New York City

Policy

What role should police play in New York’s mental health response?

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a mental health crisis, and recent turmoil amid protests against police brutality may make it more acute.

New York State

Politics

Independent pharmacies need COVID-19 testing support

Unlike CVS and Walgreens, the state’s smaller pharmacies may struggle to begin administering coronavirus tests.

Health Care (Archived)

Policy

Critical medical procedures delayed by COVID-19

Everything from cancer treatments to organ transplants have been put off due to the pandemic.

New York State

Policy

How will the city’s most vulnerable weather the crisis?

Economic and health disparities create new challenges for New Yorkers amid the pandemic.

New York State

Policy

How to tackle COVID-19? Launch a task force

What you need to know about the federal, state and city groups responding to the pandemic.

New York State

Policy

Why are NYC’s EMS workers paid less than other first responders?

EMS workers make less than cops and firefighters and COVID-19 has hit them hard. That’s why they want a raise.

New York State

Policy

NY’s efforts to find COVID-19 treatments

From immunotherapies to vaccines, the state’s medical community is looking at all of its options to combat the infectious disease.

Health Care

Politics

New Yorkers are struggling with mental health issues

But the city and state have resources available for those in need.

Budget

Politics

Cuomo warns of $8.2 billion in cuts to localities

Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to slash aid to localities by $8.2 billion and cut state agency budgets by 10% unless new federal aid comes through in the coming weeks

New York State

Policy

The unanswered questions about antibody testing

This early, antibody testing for COVID-19 will not lead to quick and easy public policy decisions.

New York State

Politics

NY still doesn’t have enough PPE

New emergency guidelines go against everything medical workers have been taught about using personal protective equipment.

Andrew Cuomo

Politics

A coronavirus confederacy rises

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other governors pitch President Donald Trump on a multi-state pact to reopen for business.

Health Care (Archived)

Policy

Billions going to hospitals based on Medicare billings, not COVID-19

New York, the worst-hit state, would receive only $12,000 per case.

Health Care (Archived)

Policy

NY hit its COVID-19 apex, but the virus isn't going away

If the state’s lockdown measures are lifted now, it could make things worse in the future.

Budget

Policy

Medicaid cuts make the state budget, with some tweaks

To protect New York’s access to federal aid, those cuts could be delayed.

New York State

Politics

Where things landed in the New York state budget

A lot is at stake with bail reform, public school funding, Medicaid and other key issues.