waterways
Cuomo Kills Bill to Protect Streams, Citing Fiscal Woes
Jarrett Murphy |
The measure would have added 41,000 miles of streams to the states regulatory system.
COVID-19
Checking in on New York’s COVID-19 ‘Cluster’ Containment Strategy
Nicole Javorsky |
It’s been nearly a month since New York started its ‘Cluster Action Initiative’ to contain the spread of coronavirus by instituting restrictions in specific hotspot neighborhoods. Will it keep a second wave at bay?
COVID-19
Here’s How a COVID-19 Vaccine Might be Distributed to New Yorkers
Nicole Javorsky |
Though it’s still unclear how the federal government will distribute vaccinations, the state’s draft plan would prioritized health care workers and other residents at highest risk.
Mapping the Future
Nearly 10K NYC Eviction Notices Filed This Summer, a 74% Drop
Sadef Ali Kully |
Tenant advocates say Gov. Cuomo’s extension of a moratorium will permit too many eviction cases to proceed through the courts.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: If Black Lives Matter, We Need to Address New York’s Prison Crisis
Jose Saldana |
‘The governor and state lawmakers continue to ignore calls to end racist violence that happens every day on their watch, out of sight from public view, in their state prisons.’
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Religious Leaders Call to Release People Facing COVID Risks from Prisons & Jails
Barat Ellman |
‘As people of faith, it is our moral duty to speak up for incarcerated people and their families. We call upon the governor and the New York State legislature to move quickly to release people vulnerable to COVID-19 from prisons and jails.’
COVID-19
Union Chief Says Plan for School Reopening is Overdue
Jarrett Murphy |
But Michael Mulgrew believes a blended learning model can work.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Lawmakers, Mayor & Governor Must End Solitary Confinement
Jumaane Williams |
‘Now is the time for the state legislature to pass HALT and for the governor to sign it into law. The mayor, City Council, and Board of Correction must go further and abolish solitary confinement.’
airtrain
Foes of Cuomo’s AirTrain Say it’s the Wrong Priority for COVID-Scarred Nabes
Amir Khafagy |
During a press conference last month, the governor announced that he will seek out federal stimulus aid from the Trump administration for the estimated $2 billion project.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Legislature Must Address the COVID Threat to People in Prison
Steven Zeidman |
‘Maintaining social distance and staying healthy is impossible in antiquated and crowded prisons. Yet elected officials have turned a blind eye to this ongoing crisis.’
