Cuomo and the Media: Managing the Message

Governor Andrew Cuomo has kept a tight rein on his public image and his administration’s agenda. His strategic successes in the legislature have been substantial, but critics say the popular governor is proving to be no great advocate of transparency in the executive branch. How has the governor sold his agenda to the legislature, the people, and the mass media?

Government & CommunitiesAbigail KramerSeptember 27, 2011campaigning, city government, CNYCA, Cuomo, media, NYC, policies, political campaigns, politics, public policy, The New SchoolComment

The Painful Price of Medicaid

The fast-rising cost of Medicaid is one the most pressing issues facing the governments of New York City and State. One in four New Yorkers are served by the system of insurance, which now costs an average of $1 billion a week. Health care for the poor and long term care for the disabled and older people are more expensive than ever—and their recent growth exceeds the size the state budget gap. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s new Medicaid Redesign Team made recommendations that would create nearly $3 billion in savings.

Government & CommunitiesAbigail KramerApril 6, 2011budget, Center for New York City Affairs, city government, CNYCA, communities, Cuomo, families, human services, Medicaid, NYC, policies, public policy, social welfare, state government, The New SchoolComment