New York State
Politics
When should New Yorkers expect election results?
Official tallies won’t be finalized until at least December, but the outcomes of many races could become apparent as the absentee ballot count continues over the next several weeks.
New York State
Politics
Should progressives vote for Biden on the WFP line?
The third party backs Democratic candidates, but still wants to keep its ballot line.
New York State
Politics
Previewing the 2020 state Senate elections
Will Democrats maintain and grow their majority?
Politics
Politics
AOC’s Twitch adventure is a lesson for other electeds
The Queens representative played video games online to get out the vote.
New York State
Politics
An early end to the census compounds fears of political manipulation
Stopping the count could lead to an inaccurate tally and a loss of congressional representation for New York.
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.
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.
Donald Trump
Policy
Times’ Trump tax scoop could fuel further inquiries from James, Vance
The president’s tax returns feature several red flags for possibly fraudulent behavior, experts say.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
New generation of politicians open up about mental health struggles
Corey Johnson cited depression in deciding not to run for mayor. His frankness reflects a shift.
Education
Policy
Seats in New York City’s free child care program still not finalized
With the rest of the city’s in-person classes starting next week, challenges remain to prepare providers.
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.
Education
Policy
Why NYC Asian American students are opting for remote learning
Families in multigenerational homes and fears of the coronavirus drive choice to stay in virtual classrooms.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Will de Blasio ties haunt a trio of mayoral candidates?
Maya Wiley, Kathryn Garcia and Loree Sutton have already begun to distance themselves from the mayor.
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.
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
New York City’s history of public sector strikes
Despite a 1967 law making strikes illegal, there have been several prominent strikes by transit workers and teachers.
Education
Policy
Can New York colleges safely bring students back?
New York has more out-of-state students than anywhere. Will reopening be a disaster?
Budget
Policy
Why upstate cities are in extreme financial peril
Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse are likely to face some of the worst revenue shortfalls among major cities in the country.
New York City
Politics
Washington Heights, Inwood continue higher census response rates
Latino communities are called “hard to count.” But Upper Manhattan is standing up to be counted.
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