Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Power restored, mass transit resumes after outage in Manhattan, Queens
Dozens of blocks in Manhattan were cast into darkness after a power outage early Friday morning. The lights went out at about 5:15 a.m. on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Harlem.
Dozens of blocks in Manhattan were cast into darkness after a power outage early Friday morning. The lights went out at about 5:15 a.m. on the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Harlem.
Woman stabbed inside Upper West Side subway station
The NYPD wants to find the man who stabbed a woman inside an Upper West Side subway station.
The NYPD wants to find the man who stabbed a woman inside an Upper West Side subway station.
BLM protester accused of sabotaging NYPD van
A man who had participated in a protest faces charges that he damaged the braking system of a police van.
A man who had participated in a protest faces charges that he damaged the braking system of a police van.
More than 349,000 homes, businesses without power in NJ
Crews on Thursday continued working to restore electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in New Jersey days after Tropical Storm Isaias downed trees and power lines.
Crews on Thursday continued working to restore electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in New Jersey days after Tropical Storm Isaias downed trees and power lines.
Carnegie Mellon teams up with Facebook, Google for COVID-19 survey
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BBB warns of ‘brushing’ scam: Packages from Amazon, other retailers being sent to people who didn’t order
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for a scam in the U.S. that involves an unknown sender shipping boxes of unordered merchandise from online retailers, including Amazon.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for a scam in the U.S. that involves an unknown sender shipping boxes of unordered merchandise from online retailers, including Amazon.
Teen ambushed, stabbed, and robbed of sneakers
Police in New York are looking for five men who are accused of attacking and robbing a man of his sneakers.
Police in New York are looking for five men who are accused of attacking and robbing a man of his sneakers.
Man caught on camera attacking woman on subway train
A woman riding a 7 line subway was attacked by another passenger with a lanyard that had a folding knife attached
A woman riding a 7 line subway was attacked by another passenger with a lanyard that had a folding knife attached
Man shoved to his death down staircase in Penn Station
The NYPD wants to find the man who shoved another man down a staircase at Penn Station killing him.
The NYPD wants to find the man who shoved another man down a staircase at Penn Station killing him.
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Tickets available for Walmart’s drive-in movie viewings in store parking lots — and they’re free
Walmart is partnering with the Tribeca Film Festival to host 320 free drive-in movie showings throughout the U.S., and you can snag your free tickets now.
Walmart is partnering with the Tribeca Film Festival to host 320 free drive-in movie showings throughout the U.S., and you can snag your free tickets now.
Johnson & Johnson to provide U.S. government 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson says it has an agreement to deliver 100 million doses of an investigational vaccine to fight the coronavirus.
New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson says it has an agreement to deliver 100 million doses of an investigational vaccine to fight the coronavirus.
Google Doodle tells users to ‘wear a mask, save lives’ in public service announcement
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mass transit still has problems after storm
Various public transit agencies in the New York City region were still trying to get service restored on Wednesday morning after Tropical Storm Isaias caused widespread damage.
Various public transit agencies in the New York City region were still trying to get service restored on Wednesday morning after Tropical Storm Isaias caused widespread damage.
Most service on New York-area commuter railroads suspended
Service on all commuter railroads in the area is suspended.
Service on all commuter railroads in the area is suspended.
Tropical Storm Isaias batters NYC region
Tropical Storm Isaias battered the New York City region Tuesday and prompted the National Weather Service to activate numerous serious weather alerts for the area.
Tropical Storm Isaias battered the New York City region Tuesday and prompted the National Weather Service to activate numerous serious weather alerts for the area.
NYPD: Shootings and murders rose dramatically in July
The NYPD recorded 244 shootings in July 2020 versus 88 in July 2019, which is a 177% increase. Shootings rose in July in every borough, police said.
The NYPD recorded 244 shootings in July 2020 versus 88 in July 2019, which is a 177% increase. Shootings rose in July in every borough, police said.
Mayor addresses NYC gun violence
Mayor Bill de Blasio blamed the uptick in shootings at least in part on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. But the NYPD isn't making as many gun arrests, according to research.
Mayor Bill de Blasio blamed the uptick in shootings at least in part on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. But the NYPD isn't making as many gun arrests, according to research.
COVID risk on subways?
An infectious disease expert at Northwell Health says New York City subways are probably not a huge risk for contracting the coronavirus. Dr. Bruce Hirsch says the subway system is very well ventilated and cleaned every day.
An infectious disease expert at Northwell Health says New York City subways are probably not a huge risk for contracting the coronavirus. Dr. Bruce Hirsch says the subway system is very well ventilated and cleaned every day.