Shootings erupt in Crown Heights as gunmen remain on the loose

Seven people were shot in three separate incidents across New York City in the early morning hours of Wednesday as gun violence soars.

Medical examiner declares Naya Rivera died of drowning, manner of death was accidental

The medical examiner's office confirmed Tuesday that Naya Rivera's body was found in Lake Piru Monday and her cause of death was drowning, adding that the manner of death was accidental.

Cuomo says he loves history and posters
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled his administration's latest quirky, folky poster. This one captures some sentiments about the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Cuomo said these posters are modeled after the poster art of the 1800s.

Cuomo takes heat over his administration's 'flawed' coronavirus nursing home study

Scientists, health care professionals and elected officials assailed a Cuomo administration internal report for failing to address the actual impact of the governor's order that sent thousands of recovering coronavirus patients into nursing homes.

Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes

Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.

Gov. Murphy says NJ won't fine travelers who don't provide contact information

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday shot down the prospect of fining travelers from COVID-19 hot spots if they don't provide contact information to health officials.

Judge seeks more details on Trump's clemency for Roger Stone

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ordered that the parties provide her by Tuesday with a copy of the executive order that commuted Stone's sentence.

Virus spread, not politics should guide schools, doctors say

As the Trump administration pushes full steam ahead to force 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.

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.