Personality
Personality
NYC health commissioner confronts coronavirus future
A Q&A with Dr. Oxiris Barbot on contact tracing and what the “new normal” will look like.
New York State
Policy
How will the city’s most vulnerable weather the crisis?
Economic and health disparities create new challenges for New Yorkers amid the pandemic.
New York City
Politics
Vulnerable New Yorkers hit hardest by COVID-19 – and heat waves
New York City needs to make plans now to protect older and chronically ill residents during the heat of summer.
Education
Policy
What will NYC kids do this summer?
Without pools and summer camps, there’s no clear plan for the city’s youth after school ends.
Immigration
Policy
Undocumented immigrants in New York get little financial help
Facing massive budget shortfalls, the state hasn’t stepped in to give cash to people left out of federal relief.
Small Business
Policy
Is the federal government shortchanging small businesses?
Amid backlash against large companies getting federal loans, Velázquez calls for transparency.
Labor
Policy
Mitch McConnell’s wants to destroy public employee pensions, but he can’t
New York’s public pensions are well-funded, for now at least.
Andrew Cuomo
Policy
Nonprofits on front lines call for protections for their workers, too
Nonprofit leaders say human services workers should also get bonus pay for front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York State
Politics
Is Westchester turning a corner on coronavirus?
Fewer coronavirus tests are coming back positive in the county, but it’s still too early to tell if that will continue.
Budget
Policy
Cuomo pulls back on proposed donor disclosures for nonprofits
The state budget expands the Department of State’s oversight of nonprofits.
Nonprofits
Policy
Nonprofits ask for clearer guidance from state government
Organizations point to New York City’s commitment to continued funding as a model for the state.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Mental health needs expected to rise due to COVID-19
Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on therapists to volunteer remote mental health support.
New York City
Politics
5 ways New Yorkers can help each other through the pandemic
Donate money, face masks – or even volunteer from home.
Health Care (Archived)
Policy
Home care attendants helping elderly, disabled lacking equipment
Providers helping people that are at high risk amid the COVID-19 outbreak report shortage of face masks, sanitizer.
New York City
Personality
NYC census outreach is paying off
A Q&A with New York City census director Julie Menin on putting more resources into phone banks and digital ads to reach New Yorkers.
Homelessness
Policy
Homeless New Yorkers at greater risk from COVID-19
A struggle to pay for resources and staff hampers New York City’s ability to help the homeless.
New York City
Policy
Who will feed the hungry during the coronavirus outbreak?
Charities are feeling the strain as New York City tries to feed its students and elderly.
New York State
Politics
What will happen if New York loses a congressional seat?
A new redistricting process brings uncertainty as to how congressional seats will be drawn.
New York City
Policy
Everything New Yorkers need to know about the 2020 census
The decennial count will be conducted primarily online for the first time this year.
New York City
Policy
NYC got homeless vets off the streets. Can it replicate the feat?
A major federal initiative, plenty of city resources and coordination were key in the city’s success.
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