Netflix to release Michelle Obama documentary in May

“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.

Cuomo: Virus deaths drop below 400 for first time this month

Governor Andrew Cuomo said that New York’s daily coronavirus death toll has dropped to below 400, less than half of the deaths recorded at the height of the coronavirus crisis in the state's hospitals.

White House aiming for Trump pivot from virus to economy

After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus, the White House is planning to shift President Donald Trump’s public focus to the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic.

Cuomo: L train repairs finished in 1 year, ahead of schedule

Gov. Andrew Cuomo credited expertise from Europe for helping speed repairs on a key train line connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan.

Cuomo, De Blasio begin to eye reopening
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Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are beginning to cast their eyes towards the steps that would need to be taken to reopen New York City and the rest of New York State.

De Blasio says he wants roadmap by June 1 on how to rebuild

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday he hopes to have a roadmap by June 1 on how to rebuild the city after the coronavirus threat subsides.

FDA warns of heart risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug

The warning comes as doctors at a New York hospital published a report that heart rhythm abnormalities developed in most of 84 coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, a combo Trump has promoted.

Cuomo says NY will expand testing sites to include pharmacies
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says that thousands of independent pharmacies will be able to test people for coronavirus for testing, as hospitalizations in NY continue to drop.

NY opens antibody testing to healthcare, front line workers

New York is starting to test healthcare workers for coronavirus antibodies and will do the same next week with transit and law enforcement workers as the state eases away from the worst days of the pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday.

As May 1 looms, calls grow for rent freeze in NYC

Come May 1, some renters in New York City will likely not be able to pay their rent, and advocates are calling for a rent freeze to help tenants.

Calls for a rent freeze in NY as May 1 approaches
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With May 1 approaching and many renters in New York unable to make payment, advocates are calling on Governor Cuomo to issue a rent freeze.

Good, bad news in latest COVID-19 data, NJ governor reports

Good news and bad news for the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey, according to Governor Phil Murphy. While the number of people hospitalized was down, the number of positive cases continued to climb.

Trump approved of Georgia's plan to reopen before bashing it

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, according to two administration officials.

No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing

The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.

Don't inject disinfectant: Blunt pushback on Trump musing

Don't inject disinfectants, health officials leapt to warn on Friday, reacting to President Donald Trump's comment that disinfectants perhaps could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19. His suggestion even prompted the maker of Lysol to warn its product should never be used internally.

Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan

“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.

New York's virus death toll falls to lowest level in weeks

While New York's coronavirus death toll has dropped to the lowest total seen in weeks, Governor Andrew Cuomo said the reported 422 deaths on Thursday are still "devastating news."

Doctors, experts push back on Trump's disinfectant musing
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President Donald Trump?s comment that perhaps disinfectants could be injected or ingested to fight COVID-19 is receiving heavy pushback from health and other officials.