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.

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.

Gov. Cuomo responds to sexual harassment report

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

COVID infections in NY hit highest total since May

1,682 people in New York City tested positive for the coronavirus. The state's COVID positivity rate now stands at 2.55%.

Trump pressured DOJ to declare 2020 election 'corrupt,' handwritten notes reveal

According to notes penned by Richard Donoghue, Trump encouraged the Department of Justice to declare the results of the 2020 election “corrupt” during a Dec. 27 phone call.

Trump's tax returns must be turned over to Congress, DOJ says

The DOJ says the Treasury Department must provide former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to the House Ways and Means Committee.

Cuomo begs businesses to return to NYC after devastating shutdown

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling for companies to end remote work and bring staff back to the office by Labor Day in order to support local businesses, or New York City will suffer.