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May 11, 2020: Unemployment reaches levels not seen since Great Depression
More than 33 million Americans have filed for unemployment insurance in the wake of COVID-19’s economic impact. Russell Weaver,
May 11, 2020: Teachers’ union wary of Bill Gates’ involvement in NY’s schools
The decision by the Governor to partner with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to “reimagine” New York’s schools
May 11, 2020: Hudson Valley Senator recounts personal COVID-19 fight
Sen. James Skoufis (D-Cornwall) is one of a few state lawmakers that have battled COVID-19. We discussed his recovery
May 8, 2020: Schools could be ‘dangerous breeding grounds’ for COVID-19 if opened early
Lee Adler, Senior Extension Associate at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, explained why he argues schools,
May 8, 2020: High primary turnout could be trouble for progressive challengers
The state’s Democratic presidential primary is back on to join the other down ballot primaries scheduled for June 23rd.
May 8, 2020: NY struggles to control COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes
David Robinson, Healthcare reporter for the USA Today Network-New York, discussed his reporting on the impact the coronavirus has
May 8, 2020: COVID-19 creates unique budget crisis for upstate city
A report from the Comptroller’s office last year found that the Upstate city of Amsterdam is the most fiscally
May 7, 2020: Cuomo sued for lack of in-person, sign-language interpreter at COVID-19 briefings
Governor Cuomo’s daily COVID-19 briefings have become must-watch television for many New Yorkers eager to hear the latest information
May 7, 2020: Tragic death underscores NY’s struggle with maternal mortality
As New York fights COVID-19, the other public health issues which have impacted residents including maternal fatalities have not
