Trump, Devos threaten to cut funding for schools that do not reopen
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As the Trump administration pushes full steam ahead to force U.S. schools to resume in-person education, public health experts warn that a one-size-fits-all reopening could drive infection and death rates even higher.

Coronavirus numbers in NY ‘remain low and stable,’ discussion on reopening schools begins Monday

New York education officials are set to begin outlining what needs to be done to reopen schools while officials Sunday announced five new coronavirus deaths, matching an all-time low number for the state.

As virus rages in US, New York guards against another rise

As coronavirus rages out of control in other parts of the U.S., New York is offering an example after taming the nation’s deadliest outbreak this spring — while also trying to prepare in case another surge comes.

NJ reports another 49 COVID-related deaths; toll now 13,578

New Jersey is reporting another 49 deaths associated with COVID-19 in the state, pushing the number of deaths associated with the virus to 13,578.

Calls for peace as gun violence surge continues in NYC

Community leaders in Harlem are calling for peace as an alarming spike in gun violence has sent shockwaves across New York City.

President Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic

President Donald Trump on Saturday was seen for the first time in public wearing the type of facial covering recommended by health officials as a precaution against spreading or becoming infected by the novel coronavirus.

Cuomo: Coronavirus hospitalizations in NY drop below 800, lowest since March

Just 799 people in New York have been hospitalized due to COVID-19, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, the lowest number of hospitalizations in the state since March 18.

Trump's defiant help for Stone adds to tumult in Washington

It remained to be seen if Trump’s most recent defiance of the conventions of his office to commute the sentence of political confidant Roger Stone would matter to voters.

Citing term’s racist roots, NJ to stop calling county leaders Freeholders

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced this week his support for a bill that would phase out the use of the word “Freeholder” to describe the politicians who lead New Jersey’s counties, citing the word’s racist past.

Trump undercuts health experts — again — in schools debate

President Donald Trump is ramping up his attacks on his government’s top health professionals as he pushes the country to move past the coronavirus.

Cuomo fears US hotspots will bring coronavirus spike to NY

The number of New Yorkers hospitalized with the coronavirus has fallen to the lowest point in nearly four months, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo fears a resurgence in cases is inevitable amid outbreaks in other states.

‘We Have To Do Better’ - De Blasio unveils grassroots plan to combat violence in NYC

Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled his new "Take Back the Block" iniative, which aims to fight a recent spike in gun violence with a combination of law enforcement and community outreach.

De Blasio unveils new violence prevention plan
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has unveiled his plan to combat the recent spike in violence across New York City.

Trump commutes Roger Stone's sentence, days before prison term set to begin

The White House announced Friday that President Trump signed an Executive Grant of Clemency commuting the "unjust sentence"  of Roger Stone, just days before the longtime political operative is slated to report to prison to serve more than three years for charges stemming from former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.

Goya facing boycott over CEO's praise of Trump
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The CEO of Hispanic food company Goya is facing an uproar over his praise for President Donald Trump, with some Latino families purging their pantries of the products and scrambling to find alternatives to the beloved beans, seasoning and other products that have long been fixtures in their cooking.

NY malls reopen with limited capacity, new air filters

Malls in New York are beginning to reopen after Governor Cuomo gave the green light for malls in regions that have entered Phase Four to reopen if they install air filtration systems to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Malls in Phase 4 NY regions reopen with new air filters
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Indoor shopping malls outside New York City reopened Friday, at half capacity and using high-efficiency air filters to help fight the spread of COVID-19.