Andrew Cuomo
Politics
The backlash to the Cuomo backlash has begun
Some political countercurrents are helping Gov. Andrew Cuomo weather the nursing home political storm.
New York State
Politics
Heastie’s mum on Cuomo
The Assembly speaker has been quiet as members of his conference seek to revoke the governor’s emergency powers.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
How will the Legislature revoke Cuomo’s emergency powers?
There’s no consensus yet on how to curb Cuomo’s expanded powers, but those powers may not be gone for good.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Where things stand with Cuomo’s nursing home scandal
Several plotlines have emerged as the governor’s political headaches multiply.
Health Care
Policy
Why accurate data reporting matters in a pandemic
A complete picture of nursing home deaths and other pandemic data is crucial, public health experts say.
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s proposed pot amendments don’t appease advocates
Activists said the governor made some welcome tweaks to his plan, but the changes didn’t go far enough.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
How exactly will lawmakers legalize marijuana in New York?
Legislative leaders say it’s only a matter of time.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s approval treading water, for now
A new poll suggests the governor’s standing with voters did not suffer following the release of the AG’s report.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
How Cuomo’s and the Legislature’s marijuana legalization plans differ
A point-by-point guide to the competing proposals.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Could Cuomo be impeached?
It’s only happened once in New York history, and past governors have survived plenty of controversies.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
State lawmakers discuss impeaching Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Outrage continues to grow over the state’s handling of nursing home deaths.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
What we still don’t know about COVID-19 in nursing homes
Critics of Gov. Andrew Cuomo say new revelations raise as many questions as they answer.
Gambling
Opinion
Converting racetrack casinos will grow jobs
One of the ideas recently brought to my attention is Cuomo’s idea to accept proposals for three new gaming licenses in New York, which could pave the way for Resorts World New York City and Empire City in Yonkers to become full casinos with live table games and sports betting. Though I’m hardly suggesting gaming alone is the answer to the COVID-19 economic devastation, it is a good option already on the table.
New York City
Politics
Racial disparities in vaccinations and Cuomo sidelines health experts
Rounding up the week’s political news.
New York State
Policy
Why Cuomo’s pandemic policies keep getting challenged in court
The lawsuit over prisoners not being vaccinated is just the latest COVID-19 policy accused of unequal treatment.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
NY only has a few days to turn over nursing home deaths data
A successful lawsuit against the state may soon reveal all the records.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Health care executives involved in vaccine planning have close ties to Cuomo
This isn’t the first time the governor has turned to or listened to old friends and allies.
Andrew Cuomo
Politics
Cuomo’s New Year’s blues
Political setbacks, a new president and expiring emergency powers present new challenges to the governor.
Criminal Justice
Policy