How do I look at my notifications on the new Android update?

You used to just slide from the top but it doesn t show them anymore. This update sucks. Swype text is even more annoying than before and everything is so slow.

cathugger2015-04-20T04:58:23Z

I have devices with KitKat and Lollipop and both have notifications I can see if I swipe down from the top. I sometimes need to swipe a second time to get to my quickbar.