Gambling
Policy
Poll: New Yorkers want online sports betting
A majority of New Yorkers polled said that adults should be allowed to legally place online sports bets in the state.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Is Cuomo taking advantage of the coronavirus?
A few state legislators have taken issue with a new law that aims to tackle the coronavirus, suggesting that the governor is attempting a power grab. But is he really?
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
A new paid sick leave plan for coronavirus
Cuomo expands his proposal in response to the public health threat.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
The fight for better drug deals
Lawmakers agree the cost of prescription meds needs to be lowered – but how?
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The latest sign Trump has it in for New York
Why is a federal coastal flooding study really being cut?
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
How Trump is thwarting Cuomo’s agenda
The governor faces federal opposition on a variety of policy fronts.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
Where Cuomo could go on his cross-country weed tour
A proposed itinerary for a ‘laid back, cool dude in a loose mood.’
New York State
Policy
A taxing strategy for moderate Senate Democrats
Activists, union leaders and fellow lawmakers are using carrots and sticks in pursuit of tax increases on the wealthy.
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