Criminal Justice
Policy
What’s next for the police reform movement
While NYC has quieted down, activists are gearing up for their next big fights.
Personality
Personality
Famous feminists from NY
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was just one of the women who helped proliferate the women’s rights movement in the 1960s and 1970s.
New York State
Policy
Why COVID-19 remains a concern in prisons and jails
A state Senate hearing examined what else could be done to help incarcerated people.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Amid pandemic, mental health services needed more than ever
Continued investment and flexibility will be important despite city and state budgetary constraints.
New York State
Personality
Ginsburg: the epitome of New York grit
There’s a reason why Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was given the nickname the Notorious R.B.G.
New York City
Politics
Rochester police chief fired and NYC schools delayed again
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Policy
How New York could raise taxes on the rich
Income taxes, pieds-à-terre and stock buybacks all could be targeted by the state Legislature.
New York State
Personality
Paul Rudd, “certified young person,” wants you to mask up
Cuomo worked with the actor on a new public service announcement aimed at college students.
Personality
Personality
Five things to know about Lovely Warren
Get to know the controversial Rochester mayor a little better.
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