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

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 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.

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

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.