New York City branded 'anarchist' by Department of Justice

New York City was branded an 'anarchist' city by the U.S. Department of Justice Monday for rising gun violence, cuts to police funding and failing to prosecute protesters.

Ginsburg to be honored with statue in Brooklyn

Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York will honor the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by putting up a statue in her birthplace of Brooklyn.

NY health insurance marketplace 2020 open enrollment extended

Uninsured New Yorkers now have a longer period to apply for health insurance coverage in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indoor dining in NYC to resume Sept. 30 with restrictions

Indoor dining at restaurants in New York City can resume at 25 percent capacity beginning on Sept. 30 with additional safety measures, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.

Casinos in NY, malls in NYC reopen

Casinos across New York and malls in New York City reopened Wednesday with restrictions and social distancing in place.

Gov. Cuomo: COVID-19 is already a problem at colleges

Cornell University, University at Buffalo, Hofstra University, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, Colgate University and SUNY Fredonia have seen outbreaks, the governor said.

Casinos in New York allowed to reopen
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Most casinos in New York have been shuttered since March, but beginning September 9, the sweet sound of slots can ring out once again, with some major restrictions in place.

Cuomo stands firm on NYC indoor dining ban

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he won't let New York City reopen its restaurants for indoor dining until the city comes up with a plan to make sure they are following regulations to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

Angry Cuomo says Trump will 'need army' to walk safely through New York City streets

Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back at President Donald Trump after he threatened to pull federal funding from New York City as part of an effort to target “anarchist jurisdictions.”

'Wrong direction':  Survey shows dismal outlook for New York City

A survey of New York City residents found that they are split in how they feel the city is headed as it continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

NY wedding venues sue Cuomo for same rights as restaurants amid coronavirus pandemic

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials have been hit with a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 1,000 wedding venues that are arguing for the right to be treated the same as restaurants, which are allowed to serve up to 50% of their maximum occupancy under the current executive order pertaining to coronavirus-related restrictions.

Dept. of Justice requests COVID-19 nursing home data from Gov. Cuomo

The Department of Justice is requesting data from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in regard to the COVID-19 order that may have resulted in the deaths of elderly nursing home residents. 

CDC issues new coronavirus testing guidelines
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The CDC has issued new coronavirus guidelines that some say will put Americans at risk. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice is examining New York and New Jersey for COVID-19 nursing home deaths.

Cuomo OKs clerical fixes on mail-in ballots, with a twist

New York state will now give voters a chance to correct missing signatures and other clerical errors so their absentee ballots can be counted.

Mail-in voting in New York
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a new law allowing every New Yorker to vote by mail, if they want to, in November.

Cuomo brushes back report of care home death undercount

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo responded to an Associated Press report that his state’s coronavirus death toll in nursing homes could be a major undercount, saying it makes sense to include only those residents who died on the home’s property.