NYC considering vaccine mandate for all restaurants

Mayor Bill de Blasio says "all options are on the table" when it comes to possibly require vaccines for patrons at restaurants across New York City.

George Clinton, Remy Ma, KRS-One to headline NYC free concert series

Remy Ma, George Clinton and KRS-One are among the stars headlining a series of free concerts next month meant to celebrate New York City’s emergence from the coronavirus pandemic.

Appeals court: Arbitration won't shield Trump from lawsuit

A federal appeals court says former President Donald Trump and his three eldest children can't force a lawsuit into arbitration that was brought by people who felt cheated by a business he promoted.

All patient-facing workers at NY-run hospitals to be vaccinated, no test option: Gov. Cuomo

New York will require all state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19 while "front-line" workers at state-owned hospitals will not have the test option.

More names added to star-studded lineup for NYC recovery concert

More names were added Tuesday to the city's recovery concert planned for Central Park next month. Along with Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, Andrea Bocelli, Carlos Santana and many others will take the stage on the Great Lawn, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Cuomo, Murphy, Lamont 'reviewing' new CDC guidance on masks

The CDC says even if you're vaccinated you should go back to wearing a mask indoors in parts of the country where infections are rising. New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are reviewing the new guidance.

Cyber attacks: Biden warns of growing threats in 1st visit with US intelligence community

President Joe Biden used his first visit with rank-and-file members of the U.S. intelligence community to make a promise that he will “never politicize” their work.

Garden State Parkway rest stops named for New Jersey icons

The next time you take a break on your drive to the Jersey Shore, you might find yourself grabbing a coffee and filling up at the Jon Bon Jovi Service Area.

Joey Jordison, former Slipknot drummer, dies at 46

Joey Jordison, former drummer and founding member of the heavy metal band Slipknot, has died. He was 46.

Prince's 'Welcome 2 America' vault release is stunning | MUSIC REVIEW

In a review, Scott Bauer says Prince's "Welcome 2 America" manages to be as relevant, or maybe even more, relevant today than when it was recorded in 2010. The album offers a stunning glimpse at the depth, and quality, of what he left behind.

Gov. Cuomo questions neutrality of lawyers in sex harassment probe

Gov. Andrew Cuomo projected confidence that he'll ultimately be exonerated of allegations of sexual harassment, but he also questioned the neutrality of the lawyers hired to investigate his behavior.

Former Trump adviser Tom Barrack faces judge in conspiracy case

he chair of former President Donald Trump's 2017 inaugural committee has pleaded not guilty to charges of secretly working as an agent for the United Arab Emirates to influence Trump's foreign policy.

NYC homeless returning to shelters after hotel stays

Homeless rights advocates are calling on the city and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to continue funding hotel stays until homeless residents can move directly into long-term housing rather than return to shelters in group settings.

Tesla reaches milestone with first $1B quarterly profit

The financial milestone announced Monday extended a two-year run of prosperity that has erased questions about Tesla’s long-term viability raised during its early years of losses and production problems.

Cuomo: Nursing home probe was 'toxic politics'

Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused the Trump Justice Department of playing politics by starting a probe into nursing home deaths.