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.
New York State
Politics
James drops out, mask mandates return and Malatras resigns
Rounding up the week’s political news
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.
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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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Rep. Thomas Suozzi enters the gubernatorial race
The Long Island moderate could shake up next year’s Democratic primary.
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