Hochul says statewide mask mandate for schools is likely
Speaking at P.S. 143 in Queens, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul indicated she will likely issue a statewide mask mandate for schools after she assumes the office of governor.
Speaking at P.S. 143 in Queens, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul indicated she will likely issue a statewide mask mandate for schools after she assumes the office of governor.
Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
Hochul meets with potential allies, running mates in NYC
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a native of Buffalo, ventured downstate, in part, to build up her name and face recognition given that she is running for governor in 2022.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a native of Buffalo, ventured downstate, in part, to build up her name and face recognition given that she is running for governor in 2022.
Kathy Hochul, New York's new governor, taking office Aug. 24
Kathy Hochul will become governor of New York on Aug. 24 at the stroke of midnight, ending Andrew Cuomo's decade-plus tenure. Hochul spent Tuesday taking meetings in New York City to narrow down her selection for her successor.
Kathy Hochul will become governor of New York on Aug. 24 at the stroke of midnight, ending Andrew Cuomo's decade-plus tenure. Hochul spent Tuesday taking meetings in New York City to narrow down her selection for her successor.
Kabul airport plunges into chaos as Taliban take over Afghanistan
Thousands of Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of the main airport in the Afghan capital Monday, a day after the government fell to the advancing Taliban. The airport descended into chaos and at least seven people were killed.
Thousands of Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of the main airport in the Afghan capital Monday, a day after the government fell to the advancing Taliban. The airport descended into chaos and at least seven people were killed.
Hochul faces a lot of challenges in a shortened term
Kathy Hochul will become governor of New York next week. Her to-do list is very long.
Kathy Hochul will become governor of New York next week. Her to-do list is very long.
Hospital, nursing home workers in NY must be vaccinated: Cuomo
Hospital and nursing home workers in New York state will have to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday
Hospital and nursing home workers in New York state will have to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday
Biden administration increases food stamp benefits by 30% in historic move
The Biden administration announced a historic expansion to the nation's food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more money to spend on groceries.
The Biden administration announced a historic expansion to the nation's food stamp program, a decision that will give more than 40 million Americans about 30% more money to spend on groceries.
Cuomo accuser assails decision not to pursue impeachment
A woman who has accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate behavior has added her voice to those criticizing state lawmakers for not pushing forward with impeachment proceedings.
A woman who has accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate behavior has added her voice to those criticizing state lawmakers for not pushing forward with impeachment proceedings.
Cuomo impeachment investigation to be suspended
The Speaker of the New York State Assembly says the impeachment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be suspended upon the governor's resignation taking effect on August 25.
The Speaker of the New York State Assembly says the impeachment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be suspended upon the governor's resignation taking effect on August 25.
Child tax credit: Treasury, IRS disburse second round of payments
According to the IRS and Treasury Department, a technical issue will cause a small percentage of those who chose direct deposits to receive a physical check this month.
According to the IRS and Treasury Department, a technical issue will cause a small percentage of those who chose direct deposits to receive a physical check this month.
NYC sticking to plan for students to return to in-person learning
A slew of new guidance was released Thursday to help safely reopen New York's public and Catholic schools, as the debate over whether there should still be a remote option continues.
A slew of new guidance was released Thursday to help safely reopen New York's public and Catholic schools, as the debate over whether there should still be a remote option continues.
‘Outrageously expensive’: Biden calls on Congress to lower prescription drug costs
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave a speech calling on Congress to act on lowering prescription drug costs.
President Joe Biden on Thursday gave a speech calling on Congress to act on lowering prescription drug costs.
NYC cooling centers open; Petco offers pet-friendly places to cool off
New York City's 300-plus cooling centers are open, some with extended hours. In a new partnership this year, all Petco stores in the city are open as cooling centers for New Yorkers and their pets.
New York City's 300-plus cooling centers are open, some with extended hours. In a new partnership this year, all Petco stores in the city are open as cooling centers for New Yorkers and their pets.
GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin confirms Chris Cuomo's in-laws attended fundraiser
With his brother about to resign from the governorship in disgrace, Chris Cuomo's in-laws are lining up to support a GOP rival to win the next election to run the state.
With his brother about to resign from the governorship in disgrace, Chris Cuomo's in-laws are lining up to support a GOP rival to win the next election to run the state.
De Blasio slams Cuomo saying 'he should never hold office again'
Mayor Bill de Blasio wasn't letting Gov. Andrew Cuomo go quietly, saying he should never run for office again following his resignation announcement.
Mayor Bill de Blasio wasn't letting Gov. Andrew Cuomo go quietly, saying he should never run for office again following his resignation announcement.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will run for governor of NY in 2022
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday she plans to run for governor in her own right next year.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday she plans to run for governor in her own right next year.
Cuomo gave 2 weeks' notice; Hochul says she is ready now
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will step aside in about two weeks. But why can't Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul take over sooner?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will step aside in about two weeks. But why can't Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul take over sooner?
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Becoming governor 'not expected' but 'I am prepared'
Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.
Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.
House entitled to some of Trump's financial records, federal judge rules
According to a federal judge in Washington, House Democrats who have spent years investigating Donald Trump are entitled to some of the former president’s financial records.
According to a federal judge in Washington, House Democrats who have spent years investigating Donald Trump are entitled to some of the former president’s financial records.