New York City
Politics
The bail debate heats up and a war declaration against de Blasio
Rounding up the week’s political news
New York State
Politics
Why Cuomo’s approach to politics doesn’t work with Trump
The governor has not had a lot to show for his White House meetings with the president.
Budget
Policy
What Cuomo’s 2021 proposed Medicaid cost-shift on localities could mean
Possible cuts to home health services, and NYC is especially vulnerable under formula that includes property tax cap.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo will give the DHS access to state DMV records, after all
On a case-by-case basis, anyway.
Health Care
Politics
Cuomo allies are aplenty on the Medicaid Redesign Team
Lawmakers criticized the exclusion of consumer advocates, physicians and others in the health care sector.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo gives a shot to an alcohol-friendly agenda
The governor is helping lawmakers overcome opposition to alcohol in movie theaters.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
What Andy Byford’s resignation means for Cuomo
“Train Daddy’s” sudden departure is off-brand for the governor.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Fight over marijuana tax revenue ramps up again for budget season
How to spend marijuana money will likely be the most difficult debate during legalization negotiations.
New York City
Politics
Cuomo’s proposal to divert Cy Vance’s money for discovery reform
New funding to help district attorneys comply with discovery reforms would come at the expense of the Manhattan district attorney.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Can Cuomo’s budget co-opt his critics?
Gov. Andrew adopted his critics’ cause on health care, education and bail while building his progressive brand.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Long-term care providers targeted in Cuomo’s budget
Human services funding remains largely consistent in the executive budget, though nonprofit nursing home providers may get squeezed.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Cuomo supports e-bike legalization, gig worker protections
Net neutrality and an investment in Syracuse tech sector also mentioned in the governor’s 2021 budget address.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s executive budget, by the numbers
The governor expects to close the $6.1 billion deficit without tax hikes.
Budget
Policy
Three questions for Cuomo’s budget address
What the governor says today will affect the political tone for the months ahead.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
How Cuomo’s authorities keep costs off-budget
Public authorities allow for new investments despite a $6 billion budget deficit.
Technology
Policy
Can New York actually stop the scourge of robocalls?
A new proposal from Gov. Cuomo might curb the pesky calls, but ending them is a gargantuan task.
New York City
Politics
Is New York leader of the pack?
Cuomo claims New York's a progressive powerhouse. It's just the mild one.
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