80,000 NYC municipal employees to return to office starting May 3
About 80,000 New York City municipal employees will return to their offices starting May 3, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
About 80,000 New York City municipal employees will return to their offices starting May 3, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
The Invisible Minority: Asians in New York City
One group of New Yorkers has historically considered themselves to be invisible or overlooked. And it is the more than 1.4 million Asian Americans who live in our city.
One group of New Yorkers has historically considered themselves to be invisible or overlooked. And it is the more than 1.4 million Asian Americans who live in our city.
De Blasio says NYC deserves more vaccine doses
The federal rules state New York City is guaranteed roughly 40% of the state's allotment. The mayor says the city's share should be higher or should get doses directly from the feds.
The federal rules state New York City is guaranteed roughly 40% of the state's allotment. The mayor says the city's share should be higher or should get doses directly from the feds.
De Blasio pushes for decriminalization of sex work
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he would push for statewide decriminalization of sex work.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he would push for statewide decriminalization of sex work.
Police unions blame NYC gun violence on bail reform
The NYPD's most recent 2021 statistics through March 7 reveal that shootings are up 41.8% and shooting victims have increased by 37% compared to the same period in 2020. The mayor says public safety is not just the job of law enforcement.
The NYPD's most recent 2021 statistics through March 7 reveal that shootings are up 41.8% and shooting victims have increased by 37% compared to the same period in 2020. The mayor says public safety is not just the job of law enforcement.
NYC taxi drivers call mayor's relief plan an 'insult'
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the TLC plan to use federal stimulus money for a $65 million relief fund to help financially strapped taxi drivers restructure their debt. But drivers call the plan an insult.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the TLC plan to use federal stimulus money for a $65 million relief fund to help financially strapped taxi drivers restructure their debt. But drivers call the plan an insult.
New York expands vaccine eligibility to residents 60+, many others
New York is making a large expansion of the pool of people eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
New York is making a large expansion of the pool of people eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
NYC high schools to reopen March 22; all school sports to resume
New York City public high schools will reopen to in-person instruction beginning Monday, March 22, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio. All school sports will also resume in early April.
New York City public high schools will reopen to in-person instruction beginning Monday, March 22, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio. All school sports will also resume in early April.
Mayor de Blasio outlines NYPD reforms
De Blasio released a five-point plan on reforming the police department. But neither a police union nor a reform group likes it.
De Blasio released a five-point plan on reforming the police department. But neither a police union nor a reform group likes it.
Congestion pricing back in play for New York City
New York City's plan to charge drivers for using the busiest streets in the five boroughs is back on track, courtesy of the Biden Administration.
New York City's plan to charge drivers for using the busiest streets in the five boroughs is back on track, courtesy of the Biden Administration.
NYC Milestone: 2 million vaccinated; mayor asks for more control
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday turned his attention towards expanding the list of those who are eligible for the life-saving shots.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday turned his attention towards expanding the list of those who are eligible for the life-saving shots.
Most vaccinations at NYC mega-sites going to non-city residents, says de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio says more non-New York City residents are getting vaccinated at the mega-sites.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says more non-New York City residents are getting vaccinated at the mega-sites.
COVID-19 in New York: 1 year later, a changed city and world
New York reported its first novel coronavirus infection on March 1, 2020. What a difference a year makes.
New York reported its first novel coronavirus infection on March 1, 2020. What a difference a year makes.
New York and New Jersey embrace arrival of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are being shipped across the country. New York and New Jersey are expected to receive tens of thousands of doses.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are being shipped across the country. New York and New Jersey are expected to receive tens of thousands of doses.
De Blasio names NYPD's Monahan senior advisor; Harrison named Chief of Department
Terence Monahan, the highest-ranking uniformed police officer in the NYPD, is leaving the department to become Mayor Bill de Blasio's senior advisor.
Terence Monahan, the highest-ranking uniformed police officer in the NYPD, is leaving the department to become Mayor Bill de Blasio's senior advisor.
NYC variant is a concern but doesn't change response, officials say
New York City officials say the discovery of a new COVID variant is understandably a cause for concern but changes nothing: New Yorkers need to follow pandemic protocols and get vaccinated.
New York City officials say the discovery of a new COVID variant is understandably a cause for concern but changes nothing: New Yorkers need to follow pandemic protocols and get vaccinated.
Century 21 Stores to reopen in NYC, internationally
Century 21 Department stores will reopen its doors, announced the company.
Century 21 Department stores will reopen its doors, announced the company.
NYC families prepare for reopening of middle schools
The mayor said schools have proven to be the safest places in the city during the pandemic. He hailed the city's rigorous in-school COVID testing protocol.
The mayor said schools have proven to be the safest places in the city during the pandemic. He hailed the city's rigorous in-school COVID testing protocol.
De Blasio says he won't enter private sector after City Hall
De Blasio says the private sector is not who he is.
De Blasio says the private sector is not who he is.
NYC Health Department recommends double-masking to stop COVID-19 spread
New guidance from the New York City Health Department advises New Yorkers to double-mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
New guidance from the New York City Health Department advises New Yorkers to double-mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.