New York State

Politics

Cuomo extends stay-at-home order for New York City, other regions

For parts of New York the "New York on PAUSE" order will remain in effect until at least May 28th.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

9 most expensive New York House primaries

AOC and her primary challengers are leading the pack, raising more than $9 million in total.

Education

Policy

Long-distance learning for the long haul

If New York schools do reopen this fall, it’s likely that remote learning will still play a major role.

MTA

Politics

NYC subway shutdown makes history, garners criticism

Reviews are in for the first planned overnight shutdown of the subways in 115 years.

Immigration

Policy

Will immigration policy be Trump’s leverage over New York?

Trump repeatedly turns to immigration policies as bargaining chips with New York.

Gun Control

Politics

What does SCOTUS’ Second Amendment case mean for New York?

The U.S. Supreme Court’s dismissal of a gun rights case in New York City is not the end of the fight.

Policy

Session may resume, with few details on voting technology

The state Legislature may reconvene, but it is unlikely to follow the New York City Council in voting-by-Zoom.

New York City

Policy

NYC Council bill could reignite gig worker debate

The council wants to extend sick leave to gig workers and have the state Legislature classify them as employees.

MTA

Personality

Sarah Feinberg is focused on the subway’s survival

The New York City Transit chief has hope for the system’s future. The challenge is getting there.

MTA

Policy

Congestion pricing is both a problem and solution for the MTA

Implementation will be difficult, but the transit agency desperately needs money.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

If they can’t knock on doors, how do candidates get face time?

The coronavirus is making it even harder for challengers to break through.

New York State

Politics

Will the state Legislature actually go virtual?

Lawmakers in Albany have authorized remote voting, but the Legislature has yet to really take advantage of the practice.

Transportation

Personality

NYC transit union boss: “We are heroes”

TWU Local 100’s Tony Utano said the coronavirus pandemic makes it clear that mass transit workers should be celebrated.

Technology

Politics

NYC launches coronavirus health portal

The city wants to gather data from residents with COVID-19 symptoms to allow for more targeted response efforts.

Technology

Personality

A state in crisis turns to tech gurus

New York’s top tech official talks about collaborating with private industry on coronavirus response.