Nursing home
A group of about 80 nonprofit and public nursing homes throughout New York are suing Gov. Kathy Hochul and other state officials over new minimum staffing and spending requirements that took effect this year.
May 26, 3:11 PM
New minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes were supposed to take effect in January. Hochul has already delayed enforcement three times.
Updated: Mar 21, 10:55 AM
The state comptroller says the New York State Department of Health was unprepared, slow to act and not forthcoming with important data as the pandemic's first waves battered local nursing homes.
Mar 15, 8:58 PM
In recent weeks, the union has warned that some 33,000 members employed at 250 nursing homes in New York City and the surrounding areas could go on strike if they don’t get the pay raises and benefits.
Nov 18, 2021 4:55 PM
The report is expected to cover Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes and the potential misuse of state resources, among other subjects.
Nov 17, 2021 4:25 PM
Some unvaccinated health care workers will lose their jobs on Monday. Others will receive a grace period. Nursing homes could face deep staff shortages.
Updated: Sep 25, 2021 9:00 AM