Health Care
Policy
Supreme Court denies challenge to New York vaccine mandate for health care workers
Lawyers for the plaintiffs have vowed to continue fighting the ruling.
New York State
Politics
Former Gov. Cuomo ordered to hand over millions made off of pandemic book
A state ethics panel voted Tuesday that Cuomo must turn the money in to the state Attorney General’s office within 30 days.
New York State
Politics
Local Republican leaders say they won’t enforce Hochul’s mask mandate
The backlash follows some right-wing-fueled confusion about the rule, which took effect on Monday.
Criminal Justice
Policy
De Blasio’s final NYPD briefing marked by a surge in serious crimes
The lame duck mayor insisted New York is still “the safest big city in America.”
New York City
Politics
De Blasio touts community policing and ThriveNYC as successes
Both highly criticized efforts were mentioned during an interview as the term-limited New York City Mayor prepares to depart office at the end of the year.
Housing
Policy
Gov. Hochul announces new financial assistance program for homeowners
New York is the first state in the country to receive the federal funding.
Politics
Politics
Max Rose announces he’s running to reclaim his congressional seat
Rose would face Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis in the 2022 November election for New York’s 11th District.
Health Care
Policy
Five omicron cases detected in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the discoveries on Thursday evening.
Politics
Politics
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo under federal investigation into sexual harassment allegations
The probe was made public on Thursday through the release of a state contract.
Health Care
Policy
Minnesota man who attended NYC anime event tests positive for the omicron variant
The new strain of the virus, which was first detected in the U.S. on Wednesday, has still not been found in any New Yorkers.
Politics
Politics
Westchester County Executive George Latimer backs Attorney General Letitia James for governor
The Thursday endorsement is seen as a boon for James in her battle to silo upstate and suburban votes from moderate Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Politics
Politics
Cuomo accusers celebrate release of Karen Hinton’s memoir
Charlotte Bennett and Lindsey Boylan attended a party Wednesday night to mark the book launch.
Health Care
Policy
Hundreds of NYC correction workers have not been vaccinated
The deadline for all Department of Correction staffers to receive a COVID-19 shot was Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Politics
Politics
Is Chris Cuomo doomed?
A women’s advocacy group joined the chorus of lawmakers and Cuomo accusers calling for the network to oust the veteran anchor after he tried to help downplay sexual harassment claims against his brother.
Health Care
Policy
Supervised injection sites expected to open in New York City
The “Overdose Prevention Centers” are the first of their kind in the U.S.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul, de Blasio urge masks indoors amid concerns over omicron variant
The New York City Department of Health issued an advisory on Monday encouraging all businesses to require masks indoors.
Politics
Politics
Ex-Cuomo aide Melissa DeRosa details efforts to combat Cuomo’s unraveling
DeRosa’s account of her time in the executive chamber was made public on Monday after state Attorney General Letitia James’ office released a transcript of her eight-hour interview with investigators.
New York State
Politics
Rittenhouse verdict was a victory for gun advocates. Their next fight is in New York.
The Supreme Court will soon decide whether New York’s restrictions on concealed carry gun permits are constitutional.
Politics
Assembly investigation: Cuomo began planning his lucrative book just days into the COVID-19 pandemic
Investigators also found the ex-governor sexually harassed staff, hid nursing home data and used state resources for personal gain.
News & Politics
Politics