With 70% of New York adults with 1 COVID shot, Cuomo lifts restrictions
With 70% of adults in New York having at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted all state-mandated restrictions "effective immediately."
Times Square pop-up vaccine site used expired doses
A pop-up COVID vaccination site in Times Square administered ineffective shots to hundreds of people last week.
Long Island man arrested for driving with 99 suspensions
Police arrested a Long Island man after he was caught driving with 99 license suspensions.
Girl dies in backyard pool on Long Island
A 12-year-old Long Island girl drowned in her backyard pool on Monday night.
Dismal turnout for early voting in NYC
Very few people in New York City have taken advantage of early voting in the primary
3 NYC besties celebrate their 100th birthdays together
Friends Ruth Schwartz, Lorraine Perrillo and Edith Moscou all turn 100 years old around the same time.
NY restaurant owner on chicken shortage: Wing costs skyrocketed nearly 100%
Wing shortages are the latest problem to plague poultry producers who have struggled to keep up with demand that has skyrocketed with the reopening of the economy and due to a number of fast-food chains having recently introduced chicken sandwiches.
New York Democrat considering one-time wealth tax on rich Americans: report
New York Democrat Rep. Tom Suozzi is looking to potentially introduce a one-time wealth tax after it was recently reported that some of the country’s wealthiest people have escaped paying federal income taxes.
Lisa Banes, 'Gone Girl' actress, dies 10 days after hit-and-run
Lisa Banes, who appeared in movies like “Gone Girl” and “Cocktail,” died 10 days after being injured in a hit-and-run accident in New York City.
NYC to honor essential workers with Hometown Heroes Parade July 7
New York City will honor all essential workers who saw the city through the coronavirus pandemic with a ticker-tape parade on July 7, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Cops hunt gunman who opened fire in front of Staten Island deli
Cops want to find the man seen firing two rounds in front of M & Z Deli in Graniteville on Apr. 22 at about 10:40 p.m.
Special-needs families in NJ and NY await word on pending 'aging out' bills
Many special-needs families in New Jersey are hoping the governor signs a bill that would give special-needs adults more time before they age out of the educational system. New York families are facing a similar dilemma.
CDC: 70% of NY adults have had at least 1 vaccine shot
The governor's office has not yet confirmed the CDC's latest data. In fact, the state's own vaccine tracker shows 67.4% for that category.
Teen mows veterans’ lawns to honor late grandfather: ‘He taught me’
Fourteen-year-old Nathan Adams lost his grandfather, Fred, to cancer. Nathan channeled his grief into action, cutting grass for veterans in Fred’s honor.
Many performance venues still waiting for pandemic aid
In December, lawmakers in Washington finally passed a $16.1 billion relief package called the Shuttered Venue Operator Grant program, and help was on the way for theater owners across the country. Until it stalled.
Motivated by his own challenges, young grad becomes medical researcher
Justin Ferraro came to a college campus in the Bronx four years ago as a biology major with ambitions of becoming a doctor to help patients with blood disorders.
Arrest made in deadly shooting outside Dream Hotel
Police said they made an arrest in the deadly shooting outside hotspot Dream Hotel in Chelsea.
Woman robbed, punched in Central Park
Authorities say the thug punched a 40-year-old woman in the face before stealing her iPhone.
4 women on Long Island busted after Walmart attempted robbery, assault: Cops
Four women were busted at a Long Island Walmart after they allegedly attempted to steal items and punched a security officer.
Filth and feces, report finds increase in dirty subway cars
As people return to the subway system they are finding more trash and filth.