“This is not cause for alarm,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “It was foreseen ever since it was first reported out of South Africa, that we knew it would come to New York State at some point.” Source: New York Times
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Can New York Really Get to 100% Clean Energy by 2040?
By Gotham Rex on November 29, 2021
Clean power supply is being generated in upstate New York, but it is not making its way to New York City, the area that relies most heavily on power from fossil fuels. Source: New York Times
Rep. Tom Suozzi to Run for Governor of New York
By Gotham Rex on November 29, 2021
Mr. Suozzi will enter a crowded field of Democrats seeking to challenge the incumbent, Gov. Kathy Hochul. Source: New York Times
U.S. Governors Respond to Omicron Variant
By Gotham Rex on November 28, 2021
No cases of the new coronavirus variant have been confirmed in the U.S., but leaders said they were using existing safeguards and watching closely. Source: New York Times
Gerald Migdol Is Charged in Campaign Finance Scheme
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2021
Gerald Migdol is accused of concealing contributions to a New York City comptroller candidate to get more public-matching funds. Source: New York Times
New York's Governor Urges Adults at High Risk to Get Covid Booster
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul encouraged people in areas with a high positivity rate or whose jobs pose a risk to get a booster, but stopped short of issuing new guidelines. Source: New York Times
The Housing Crisis in the Bronx, Made Worse by the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2021
In a borough where unemployment is almost three times the national rate, thousands of renters are now threatened with eviction as state pandemic aid dwindles. Source: New York Times
The M.T.A. Will Avoid Immediate Fare Hikes and Service Cuts
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2021
Officials said that federal money, including the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, will help the M.T.A. keep fares stable for at least six months and avoid service cuts. Source: New York Times
Gov. Hochul Opens Vaccination Sites for Children 5 and Older
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2021
Gov. Hochul expands access to shots beyond local offices and schools. Source: New York Times
New York to Stop Accepting Applications for Pandemic Rental Aid
By Gotham Rex on November 12, 2021
Officials said demand for the pandemic relief program was “far outstripping” available funds. Gov. Kathy Hochul has asked the federal government for almost $1 billion more. Source: New York Times
Why New York Is Closing 6 Prisons
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2021
The number of people incarcerated in New York is less than half of what it was in 1999, and the facilities being closed are well below capacity. Source: New York Times
Penn Station Plan Is Revised by Hochul
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul is putting her own stamp on former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal, focusing on rebuilding the huge station but putting off its expansion. Source: New York Times
What Does It Mean to Be a New York Democrat These Days?
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2021
A series of Election Day contests may serve as a barometer of how far left Democratic voters in New York State want their party to go. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Is Running for Governor of New York
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2021
The attorney general, who oversaw the inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against Andrew Cuomo, will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul for the Democratic nomination. Source: New York Times
Jumaane Williams Runs for Public Advocate With Eye on Governor's Job
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2021
Mr. Williams is exploring a run for governor even as he is poised to win his first full term as public advocate after five elections. Source: New York Times