Cuomo, De Blasio at odds over closing of NYC schools
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo are at odds over whether public school sites in the 1.1 million-student district will be shuttered for the rest of the academic year to curb the coronavirus.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo are at odds over whether public school sites in the 1.1 million-student district will be shuttered for the rest of the academic year to curb the coronavirus.
Murphy orders NJ Transit to reduce capacity by 50%; requires face masks when walking into restaurants, bars
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Saturday that he has signed an executive order directing NJ Transit and all private carriers to cut the capacity for riders on all trains, buses light rail vehicles and paratransit vehicles to 50 percent.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Saturday that he has signed an executive order directing NJ Transit and all private carriers to cut the capacity for riders on all trains, buses light rail vehicles and paratransit vehicles to 50 percent.
Cuomo on De Blasio announcement on NYC schools
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addresses New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that New York City Schools would remain closed for the remainder of the school year.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo addresses New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement that New York City Schools would remain closed for the remainder of the school year.
Murphy issues executive order limiting capacity of public transit to 50 percent in NJ
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Saturday that he has signed an executive order directing NJ Transit and all private carriers to cut the capacity for riders on all trains, buses light rail vehicles and paratransit vehicles to 50 percent.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Saturday that he has signed an executive order directing NJ Transit and all private carriers to cut the capacity for riders on all trains, buses light rail vehicles and paratransit vehicles to 50 percent.
Mayor De Blasio urges city to consider rent freezes in regulated buildings
Mayor Bill de Blasio says he is working to keep roofs over the head of the more than 2,000,000 New Yorkers who live in rent-stabilized apartments.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says he is working to keep roofs over the head of the more than 2,000,000 New Yorkers who live in rent-stabilized apartments.
De Blasio calls for rent freeze in regulated buildings
Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling upon the Rent Guidelines Board to issue a rent freeze for tenants living in rent-stabilized units.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling upon the Rent Guidelines Board to issue a rent freeze for tenants living in rent-stabilized units.
Cuomo: What the statisticians couldn't calculate about New Yorkers
Cuomo praised New Yorkers for, by and large, adhering to his executive orders. He said the statisticians couldn't count the spirit of New Yorkers and the love of New Yorkers to step up and do the right thing.
Cuomo praised New Yorkers for, by and large, adhering to his executive orders. He said the statisticians couldn't count the spirit of New Yorkers and the love of New Yorkers to step up and do the right thing.
U.S. states share, get creative in hunt for medical supplies
With the federal stockpile drained of protective gear, states are turning to each other, private industries and anyone who can donate in a desperate bid to get respirators, gloves and other supplies to doctors, nurses and other front-line workers.
With the federal stockpile drained of protective gear, states are turning to each other, private industries and anyone who can donate in a desperate bid to get respirators, gloves and other supplies to doctors, nurses and other front-line workers.
NYC burying coronavirus victims on Hart Island
As another day with the coronavirus death toll in New York spiking to a new record, the city is interring the bodies of victims on Hart Island?s potter?s field, normally used for people whose families cannot afford a funeral.
As another day with the coronavirus death toll in New York spiking to a new record, the city is interring the bodies of victims on Hart Island?s potter?s field, normally used for people whose families cannot afford a funeral.
New York scrambling to help suddenly unemployed New Yorkers
After more than 800,000 unemployment claims overwhelmed the New York State Department of Labor, the state is working with Google to streamline processing claims, while the Federal Reserve is moving again to bolster the economy.
After more than 800,000 unemployment claims overwhelmed the New York State Department of Labor, the state is working with Google to streamline processing claims, while the Federal Reserve is moving again to bolster the economy.
Cuomo: Virus is 'effective killer'; 799 more deaths in NY
The governor said that his administration is asking funeral directors from outside the region to come help deal with the number of people who have died in this public health crisis.
The governor said that his administration is asking funeral directors from outside the region to come help deal with the number of people who have died in this public health crisis.
Cuomo, De Blasio tentatively suggest coronavirus curve appears to be flattening
Both Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo expressed gratitude and cautious optimism that, by abiding by social distancing rules, New York could be flattening the coronavirus curve.
Both Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo expressed gratitude and cautious optimism that, by abiding by social distancing rules, New York could be flattening the coronavirus curve.
Sen. Harris fundraising efforts fuel speculation she will become Biden's running mate
California Sen. Kamala Harris made two notable fundraising moves Wednesday that are sure to fuel speculation about her prospects to be Joe Biden’s running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket.
California Sen. Kamala Harris made two notable fundraising moves Wednesday that are sure to fuel speculation about her prospects to be Joe Biden’s running mate on the Democratic presidential ticket.
North Bergen EMT dies
Kevin Leiva was only 24-years-old. A Paterson native, he and his wife, Marina, called Pompton Lakes home.
Kevin Leiva was only 24-years-old. A Paterson native, he and his wife, Marina, called Pompton Lakes home.
De Blasio says deaths at home should be added to coronavirus tally
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants the number of deaths at home from coronavirus, which could be anywhere between 100-200 per day, be added to the total daily tally in New York City.
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants the number of deaths at home from coronavirus, which could be anywhere between 100-200 per day, be added to the total daily tally in New York City.
Congress in standoff on virus aid but first checks coming
Congress is rushing headlong into a conflict over the next coronavirus aid package as the White House wants to pump $250 billion into a small business fund but opposes Democrats' proposal to tack on billions for protective gear, food stamps and support to state and local governments.
Congress is rushing headlong into a conflict over the next coronavirus aid package as the White House wants to pump $250 billion into a small business fund but opposes Democrats' proposal to tack on billions for protective gear, food stamps and support to state and local governments.
As deaths mount, NJ governor issues new order for shops and construction
New Jersey now has 47,437 confirmed positive cases. The governor said that the state will get through the crisis if everyone continues to follow the rules about social distancing and workplace shutdowns.
New Jersey now has 47,437 confirmed positive cases. The governor said that the state will get through the crisis if everyone continues to follow the rules about social distancing and workplace shutdowns.
Linda Tripp of Clinton-Lewinsky scandal fame dead at 70
Linda Tripp, whose covert recording of conversations with Monica Lewinsky revealed an affair with then-President Bill Clinton, has died, Fox News confirmed.
Linda Tripp, whose covert recording of conversations with Monica Lewinsky revealed an affair with then-President Bill Clinton, has died, Fox News confirmed.
Coronavirus hits black, Hispanic New Yorkers hard, mayor and governor say
Preliminary data indicates that black people account for 28% of New York City's COVID-19 death toll, even though they are just 22% of the city's population. Hispanic people account for 34% of the city's virus death toll and 29% of its population.
Preliminary data indicates that black people account for 28% of New York City's COVID-19 death toll, even though they are just 22% of the city's population. Hispanic people account for 34% of the city's virus death toll and 29% of its population.
Former NYPD Commissioner O’Neill working to get NYC hospitals protective equipment
Former NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is cutting through the red tape to get New York City’s hospitals protective equipment as quickly and as fairly as possible.
Former NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is cutting through the red tape to get New York City’s hospitals protective equipment as quickly and as fairly as possible.