NY waiting to drop mask mandate
While the CDC says it is OK for vaccinated people to stop wearing masks in most cases, New York will wait to drop its requirement.
Free Metro-Cards, passes on Metro-North, LIRR in bid to get more people vaccinated
In an effort to increase vaccinations across New York State, free tickets are being offered in exchange for getting vaccinated.
Pending CDC approval, New York ready to vaccinate kids 12 and older
The FDA has said the Pfizer vaccine is safe for kids 12 to 15. If the CDC signs off on the vaccine, New York is ready to start giving shots to children in that age group.
Republican Rob Astorino will run for NY governor again
Rob Astorino, a former Westchester County executive, plans to challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the governorship once again.
'We've had an abuser as governor,' says Lindsey Boylan as she runs for Manhattan Borough President
Lindsey Boylan, the first woman to publicly accuse Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, wants to be the next Manhattan Borough President.
Cuomo probe looks at vaccine czar's calls to county leaders
Investigators looking into sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo interviewed county officials about his “vaccine czar” calling them to assess their support for the embattled governor.
Cuomo, Broadway League at odds over audience vaccine mandates
Broadway tickets are on sale ahead of the grand reopening of shows in September, but there are still are a lot of questions that need to be ironed out, including whether audience members will have to be vaccinated.
Broadway ticket sales can begin May 6 with shows cleared to resume Sept. 14: Cuomo
Ticket sales to Broadway shows can resume May 6 with performances cleared to resume starting September 14.
Subways to resume 24-hour service; riders, workers worry about crime
The subway system has an image problem to contend with since the start of the pandemic. The mayor's office and NYPD said overall crime is down on the subway. But per million riders, major felonies are up.
New York to begin major reopening on May 19; full subway service to resume May 17
New York State will begin a major reopening on May 19 and around-the-clock subway service will resume May 17.
NYC indoor dining, personal care services, gyms, fitness centers to expand capacity
The indoor dining capacity in New York City can expand to 75% beginning May 7, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
While de Blasio calls for fully reopening NYC on July 1, Cuomo responds it's his call
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.
Report: Cuomo blocked Health Dept. from sharing data on nursing home deaths
For months, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blocked the Health Department from sharing with the public and the state's Legislature just how many people died in New York's nursing homes during the pandemic, according to a new report.
Cuomo to lift curfew for dining, seating at bars to resume in NYC
Restaurants will be allowed to stay open for regular operating hours and seating will be allowed at bars in New York City beginning next month.
New York eases COVID-19 safety rules for sports, concerts, gyms, more
Large-scale outdoor event venues in New York can operate at 33% of capacity starting May 19 for professional and collegiate sports and live entertainment events.
Cuomo says he 'didn't do anything wrong'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo claimed Monday he "didn't do anything wrong" in his first open press event since women began accusing him of sexual harassment late last year.
Cuomo administration won't reveal nursing home statistics sent to Justice Department
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office said it won't reveal what it told the U.S. Justice Department about COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes.
Cuomo: 16 sites will allow NYers over 60 to get walk-in vaccinations
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says walk-in COVID-19 shots will be available to anyone over 60 at mass vaccination sites run by New York state starting Friday.
To celebrate 4/20, free joints with proof of COVID vaccination at Union Square Park
Free joints will be passed your way at Union Square Park as long as you can prove you’re fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination card.
NY attorney general investigating Cuomo's use of aides on his book
New York's attorney general is investigating whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo broke the law by having members of his staff help write and promote his pandemic leadership book.