The state’s contract with I.B.M. details a Phase 2 of the Excelsior Pass, which could include uses that some advocates say raise privacy concerns. Source: New York Times
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It’s Hard to Sue Gun Makers. New York Moves to Change That.
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2021
State lawmakers are trying to get around a federal law that gives gun manufacturers broad immunity from lawsuits. Source: New York Times
Sarah Feinberg Nominated to Run M.T.A.
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2021
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will nominate Sarah Feinberg, a close ally, to oversee the largest transit system in North America. Source: New York Times
A New York 7-Year-Old Was Accused of Rape. Is Arresting Him the Answer?
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2021
“Science doesn’t support prosecution of second graders,” one lawyer said. Still, in New York, children as young as 7 can be charged with a crime. Source: New York Times
Will Cuomo Run for a 4th Term? A $10,000-a-Plate Fund-Raiser Says Yes.
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
The event on June 29 will be the first fund-raiser for Mr. Cuomo since overlapping investigations engulfed his administration earlier this year. Source: New York Times
Will the Excelsior Pass, New York’s Vaccine Passport, Catch On?
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2021
More than 1 million Excelsior passes have been downloaded since they were introduced, but officials are hoping they will be adopted more widely. Source: New York Times
New York’s ‘Excelsior Pass’ Is the Country’s First Vaccine Passport
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2021
New Yorkers can download an app that they can use to show proof of their vaccination. Source: New York Times
Lobbyist Closely Tied to N.Y. Assembly Speaker Draws Federal Scrutiny
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2021
The public corruption unit of the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan is examining Patrick Jenkins, a former aide to Carl Heastie and a top state lobbyist. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Vaccine Incentive: Full Scholarship to Public State College
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
The random drawings are yet another example of how officials are relying on an array of incentives to boost vaccinations among younger people. Source: New York Times
Yes, Pot Is Legal. But It’s Also in Short Supply in NY and NJ
By Gotham Rex on May 23, 2021
Cannabis corporations are rushing to meet what is expected to be a “tidal wave” of demand in New York and New Jersey. Source: New York Times
Top Trump Executive Under Criminal Investigation Over Taxes
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
Attorney General Letitia James is investigating whether taxes were paid on perks that the Trump Organization gave to Allen Weisselberg, its chief financial officer. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Investigation by U.S. Examines Virus Tests for 'Specials'
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was already under fire after members of his family received expedited testing in the pandemic’s early weeks. Source: New York Times
New York Is Reopening. Here’s What That Actually Means.
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
Most businesses will be able to operate at 100 percent capacity, but it’s not a full return to normal. Source: New York Times
New York’s Attorney General Joins Criminal Inquiry Into Trump Organization
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
The move increased the investigative muscle looking into the former president and his family business. Source: New York Times
Andrew Giuliani to Run for GOP Nomination for NY Governor
By Gotham Rex on May 18, 2021
The son of Rudolph W. Giuliani joins two other candidates in a primary that could demonstrate former President Trump’s continued hold on their party. Source: New York Times