Lack of funding continues to undermine New York’s long-term care workforce
Senate Aging Committee Chair Rachel May identifies solutions to workforce shortage in long-term care industry.
Epidemiologists argue for return of masks in New York
A former NYC deputy health commissioner wants New Yorkers wearing masks indoors again.
New York pandemic advisor joins state office of public health
After advising the state's pandemic response, UAlbany professor Eli Rosenberg is officially joining the Cuomo administration.
New York’s formally ends its pandemic disaster. Now what?
The USA Today's Jon Campbell explains the political and practical ramifications of New York ending its pandemic disaster declaration.
County executives reflect on early days of pandemic battle
A collection of county executives share their experiences from the early days of the pandemic.
Physicians celebrate vaccine milestone, ready to vaccinate more New Yorkers
Member of Cuomo's COVID-19 vaccine task force depends significance of 70% vaccination mark.
Nursing home lawsuit could be harbinger for thousands of pandemic cases
Rob Rosborough, author of the New York Appeals blog, will break down a lawsuit against a nursing home stemming from the death of a married couple last year who contracted COVID-19.
Epidemiologist questions Cuomo’s threshold for return to normalcy
An epidemiologist questions Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to dramatically scale back pandemic restrictions once 70 percent of New York adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Assembly health chair diagnoses NY Health Act, surprise bills and pandemic
June 4, 2021 - Assembly Health Committee Chair Dick Gottfried, a Manhattan Democrat, assesses support for the New York Health Act, describes a campaign to end surprise medical bills, and reflects on the potential end of the COVID-19
Poll raises doubts about Cuomo as top Democratic choice for 2022
May 24, 2021 - Siena College Research Institute pollster Steve Greenberg breaks down how voters feel about the 2022 race for governor and the COVID-19 vaccine.