Despite push by officials, many NYC parents opt-out of in-person instruction
Despite a continual push by Mayor de Blasio, many New York City parents have not sent their children back to the city's schools for in-person learning.
Protocol for closing NYC schools due to COVID based on number, where spread occurred
A new protocol for closing schools due to coronavirus includes basing the decision on the number of cases and where the spread occurred.
NYC launches support program for COVID long-haulers
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he wants to make sure under-served communities get the healthcare resources they need to deal with long-term COVID symptoms.
NYC to open beaches and pools in 2021
New York City will be opening its beaches and most outdoor city pools this summer.
Vaccination bus hits the road across New York City
Hop on the bus! A vaccination bus arrived Wednesday morning in Sunset Park, Brooklyn in an effort to vaccinate restaurant workers.
New Yorkers 16 and over now eligible for COVID vaccine
New Yorkers over 16 years old can sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday.
2-case rule dropped at NYC schools as opt-in deadline extended
New York City schools will no longer temporarily close when there are two reported cases of coronavirus, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Monday.
Broadway reopening plan calls for dedicated COVID vaccination sites
New York City plans to help Broadway get back on its feet with dedicated vaccination sites for theater workers.
NYC to expand free preschool program for 3-year-old children
Starting this fall, early education will be available in all 32 school districts for three-year-olds.
80,000 NYC municipal employees to return to office starting May 3
About 80,000 New York City municipal employees will return to their offices starting May 3, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
The Invisible Minority: Asians in New York City
One group of New Yorkers has historically considered themselves to be invisible or overlooked. And it is the more than 1.4 million Asian Americans who live in our city.
De Blasio says NYC deserves more vaccine doses
The federal rules state New York City is guaranteed roughly 40% of the state's allotment. The mayor says the city's share should be higher or should get doses directly from the feds.
De Blasio pushes for decriminalization of sex work
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he would push for statewide decriminalization of sex work.
Police unions blame NYC gun violence on bail reform
The NYPD's most recent 2021 statistics through March 7 reveal that shootings are up 41.8% and shooting victims have increased by 37% compared to the same period in 2020. The mayor says public safety is not just the job of law enforcement.
NYC taxi drivers call mayor's relief plan an 'insult'
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the TLC plan to use federal stimulus money for a $65 million relief fund to help financially strapped taxi drivers restructure their debt. But drivers call the plan an insult.
New York expands vaccine eligibility to residents 60+, many others
New York is making a large expansion of the pool of people eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
NYC high schools to reopen March 22; all school sports to resume
New York City public high schools will reopen to in-person instruction beginning Monday, March 22, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio. All school sports will also resume in early April.
Mayor de Blasio outlines NYPD reforms
De Blasio released a five-point plan on reforming the police department. But neither a police union nor a reform group likes it.
Congestion pricing back in play for New York City
New York City's plan to charge drivers for using the busiest streets in the five boroughs is back on track, courtesy of the Biden Administration.
NYC Milestone: 2 million vaccinated; mayor asks for more control
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday turned his attention towards expanding the list of those who are eligible for the life-saving shots.