NYC mayor wins court case requiring vaccines
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is relishing another court victory for requiring COVID-19 vaccines.
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is relishing another court victory for requiring COVID-19 vaccines.
NYC jails crisis: Congress, court put pressure on leaders
New York City is facing mounting pressure to solve its spiraling jail crisis. Members of Congress called for a federal civil rights investigation. Mayor Bill de Blasio said he'll go to Rikers Island next week.
New York City is facing mounting pressure to solve its spiraling jail crisis. Members of Congress called for a federal civil rights investigation. Mayor Bill de Blasio said he'll go to Rikers Island next week.
Nearly all NYC teachers say schools do not have proper safety plan: Poll
According to a new survey, almost all of the members of New York City's largest teacher's union are saying the city's COVID-19 protocols in schools are insufficient.
According to a new survey, almost all of the members of New York City's largest teacher's union are saying the city's COVID-19 protocols in schools are insufficient.
Prince Harry and Meghan visit World Trade Center, Sept. 11 memorial
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, got a hawk's-eye view of New York City from the observation deck at the World Trade Center.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, got a hawk's-eye view of New York City from the observation deck at the World Trade Center.
NYC Jails Crisis: 11th inmate dies, 2nd in one week
An inmate on a floating jail barge across the East River from Rikers Island died Wednesday after an apparent medical emergency. Eleven city inmates have died so far this year.
An inmate on a floating jail barge across the East River from Rikers Island died Wednesday after an apparent medical emergency. Eleven city inmates have died so far this year.
New COVID testing policy for NYC public school students
Unvaccinated students in the New York City Public Schools will face different rules starting Sept. 27 when it comes to COVID testing and quarantining.
Unvaccinated students in the New York City Public Schools will face different rules starting Sept. 27 when it comes to COVID testing and quarantining.
Rikers Island jail spirals into chaos amid pandemic
New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex has been troubled by years of neglect and now has spiraled into turmoil during the coronavirus pandemic.
New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex has been troubled by years of neglect and now has spiraled into turmoil during the coronavirus pandemic.
'Humanitarian crisis' at Rikers Island leads to emergency relief plan for jail
Following an inspection of Rikers Island by local and state leaders, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday he would use emergency orders to make “intense changes” at the jail.
Following an inspection of Rikers Island by local and state leaders, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday he would use emergency orders to make “intense changes” at the jail.
One-third of NYC workers still unvaccinated: Report
Just 65% of city workers are vaccinated, with less than half of workers at the Department of Sanitation, the Department of Correction and NYCHA vaccinated.
Just 65% of city workers are vaccinated, with less than half of workers at the Department of Sanitation, the Department of Correction and NYCHA vaccinated.
Murders and shootings down in New York City
In a significant reversal, the number of murders and shootings were down across the city compared to one year ago, announced city officials Tuesday.
In a significant reversal, the number of murders and shootings were down across the city compared to one year ago, announced city officials Tuesday.
NYPD commissioner won't support early release of Rikers inmates
New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Tuesday he won't support the early release of inmates from Rikers Island due to staffing shortage.
New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Tuesday he won't support the early release of inmates from Rikers Island due to staffing shortage.
NYC plans new evacuation and alert system after deadly flooding
New York City will develop a new evacuation plan and an alert system for basement apartment residents to get them to evacuate during potential flooding incidents.
New York City will develop a new evacuation plan and an alert system for basement apartment residents to get them to evacuate during potential flooding incidents.
State of Emergency in NYC, NY, NJ due to historic flooding
Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy all declared a state of emergency as historic flash floods overtook Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of the NYC subway.
Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy all declared a state of emergency as historic flash floods overtook Brooklyn, Queens, and parts of the NYC subway.
NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
COVID vaccine mandate for NYC public high school sports
New York City's public schools will require COVID-19 vaccinations for student athletes and coaches participating in “high-risk” sports
New York City's public schools will require COVID-19 vaccinations for student athletes and coaches participating in “high-risk” sports
Jonathan's Law would increase penalties for operating illegal dirt bikes, motorcycles, ATVs
The City Council wants illegal dirt bikes, motorcycles, and ATVs off New York City streets. They're pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to do more.
The City Council wants illegal dirt bikes, motorcycles, and ATVs off New York City streets. They're pushing Mayor Bill de Blasio to do more.
In scathing report, NYC Comptroller says city was not prepared for pandemic
The report says that the city had a supply of N-95 masks that had already expired years earlier and found dysfunction and no city-wide plan for dealing with a pandemic.
The report says that the city had a supply of N-95 masks that had already expired years earlier and found dysfunction and no city-wide plan for dealing with a pandemic.
Hochul meets with potential allies, running mates in NYC
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a native of Buffalo, ventured downstate, in part, to build up her name and face recognition given that she is running for governor in 2022.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a native of Buffalo, ventured downstate, in part, to build up her name and face recognition given that she is running for governor in 2022.
NYC sticking to plan for students to return to in-person learning
A slew of new guidance was released Thursday to help safely reopen New York's public and Catholic schools, as the debate over whether there should still be a remote option continues.
A slew of new guidance was released Thursday to help safely reopen New York's public and Catholic schools, as the debate over whether there should still be a remote option continues.
NYC cooling centers open; Petco offers pet-friendly places to cool off
New York City's 300-plus cooling centers are open, some with extended hours. In a new partnership this year, all Petco stores in the city are open as cooling centers for New Yorkers and their pets.
New York City's 300-plus cooling centers are open, some with extended hours. In a new partnership this year, all Petco stores in the city are open as cooling centers for New Yorkers and their pets.