New York City

Policy

The first potential COVID-19 vaccine scandal

New York is investigating whether ParCare Community Health Network gave out vaccines to people who didn’t qualify.

New York State

Policy

COVID-19 inequality likely to return in second wave

Experts say national changes, including universal health care, needed to address race and income disparities.

New York State

Policy

NYC to get over 500,000 COVID-19 vaccinations

However, many are feeling tentative about receiving the inoculation.

New York City

Politics

What is the DSA?

How the organization became a major political force.

Health Care

Policy

Some NY counties won’t enforce COVID-19 restrictions

Making sure private gatherings don’t exceed 10 people isn’t high on their list of priorities, despite recent COVID-19 surges.

Donald Trump

Politics

Trump obsessively hates on NY

The president attacks his former hometown frequently, and often inaccurately.

Politics

How does New York’s Legislature work?

There’s some nuance to the Empire State’s operations

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

No unrest on Election Day

Despite fears of rioting, the state remained relatively calm.

Housing

Policy

Lawmakers call on NYCHA to fix its ventilation issues

It could help prevent spikes in coronavirus cases as people spend more time indoors this winter.

NYPD

Politics

Civil rights activists question NYPD preparation for protests

Progressives at non-violent protests get arrested while conservative protests have broken the law with impunity.

New York City

Politics

The NYC Board of Elections

A quick review of New York City’s Board of Elections, disenfranchisement and concerns over the upcoming general election.