New York State
Policy
How did the state fail in its health messaging to Hasidic Jews?
Public health experts said it should rely on trusted community leaders and avoid shaming to combat coronavirus misinformation.
Education
Policy
School districts still laying off staff amid funding uncertainty
Though the state restored aid payments, schools are still preparing for possible cuts in the future.
Donald Trump
Policy
Times’ Trump tax scoop could fuel further inquiries from James, Vance
The president’s tax returns feature several red flags for possibly fraudulent behavior, experts say.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
New generation of politicians open up about mental health struggles
Corey Johnson cited depression in deciding not to run for mayor. His frankness reflects a shift.
Education
Policy
Seats in New York City’s free child care program still not finalized
With the rest of the city’s in-person classes starting next week, challenges remain to prepare providers.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Amid pandemic, mental health services needed more than ever
Continued investment and flexibility will be important despite city and state budgetary constraints.
Education
Policy
Why NYC Asian American students are opting for remote learning
Families in multigenerational homes and fears of the coronavirus drive choice to stay in virtual classrooms.
New York State
Politics
How New Yorkers are responding to the census
The count could affect New York for the next decade. Many New Yorkers haven’t bothered.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Will de Blasio ties haunt a trio of mayoral candidates?
Maya Wiley, Kathryn Garcia and Loree Sutton have already begun to distance themselves from the mayor.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Pandemic drives New York’s Medicaid enrollment up
Increased reliance on Medicaid could further increase the state’s spending, though federal aid has helped offset the burden.
Labor
Policy
Overtime pay for farmworkers still in dispute
The overtime threshold could be lowered to 40 hours a week, but farm owners say it would make labor costs too burdensome.
Labor
Policy
New York City’s history of public sector strikes
Despite a 1967 law making strikes illegal, there have been several prominent strikes by transit workers and teachers.
Education
Policy
Can New York colleges safely bring students back?
New York has more out-of-state students than anywhere. Will reopening be a disaster?
Budget
Policy
Why upstate cities are in extreme financial peril
Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse are likely to face some of the worst revenue shortfalls among major cities in the country.
New York City
Politics
Washington Heights, Inwood continue higher census response rates
Latino communities are called “hard to count.” But Upper Manhattan is standing up to be counted.
Education
Policy
7 ways NY students are heading back to school
Each district is trying its own unique way to safely reopen.
Nonprofits
Policy
New York City cuts initiative covering additional overhead costs for nonprofits
Organizations are unsure whether the city will reimburse them for costs they were promised would be covered.
Small Business
Policy
Slow start for New York’s $100 million small businesses loan program
Reach is limited by its focus on small businesses, landlords and nonprofits who haven’t received federal support.
New York State
Policy
Experts: James’ NRA lawsuit is warranted, no sign of bias
Charity law experts say the allegations are bad enough to pursue dissolution, but that’s an unlikely outcome.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
New York’s 2020 state legislative primary results
New York’s 2020 state legislative primary results.
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