Mayor: New York City seal should be re-examined
Bill de Blasio says he would be in favor of re-examining if the city seal holds up to contemporary scrutiny.
Mayor: NYC boosts daily testing, hopes to reduce delays
The mayor says that four new clinics operated by the urgent care company MedRite will bring the total citywide daily testing capacity to 50,000.
De Blasio threatens legal action if Trump sends federal officers
President Donald Trump's threat to send federal law enforcers to patrol the city is likely not serious but if he did follow through, New York City would take legal action, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday.
'Do your job'; Cuomo: Police must disperse crowds outside bars
The governor says that police departments, including the NYPD, have to "enforce the law" if the crowds get larger than allowed.
Movie shoots resume, zoos reopen as Phase 4 begins in NYC
New York City entered Phase 4 of its reopening plan Monday which includes resuming some outdoor entertainment including zoos, professional sports with no audiences and media production.
NYC cracks down on restaurants accused of violating social distancing guidelines
New York City has suspended an Astoria, Queens restaurant from participating in the city's Open Restaurants program after video seen on social media this weekend showed large crowds gathered outside, violating social distancing guidelines.
NYC to offer childcare services for 100,000 children when school reopens
New York City will ease the burden on working parents by providing 100,000 child care slots for youngsters who will only be in their physical schoolrooms two or three days a week under the city's hybrid back-to-school plan, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.
Shootings erupt in Crown Heights as gunmen remain on the loose
Seven people were shot in three separate incidents across New York City in the early morning hours of Wednesday as gun violence soars.
Calls for peace as gun violence surge continues in NYC
Community leaders in Harlem are calling for peace as an alarming spike in gun violence has sent shockwaves across New York City.
‘We Have To Do Better’ - De Blasio unveils grassroots plan to combat violence in NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled his new "Take Back the Block" iniative, which aims to fight a recent spike in gun violence with a combination of law enforcement and community outreach.
NYC cancels all large events through September 30
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that any large events that require a permit from the city have been canceled through September 30 as the city works to prioritize open space for public use.
Black Lives Matter mural painted in front of Trump Tower in Manhattan
After a delay at the last minute, a giant, city-funded 'Black Lives Matter' mural was expected to be painted on 5th Avenue in front of Trump Tower Thursday.
NY attorney general calls for NYPD commission to strip power from mayor, commissioner
New York Attorney General Letitia James is proposing sweeping changes to boost oversight of the New York City Police Department, including forming an independent commission that would approve the department's budget and have the final say on officer discipline.
Kids in NYC will not be in the classroom many days with new plan
As New York City continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the school system will implement a 'blended learning' model or 'fully remote' learning model.
NYC teachers union calls De Blasio’s plan to reopen schools premature
The United Federation of Teachers is pushing back on Mayor Bill de Blasio's proclamation that New York City's schools will reopen for in-person learning in September.