The New Jersey governor’s race is a test for mask and vaccine mandates. New York’s governor, who has expanded mandates, leads her likely primary opponents in a poll. Source: New York Times
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Plan for $2.1 Billion AirTrain to La Guardia Is Paused
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul had asked the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to put the project on hold and review alternatives. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Governor Poll Shows Hochul Leading James and Williams
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2021
A Marist College poll found that voters favored Gov. Kathy Hochul over potential primary rivals, including the state attorney general, Letitia James. Source: New York Times
How a Vaccine Mandate Could Worsen a Shortage of Home Care Aides
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2021
Some 250,000 home health care workers must get the coronavirus vaccine by Friday, but tens of thousands of them have yet to receive it. Source: New York Times
Can You Imagine Bill de Blasio as Governor? He Can.
By Gotham Rex on October 6, 2021
A run for higher office by New York City’s mayor might be viewed skeptically across the state, but he says he wants to remain in public life. Source: New York Times
James Weighs a Run As Governor as Hochul Locks Key Endorsement
By Gotham Rex on October 4, 2021
The chairman of the New York State Democratic Party endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul, contending that a multicandidate primary in 2022 could damage the party. Source: New York Times
Is Letitia James Running for New York Governor?
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2021
Ms. James, New York’s attorney general, has embarked on a campaign-like tour of the state and is discussing her plans with donors and officials. Source: New York Times
The Unofficial Start of the Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2021
As Gov. Kathy Hochul revs up her fund-raising for next year’s primary election, other New York Democrats are also making moves. Source: New York Times
New York's Vaccine Mandate: What to Know
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2021
In courtrooms from Manhattan to Utica, judges are weighing whether exemptions that would cover thousands of health care workers will be allowed. Source: New York Times
Kathy Hochul Aims to Raise $25 Million as Likely Rivals Eye Challenges
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2021
Governor Hochul hopes to raise the sum for her primary campaign next year, but her recent — and unexpected — ascension has left her little time to hit that goal. Source: New York Times
A Last-Minute Rush to Get Vaccinated
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2021
Thousands of unvaccinated health care workers changed their minds as a state deadline to be inoculated approached. Source: New York Times
Jumaane Williams Is Exploring a Run for New York Governor
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2021
Mr. Williams, the New York City public advocate, would offer Democratic voters a clear left-leaning alternative to Ms. Hochul, a centrist from western New York. Source: New York Times
Vaccine Mandate Leads Thousands of New York Health Workers to Get Vaccinated
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2021
Though many hospital and nursing home employees remain unvaccinated, officials say worst-case staffing shortages seem less likely. Source: New York Times
N.Y.'s Covid Vaccine Mandate Tested by Pushback From Workers
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2021
“It’s not a role I relish,” Gov. Kathy C. Hochul said. “But I also realistically know that there are people who will not come back to their jobs.” Source: New York Times
Ida Flood Victims Who Are Undocumented in N.Y. Are Eligible for Aid
By Gotham Rex on September 27, 2021
“I almost died,” said one Queens resident who forced her way out of a basement apartment. Now she is eligible for help. Source: New York Times