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The race for New York’s 10th Congressional District begins
Six top candidates met in person for the first forum in the Empire State’s hottest race.
Health Care
Policy
New York City has struggled to get COVID-19 antiviral treatments to residents quickly
The treatments need to be taken soon after a positive test in order to be effective.
New York State
Politics
5 things to know about Amazon and New York’s fraught history
The online retail behemoth and the Empire State had clashed long before workers voted to unionize at a Staten Island Amazon facility on Friday.
Energy & Environment
Policy
How do you plant more trees in New York City? Give them away
In Canarsie, tree saplings were available for residents to grab and go plant in their own backyard ahead of Earth Day.
New York State
Politics
Brian Benjamin’s ethical controversies
The lieutenant governor has been accused of stretching the rules as a state senator and candidate for New York City comptroller.
Budget
Policy
What did Eric Adams get in the state budget?
Some bail changes and an enhanced Earned Income Tax Credit are in the budget. Mayoral control and an increased borrowing authority are not.
New York City
Politics
Assembly votes to let Brad Lander stay in office
The New York City comptroller incorrectly filed a surety bond after being sworn into office, making him technically ineligible to serve without state legislative action.
Housing
Policy
11 New York Congress members throw their support behind ‘good cause’ eviction bill
The lawmakers lauded the bill, which would limit rent increases and aims to prevent “unreasonable” evictions.
Health Care
Policy
How does at-home testing impact COVID-19 data in New York?
While at-home tests can detect variants of the coronavirus, health officials are not officially tracking their results.
Politics
New York is beginning to face off with a new omicron subvariant. Here’s what you need to know about BA.2.
Officials still have much to learn about the new coronavirus strain.
New York City
Politics
Ashwin Vasan takes over as NYC’s health commissioner
Dr. Dave Chokshi is leaving the post and taking his beloved TV presence with him.
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New York State
Policy
Passage of Antilynching Act recalls New York’s ugly history
With the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, murders like those committed in New York’s 1863 draft riots would be classified as federal hate crimes.
Policy
Policy
State Senate passes protections for victims of sexual harassment
The bills include language to close loopholes that protect public employers from lawsuits and extend statute of limitations for reporting violations.
Personality
Personality
State Senate candidate Iwen Chu on what Asian representation means for District 27
The South Brooklyn district is newly drawn with a plurality of Asian American voters. Chu says she’s got the perspective to represent them.
New York State
Politics
Five things to know about Kimberly Hill
The new Chief Disability Officer will aim to tackle issues of employment and equitable opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities.
Ask the Experts
Policy
How can New Yorkers return to the office safely?
Workplace health experts weighed in on the best practices companies should be taking to protect in-person employees.
New York City
Politics
Original community plan proposed in last ditch effort to save NYC’s East River Park
With a restraining order against the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project overruled, demolition is proceeding.
