Mayor de Blasio defends NYC school timetable despite pushback
The city is aiming for a hybrid reopening Sept. 10, with most of the 1.1 million students spending two or three days a week in physical classrooms and learning remotely the rest of the time.
The city is aiming for a hybrid reopening Sept. 10, with most of the 1.1 million students spending two or three days a week in physical classrooms and learning remotely the rest of the time.
NYC going ahead with school reopening plan
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is not backing down from his promise that kids will return to in-person learning this fall, but now healthcare professionals are pushing back on his school reopening plan.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is not backing down from his promise that kids will return to in-person learning this fall, but now healthcare professionals are pushing back on his school reopening plan.
Trump administration eases rules on showerhead water flow
The Trump Administration wants to change the definition of a showerhead to let more water flow, addressing a pet peeve of the president who complains he isn't getting wet enough.
The Trump Administration wants to change the definition of a showerhead to let more water flow, addressing a pet peeve of the president who complains he isn't getting wet enough.
Let it flow: Trump administration eases showerhead rules
President Donald Trump says showers aren't flowing enough for his taste or his hair. Now the Department of Energy plans to do something about that by changing the definition of what a showerhead is.
President Donald Trump says showers aren't flowing enough for his taste or his hair. Now the Department of Energy plans to do something about that by changing the definition of what a showerhead is.
Cuba Gooding Jr. wears Black Lives Matter mask to court in Manhattan
The Oscar-winning "Jerry Maguire" actor wore a BLM mask backwards during a court proceeding before flashing the wording on the inside at reporters as he departed.
The Oscar-winning "Jerry Maguire" actor wore a BLM mask backwards during a court proceeding before flashing the wording on the inside at reporters as he departed.
NYC may lay off 22,000 public workers in October
Due to an overwhelming budget deficit caused by the coronavirus pandemic, New York City may lay off 22,000 public workers on October 1 if it does not receive financial assistance.
Due to an overwhelming budget deficit caused by the coronavirus pandemic, New York City may lay off 22,000 public workers on October 1 if it does not receive financial assistance.
United Arab Emirates and Israel to establish full diplomatic ties in historic deal
The announcement makes the UAE the first Gulf Arab state to do so and only the third Arab nation to have active diplomatic ties to Israel.
The announcement makes the UAE the first Gulf Arab state to do so and only the third Arab nation to have active diplomatic ties to Israel.
Biden calls for nationwide COVID-19 mask mandate
Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months.
Joe Biden is calling for a nationwide protective mask mandate, citing health experts' predictions that it could save 40,000 lives from coronavirus over the next three months.
Trump opposes funding to USPS, acknowledging impact on mail-in voting
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
The Republican president said on Fox Business Network that among the sticking points over a new virus relief package were Democrats’ demand for billions of dollars to assist states in protecting the election and to help postal workers process mail-in ballots.
Trump administration relaxing showerhead rules
President Donald Trump says showers aren't flowing enough for his taste or his hair.
President Donald Trump says showers aren't flowing enough for his taste or his hair.
NJ allows all-remote start for schools
In a reversal of plans, NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that school districts can start the academic year in an all-remote learning environment.
In a reversal of plans, NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that school districts can start the academic year in an all-remote learning environment.
NYC expands COVID-19 testing in Sunset Park after spike in cases
New York City is ramping up its COVID-19 testing efforts in Sunset Park, Brooklyn after an alarming spike in cases.
New York City is ramping up its COVID-19 testing efforts in Sunset Park, Brooklyn after an alarming spike in cases.
Democrats, White House remain at odds as talks on COVID-19 relief stall
The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.
The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.
COVID-19 hotspot in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
New York City is ramping up its COVID-19 testing efforts in Sunset Park, Brooklyn after an alarming spike in cases.
New York City is ramping up its COVID-19 testing efforts in Sunset Park, Brooklyn after an alarming spike in cases.
NJ schools may go fully remote if they wish
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has cleared the way for all schools in the Garden State to start with 100 percent remote learning should they choose.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has cleared the way for all schools in the Garden State to start with 100 percent remote learning should they choose.
'She’s ready to do this job on day 1': Joe Biden introduces Kamala Harris as running mate
The pair will later sit down together for an online fundraiser designed to let small donors get a fresh glimpse of what the Democratic presidential ticket will look like together.
The pair will later sit down together for an online fundraiser designed to let small donors get a fresh glimpse of what the Democratic presidential ticket will look like together.
Connecticut fines residents $3,000 for violating coronavirus travel advisory
Connecticut says it has issued its first $3,000 in fines to a pair of residents who failed to comply with the state’s new coronavirus travel advisory.
Connecticut says it has issued its first $3,000 in fines to a pair of residents who failed to comply with the state’s new coronavirus travel advisory.
NJ Supreme Court allows state to borrow $10M to close budget gap
Calling it an “unprecedented" ruling, New Jersey's Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously upheld a law authorizing the governor to borrow nearly $10 billion to close budget gaps opened by the coronavirus outbreak.
Calling it an “unprecedented" ruling, New Jersey's Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously upheld a law authorizing the governor to borrow nearly $10 billion to close budget gaps opened by the coronavirus outbreak.
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
Feds: Men with ties to R. Kelly threatened his accusers
A man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle and two other men are facing federal charges in connection with threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse.
A man suspected of setting fire to a vehicle and two other men are facing federal charges in connection with threatening and intimidating women who have accused R&B singer R. Kelly of abuse.