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
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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
Mary Bassett Tapped to Lead New York State's Health Department
By Gotham Rex on September 29, 2021
Dr. Bassett ran New York City’s health department with acclaim through a series of crises. 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
These Health Care Workers Would Rather Get Fired Than Get Vaccinated
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2021
Monday is the vaccination deadline for New York State health care workers. Thousands of refusers have failed to meet it. Source: New York Times
New York Hospitals Face Possible Mass Firings as Workers Spurn Vaccines
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
With a Monday deadline looming, thousands of health care workers in the state are risking their jobs by not getting a coronavirus vaccine. Source: New York Times
Howard Zucker, Who Led Cuomo’s Pandemic Response, Resigns
By Gotham Rex on September 23, 2021
Dr. Zucker, the New York State health commissioner, came under fire for potentially helping obscure the coronavirus death toll in nursing homes and keeping health data from the Legislature. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Ally Resigns From Post as State Watchdog
By Gotham Rex on September 20, 2021
Letizia Tagliafierro, the former inspector general, is the latest in a string of high-profile departures, as allies and appointees of the former governor leave state government. Source: New York Times
Rep. Lee Zeldin Confirms Leukemia Diagnosis
By Gotham Rex on September 18, 2021
Mr. Zeldin, a conservative Republican, says the disease is in remission, and that his bid for governor of New York will be unaffected. Source: New York Times
2 Parties, 2 Maps: Democrats and Republicans Squabble on Redistricting
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2021
Two competing proposals advance, and the failure to compromise may pave the way for Democrats to step in and knock out Republican congressional seats. Source: New York Times