NYC teachers union expresses concerns over reopening schools in the fall
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.
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.
De Blasio: ‘Full Steam Ahead’ on NYC schools reopening in September
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.
De Blasio says NYC schools will reopen in September
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.
Trump blasts de Blasio for plans to paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ in front of Trump Tower
“NYC is cutting Police $’s by ONE BILLION DOLLARS, and yet the @NYCMayor is going to paint a big, expensive, yellow Black Lives Matter sign on Fifth Avenue, denigrating this luxury Avenue,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
“NYC is cutting Police $’s by ONE BILLION DOLLARS, and yet the @NYCMayor is going to paint a big, expensive, yellow Black Lives Matter sign on Fifth Avenue, denigrating this luxury Avenue,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
NYC passes budget that cuts $1B from NYPD
New York City lawmakers approved an austere budget early Wednesday that will shift $1 billion from policing to education and social services in the coming year, acknowledging protesters' demands to cut police spending — but falling short of what activists sought.
New York City lawmakers approved an austere budget early Wednesday that will shift $1 billion from policing to education and social services in the coming year, acknowledging protesters' demands to cut police spending — but falling short of what activists sought.
NYC passes budget cutting $1B from NYPD
New York City lawmakers have passed a new budget cutting $1B from the NYPD, but a recent rise in gun violence is raising concerns that they may have gone too far.
New York City lawmakers have passed a new budget cutting $1B from the NYPD, but a recent rise in gun violence is raising concerns that they may have gone too far.
NYPD budget cut of $1 billion expected to pass
The spending plan acknowledges protesters' demands to cut police spending but falls short of what activists sought.
The spending plan acknowledges protesters' demands to cut police spending but falls short of what activists sought.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez to give keynote address for virtual NYC graduation
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will give a keynote address at the citywide graduation celebration of the Class of 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will give a keynote address at the citywide graduation celebration of the Class of 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
Mayor de Blasio proposes $1B cut to NYPD budget as protests escalate outside City Hall
Police removed some protesters outside City Hall Tuesday ahead of a vote by the City Council on defunding the NYPD to the tune of $1 billion.
Police removed some protesters outside City Hall Tuesday ahead of a vote by the City Council on defunding the NYPD to the tune of $1 billion.
Judge blocks 25% capacity rule for religious services in NY
A federal judge has blocked New York state from enforcing coronavirus restrictions limiting indoor religious gatherings to 25% capacity when other types of gatherings are limited to 50%.
A federal judge has blocked New York state from enforcing coronavirus restrictions limiting indoor religious gatherings to 25% capacity when other types of gatherings are limited to 50%.
Here is what can reopen in Phase 3 in New York City
New York City is on track to enter Phase 3 of reopening on Monday, July 6, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday.
New York City is on track to enter Phase 3 of reopening on Monday, July 6, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday.
NYC Council lifts restrictions on e-bikes, e-scooters
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said that the legislation will give delivery workers as many options to get around as possible now that businesses in the city are slowly reopening.
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said that the legislation will give delivery workers as many options to get around as possible now that businesses in the city are slowly reopening.
Protesters gather at New York City Hall to demand police cuts
Hundreds of protesters have taken up camp outside of New York City Hall to demand that the Mayor and the City Council take a billion dollars away from the NYPD's budget.
Hundreds of protesters have taken up camp outside of New York City Hall to demand that the Mayor and the City Council take a billion dollars away from the NYPD's budget.
Pet owners push for NYC to reopen dog parks
Dog owners in New York City are pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow them to use the city's dog parks once again.
Dog owners in New York City are pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow them to use the city's dog parks once again.
NYC beaches to reopen for swimming on July 1
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that the city's beaches would open for swimming on July 1.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that the city's beaches would open for swimming on July 1.
Macy's to put on series of small fireworks shows throughout NYC
The annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular will be reworked this year as the city continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
The annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular will be reworked this year as the city continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Under alternate side parking reforms, you may not need to move your car as much
The mayor announced that those streets demanding drivers move their parked vehicles twice a week would now only require moving them once.
The mayor announced that those streets demanding drivers move their parked vehicles twice a week would now only require moving them once.
NYC launches task force to target illegal fireworks
Fireworks are illegal in New York but legal in nearby Pennsylvania, where several fireworks retailers are located near its borders with New Jersey and New York.
Fireworks are illegal in New York but legal in nearby Pennsylvania, where several fireworks retailers are located near its borders with New Jersey and New York.
New Yorkers fed up with fireworks gather at Gracie Mansion
New Yorkers fed up with the amount of illegal fireworks being set off this June gathered at Mayor Bill de Blasio’s residence into the early morning hours.
New Yorkers fed up with the amount of illegal fireworks being set off this June gathered at Mayor Bill de Blasio’s residence into the early morning hours.
Alternate side parking rules return June 22; mayor calls for permanent changes
After months of alternate side parking rules mostly suspended, they're back in effect starting Monday, June 22.
After months of alternate side parking rules mostly suspended, they're back in effect starting Monday, June 22.