerned with the self-determination process.
Criminal Justice
Policy