Author Archive
Special Reports
Personality
Building mental health capacity at NYC Health + Hospitals
Omar Fattal talks about responding to the post-pandemic surge in the need for care.
Special Reports
Personality
What are the latest developments on Hochul’s mental health plan?
With $1 billion in funding, the state is expanding school-based mental health clinics and more.
Special Reports
Personality
How NYC can best respond to mental health crises
Eva Wong has been working in the mayor’s office to coordinate strategies among agencies.
Special Reports
Personality
Samra Brouk is ready to advance mental health care in the next session
The Rochester state senator plans to advocate for additional funding.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The state Legislature hopes to increase the state’s mental health services
An interview with Aileen Gunther, chair of the Assembly Committee on Mental Health.
Special Reports
Personality
Is New York City investing enough in mental health treatment?
An interview with Linda Lee, chair of the New York City Council Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addictions.
New York State
Policy
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $1 billion ushers in a new era of mental health care
The influx of funding has bolstered a sector that has languished with insufficient support.
Special Reports
Policy
New York state tourism has surged in unexpected places
Central New York, the Catskills and Adirondacks have all seen growth, while New York City has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Special Reports
Personality
What brought a record number of visitors back to New York
An interview with Ross Levi, executive director of the New York State Division of Tourism.
Special Reports
Personality
Why the arts have been at the center of New York’s tourism recovery
An interview with state Sen. Jose M. Serrano, chair of the Senate Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee.
Special Reports
Personality
Daniel O’Donnell on retirement: ‘I would very much enjoy working in the tourism industry’
Leaving politics after more than 20 years, the lawmaker discussed his work on the tourism committee and what’s next in his career.
MagazineShow All
Special Reports
Personality
How cultural institutions are reinvigorating post-pandemic life in New York City
An interview with Laurie Cumbo, commissioner of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
Special Reports
Personality
Saving libraries, arts and culture from the mayor’s budgetary ax
An interview with New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera.
Special Reports
Personality
New York celebrates 100 years of state parks
An interview with Randy Simons, acting commissioner of the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Special Reports
Personality
Where has New York City tourism succeeded and what more needs to be done?
An interview with Fred Dixon, former president and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions.
Personality
LGBTQ political clubs are a nexus of organizing power in New York City
We sat down with the leaders of four clubs to discuss their goals – and shortcomings.
New York State
Politics
The 2022 Law Power 100: New York’s biggest legal developments
Here are a few of the cases of local and national importance that landed in the Empire State in the past year.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Cornell’s ag program solves farmers’ toughest problems
The leading research institution also helps with workforce development and technological issues.
New York City
Politics
2021 New York City mayoral primary election results
Will front-runner Eric Adams win on election night, or will it take weeks to determine the next mayor?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ray McGuire walks a fine line on Wall Street background
The former Citigroup executive doesn’t want to be too closely associated with his industry.
