Construction, curbside retail, drive-in, drive-thru businesses now allowed in NJ
New Jersey will allow some construction and retail businesses to resume soon under certain parameters.
New Jersey will allow some construction and retail businesses to resume soon under certain parameters.
NYC alternate side parking rules resume May 18 for 1 week
[UPDATED] The break from alternate side parking rule comes to a temporary end.
[UPDATED] The break from alternate side parking rule comes to a temporary end.
CDC confirms link between pediatric mystery illness and COVID-19, says de Blasio
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked an inflammatory illness in children to COVID-19, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked an inflammatory illness in children to COVID-19, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Trump says he's taking malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in case he gets coronavirus
Trump said his doctor did not recommend the drug to him, but he requested it from the White House physician.
Trump said his doctor did not recommend the drug to him, but he requested it from the White House physician.
NY widens testing eligibility as social distancing hits snag
New Yorkers who flouted coronavirus restrictions for a weekend night on the town got the mayor’s wrath. Mayor Bill de Blasio admonished people seen Saturday crowding outside bars, many with drinks in hand but no masks on their faces, for putting lives in danger.
New Yorkers who flouted coronavirus restrictions for a weekend night on the town got the mayor’s wrath. Mayor Bill de Blasio admonished people seen Saturday crowding outside bars, many with drinks in hand but no masks on their faces, for putting lives in danger.
NJ cites Katrina-era law to block some virus records
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is citing a 2005 emergency powers law enacted after Hurricane Katrina to block some information about the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration is citing a 2005 emergency powers law enacted after Hurricane Katrina to block some information about the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Gov. Cuomo takes COVID-19 test
Imploring New York residents to get tested for coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo showed how easy and fast the process was at a press conference on Sunday by getting tested himself.
Imploring New York residents to get tested for coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo showed how easy and fast the process was at a press conference on Sunday by getting tested himself.
Obama criticizes virus response in online graduation speech
Former President Barack Obama criticized some U.S. leaders overseeing the coronavirus response as he delivered an online commencement speech for graduates of historically black colleges and universities. Obama told graduates that the pandemic shows many officials, as he put it, “aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”
Former President Barack Obama criticized some U.S. leaders overseeing the coronavirus response as he delivered an online commencement speech for graduates of historically black colleges and universities. Obama told graduates that the pandemic shows many officials, as he put it, “aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”
Cuomo says car and race tracks in NY can reopen with no fans
New York will take another step toward reopening its economy going into the summer by allowing horse racing tracks and Watkins Glen International to reopen. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo was quick on Saturday to add a caveat: “No crowds. No fans.”
New York will take another step toward reopening its economy going into the summer by allowing horse racing tracks and Watkins Glen International to reopen. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo was quick on Saturday to add a caveat: “No crowds. No fans.”
Thousands flock to local beaches as coronavirus restrictions begin to lift
Select beaches across the area are doing what they are calling a "soft opening," but local leaders can still decide to opt out, which is what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has done. However, his decision has come under some criticism.
Select beaches across the area are doing what they are calling a "soft opening," but local leaders can still decide to opt out, which is what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has done. However, his decision has come under some criticism.
Thousands hit the sand as beaches begin to open across region
Select beaches across the area are doing what they are calling a "soft opening," but local leaders can still decide to opt out, which is what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has done. However, his decision has come under some criticism.
Select beaches across the area are doing what they are calling a "soft opening," but local leaders can still decide to opt out, which is what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has done. However, his decision has come under some criticism.
Fishing charters, watercraft rentals to resume at NJ shore
Fishing charters and other chartered boat services and watercraft rentals have been cleared to resume at the New Jersey shore beginning Sunday amid easing of coronavirus restrictions.
Fishing charters and other chartered boat services and watercraft rentals have been cleared to resume at the New Jersey shore beginning Sunday amid easing of coronavirus restrictions.
Mayor De Blasio: NYPD won't break up small groups, police masks
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the New York Police Department will step back from ticketing people for gathering in small clusters or for failing to wear a mask. De Blasio said Friday that the police will continue to disperse large gatherings that are most likely to present a risk of spreading the coronavirus.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the New York Police Department will step back from ticketing people for gathering in small clusters or for failing to wear a mask. De Blasio said Friday that the police will continue to disperse large gatherings that are most likely to present a risk of spreading the coronavirus.
New York beaches to open for Memorial Day weekend
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
Beginning to bloom: New York creaking back to economic life
More construction, manufacturing and curbside retail pickups have begun in parts of New York state. Shuttered sectors of the economy started reopening slowly Friday in a wide strip down the middle of the state that was spared the brunt of the outbreak.
More construction, manufacturing and curbside retail pickups have begun in parts of New York state. Shuttered sectors of the economy started reopening slowly Friday in a wide strip down the middle of the state that was spared the brunt of the outbreak.
NY beach reopening plan leads to confusion for many
The plan to reopen, or not reopen beaches across New York is becoming one of the most perplexing things about the state's reopening orders.
The plan to reopen, or not reopen beaches across New York is becoming one of the most perplexing things about the state's reopening orders.
‘Operation Warp Speed’: Trump announces new initiative for COVID-19 vaccine
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Medical journal slams Trump for ‘incoherent’ COVID-19 response, calls on Americans to vote him out
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest medical journals, criticized the Trump administration for marginalizing the CDC during the race to contain COVID-19.
NJ Transit awarded $1.4 billion in CARES Act funding
New Jersey Transit will receive $1.4 billion in federal funding to keep operations moving after ridership plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic, announced President Donald Trump.
New Jersey Transit will receive $1.4 billion in federal funding to keep operations moving after ridership plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic, announced President Donald Trump.
Biden says he would not pardon Trump or block investigations
Democratic candidate Joe Biden says that if he wins the presidency he will not use his power to pardon Donald Trump or stop any investigations of Trump and his associates.
Democratic candidate Joe Biden says that if he wins the presidency he will not use his power to pardon Donald Trump or stop any investigations of Trump and his associates.