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.

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.