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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.