We can help with domestic violence, mental health, Cuomo says

At his daily briefing, Cuomo cited a 30% increase in calls to the state's domestic violence hotline in April compared to a year ago. And the New York State Police reported a 15% spike in domestic violence incident calls in March compared to last year.

Schools across NY to stay closed for rest of academic year

Gov. Cuomo announced on Friday that schools across New York would remain closed for the rest of the academic year.

Cuomo announces cancellation of remainder of school year for NY
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York schools and colleges will remain closed through the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

'Everyone's watching': Biden's VP audition process begins

The “veepstakes” competition that unfolds every four years is one of the most unpredictable, often awkward, rituals of politics.

New Jersey reopening progress report

Here is the latest information on the progress of the reopening of New Jersey's economy and society.

Housing advocates call for rent strike

Housing advocates in New York are calling for a rent strike in May, but landlords are pushing back on the movement, saying they too are having trouble making ends meet.

Joe Biden denies sex assault allegation by former Senate staffer

Joe Biden denied a former Senate staffer's allegation of sexual assault on Friday, saying the accusation is “not true.”

NYPD shuts down another Hasidic funeral

Tensions between police and members of New York City’s Hasidic Jewish community flared again Thursday as officers interrupted a crowded funeral procession to crack down on social distancing violators.

NYC subway will shutdown overnight due to coronavirus

New York City will shut down its subway system each day from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. to increase cleaning of trains and stations during the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday.

Renters in NY call for rent strike
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Housing advocates in New York are calling for a rent strike in May and demanding Governor Cuomo cancel rent payments for the month, but landlords are pushing back on the idea, saying they too are having trouble making ends meet.

NYC subway halting overnight service for virus cleaning
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is shutting down its subway system each day from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. to increase cleaning of trains and stations during the coronavirus crisis.

Bloomberg's foundation to help launch contact tracing program in NY

Michael Bloomberg said that Bloomberg Philanthropies will help hire and train thousands of investigators and provide technological assistance, including developing apps to aid their work.

U.S. economy plunges but Trump predicts 'spectacular' rebound

While economists are warning of serious long-term damage as the country plunges into recession because of the coronavirus, President Trump is predicting a strong fourth quarter thanks to pent-up demand.

Murphy tells Trump NJ will need billions

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday during a friendly Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump that the state could need $20 billion to $30 billion in assistance to deal with COVID-19 fallout.

NJ surges past NY in daily coronavirus deaths

While New York has been the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, New Jersey is now starting to report more daily deaths than New York.

Medical facility at Javits Center to close May 1

When coronavirus infections slowed down or fell short of worst-case predictions, the globe was left dotted with dozens of barely used or unused field hospitals including many in hardest-hit state New York.

Gov. Cuomo directs MTA to clean subway cars every 24 hours

The governor has ordered the MTA to clean all subway cars every night, as the system’s homeless population has soared in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.

Cuomo to MTA: Subway cars must be cleaned every 24 hours
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make sure New York City's subway cars are cleaned and disinfected every 24 hours as the city attempts to deal with a rise in homeless people in the subway.

Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines once they expire Thursday, and his son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner, predicted that by July the country will be “really rocking again.”