Why mask mandates are falling across the U.S.
As the omicron wave subsides, New York and several other states have lifted some or all mask mandates. But the CDC still suggests you keep wearing a mask indoors and actually recommends stronger masks such as the N95 or the KN95. Are you still wearing a mask? If so, what kind?
As the omicron wave subsides, New York and several other states have lifted some or all mask mandates. But the CDC still suggests you keep wearing a mask indoors and actually recommends stronger masks such as the N95 or the KN95. Are you still wearing a mask? If so, what kind?
NY mask mandate lifted for businesses, mask mandate in schools continues
Gov. Kathy Hochul will lift a COVID-19 mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices effective Thursday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul will lift a COVID-19 mask mandate requiring face coverings in most indoor public settings, like grocery stores, shops, and offices effective Thursday.
Biden administration denies it will fund programs to hand out crack pipes
The White House is now denying that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is seeking to give grants to programs that hand out crack pipes to drug addicts.
The White House is now denying that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is seeking to give grants to programs that hand out crack pipes to drug addicts.
Betty Davis, Queen of Funk, dies at 77
Funk icon Betty Davis has died. She was 77.
Funk icon Betty Davis has died. She was 77.
NY school mask mandate: Patience wearing thin
Mounting frustration over New York state's school mask mandate has reached a feverish level, especially now that many of the states in the Northeast are lifting their mandates.
Mounting frustration over New York state's school mask mandate has reached a feverish level, especially now that many of the states in the Northeast are lifting their mandates.
McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 'violent insurrection'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
Trump tells Joe Rogan to 'stop apologizing' over Spotify podcast
Former President Donald Trump said Joe Rogan should “stop apologizing” to leftie “lunatics” amid his ongoing Spotify podcast controversy.
Former President Donald Trump said Joe Rogan should “stop apologizing” to leftie “lunatics” amid his ongoing Spotify podcast controversy.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he will live on $10 a day diet
Mayor Eric Adams says he plans on spending no more than $10 a day to eat a plant-based diet.
Mayor Eric Adams says he plans on spending no more than $10 a day to eat a plant-based diet.
NJ mask mandate in schools to end March 7
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday he will lift the state’s school and childcare mask mandates beginning March 7.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday he will lift the state’s school and childcare mask mandates beginning March 7.
NYC Mayor Adams apologizes for using racial slur in 2019 video
In a speech about his rise through the ranks of the NYPD, Adams can be heard using a racial slur to refer to other officers he outperformed.
In a speech about his rise through the ranks of the NYPD, Adams can be heard using a racial slur to refer to other officers he outperformed.
Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
President Biden in NYC: Nation must unite to end shootings
President Joe Biden is pledging to New Yorkers and the nation that the federal government will step up its fight against gun violence by working more closely with police and communities to stop the surging bloodshed. Biden told police, law enforcement officials and others Thursday at the city's police headquarters that "We can do something about this."
President Joe Biden is pledging to New Yorkers and the nation that the federal government will step up its fight against gun violence by working more closely with police and communities to stop the surging bloodshed. Biden told police, law enforcement officials and others Thursday at the city's police headquarters that "We can do something about this."
President Biden applauds rookie officer for stopping cop killer
President Joe Biden on Thursday led a standing ovation at One Police Plaza for Officer Sumit Sulan. On Jan. 21, Sulan, a rookie, took down the gunman who'd fatally shot Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora just moments earlier.
President Joe Biden on Thursday led a standing ovation at One Police Plaza for Officer Sumit Sulan. On Jan. 21, Sulan, a rookie, took down the gunman who'd fatally shot Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora just moments earlier.
Vegan Fridays at NYC Public Schools
How does a vegan veggie taco sound for lunch? On Friday, students at the largest school district in the United States will have vegan options for foods.
How does a vegan veggie taco sound for lunch? On Friday, students at the largest school district in the United States will have vegan options for foods.
Gov. Hochul's single-family home proposal draws criticism, opposition
A provision in the state budget would allow single-family homes to be turned into apartments, to make affordable housing more accessible.
A provision in the state budget would allow single-family homes to be turned into apartments, to make affordable housing more accessible.
NYC crime up nearly 40 percent, NYPD says
Shootings, rapes, robberies, assaults, and burglaries all saw increases in New York City last month.
Shootings, rapes, robberies, assaults, and burglaries all saw increases in New York City last month.
President Biden in NYC to talk about gun violence
President Joe Biden was expected to showcase federal, state, and local efforts to get guns and repeat shooters off the streets during his visit to New York City Thursday.
President Joe Biden was expected to showcase federal, state, and local efforts to get guns and repeat shooters off the streets during his visit to New York City Thursday.
'Let's go Brandon': NYC protesters heckle President Biden motorcade
Hecklers gathered behind a police barricade near the Brooklyn Bridge to give President Biden a piece of their mind. One protester chanted, "Let's go, Brandon." Another shouted, "You are not my president."
Hecklers gathered behind a police barricade near the Brooklyn Bridge to give President Biden a piece of their mind. One protester chanted, "Let's go, Brandon." Another shouted, "You are not my president."
NJ's new attorney general named
Murphy unveiled Matt Platkin as his pick in Trenton on Thursday about six months after Gurbir Grewal stepped down to take a post with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Murphy unveiled Matt Platkin as his pick in Trenton on Thursday about six months after Gurbir Grewal stepped down to take a post with the Securities and Exchange Commission.