NYC Rent Guidelines Board votes for rent freeze; Cuomo extends moratorium on evictions
In a preliminary vote, New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted for a one-year rent freeze while Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the pause on evictions across the state will be extended until August 20.
In a preliminary vote, New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted for a one-year rent freeze while Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the pause on evictions across the state will be extended until August 20.
Officials balancing tensions between coronavirus mitigation and frustration over lockdowns
Officials across the northeast are trying to manage the coronavirus outbreak itself and growing tensions over closed economies.
Officials across the northeast are trying to manage the coronavirus outbreak itself and growing tensions over closed economies.
Protesters rally to reopen NJ
Officials are trying to find a delicate balance between lowering coronavirus numbers in New Jersey versus tensions over lockdowns, which have been growing.
Officials are trying to find a delicate balance between lowering coronavirus numbers in New Jersey versus tensions over lockdowns, which have been growing.
Justice Department dropping criminal case against former Trump adviser Michael Flynn
In court documents being filed Thursday, the Justice Department said it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances of this case, including newly discovered and disclosed information," according to the Associated Press.
In court documents being filed Thursday, the Justice Department said it is dropping the case “after a considered review of all the facts and circumstances of this case, including newly discovered and disclosed information," according to the Associated Press.
NJ sending National Guard to long-term care facilities amid coronavirus crisis
The New Jersey National Guard will deploy 120 members to long-term care facilities to help in the fight against COVID-19, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Thursday.
The New Jersey National Guard will deploy 120 members to long-term care facilities to help in the fight against COVID-19, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Thursday.
NYC launches free coronavirus antibody testing for all residents
New York City is offering free coronavirus antibody testing for all New Yorkers starting at five sites across the five boroughs.
New York City is offering free coronavirus antibody testing for all New Yorkers starting at five sites across the five boroughs.
One of President Trump's personal valets tests positive for coronavirus, report says
The president and Vice President Mike Pence have been tested regularly for the virus.
The president and Vice President Mike Pence have been tested regularly for the virus.
De Blasio: NYC could see more layoffs without financial assistance from Washington
If the federal government does not come to the rescue with financial assistance, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that the city may be forced to lay off various city employees like police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers and more.
If the federal government does not come to the rescue with financial assistance, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that the city may be forced to lay off various city employees like police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers and more.
NY Democrats file appeal to stop presidential primary
Democratic members of the state’s Board of Elections filed an appeal Wednesday of a federal judge's reinstatement of the New York presidential primary.
Democratic members of the state’s Board of Elections filed an appeal Wednesday of a federal judge's reinstatement of the New York presidential primary.
NJ extends public health emergency for another month
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday extended the public health emergency declaration stemming from the coronavirus outbreak for another month.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday extended the public health emergency declaration stemming from the coronavirus outbreak for another month.
Gov. Murphy extends shutdown in NJ until June
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state was extending its public health emergency declaration until June 1.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state was extending its public health emergency declaration until June 1.
De Blasio: NYC will lay off city employees without federal assistance
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio claims the city will be forced to lay off some city employees if it did not receive financial assistance from the federal government, setting off a firestorm of criticism.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio claims the city will be forced to lay off some city employees if it did not receive financial assistance from the federal government, setting off a firestorm of criticism.
Mayor: 139 homeless people moved from subways to shelters
Police officers escorted people out of Brooklyn's Coney Island station, the end of the line for several trains, and told them they would have to board buses to get to their destinations. Cleaners carrying bottles of bleach then boarded the trains.
Police officers escorted people out of Brooklyn's Coney Island station, the end of the line for several trains, and told them they would have to board buses to get to their destinations. Cleaners carrying bottles of bleach then boarded the trains.
Cuomo: Most new COVID-19 patients not working, not taking subways
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says most COVID-19 patients coming into New York hospitals are not working and not traveling daily and tend to be older than 50. The governor released a survey that found retirees accounted for 37% of hospitalizations during the survey period and another 46% were unemployed. Almost three-quarters were 51 years or older.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says most COVID-19 patients coming into New York hospitals are not working and not traveling daily and tend to be older than 50. The governor released a survey that found retirees accounted for 37% of hospitalizations during the survey period and another 46% were unemployed. Almost three-quarters were 51 years or older.
Farmer who donated mask to NY honored with degree
A degree has been bestowed upon a retired Kansas farmer who shipped one of his five N-95 masks to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo despite worries amid the coronavirus outbreak for his wife who has one lung.
A degree has been bestowed upon a retired Kansas farmer who shipped one of his five N-95 masks to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo despite worries amid the coronavirus outbreak for his wife who has one lung.
‘Missing the love of my life’: Vanessa Bryant opens letter from Kobe on her birthday
Vanessa Bryant celebrated her 38th birthday Tuesday and shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband and daughter with her 14.1 million Instagram followers.
Vanessa Bryant celebrated her 38th birthday Tuesday and shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband and daughter with her 14.1 million Instagram followers.
Open Streets program expands in NYC
New York City will kick off it's 'open streets' program with seven miles of vehicle-free streets beginning May 4, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
New York City will kick off it's 'open streets' program with seven miles of vehicle-free streets beginning May 4, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
White House coronavirus task force not disbanding, says Trump
One day after saying that the COVID-19 task force would be winding down, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that it would continue indefinitely, but focus more on rebooting the economy.
One day after saying that the COVID-19 task force would be winding down, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that it would continue indefinitely, but focus more on rebooting the economy.
Melania Trump donates 150 boxed lunches to Maryland children's hospital
First lady Melania Trump donated 150 boxed lunches this week to patients and staff at a Maryland children’s hospital amid the coronavirus pandemic, a White House official said.
First lady Melania Trump donated 150 boxed lunches this week to patients and staff at a Maryland children’s hospital amid the coronavirus pandemic, a White House official said.
Cuomo: Time to 'reimagine' education through technology
New York state is partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to reimagine education in public schools using technology.
New York state is partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to reimagine education in public schools using technology.