New York State
Politics
New York’s plan to reopen
COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are declining but the state needs more testing, supplies and federal funding to safely reopen.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Bernie Bros, Yang Gang enraged over NY’s canceled primary
Some people care more about casting symbolic votes for former candidates than preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Health Care
Politics
New Yorkers are struggling with mental health issues
But the city and state have resources available for those in need.
New York City
Politics
De Blasio appoints his wife to run COVID-19 task force
The NYC mayor has taken heat for mishandling coronavirus, but appointing unqualified cronies should cure that!
New York City
Politics
How NYC will close up to 100 miles of streets to cars
Here’s what you need to know about the plan.
New York State
Politics
NY launches probe into nursing homes
The state said supplying private nursing homes with personal protective equipment wasn’t its responsibility.
New York City
Politics
Is NY ready to launch a test-and-trace program for COVID-19?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the new initiative, but there are hurdles to overcome.
New York State
Politics
Which workers could get hazard pay?
Officials are calling for bonuses for front-line workers, but nobody agrees on who that is.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
The glorification of Andrew Cuomo
The COVID-19 crisis has resulted in sometimes over-the-top praise of the governor.
New York State
Politics
All of NY’s COVID-19 restrictions
The rules are constantly evolving, but this is a full list of them to date.
Donald Trump
Politics
Trump leaves NYC out of COVID-19 task force
The White House’s congressional task force on reopening the economy leaves out lawmakers from the epicenter of the outbreak.
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.
New York City
Politics
NYC still needs federal funding
Without an infusion of cash and medical supplies, the city doesn’t stand a chance at returning to normal.
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.
New York State
Politics
How the wealthy and politically connected are all getting coronavirus tests
This crisis is deepening New York’s disparity between rich and poor.
New York State
Politics
NY releases racial COVID-19 data
After several lawmakers and politicians called upon the city and state government to release the racial demographics of COVID-19 patients, they have agreed to do so
Budget
Policy
Why recreational marijuana legalization won’t be in the state budget
The coronavirus crisis has a lot to do with it.
New York City
Politics
What you need to know about getting tested for COVID-19 in New York
How to get a test, who qualifies, and the state’s testing capacity.
New York City
Politics