A look back at de Blasio's tenure as mayor and what's next

Bill de Blasio swept into the New York City mayor’s office eight years ago promising a liberal remolding of the nation’s largest city that would level deep inequities and reform police practices.

Cuomo won't face criminal charges in Westchester County over unwanted kisses

A state trooper and an office manager said that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo kissed. Westchester County DA Miriam Rocah said an investigation found the allegations to be "credible, deeply troubling, but not criminal."

Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations

The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.

New York City Schools: COVID tests for all, at-home kits available

New York City will double COVID testing availability and hand out two million at-home COVID test kits when students and stafff return to schools after the holiday break.

NYC COVID surge: $100 booster shot incentive in NYC

New York City is giving $100 to any resident who gets a COVID booster at a City-run or SOMOS clinic by Dec. 31, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law

“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.

Connecticut to distribute home COVID-19 tests and N95 masks

Connecticut will distribute 3 million at-home COVID-19 rapid tests and 6 million N95 facemasks this week to help blunt the rising number of infections, Gov. Ned Lamont said.

Children hospitalized with COVID increases five-fold in New York City

The number of children in New York City hospitalized with COVID-19 has increased five-fold from the start of the month, announced NY Gov. Kathy Hochul.

NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect

A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.

COVID-19 test giveaway: How Biden plans to distribute 500M kits for free

President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid test kits and distribute them free of charge to people to use at home.

Bidens’ new puppy joins Christmas Day calls to the troops

Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.

NY cuts COVID quarantine period for essential workers

Essential workers who test positive for COVID-19, but are fully vaccinated, can now return to work in 5 days, as long as they’re asymptomatic, have no fever for 72 hours and wear a mask.

NY loosens COVID isolation rules for health workers

Fully vaccinated people in health care and other frontline fields can return to work after five days instead of 10 if they’re not showing symptoms or their symptoms are resolving. They must also wear masks on the job.

Search for a COVID-19 test means sold-out signs, long lines

Fueling the surging demand for tests is a mix of factors, including families seeking to keep holiday gatherings safe and people needing to prove they are virus-free for travel, work or school.

Biden signs bill blocking Chinese goods made by forced labor

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.

Georgia election workers file suit against former NYC mayor, news channel

Two Georgia election workers filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing a right-wing cable news channel and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani of defaming them by falsely claiming they engaged in ballot fraud during the 2020 election.

Andrew Cuomo won't be charged for touching trooper at racetrack

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won't face criminal charges after a female state trooper said she felt “completely violated” by his unwanted touching at an event at Belmont Park.