CDC: 70% of NY adults have had at least 1 vaccine shot
The governor's office has not yet confirmed the CDC's latest data. In fact, the state's own vaccine tracker shows 67.4% for that category.
Cuomo: NY's 7-day COVID positivity rate lowest in U.S.
New York's 7-day positivity rate has been on the decline for over two months straight, while its vaccination rate now stands at 69.5%.
NY will lift more virus rules if 70% of adults get vaccine shot
New York will lift more COVID-19 rules once 70% of adults have at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. He said he hoped his state could reach that in days.
NYC hits 90 degrees for first time in 2021 as heat wave bakes region
Central Park marked its first 90-degree day of the year on Sunday and local officials are urging New Yorkers to take the necessary precautions against excessive heat.
Cuomo daughter shares queer identity: 'You are not alone'
The youngest daughter of New York’s governor used a social media post Thursday to share her “queer” identity and call for allies to speak up against homophobia.
NY taxpayers footing the bill for Cuomo's legal fees
The legal team representing Governor Cuomo's office in the federal investigation into COVID nursing home deaths in New York could end up costing state taxpayers big bucks.
NY COVID positivity rate falls to lowest number since pandemic began
New York's 7-day COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to just 0.73 percent, the lowest number since the beginning of the pandemic.
$11 billion Hudson River rail tunnel gets key federal approval
The project to build a new Hudson River tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey can push ahead with engineering and design work after receiving a key approval from the deferral government.
50 college scholarships being raffled off to students who get Pfizer vaccine in NY
New York State is offering 50 college scholarships to students who get vaccinated against the coronavirus, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.
Cuomo impeachment probe has now spoken to around 75 people
Lawyers helping the New York Assembly investigate whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be impeached have interviewed five more people over the past month.
15-year-old girl shot dead near NY governor's mansion
A 15-year-old girl was fatally shot in Albany, police said.
NY AG: Cuomo probe will 'conclude when it concludes'
New York Attorney General Letitia James says an ongoing investigation surrounding Gov. Andrew Cuomo will “conclude when it concludes."
CNN's Chris Cuomo advised his brother on sex harassment claims
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo apologized Thursday for advising his brother, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo, on how to handle sexual harassment allegations aimed at him by various women.
NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot
In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.
Andrew Giuliani, son of former mayor, announces bid for governor of NY
Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, threw his hat into the ring Tuesday for governor of New York.
NY to adopt CDC guidelines for masks, social distancing starting May 19
Vaccinated people will be allowed to ditch the face masks and social distancing requirement in many places across New York state beginning May 19, announced NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
2021 New York City Marathon is a go
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York City Marathon will be allowed to take place in 2021.
Gov. Cuomo set to earn $5 million from pandemic leadership book
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.
Cuomo slams New York City over subway crime
The governor says people just don't feel safe riding the subway in New York City anymore.
6 county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.