“We get hit with this pandemic and then like, here you go, pay $2,400 by the end of the month.”

“Are you going to hire every single able-bodied Republican political operative?” Cuomo’s senior staff filled with top Republicans, to Democrats’ frustration

Amid dramatic spikes in drug overdoses and HIV cases, legislators and public health professionals push for New York to decriminalize sterile syringes.

He committed three years ago to supporting safe injection sites for drug users — then reversed course, activists say. Now, they see a new chance to pressure the embattled governor.

With a week left in the legislative session, New York lawmakers shelved a plan that aimed to revamp 25,000 NYCHA apartments.

Madeline Singas, a close Cuomo ally, has been a prominent opponent of criminal justice reforms and has taken a punitive approach as Nassau County DA, defenders say.

A progressive campaign to block the confirmation of Governor Cuomo’s nominee to the New York Court of Appeals failed by just a few votes

This year, state legislators passed major bills in response to the overdose crisis. Will Cuomo sign them?

The New York Court of Appeals participates in impeachment trials. Cuomo has appointed all seven members, including two of them in June

The union’s focus on direct action reflects skepticism that an incoming staffing law will significantly increase staffing ratios.

Two bills to incentivize kidney donations could save hundreds of lives a year – but supporters say it’s tough to get the legislature to prioritize the issue.

Reginald Randolph is currently serving a two to four year sentence in state prison for stealing cold medicine.

A rift grew among birth advocates as progressive legislators asked them to compromise with the governor – or risk a veto.

But if he loses his appeal and Gov. Kathy Hochul declines to grant him clemency, he will likely be sent back to prison.

Adrienne Harris was approved to lead New York’s Department of Financial Services by a wide margin, as a progressive push to block her nomination sputtered.

“By April 1, it will be out or modified. It will not be this program,” one legislator predicted.

The state health department has delayed implementing a landmark staffing law, as nurses say they’re overwhelmed and hospitals point to a workforce shortage.

Both chambers are set to release budget proposals that will represent a mixed bag for New York’s undocumented population.

The governor’s projected price tag is five times higher than estimates by the legislature and outside researchers—but she hasn’t said how she arrived at her figure.

A plan to move a family medicine clinic in a low-income Bronx neighborhood has sparked backlash from patients and staff.