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.

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.

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.

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.

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.