New York proposes rules for hemp-derived CBD products

New York's proposed regulations require laboratory testing and labeling to ensure consumers are getting what they pay for, without harmful contaminants.

Grim milestone as NY coronavirus cases climb past 500,000

The number of coronavirus cases throughout the State of New York climbed past the half-million mark, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo slams Trump over COVID response: 'They surrendered'

"They have believed from the beginning that they can't control the virus. That's the only rationale that explains the denial and the lying," Cuomo said.

Cuomo unveils changes to NYC COVID hot spot restrictions

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is easing restrictions slightly in some coronavirus hot spots in New York City, but adding them in areas along the Pennsylvania border.

Cuomo: NY won't enforce NJ, CT, PA quarantines

New York won't enforce rules requiring residents of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut to self-isolate for 14 days, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says.

Gov. Cuomo unveils NY COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state believes it will need 40 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine.

Cuomo: Movie theaters outside of NYC may reopen Oct. 23

Cuomo also said that the state will use "micro-targeting" to fight the spread of COVID-19 in New York this fall.

Health officials halt planned 10,000-person wedding in Brooklyn

Health officials in New York say they have stopped a planned wedding in Brooklyn which would have allegedly brought together more than 10,000 people.

Judge refuses to block New York COVID-19 restrictions

A federal judge has refused to block Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order limiting worship to as few as 10 congregants in communities seeing spikes in coronavirus infections.

Juneteenth becomes an official holiday in NY

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation officially making Juneteenth a New York state holiday.

Families criticize Cuomo over coronavirus in NY nursing homes

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he never ordered nursing homes to readmit patients who were recovering from COVID-19, infuriating families who lost loved ones.

Cuomo: NY could withhold funds from schools in COVID red zones

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that schools located in COVID-19 hot spots across New York must be closed or the state would withhold funding from the ones that remain open.

Cuomo defends COVID-19 nursing home directive
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Governor Andrew Cuomo has been widely criticized for the way he handled the coronavirus outbreak in nursing homes and now some of those concerns are resurfacing as the fear of a second wave looms.

Organizers of Chainsmokers Hamptons concert fined $20,000

The organizers of a crowded concert in the Hamptons headlined by The Chainsmokers will be fined $20,000 for violating social distancing protocols.

Activist Harold Tischler faces charges in connection with Brooklyn protests

Harold Tischler was taken into custody Sunday night and arraigned on Monday.  He also faces unlawful imprisonment, menacing, and harassment charges.

Capacity limited on religious gatherings in NYC hot zones
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The decision to severely limit the number of people allowed to attend religious services inside NYC's coronavirus hot zones has left many worshippers angry.