Cuomo says care home death data should have been released faster
Gov. Andrew Cuomo admits that officials should have moved faster to release information on nursing home deaths related to coronavirus but denies any cover-up.
South African COVID-19 variant found in NYC hospital patient
A patient in a New York City hospital has tested positive for the South African variant of the coronavirus.
Cuomo administration 'froze' over requests for nursing home data
Melissa DeRosa, the governor's right hand, told Democratic lawmakers that his administration took months to release coronavirus death toll numbers among nursing home residents because officials worried that information would be used against them.
Report: Over 9,000 COVID patients sent into NY nursing homes
Republicans in the New York State Assembly are circulating a petition to
NY to follow CDC guidance on not requiring quarantine for vaccinated people
The state will not require certain people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to quarantine after being exposed to someone with the virus.
New York fast-tracks fertility coverage for same-sex couples
Some same-sex couples had filed complaints to the state that they were facing financial barriers to receiving fertility treatments.
NY stadiums allowed to have limited fans starting on Feb. 23
New York's governor is opening up stadiums and arenas to sports and concerts this month.
As statewide COVID numbers drop, positivity rates on LI remain high
New York State is reporting its lowest COVID positivity and hospitalization rates in months, but the numbers are still high on Long Island.
Indoor dining in NYC to resume Feb. 12 ahead of Valentine's Day
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an earlier restart to indoor dining in New York City on Friday ahead of Valentine's Day.
Winter storm to postpone COVID vaccine appointments on Long Island
Tickets for the Feb. 14 virtual tour cost $5
NY COVID numbers drop for 29th straight day
New York's statewide 7-day positivity rate has dropped to its lowest number since December 2.
Cuomo: NY to begin vaccinating people with health problems Feb. 15
People with certain health problems like cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and more will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning February 15.
Yankee Stadium set to open for mass vaccinations
The site will be reserved for Bronx residents and 15,000 appointments will be made available during the site's first week of operation.
Vaccine wait goes on for New Yorkers with health problems
States including New York are wrestling with tough decisions about which medically vulnerable residents below the age of 65 should be prioritized for receiving the coronavirus vaccine.
Lawmakers want Cuomo subpoenaed in COVID nursing home deaths investigation
NY State Republicans are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to be subpoenaed due to what they say was a 'coverup' of nursing home deaths form COVID-19.
Cuomo: 35 new pop-up COVID vaccination sites coming to NY this week
The sites are expected to vaccinate over 25,000 people throughout the week, with more sites coming online every week.
Cuomo: Counties can vaccinate restaurant workers, cab drivers
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said county officials now have the power to make taxi drivers and restaurant workers eligible for a vaccine. But a day earlier, he slammed elected officials for pushing to vaccinate restaurant workers.
Rochester cops who pepper-sprayed girl suspended
The city of Rochester has suspended police officers seen in body-camera videos spraying a chemical "irritant" in the face of a distraught and handcuffed 9-year-old girl. A press release from the city Monday did not specify how many officers were suspended.
AG slams NY's legal shield for nursing homes, hospitals
New York’s attorney general has joined calls for the state to loosen a partial immunity from lawsuits and criminal prosecutions it had granted to nursing homes at the height of the pandemic last spring.
New York City indoor dining to resume starting on Valentine's Day
New York City restaurants can resume indoor dining at reduced capacity starting on Valentine's Day.