Cuomo aides altered Health Dept. nursing home death count: Reports

Top aides to Gov. Andrew Cuomo reportedly altered a state Health Department report to obscure the nursing home death count.

Poll: Majority of New Yorkers say Cuomo should not resign

According to the poll, 55% of New Yorkers think Cuomo should remain in office, while 40% think he should resign.

11 more medical conditions qualify NJ residents for vaccine

New Jersey has updated its COVID vaccine eligibility list to include 11 more health conditions ranging from asthma to Cystic fibrosis.

New York loosening some virus restrictions on gatherings

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that the state will loosen restrictions on gatherings at his first news conference since an investigation was announced into sexual harassment allegations against him by three women.

Biden's Cabinet half-empty as confirmations trickle in

President Joe Biden’s Cabinet is taking shape at the slowest pace of any in modern history, with just over a dozen nominees for top posts confirmed more than a month into his tenure

Could Cuomo face an impeachment inquiry?

Some New York lawmakers from the Democratic Party's socialist wing are calling for an impeachment inquiry into Gov. Andrew Cuomo. But is that likely?

Congestion pricing back in play for New York City

New York City's plan to charge drivers for using the busiest streets in the five boroughs is back on track, courtesy of the Biden Administration.

New York to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccine at 3 sites

New York will launch a pilot program for the Johnson & Johnson's vaccine at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Javits Center in Manhattan, and the state fairgrounds in Syracuse.

‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’

President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”

NY testing 'COVID passport'

With the limited resumption of sporting events at venues in New York, Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center will be used as testing grounds for a new digital pass that could confirm the owner's COVID status.

'They give me strength': Vanessa Bryant continues to persevere after death of Kobe, Gigi

Nearly 14 months after losing her husband and 13-year-old daughter in an unspeakable tragedy, Vanessa Bryant is speaking out and shares how she found "light in the darkness" in an exclusive interview with People Magazine. 

Democrats approve tighter income limits for 3rd stimulus check

In a major concession to moderates, the president and Senate Democrats have agreed to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks.

Calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign

Mayor de Blasio says Gov. Cuomo won't be able to govern if the sexual harassment accusations are true. Some other Democrats are being more direct and want Cuomo to resign now.

Fauci donates his personal 3D COVID-19 model to Smithsonian

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

Neera Tanden, Biden's OMB pick, withdraws her nomination amid opposition

President Joe Biden’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, has withdrawn her nomination after she faced opposition from key Democratic and Republican senators for her controversial tweets.

NYC Milestone: 2 million vaccinated; mayor asks for more control

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday turned his attention towards expanding the list of those who are eligible for the life-saving shots.

US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says

President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.