Hochul Locks Up Key Support as Letitia James Begins Statewide Tour

The chairman of the New York State Democratic Party endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul, contending that a multicandidate primary in 2022 could damage the party.

Is Letitia James Running for Governor? Her Decision Is Coming Soon.

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.

Who Is Suing Over New York’s Vaccine Mandate?

In courtrooms from Manhattan to Utica, judges are weighing whether exemptions that would cover thousands of health care workers will be allowed.

Opinion | ‘If You’re Not Vaccinated, Don’t Come to Work’

Unions are hurting their members and the rest of us by fighting vaccine mandates.

Kathy Hochul Aims to Raise $25 Million as Likely Rivals Eye Challenges

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.

Jumaane Williams May Challenge Gov. Hochul in Democratic Litmus Test

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.

Thousands of N.Y. Health Care Workers Get Vaccinated Ahead of Deadline

Though many hospital and nursing home employees remain unvaccinated, officials say worst-case staffing shortages seem less likely.

New York Pledges $27 Million to Help Undocumented Immigrants Hit by Ida

“I almost died,” said one Queens resident who forced her way out of a basement apartment. Now she is eligible for help.

These Health Care Workers Would Rather Get Fired Than Get Vaccinated

Monday is the vaccination deadline for New York State health care workers. Thousands of refusers have failed to meet it.

New York Hospitals Face Possible Mass Firings as Workers Spurn Vaccines

With a Monday deadline looming, thousands of health care workers in the state are risking their jobs by not getting a coronavirus vaccine.

Howard Zucker, Who Led Cuomo’s Pandemic Response, Resigns

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.

He Nearly Qualified for Release From Rikers. Instead, He Died There.

Isaabdul Karim was being held on a parole violation when he died on Sunday, becoming the 11th person incarcerated at the jail to die this year.

He Nearly Qualified for Release From Rikers. Instead, He Died There.

Isaabdul Karim was being held on a parole violation when he died on Sunday, becoming the 11th person incarcerated at the jail to die this year.

Cuomo Ally Resigns From Post as State Watchdog

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.

Hochul Orders Release of 191 Detainees as Rikers Crisis Deepens

The New York governor signed a bill on Friday that authorized the release of the detainees, but the population of the city’s notorious jail will remain far higher than it was last spring.

Opinion | I Am Serving 28 Years to Life. Why Does One Person Decide if I Deserve Mercy?

Gov. Hochul has a rare opportunity to transform the clemency process.

800,000 New Yorkers Just Lost Federal Unemployment Benefits

Many pandemic-era federal programs expired on Sunday, leaving jobless New Yorkers with more modest state unemployment benefits, or no aid at all.

New York and New Jersey Residents to Receive Federal Aid After Storm

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has estimated the state suffered at least $50 million in damages.

Want to Know Who Might Run for Governor? Check the N.Y. State Fair.

Amid cows and crowds, the State Fair became a destination for potential challengers to Gov. Kathy Hochul, including Letitia James, the state attorney general.

N.Y. Legislature Expected to Extend Freeze on Evictions in Rare Special Session

The moratorium, which expired on Aug. 31, is part of the state’s effort to help tenants struggling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.