Cuomo turns focus to police reform in NY
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is turning his focus to police reform in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is turning his focus to police reform in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd.
Scores of retired military leaders publicly denounce Trump
Scores of retired military and defense leaders are denouncing President Donald Trump and accusing him of using the U.S. Armed Forces to undermine the rights of Americans protesting police brutality and the killing of George Floyd.
Scores of retired military and defense leaders are denouncing President Donald Trump and accusing him of using the U.S. Armed Forces to undermine the rights of Americans protesting police brutality and the killing of George Floyd.
NYC readies to reopen as virus hospitalizations, deaths dip
As New York City readies to reopen some businesses Monday, the state’s latest data suggests hospitalizations and deaths are continuing their gradual decline. Mayor Bill De Blasio says city inspectors will visit every construction site to insure compliance with rules to protect workers and the community from COVID-19.
As New York City readies to reopen some businesses Monday, the state’s latest data suggests hospitalizations and deaths are continuing their gradual decline. Mayor Bill De Blasio says city inspectors will visit every construction site to insure compliance with rules to protect workers and the community from COVID-19.
Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over coronavirus, economic collapse
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
Trump allows commercial fishing in marine conservation area
“We are reopening the Northeast Canyons to commercial fishing,” Trump told a roundtable meeting with fishing industry representatives and Maine officials. “We’re opening it today — we’re undoing his executive order.”
“We are reopening the Northeast Canyons to commercial fishing,” Trump told a roundtable meeting with fishing industry representatives and Maine officials. “We’re opening it today — we’re undoing his executive order.”
NYC mayor calls for reform of the NYPD
Mayor Bill de Blasio is promising further reform of the New York City Police Department following criticism for the harsh tactics used by some officers enforcing this week's 8 p.m. curfew.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is promising further reform of the New York City Police Department following criticism for the harsh tactics used by some officers enforcing this week's 8 p.m. curfew.
White House forces reporters to ditch social distancing because 'it looks better'
It looks better, according to the presidential aide who ordered the journalists' seats to be placed closer together.
It looks better, according to the presidential aide who ordered the journalists' seats to be placed closer together.
Twitter disables Trump campaign's George Floyd video tribute
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim.
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim.
Trump: George Floyd would say jobs report is 'great thing'
Trump mentioned equal justice under the law means everyone needs to receive fair treatment.
Trump mentioned equal justice under the law means everyone needs to receive fair treatment.
NJ Assembly OK's $5B bond to close budget gap from COVID-19
New Jersey’s Democrat-led Assembly on Thursday passed a measure authorizing $5 billion in borrowing sought by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey’s Democrat-led Assembly on Thursday passed a measure authorizing $5 billion in borrowing sought by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
Is NYC’s mass transit ready for Phase One of reopening?
Despite protests and the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City will begin Phase One of reopening on June 8. Bus and subway service is supposed to increase, but questions remain over how to make mass transit safe for thousands of the city's workers.
Despite protests and the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City will begin Phase One of reopening on June 8. Bus and subway service is supposed to increase, but questions remain over how to make mass transit safe for thousands of the city's workers.
Gov. Cuomo wants to keep looters in jail despite new bail reform law
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to keep people caught looting in jail, rather than allowing them to walk free after being arrested as a result of the state's new bail reform law.
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to keep people caught looting in jail, rather than allowing them to walk free after being arrested as a result of the state's new bail reform law.
Cuomo calls for more action to make sure looters stay in jail
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to keep people cuaght looting in jail, rather than allowing them to walk free after being arrested as a result of the state's new bail reform law.
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to keep people cuaght looting in jail, rather than allowing them to walk free after being arrested as a result of the state's new bail reform law.
Subways, buses in NYC getting ready for Phase One of reopening
New York City is expected to begin Phase One of reopening on June 8, but questions remain on how to make the city's mass transit safe for the thousands heading back to work.
New York City is expected to begin Phase One of reopening on June 8, but questions remain on how to make the city's mass transit safe for the thousands heading back to work.
Cuomo to protesters: Get tested for coronavirus, assume exposure
The governor called this their "civic duty."
The governor called this their "civic duty."
ACLU sues Trump administration over police force on protesters near White House
The American Civil Liberties Union sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging officials violated the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House by police using chemical agents before President Donald Trump walked to a nearby church to take a photo.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging officials violated the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House by police using chemical agents before President Donald Trump walked to a nearby church to take a photo.
NYPD aggressively enforces curfew, suppresses protests
NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said about 60 people were arrested near Central Park out of a large band of protesters who had marched from near the mayor's residence, Gracie Mansion.
NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said about 60 people were arrested near Central Park out of a large band of protesters who had marched from near the mayor's residence, Gracie Mansion.
Outdoor dining in New York City to expand at restaurants after coronavirus reopening
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans on Thursday to temporarily use open space to allow the city’s restaurants to maintain social distancing while serving customers when the city enters Phase Two of reopening.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans on Thursday to temporarily use open space to allow the city’s restaurants to maintain social distancing while serving customers when the city enters Phase Two of reopening.
Mayor: New York City will restore order; protesters defy curfew again
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio condemned police for roughing up journalists covering the protests but he said the city has taken a step forward in restoring order.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio condemned police for roughing up journalists covering the protests but he said the city has taken a step forward in restoring order.
‘He tries to divide us’: Mattis blasts Trump in letter, suggests president is threat to Constitution
Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis did not mince words when speaking out against President Donald Trump’s decision to threaten to deploy the military amid ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis did not mince words when speaking out against President Donald Trump’s decision to threaten to deploy the military amid ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.