Back to school for 51,000 NYC students as roughly 700,000 remain remote
Monday marks the return to the classroom for 51,000 New York City public school students.
New York will lose one seat in Congress due to new census count
New York state will lose one seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as a result of the new census count. The delegation will drop to 26 from 27.
NYPD to deploy more cops to Manhattan as unions plea for transit protection
Send more police officers into the subway system! That is the message from some of the city’s largest labor unions to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
No appointment needed at COVID vaccination sites run by NYC
Appointments are no longer mandatory at any of the coronavirus vaccination sites run by New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday.
Manhattan coastal protection plan under cloud of controversy
Under the East Side Coastal Resiliency Plan, 4.2 miles of coastline from East 25th Street to Montgomery Street will be buried under 8 to 10 feet of landfill to elevate East River Park.
NYC launching $30 million campaign to revive tourism industry
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a $30 million effort through NYC & Company to bring back tourists.
New Yorkers 50+ can now get vaccinated without an appointment
City-run vaccination sites will now offer vaccines to anyone over the age of 50 without an appointment.
Parents file lawsuit against de Blasio to fully reopen NYC schools
The suit argues that remote learning denies students their constitutional right to a quality education.
NY to follow recommendation to pause use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
Officials from New York State and New York City said they would follow the recommendation to stop using the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine.
Vaccination hub for theater, film, TV, radio workers opens as NYC reaches milestone
More than five million COVID-19 vaccine shots have been administered as of Monday, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Boy, 12, struck in chest in Brooklyn drive-by shooting
A 12-year-old boy who was struck in the chest in a drive-by shooting in Brooklyn is expected to recover.
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.