Calls for Governor Cuomo to release vulnerable prisoners due to coronavirus pandemic
Advocates gathered in Queens on Friday to call on Governor Andrew Cuomo to release prisoners in New York who are elderly, have a compromised immune system or are within a year of their release due to the threat of coronavirus.
Advocates gathered in Queens on Friday to call on Governor Andrew Cuomo to release prisoners in New York who are elderly, have a compromised immune system or are within a year of their release due to the threat of coronavirus.
‘Humanity at its best’: Elderly Kansas farmer mails N95 mask to NY governor for health care worker
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the gesture "selfless."
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called the gesture "selfless."
First lady Melania Trump sends gifts to hospitals dealing with coronavirus
Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, for use by medical staff and children who are patients.
Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, for use by medical staff and children who are patients.
Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals
resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.
14% of New Yorkers in study have coronavirus antibodies
More evidence is emerging that far more New Yorkers have had the coronavirus than the number confirmed by lab tests, officials said Thursday.
More evidence is emerging that far more New Yorkers have had the coronavirus than the number confirmed by lab tests, officials said Thursday.
Doctors struggle to stay true to science but not cross Trump
Understanding who in the White House to trust can be bewildering for Americans, as doctors struggle to stay true to science but not cross President Trump.
Understanding who in the White House to trust can be bewildering for Americans, as doctors struggle to stay true to science but not cross President Trump.
Cuomo: Antibody survey shows wide exposure to virus in NY
More evidence is emerging that far more New Yorkers have had the coronavirus than the number confirmed by lab tests. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that knowing how many people have antibodies could potentially help set policy on when to reopen parts of the state.
More evidence is emerging that far more New Yorkers have had the coronavirus than the number confirmed by lab tests. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that knowing how many people have antibodies could potentially help set policy on when to reopen parts of the state.
Gov. Murphy: Much of $1.8B in federal virus relief 'unusable'
Much of the $1.8 billion earmarked for New Jersey under recent federal COVID-19 relief legislation is likely “unusable” and could have to be returned to the U.S. Treasury, Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday.
Much of the $1.8 billion earmarked for New Jersey under recent federal COVID-19 relief legislation is likely “unusable” and could have to be returned to the U.S. Treasury, Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday.
Calls mount for probe of firing of scientist who says he was let go after opposing Trump over drug
Controversy has swirled around hydroxychloroquine since Trump started promoting it from the podium in the White House briefing room.
Controversy has swirled around hydroxychloroquine since Trump started promoting it from the podium in the White House briefing room.
Trump plans another ‘Salute to America’ July 4 show on National Mall, despite COVID-19 concerns
President Donald Trump promised a July Fourth celebration for the public on the National Mall despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump promised a July Fourth celebration for the public on the National Mall despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo outlines plan for 'tracing army' to tame outbreak
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg will help create a “tracing army” that will help find people infected with the coronavirus and get them into isolation, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday.
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg will help create a “tracing army” that will help find people infected with the coronavirus and get them into isolation, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday.
Cuomo aims to build 'tracing army' to fight coronavirus
Andrew Cuomo and other local leaders say they plan to join forces to create a 'tracing army' to find people infected with coronavirus and keep them isolated, in order to fight the outbreak.
Andrew Cuomo and other local leaders say they plan to join forces to create a 'tracing army' to find people infected with coronavirus and keep them isolated, in order to fight the outbreak.
US vaccine agency director says he was dismissed over skepticism of malaria drug touted by Trump
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic alleged Wednesday that he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump touted without proof as a remedy for COVID-19.
Trump signs immigration order as part of pandemic crackdown
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that will temporarily halt the issuance of certain green cards as he uses the coronavirus pandemic to push long-stalled immigration measures during an election year.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that will temporarily halt the issuance of certain green cards as he uses the coronavirus pandemic to push long-stalled immigration measures during an election year.
Trump 'disagrees strongly' with Georgia's plan to reopen
"But I think (opening) spas and beauty salons and tattoo parlors and barbershops in phase one ... it's just too soon," Trump said in a Wednesday press briefing.
"But I think (opening) spas and beauty salons and tattoo parlors and barbershops in phase one ... it's just too soon," Trump said in a Wednesday press briefing.
Gov. Cuomo looking to build 'tracing army'
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he?s enlisted former Mayor Mike Bloomberg to help create a ?tracing army? that will find infected people and get them into isolation.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he?s enlisted former Mayor Mike Bloomberg to help create a ?tracing army? that will find infected people and get them into isolation.
NYC will celebrate July 4th with fireworks, mayor says
The show will go on, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says about the July 4th fireworks.
The show will go on, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says about the July 4th fireworks.
Cuomo meets with Trump at White House to lobby for coronavirus help
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was at the White House on Tuesday to speak to President Trump about federal aid and help with coronavirus testing.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was at the White House on Tuesday to speak to President Trump about federal aid and help with coronavirus testing.
Biden says he’d make Michelle Obama his running mate 'in a heartbeat'
Joe Biden said he’d choose Michelle Obama to be his running mate if she expressed interest, though he also downplayed the idea — saying he doubts the former first lady wants to live anywhere near the White House again.
Joe Biden said he’d choose Michelle Obama to be his running mate if she expressed interest, though he also downplayed the idea — saying he doubts the former first lady wants to live anywhere near the White House again.
New York no longer needs USNS Comfort hospital ship
Gov. Cuomo said that the USNS Comfort was helpful, but could now be sent elsewhere after being docked for weeks off of Manhattan.
Gov. Cuomo said that the USNS Comfort was helpful, but could now be sent elsewhere after being docked for weeks off of Manhattan.