De Blasio, Cuomo blast Trump over partisan comments
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn't mince their words about President Trump in the wake of the latter's comments to a newspaper.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn't mince their words about President Trump in the wake of the latter's comments to a newspaper.
Judge reinstates New York presidential primary on June 23
The judge said there was enough time before the primary occurs to figure out how to carry it out safely.
The judge said there was enough time before the primary occurs to figure out how to carry it out safely.
Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
More than 1,700 new, unreported deaths at nursing homes in NY
New York state is reporting more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes and adult care facilities as the state faces scrutiny over how it’s protected vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
New York state is reporting more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes and adult care facilities as the state faces scrutiny over how it’s protected vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fired scientist claims Trump administration rejected his early warnings on COVID-19
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
Gov. Murphy signs bill preventing NJ schools from 'lunch shaming', denying students meals
Governor Phil Murphy signed the Hunger Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act for to help students who are having trouble paying for school lunches in New Jersey on Monday.
Governor Phil Murphy signed the Hunger Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act for to help students who are having trouble paying for school lunches in New Jersey on Monday.
Facebook removes accounts linked to QAnon
Facebook says it has removed several groups, accounts and pages linked to QAnon, taking action for the first time against the far-right U.S. conspiracy theory circulated among supporters of President Donald Trump.
Facebook says it has removed several groups, accounts and pages linked to QAnon, taking action for the first time against the far-right U.S. conspiracy theory circulated among supporters of President Donald Trump.
Tom Cruise, Elon Musk’s SpaceX working with NASA on feature film to be shot in outer space, report says
The 57-year-old movie icon is reportedly working with NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX to develop a film shot in outer space, according to Deadline.
The 57-year-old movie icon is reportedly working with NASA and Elon Musk's SpaceX to develop a film shot in outer space, according to Deadline.
Trump says death toll could reach 100,000
Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump insists that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 66,000 Americans.
Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump insists that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 66,000 Americans.
NYPD to continue social distancing patrols despite violent arrest
New York City's mayor rejected calls Monday to stop having police officers enforce social distancing during the coronavirus crisis after one was caught on video pulling a stun gun on a man and violently taking him to the ground.
New York City's mayor rejected calls Monday to stop having police officers enforce social distancing during the coronavirus crisis after one was caught on video pulling a stun gun on a man and violently taking him to the ground.
Cuomo details opening plans as NY hits 1M tests
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday laid out criteria for reopening New York’s economy region by region.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday laid out criteria for reopening New York’s economy region by region.
Protests not allowed during pandemic, say NYC mayor and police commissioner
After a gathering by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship during the coronavirus with a religious organization, the city's police commissioner and mayor said protests would not be tolerated.
After a gathering by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship during the coronavirus with a religious organization, the city's police commissioner and mayor said protests would not be tolerated.
'An excellent day' as NYC's pandemic indicators all down, says de Blasio
For the first time since New York City began tracking COVID-19 cases, all indicators of the virus including new hospitalizations, patients in intensive care units and the percent of positive cases were down, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
For the first time since New York City began tracking COVID-19 cases, all indicators of the virus including new hospitalizations, patients in intensive care units and the percent of positive cases were down, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
NJ schools to remain closed for remainder of academic year
All schools and universities in New Jersey will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy announced.
All schools and universities in New Jersey will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy announced.
Violent arrest raises concerns about NYPD social distancing patrols
The NYPD says that a social distancing enforcement action led to the arrests of three people on Manhattan’s Lower East Side on May 2 as footage of the incident went viral on social media.
The NYPD says that a social distancing enforcement action led to the arrests of three people on Manhattan’s Lower East Side on May 2 as footage of the incident went viral on social media.
NY joining six states to buy vital coronavirus gear in bulk
New York is banding together with six nearby states to purchase equipment and supplies that sometimes have been hard to come by during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday.
New York is banding together with six nearby states to purchase equipment and supplies that sometimes have been hard to come by during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday.
Tara Reade: 'I didn't use sexual harassment' in Biden complaint
Reade said she described her issues with Biden but “the main word I used — and I know I didn’t use sexual harassment — I used ‘uncomfortable.’ And I remember ‘retaliation.’”
Reade said she described her issues with Biden but “the main word I used — and I know I didn’t use sexual harassment — I used ‘uncomfortable.’ And I remember ‘retaliation.’”
So far, so good as NJ reopens beaches, golf courses
New Jersey's governor has a verdict on how the first day of reopening one of the state's largest and most popular beaches went: So far, so good.
New Jersey's governor has a verdict on how the first day of reopening one of the state's largest and most popular beaches went: So far, so good.
New York accent takes center stage in pandemic response
With New York City at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. and its native-born among those offering crucial information to the nation in televised briefings, the New York accent has stepped up to the mic — or maybe the megaphone.
With New York City at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. and its native-born among those offering crucial information to the nation in televised briefings, the New York accent has stepped up to the mic — or maybe the megaphone.
NJ set to open parks and golf courses
This weekend is bringing some gorgeous weather, and with it, the opportunity for people in New Jersey to visit newly-opened parks and golf courses. But Governor Phil Murphy is warning residents that they must abide by social distancing guidelines, or the parks may be closed again.
This weekend is bringing some gorgeous weather, and with it, the opportunity for people in New Jersey to visit newly-opened parks and golf courses. But Governor Phil Murphy is warning residents that they must abide by social distancing guidelines, or the parks may be closed again.