New York State
Policy
What the 6 IDC replacements have accomplished
The freshman Democrats who toppled turncoats keep making headlines.
Education
Policy
Cuomo details school reopening formula
Each region in the state would have to keep coronavirus infections low to keep schools open.
New York City
Policy
NYC turns its attention to medical racism
After a Black woman died after giving birth, renewed interest in tackling longstanding racial disparities.
Education
Policy
Internet access remains a problem as schools plan for reopening
With remote learning likely to continue, can New York finally get students connected?
New York State
Policy
NY should rethink its reopening plans
With new data available regarding COVID-19’s transmissibility, the state would be wise to rethink some of the industries it’s allowing to reopen.
Education
Policy
Cuomo overrules de Blasio on reopening schools
This isn’t the first time during the pandemic that the governor has rebuffed one of the mayor’s ideas.
Transportation
Policy
MTA wants startups to help solve its coronavirus problem
The authority issues a new “challenge” for tech companies to keep transit safe.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
What Cuomo’s nursing home report does not say
Nursing home deaths from COVID-19 are more complicated than the state Department of Health report explains.
Nonprofits
Policy
Nonprofits mourn cuts to New York City discretionary funding
Advocates say the cuts will disproportionately affect small grassroots organizations.
New York State
Policy
NYC’s coronavirus tracing program is making small strides
One month in, New York City Health + Hospitals is finding its footing.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
How the coronavirus harkens back to another modern epidemic
There are differences between how AIDS emerged compared with the coronavirus. But the faltering government response, disparate health outcomes for people of color and heightened stigma during the coronavirus pandemic harken back to the HIV/AIDS crisis.
NYPD
Policy
NYC to force NYPD to reveal its secret surveillance tech
Legislation three years in the making will require the police to disclose information about facial recognition and other tools.
Long Island
Policy
Long Island, land of beaches, Billy Joel and protests against police brutality
Anti-racism activism isn't just in big cities and liberal college towns any more.
Transportation
Policy
Forget flying cars. The future of transit is a train without coronavirus.
Experts propose outside-the-box solutions for a healthy commute.
NYPD
Policy
Where could redirected police funding go?
Advocates have pushed for the money to go toward youth initiatives, mental health outreach and more.
New York State
Policy
What will New York’s pandemic response look like in the future?
Previous disasters have inspired policy and structural change.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Police reform activists and experts react to 50-a repeal
Advocates explain why having more transparency is important in the movement to end police brutality.
New York City
Policy
NY should brace itself for a COVID-19 resurgence
The state’s reopening, warmer weather and protests could all contribute to an uptick in coronavirus cases.
NYPD
Policy
Police discipline in the wake of protest enforcement
Videos have shown use of force against protesters. Here are the police who’ve faced punishment so far.
Criminal Justice
Policy