Mount Vernon officials trade blame over city's unpaid bills
The city's Mayor and Comptroller are blaming each other for the thousands of dollars in unpaid bills that have left many of the city's public work vehicles out of service.
Cuomo announces Bronx youth jobs initiative, $16M fund to reduce gun violence
Over 1,700 jobs will be created for at-risk youth in the Bronx, while $16M will be invested in helping youths across the state in cities impacted by gun violence find permanent jobs.
NY COVID infection rates inch higher
1.51% of tests came back positive on Saturday, up from 1.02% a week ago and 0.63% two weeks ago.
Police, fire, garbage vehicles stop running in Mount Vernon over unpaid bills
Everything from police and fire vehicles to garbage trucks is being pulled out of service due to poor maintenance.
Cuomo faces questioning, other fallout from harassment probe
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s troubles won’t be over once he speaks Saturday to investigators about sexual harassment and misconduct allegations that have been dogging him for months.
Shocking video of young suspect firing point-blank at man on bike
Police released shocking daytime video of a young gunman firing at point-blank range on a man riding a bike in Brooklyn.
NY attorney general's office to interview Cuomo
The New York attorney general's office will be interviewing Gov. Andrew Cuomo in connection with a sexual harassment case, officials familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Cuomo, Adams pledge to work together to battle NYC gun violence
The pair announced new initiatives to try and battle back the wave of violence, including 4,000 summer jobs, more vocational training opportunities and increased anti-violence outreach.
Why federal and state COVID-19 death tolls for New York don't match
The federal government's count of the coronavirus dead in New York has 11,000 more victims than the tally publicized by the administration of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which has stuck with a far more conservative approach to counting COVID-19 deaths.
NY COVID positivity rate creeps over 1%
Out of a total of 65,049 tests done on Saturday, 666, or 1.02% tested positive, up from 0.82% on Friday.
Essential workers monument in Battery Park City to be moved after backlash
After days of protest, a planned monument to essential workers in Battery Park City will be moved from its intended location.
Poll: Majority of New Yorkers want Cuomo to resign or not run again
A new poll by Siena College indicates that a majority of New Yorkers want Governor Andrew Cuomo either to resign immediately or not to run for a fourth term in office.
Next step in Cuomo impeachment probe: subpoenas to witnesses
Lawmakers on the New York Assembly’s Judiciary Committee say they will issue subpoenas to compel documents from witnesses for a months-long probe whether there are grounds to impeach Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Cuomo announces last round of scholarship winners in vaccine incentive
The last round of winners of college scholarships in the state's 'Get A Shot to Make Your Future' COVID vaccine incentive was announced Wednesday.
Alcohol-to-go abruptly ends in New York
With the lifting of New York's state of emergency, the popular alcohol-to-go provision is ending, disappointing restaurants and customers.
Will donors stick with Cuomo after harassment allegations?
Some of the Democrat's most reliable political contributors — including unions, wealthy executives and Democratic Party officials — say they still plan to give money to his expected campaign for a fourth term in office.
As NY ends State of Emergency, Cuomo warns 'another virus will emerge'
The State of Emergency New York had been under for more than one year will end Thursday and it will not be renewed, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Nine new pop-up vaccination sites open at NY early voting locations
The sites will be in communities where the vaccination rate is below the state average, and are open for walk-in vaccinations on a first-come, first-serve basis.
With 70% of New York adults with 1 COVID shot, Cuomo lifts restrictions
With 70% of adults in New York having at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted all state-mandated restrictions "effective immediately."
Special-needs families in NJ and NY await word on pending 'aging out' bills
Many special-needs families in New Jersey are hoping the governor signs a bill that would give special-needs adults more time before they age out of the educational system. New York families are facing a similar dilemma.