Facing a daunting budget shortfall and a surging second wave, Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled New York’s agenda as state leaders seek help from Washington. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “New York State”
$60 Million High Line Expansion to Connect Park to Moynihan Train Hall
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will propose a 1,200-foot elevated pathway that will lead to the new Penn Station development, to be financed by public and private funds. Source: New York Times
After Unused Vaccines Are Thrown in Trash, Cuomo Loosens Rules
By Gotham Rex on January 10, 2021
Now, employees who interact with the public, including pharmacy cashiers, qualify. It was the second time in two days that the state amended its rules. Source: New York Times
What Schumer’s Rise to Senate Majority Leader Means for New York
By Gotham Rex on January 8, 2021
Senator Chuck Schumer is poised to become the state’s first Senate majority leader, putting New York in position to reap the benefits. Source: New York Times
Legalized Marijuana in New York: This Could Be the Year
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2021
With the state facing a budget crisis, a Democratic supermajority in Albany may pave the way for new taxes and the legalization of recreational pot. Source: New York Times
One Hospital System Sued 2,500 Patients After Pandemic Hit
By Gotham Rex on January 5, 2021
The largest health system in New York, led by a close ally of the governor, continues to sue over medical debt during the Covid-19 crisis, even after other big hospitals suspended lawsuits. Source: New York Times
New Variant Detected in New York Amid Growing Crisis Over Vaccine Rollout
By Gotham Rex on January 4, 2021
The sluggish pace of vaccinations has been particularly striking in New York City, the onetime epicenter of the pandemic. Source: New York Times
‘Relapsing Left and Right’: Trying to Overcome Addiction in a Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on January 4, 2021
Substance-abuse centers are shutting and relying on virtual programming, just as more and more people turn to drugs and alcohol. Source: New York Times
9 Sisters at Upstate Convent Die as Outbreak Infects 47
By Gotham Rex on January 3, 2021
The deaths at the St. Joseph’s Provincial House outside Albany came as the virus surged in New York. Source: New York Times
New York Halted Evictions. But What Happens When the Ban Ends?
By Gotham Rex on January 1, 2021
A crisis looms in the pandemic’s wake: Evictions that threaten to overwhelm schools, homeless shelters and food pantries. Source: New York Times
New York Will Ban Most Evictions as Tenants Struggle to Pay Rent
By Gotham Rex on December 28, 2020
The Legislature, addressing the hardship caused by the pandemic, is convening an unusual special session between Christmas and New Year’s to pass the measure. Source: New York Times
The Evictions Are Coming in NY and Housing Activists Are Ready
By Gotham Rex on December 23, 2020
Orders to halt evictions in New York expire soon. What happens next? Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Judges File Age Discrimination Lawsuits
By Gotham Rex on December 21, 2020
Dozens of judges are being forced to retire to close a pandemic budget gap. They have sued New York State, charging age discrimination. Source: New York Times
‘Big Fight’ Breaks Out Over Which Interest Groups Get Vaccine First
By Gotham Rex on December 20, 2020
Companies, unions and industry trade associations are lobbying governments to include their workers in the next round of virus vaccines. Source: New York Times
5 Takeaways From the First Week of Vaccines in New York
By Gotham Rex on December 18, 2020
The mass vaccination program is off to an encouraging, if slow, start. Source: New York Times