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Amina Frassl
is an editorial intern at City & State.
Eric Adams
Politics
Who can actually get a gun in New York City?
As a retired cop, Mayor Eric Adams is one of a limited number of New Yorkers who are legally allowed to carry a gun – something he said he’s opted against so far in his first three months on the job.
- By Amina Frassl
New York City
Politics
NYC institutions could close permanently
The COVID-19 pandemic risks wiping out many long-standing establishments.
- By Amina Frassl
New York City
Politics
What will outgoing New York City Council members do after 2021?
We asked the term-limited council members about their plans.
- By Jeff Coltin and Amina Frassl
Coronavirus
Policy
How to tackle COVID-19? Launch a task force
What you need to know about the federal, state and city groups responding to the pandemic.
- By Amina Frassl and Jana Cholakovska
New York State
Politics
State lawmakers eye a legislative response to coronavirus
Legislators across the state are proposing COVID-19 related bills.
- By Amina Frassl
New York State
Politics
How Cuomo’s COVID-19 response stacks up against other governors
In some ways, New York lagged behind other states.
- By Amina Frassl and Holly Pretsky
Coronavirus
Personality
Public health experts’ prescription to fight the coronavirus
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- By Amina Frassl and Jana Cholakovska
Coronavirus
Politics
Lawmakers: Trump and Cuomo both fell short on coronavirus
State health committee chairs blast White House response, state Medicaid cuts.
- By Amina Frassl and Jana Cholakovska
Coronavirus
Policy
Suburban golf courses remain open, despite COVID-19
New York has banned basketball, but it allows golfing.
- By Amina Frassl
MTA
Policy
The MTA’s dire situation – by the numbers
Coronavirus has plunged daily subway ridership by at least 60%.
- By Jeff Coltin and Amina Frassl
New York City
Politics
Where the Queens borough president candidates stand on the big issues
We asked the candidates 16 questions. Here are their answers.
- By Jeff Coltin and Amina Frassl
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Health Care
Politics
Coronavirus is coming. Is New York ready?
How health officials are bracing for a large-scale outbreak.
- By Amina Frassl
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
The New York candidate backed by AOC’s PAC
A Q&A with Samelys López, a candidate for the 15th Congressional District.
- By Amina Frassl
Eric Adams
Politics
How Eric Adams has shocked New York
The mayoral hopeful’s greatest hits, from packing heat to out-whiting mayoral rivals to sending gentrifiers back to Iowa.
- By Amina Frassl