New York City considering temporary burials of coronavirus victims
New York City is considering temporarily burying coronavirus victims to relieve some of the pressure on the system due to large numbers of deaths.
New York City is considering temporarily burying coronavirus victims to relieve some of the pressure on the system due to large numbers of deaths.
Mayor Bill de Blasio addresses coronavirus outbreak on April 5
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak in New York City.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak in New York City.
NYC Schools Chancellor: Remote learning will continue through Spring Recess
According to an statement by the New York City Department of Education, remote learning will continue for students and teachers through Spring Recess, which was originally scheduled for April 9 through April 17.
According to an statement by the New York City Department of Education, remote learning will continue for students and teachers through Spring Recess, which was originally scheduled for April 9 through April 17.
De Blasio wants a military medical draft to fight the war on coronavirus
The mayor said he expects New York to face "unprecedented challenges" in the next few weeks and is asking the president to call on doctors and nurses around the country to deploy where they are most needed.
The mayor said he expects New York to face "unprecedented challenges" in the next few weeks and is asking the president to call on doctors and nurses around the country to deploy where they are most needed.
Wearing a scarf, bandanna to stop virus won't help much, says Dr. Oz
New Yorkers have been urged by Mayor Bill de Blasio to wear face coverings when out in public, but one health expert says things like bandannas and scarves can only do so much to help stop the spread of the virus.
New Yorkers have been urged by Mayor Bill de Blasio to wear face coverings when out in public, but one health expert says things like bandannas and scarves can only do so much to help stop the spread of the virus.
New York City to give out free meals to anyone, no questions asked
Starting Friday, all New York City residents can get free meals at any of the locations that are handing out food for students.
Starting Friday, all New York City residents can get free meals at any of the locations that are handing out food for students.
NYC officials now say you should cover your face in public
Mayor Bill de Blasio said that N95 masks and surgical masks should be reserved for medical personnel and first responders. Every day New Yorkers, on the other hand, should cover their nose and mouth with a bandana, scarf, or other piece of clothing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said that N95 masks and surgical masks should be reserved for medical personnel and first responders. Every day New Yorkers, on the other hand, should cover their nose and mouth with a bandana, scarf, or other piece of clothing.
Former NYPD Commissioner O'Neill to serve as coronavirus adviser
Former Commissioner James O'Neill will serve as a special adviser on the mayor's COVID-19 response team.
Former Commissioner James O'Neill will serve as a special adviser on the mayor's COVID-19 response team.
New York virus death toll rises above 1,200
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said 6,984 new cases have brought the state's total to 66,497. More than 9,500 people have been hospitalized with more than 2,300 people under intensive care.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said 6,984 new cases have brought the state's total to 66,497. More than 9,500 people have been hospitalized with more than 2,300 people under intensive care.
New York City's poorer neighborhoods hit hardest by coronavirus
As coronavirus cases in New York City topped 30,000, President Donald Trump said he would issue a travel advisory urging people in the region to avoid traveling out of the area for 14 days. Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday he worried the advisory would keep some families apart.
As coronavirus cases in New York City topped 30,000, President Donald Trump said he would issue a travel advisory urging people in the region to avoid traveling out of the area for 14 days. Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday he worried the advisory would keep some families apart.
Mayor de Blasio: Religious services will be shut down; fines, closures possible
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
As virus toll mounts in NY, more hospitals sought
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state wants to build four more temporary hospitals in New York City before coronavirus cases peak.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state wants to build four more temporary hospitals in New York City before coronavirus cases peak.
De Blasio says shutdown through May possible; half of New Yorkers could be infected
At least half of New York City's eight million population could be infected by the coronavirus at any one time, said Mayor Bill de Blasio Friday.
At least half of New York City's eight million population could be infected by the coronavirus at any one time, said Mayor Bill de Blasio Friday.
New York mobilizes against coronavirus
New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the nation's largest city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of the country.
New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the nation's largest city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of the country.
15,597 coronavirus cases in New York City
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he "respectfully disagrees" with President Trump about his hope that the crisis would last weeks not months.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he "respectfully disagrees" with President Trump about his hope that the crisis would last weeks not months.
Mayor de Blasio says he spoke with Trump about need for virus aid
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that he spoke with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence about the city's urgent need for medical supplies to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that he spoke with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence about the city's urgent need for medical supplies to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
De Blasio: New York City coronavirus cases rise to nearly 10,000
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Saturday that New York City has 9,654 positive coronavirus cases and that that the death toll has risen to 63 as he excoriated the federal government for an alleged slow response to the coronavirus crisis in the city.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Saturday that New York City has 9,654 positive coronavirus cases and that that the death toll has risen to 63 as he excoriated the federal government for an alleged slow response to the coronavirus crisis in the city.
Positive coronavirus cases in NYC rise to 9,654; deaths rise to 63
The number of cases of coronavirus in New York City rose to 9,654, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio, while deaths rose to 63.
The number of cases of coronavirus in New York City rose to 9,654, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio, while deaths rose to 63.
NYC says hospitals are 2 to 3 weeks from exhausting key supplies
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned that the city’s hospitals were two to three weeks away from running out of essential medical supplies as coronavirus cases grew rapidly in the city and state Thursday.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned that the city’s hospitals were two to three weeks away from running out of essential medical supplies as coronavirus cases grew rapidly in the city and state Thursday.
De Blasio to Trump: Lack of military mobilization is 'immoral'
Mayor Bill de Blasio called the president's decision to not mobilize the military "immoral" and said he doesn't understand why Trump hasn't given the Pentagon orders.
Mayor Bill de Blasio called the president's decision to not mobilize the military "immoral" and said he doesn't understand why Trump hasn't given the Pentagon orders.