Cuomo, De Blasio begin to eye reopening
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.
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.
Gov. Cuomo considers strategy to reopen NY in press conference
Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined the strategy to begin reopening New York in his coronavirus press conference on April 26.
Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined the strategy to begin reopening New York in his coronavirus press conference on April 26.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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."
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
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.
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.
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.