Obama scales back huge 60th birthday party over COVID fears
Former President Barack Obama has scaled back plans for a Martha’s Vineyard 60th birthday party to which hundreds of guests had been invited, citing revived concerns about the coronavirus.
Former President Barack Obama has scaled back plans for a Martha’s Vineyard 60th birthday party to which hundreds of guests had been invited, citing revived concerns about the coronavirus.
New York City launches vaccine passport
The NYC Covid Safe app is the new coronavirus vaccination app the city is rolling out for people to use to show they are vaccinated for indoor dining, gyms, and other places that will be forced to check.
The NYC Covid Safe app is the new coronavirus vaccination app the city is rolling out for people to use to show they are vaccinated for indoor dining, gyms, and other places that will be forced to check.
Simone Biles reveals she was dealing with family tragedy while at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles revealed Tuesday she was dealing with the death of her aunt while trying to get her mental health in order at the Tokyo Olympics.
Simone Biles revealed Tuesday she was dealing with the death of her aunt while trying to get her mental health in order at the Tokyo Olympics.
Biden says Cuomo should resign; president leads a growing chorus
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
Investigators find NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed women
An investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed several current and former state employees, many of whom were young women, announced NY Attorney General Letitia James.
An investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed several current and former state employees, many of whom were young women, announced NY Attorney General Letitia James.
Gov. Cuomo responds to sexual harassment report
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has responded to an investigation that found that he sexually harassed several women.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has responded to an investigation that found that he sexually harassed several women.
Cuomo under criminal investigation, Albany DA says
Albany County DA David Soares will ask Attorney General Letitia James to turn over her investigative material into the sexual harassment accusations against the governor.
Albany County DA David Soares will ask Attorney General Letitia James to turn over her investigative material into the sexual harassment accusations against the governor.
Investigators questioned Cuomo for 11 hours in harassment probe
Investigators conducting an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo questioned him for eleven hours when he met with them last month, according to The New York Times.
Investigators conducting an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo questioned him for eleven hours when he met with them last month, according to The New York Times.
Cuomo, de Blasio urge mask-wearing but won't mandate it
CDC recently recommended that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the delta variant is fueling infection surges. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are not mandating indoor mask-wearing at this time.
CDC recently recommended that even vaccinated people wear masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the delta variant is fueling infection surges. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are not mandating indoor mask-wearing at this time.
Cuomo asks businesses to require vaccines for entry
Private businesses across New York are being encouraged to only allow vaccinated-only admission. This includes restaurants, bars, and stores.
Private businesses across New York are being encouraged to only allow vaccinated-only admission. This includes restaurants, bars, and stores.
Funeral for Biz Markie held on Long Island
Hundreds came out to the Patchogue Theatre, not far from where Biz Markie grew up, to bid him a final farewell.
Hundreds came out to the Patchogue Theatre, not far from where Biz Markie grew up, to bid him a final farewell.
NYC-area transit workers must get vaccinated or tested
The MTA and Port Authority will require New York metro area employees to either be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing starting Labor Day.
The MTA and Port Authority will require New York metro area employees to either be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing starting Labor Day.
White House says CDC can’t stop evictions ban, calls on states to act
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
Bill and Melinda Gates are officially divorced
The Microsoft co-founder announced his and his wife's divorce in May of 2021.
The Microsoft co-founder announced his and his wife's divorce in May of 2021.
NJ mandates vaccines or testing for many healthcare workers
Employees in certain state and private healthcare facilities and other high-risk congregate settings in New Jersey must either be vaccinated or undergo regular testing according to a new mandate.
Employees in certain state and private healthcare facilities and other high-risk congregate settings in New Jersey must either be vaccinated or undergo regular testing according to a new mandate.
NYC will not implement new mask mandate
New York City officials are not expanding any mask rules as the Delta variant continues to spread. Instead, the mayor says city officials 'strongly recommend' masks indoors for vaccinated individuals.
New York City officials are not expanding any mask rules as the Delta variant continues to spread. Instead, the mayor says city officials 'strongly recommend' masks indoors for vaccinated individuals.
NYC mayoral candidates speak out after wave of overnight gun violence
Gun violence overnight Saturday left three people dead and over a dozen injured.
Gun violence overnight Saturday left three people dead and over a dozen injured.