NY breaks another single-day record for COVID cases as surge continues
Despite the surge in positive COVID cases, so far New York City hospitals aren’t seeing a repeat of the surges that swamped emergency rooms early in the pandemic.
Despite the surge in positive COVID cases, so far New York City hospitals aren’t seeing a repeat of the surges that swamped emergency rooms early in the pandemic.
Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
NY single-day record for COVID cases
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
Biden pledges fight for voting rights, police reform in SC State address
President Joe Biden addressed South Carolina State University graduates and pledged to fight for stalled voting rights and police reform legislation.
President Joe Biden addressed South Carolina State University graduates and pledged to fight for stalled voting rights and police reform legislation.
AG taps brakes on effort to seize Cuomo book profits
Cuomo had been given 30 days to turn over all the money he was paid by a publisher for his book “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
Cuomo had been given 30 days to turn over all the money he was paid by a publisher for his book “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
Medal of Honor: Biden awards 3 US soldiers for actions in Afghanistan, Iraq
The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.
The Medal of Honor was awarded Thursday to three Army soldiers who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, including two who received it posthumously.
New COVID mandate details for New York City businesses
Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out additional details to the new COVID vaccine mandate for all private sector businesses in New York City.
Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out additional details to the new COVID vaccine mandate for all private sector businesses in New York City.
'The woman for the job': Adams introduces Sewell as next NYPD commissioner
Mayor-elect Eric Adams named Keechant Sewell as the city's next police commissioner. That makes her the first woman to lead the nation's largest police force. Adams, himself a former police captain, introduced Sewell as his barrier-breaking choice for one of the most high-profile and powerful jobs in his upcoming administration.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams named Keechant Sewell as the city's next police commissioner. That makes her the first woman to lead the nation's largest police force. Adams, himself a former police captain, introduced Sewell as his barrier-breaking choice for one of the most high-profile and powerful jobs in his upcoming administration.
Biden visits Kentucky to survey tornado damage, offer support
President Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to the tornado-ravaged state of Kentucky to survey damage and offer federal support for the victims.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to the tornado-ravaged state of Kentucky to survey damage and offer federal support for the victims.
Task force to combat organized retail crime in Connecticut
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong have announced the formation of a task force charged with combating the growing problem of organized robberies at brick-and-mortar retailers. The national issue involves smash-and-grab thefts in which large quantities of relatively inexpensive goods are stolen and then resold online.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong have announced the formation of a task force charged with combating the growing problem of organized robberies at brick-and-mortar retailers. The national issue involves smash-and-grab thefts in which large quantities of relatively inexpensive goods are stolen and then resold online.
Keechant Sewell to become first woman to serve as NYPD commissioner
Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives Keechant Sewell, 49, will replace Dermot Shea, who is retiring from the NYPD after 30 years
Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives Keechant Sewell, 49, will replace Dermot Shea, who is retiring from the NYPD after 30 years
Ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered to give up millions in pandemic book earnings
New York state's ethics commission has ordered former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pay back the millions of dollars he is set to earn from his publishing deal for a book about his leadership during the pandemic. His lawyer calls the order "unconstitutional."
New York state's ethics commission has ordered former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pay back the millions of dollars he is set to earn from his publishing deal for a book about his leadership during the pandemic. His lawyer calls the order "unconstitutional."
'Alarming jump' in COVID cases, hospitalizations statewide, says NY Gov. Hochul
On the one-year anniversary of the first COVID vaccine administered in the nation, cases and hospitalizations were on the rise in New York State in an “alarming jump,” said NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Tuesday.
On the one-year anniversary of the first COVID vaccine administered in the nation, cases and hospitalizations were on the rise in New York State in an “alarming jump,” said NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Tuesday.
'We owe them action': Biden marks 9 years since Sandy Hook shooting, calls for tougher gun laws
President Joe Biden remembered the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012 and is calling for more action on gun violence.
President Joe Biden remembered the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012 and is calling for more action on gun violence.
New York's indoor mask mandate now in effect
Mask-wearing is now required in all indoor public places unless the business or venue implements a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. But officials in some counties have already said they won't enforce it.
Mask-wearing is now required in all indoor public places unless the business or venue implements a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. But officials in some counties have already said they won't enforce it.
Vaccine mandate in effect for NYC children 5-11 years old
Children 5-11 years old must now show proof of at least one COVID dose for indoor dining, entertainment, gyms and to participate in high-risk extracurricular activities in New York City.
Children 5-11 years old must now show proof of at least one COVID dose for indoor dining, entertainment, gyms and to participate in high-risk extracurricular activities in New York City.
New Nassau County executive says he won't enforce indoor mask mandate
Incoming Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is among several county executives in New York who will not enforce the indoor mask mandate set forth by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Incoming Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is among several county executives in New York who will not enforce the indoor mask mandate set forth by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
Biden signs order aimed at improving government services for public
President Biden signed an executive order that aims to offer better and more efficient services for the millions of routine interactions people have with the government.
President Biden signed an executive order that aims to offer better and more efficient services for the millions of routine interactions people have with the government.