On the first day for some school districts to go maskless, there was disagreement at one Long Island school over whether the change came too soon or was overdue. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “New York State”
At NY Republican Convention, G.O.P. Tests Attacks on Democrats
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2022
The Republican State Convention is giving party leaders a chance to test messages about crime, inflation and Democratic leadership. Source: New York Times
Andrew Cuomo TV Ad Recasts Him as a Victim of Politics
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2022
Andrew Cuomo’s still-active campaign spent $369,000 to recast the sexual harassment case against him, pushing a narrative that he was driven out of office by “political attacks.” Source: New York Times
Most N.Y. Voters in Poll Want More Data Before School Mask Mandate Ends
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2022
Voters in the state largely agree with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to wait to see March virus data, though conservatives think the mandate should already have ended, a poll found. Source: New York Times
Cuomo and Top Aide Sued by Trooper Over Sexual Harassment Accusations
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Lawyers for Andrew Cuomo and Melissa DeRosa said the suit, which accuses them of discrimination and retaliation, was meritless. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Doesn’t Need to Run for Governor to Grab the Spotlight
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Ms. James, the New York attorney general, highlighted her work on matters related to former President Donald J. Trump as she accepted a nomination for re-election. Source: New York Times
How Kathy Hochul Went From Unexpected Governor to Clear Front-Runner
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2022
New York’s first female governor, who quickly and quietly assembled a campaign juggernaut, will get the Democratic Party’s backing in her re-election campaign on Thursday. Source: New York Times
New York’s Chief Judge Wants to Consolidate the Court Network
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2022
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore wants the State Legislature to approve her plan to consolidate the state’s sprawling court network, which would condense 11 trial courts into 2. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Recovers Funds for Those Misled by Virus Testing Labs
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2022
As demand for coronavirus tests surged, some companies offered expedited testing but failed to provide results as fast as promised, officials said. Source: New York Times
How New York’s Redistricting Hurt the G.O.P. and Vax Daddy
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2022
Democrats could potentially expand the veto-proof majorities they already have in both the Assembly and Senate, further solidifying New York’s leftward shift. Source: New York Times
How Bruce Blakeman Used a Mask Rebellion to Revive His Career
By Gotham Rex on February 10, 2022
Since a surprise win on Long Island, Bruce Blakeman has been on a seemingly single-minded mission to challenge and defy Gov. Kathy Hochul over mask mandates. Source: New York Times
Mayor Adams Clashes With Albany Democrats Over His Crime Plan
By Gotham Rex on February 9, 2022
Eric Adams’s harshest exchange during a state budget hearing was with a fellow Democrat whose brother was killed by gunfire at the age of 19. Source: New York Times
Inside Gov. Hochul’s Decision to Lift ‘Mask or Vax’ Rule in New York
By Gotham Rex on February 9, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement, expected on Wednesday, comes after she has been satisfied with trend lines on hospital capacity and positivity rates. Source: New York Times
Some Masks to Come Off in New York
By Gotham Rex on February 9, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce plans to drop her mask mandate, following the lead of several other governors. Source: New York Times
Working Families Party Endorses Jumaane Williams for Governor
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2022
Mr. Williams, New York City’s left-leaning public advocate, is waging a primary challenge against Gov. Kathy Hochul, a moderate from Buffalo. Source: New York Times