New York judge overturns state's mask mandate
Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker said the Department of Health didn't have the legal authority to implement the mandate under the governor's current pandemic powers, which are limited.
Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker said the Department of Health didn't have the legal authority to implement the mandate under the governor's current pandemic powers, which are limited.
NY COVID positivity rate hits single digits, school mask mandate stays
Despite the positivity rate dropping, Hochul said she is not willing to commit to lifting the state's school mask mandate on February 21, when it is set to expire.
Despite the positivity rate dropping, Hochul said she is not willing to commit to lifting the state's school mask mandate on February 21, when it is set to expire.
NY COVID numbers plunge again
The state's rolling seven-day case average is down 47.1 percent from last week, while new cases per 100,000 residents are declining in every one of the state's 10 regions.
The state's rolling seven-day case average is down 47.1 percent from last week, while new cases per 100,000 residents are declining in every one of the state's 10 regions.
NY Gov. Hochul proposes $216 billion budget
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to increase aid to schools and school programs by $2.1 billion. Her budget plan includes investments in childcare and afterschool programs, an increase to the Tuition Assistance Program, and even a rainy day fund.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to increase aid to schools and school programs by $2.1 billion. Her budget plan includes investments in childcare and afterschool programs, an increase to the Tuition Assistance Program, and even a rainy day fund.
Gov. Hochul has commanding lead over other Democrats, poll says
A new Siena College poll shows that Gov. Kathy Hochul has a commanding lead over other potential Democratic candidates for governor.
A new Siena College poll shows that Gov. Kathy Hochul has a commanding lead over other potential Democratic candidates for governor.
New York's pandemic-era eviction moratorium expires
Advocates and landlords don’t expect a flood of evictions right away, as the state still provides some eviction protection, but advocates say the state is setting the ground for a homelessness crisis.
Advocates and landlords don’t expect a flood of evictions right away, as the state still provides some eviction protection, but advocates say the state is setting the ground for a homelessness crisis.
Hochul: NY 'appearing to turn the corner' on COVID surge
While the state's positivity rate and hospitalizations fell, the number of daily deaths rose to 195, the highest single-day total in a year.
While the state's positivity rate and hospitalizations fell, the number of daily deaths rose to 195, the highest single-day total in a year.
Hochul backs plan for express rail connecting Queens and Brooklyn
The proposed Interborough Express would operate along existing freight train tracks that run through several underserved neighborhoods between Bay Ridge in Brooklyn and Jackson Heights in Queens.
The proposed Interborough Express would operate along existing freight train tracks that run through several underserved neighborhoods between Bay Ridge in Brooklyn and Jackson Heights in Queens.
Nassau County executive cannot tell schools to defy mask mandate, group says
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.
NY tops 90K COVID cases, 40 hospitals halt elective surgeries
Hospitalizations across the state also rose and now stand at 11,843 across the state, a jump of 295 from Friday.
Hospitalizations across the state also rose and now stand at 11,843 across the state, a jump of 295 from Friday.
Penn Station scissor attack: Man slashes teen in random attack, NYPD says
A man with scissors came up to a 17-year-old boy on the northbound platform of the A/C/E line just before 4 a.m. Friday and without saying a word attacked him, the NYPD said. The attacker slashed the teen in his forehead and then ran away.
A man with scissors came up to a 17-year-old boy on the northbound platform of the A/C/E line just before 4 a.m. Friday and without saying a word attacked him, the NYPD said. The attacker slashed the teen in his forehead and then ran away.
NY plans COVID-19 booster mandate for healthcare workers
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.
New York plans to require health care workers to get a COVID-19 booster.
Hochul, Adams targeting crime, homelessness on NYC subways
A new initiative will see hundreds of additional NYPD officers sent into the city's subways, while outreach units will be deployed to deal with the growing homelessness crisis.
A new initiative will see hundreds of additional NYPD officers sent into the city's subways, while outreach units will be deployed to deal with the growing homelessness crisis.
NY Gov. Hochul gives State of the State speech
Hochul distanced herself from former Governor Andrew Cuomo and laid out a long list of proposals she says will improve the lives of New Yorkers.
Hochul distanced herself from former Governor Andrew Cuomo and laid out a long list of proposals she says will improve the lives of New Yorkers.
To-go alcohol returning in NY, governor promises
To-go alcohol sales ended in June 2021, when New York lifted its State of Emergency, but restaurant owners and customers have been clamoring for the popular measure's return ever since.
To-go alcohol sales ended in June 2021, when New York lifted its State of Emergency, but restaurant owners and customers have been clamoring for the popular measure's return ever since.
NY COVID cases: Gov. Hochul seeks better data on hospitalizations
As confirmed cases rise rapidly, Gov. Kathy Hochul is requiring all hospitals to submit clearer COVID data to distinguish between who is being treated for COVID and who is testing positive while at the hospital for another reason.
As confirmed cases rise rapidly, Gov. Kathy Hochul is requiring all hospitals to submit clearer COVID data to distinguish between who is being treated for COVID and who is testing positive while at the hospital for another reason.
COVID continues surging in New York but cases appear milder
COVID infections in New York are rising but people appear to be coming down with a less-severe form of the disease, the governor said.
COVID infections in New York are rising but people appear to be coming down with a less-severe form of the disease, the governor said.
COVID IN NEW YORK: Over 85K people test positive at New Year's start
The continued escalation in positive test results raised the rate of positive tests to 22.2 percent and the seven-day average to nearly 20 percent.
The continued escalation in positive test results raised the rate of positive tests to 22.2 percent and the seven-day average to nearly 20 percent.
Gov. Hochul gives 'Jeopardy' contestant a 2nd chance at clue
Brooklyn resident Ben Walthall had failed to buzz in on the ”Jeopardy" clue that read, “In 2021, she became the first female governor of New York state.”
Brooklyn resident Ben Walthall had failed to buzz in on the ”Jeopardy" clue that read, “In 2021, she became the first female governor of New York state.”
ANOTHER COVID RECORD BROKEN: NY records 74K positive tests, new all-time daily high
New York's COVID positivity rate currently stands at a jaw-dropping 22.05%.
New York's COVID positivity rate currently stands at a jaw-dropping 22.05%.