Health Care

Policy

New York hits another day of record COVID cases

The state broke its single-day case-count record for the fourth consecutive day amid omicron’s rip.

Politics

Politics

Lawmakers to Hochul: Expand public renewable power

Over 50 state legislators sent a letter to the governor asking she include legislation to expand NYPA’s operations in her budget.

Health Care

Policy

Is it finally, finally the year for the New York Health Act?

Single-payer health care’s biggest champion, Assembly Member Richard Gottfried, will retire after the 2022 legislative session.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The not-so-shortlist to replace Assembly Member Richard Gottfried

At least eight candidates are in the mix to replace the longest serving legislator in state history – just one day after he announced his retirement.

Health Care

Policy

Hochul’s new mask mandate has flavors of old and new

The governor declared a major shift in COVID-19 policy, with a sign-off from the state health commissioner

Politics

Letitia James suspends her campaign for governor

The news comes just two months after James launched her campaign.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

County officials call on Hochul to support increased wages for home care workers

40 offices for the aging across the state sent a letter to Gov. Hochul asking she help pass the Fair Pay for Home Care Act

Health Care

Politics

County officials call on Hochul to support increased wages for home care workers

40 offices for the aging across the state sent a letter to Gov. Hochul asking she help pass the Fair Pay for Home Care Act

Politics

Politics

Five key takeaways from the new Siena College poll

Voters have mixed thoughts about 2022 gubernatorial candidates and what elected leaders should be focused on next year.

Policy

Policy

Good cause eviction has momentum leading into 2022

Coming off of local successes, housing advocates are hoping to score a major statewide tenant protection victory.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Criminal justice reformers want to go beyond bail

While Republicans ran and won on fears over crime, Democrats are set to push parole and sentencing changes next year.

Housing

Policy

Gov. Hochul announces new financial assistance program for homeowners

New York is the first state in the country to receive the federal funding.

Health Care

Policy

Minnesota man who attended NYC anime event tests positive for the omicron variant

The new strain of the virus, which was first detected in the U.S. on Wednesday, has still not been found in any New Yorkers.

News & Politics

Politics

Hochul, de Blasio urge masks indoors amid concerns over omicron variant

The New York City Department of Health issued an advisory on Monday encouraging all businesses to require masks indoors.

New York State

Politics

FAQ: all the Cuomo investigations

The former gov is facing probes at the county, state and federal level. Here’s the breakdown.

Politics

Assembly investigation: Cuomo began planning his lucrative book just days into the COVID-19 pandemic

Investigators also found the ex-governor sexually harassed staff, hid nursing home data and used state resources for personal gain.