Religious groups push back on COVID restrictions in NYC
Critics of New York City's latest COVID crackdown protested Thursday, calling the measures unfair to the Jewish community.
Critics of New York City's latest COVID crackdown protested Thursday, calling the measures unfair to the Jewish community.
New hotspot data shows COVID-19 cases dropping while hospitalizations up
New numbers show COVID-19 cases are improving.
New numbers show COVID-19 cases are improving.
Rave with more than 100 people busted in Queens
An illegal rave was busted in Queens over the weekend.
An illegal rave was busted in Queens over the weekend.
Judge upholds religious gathering limit as NY hospitalizations rise
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the number of New Yorkers hospitalized with coronavirus is rising as authorities focus on limiting gatherings in COVID-19 hotspots.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the number of New Yorkers hospitalized with coronavirus is rising as authorities focus on limiting gatherings in COVID-19 hotspots.
Coronavirus closure zone confusion
New York City is using color coordinated systems to indicate where various coronavirus hot spots are in the city, but some are finding them confusing.
New York City is using color coordinated systems to indicate where various coronavirus hot spots are in the city, but some are finding them confusing.
Judge allows Cuomo's hot spot restrictions ahead of Jewish holidays
The Brooklyn Diocese and Jewish Orthodox leaders filed lawsuits against Gov. Andrew Cuomo over COVID-related closures.
The Brooklyn Diocese and Jewish Orthodox leaders filed lawsuits against Gov. Andrew Cuomo over COVID-related closures.
Passenger on flight to Chicago accused of wearing 'lewd' top forced to cover up with captain's T-shirt
A passenger flying with Southwest Airlines to Chicago has claimed that employees with the carrier made her cover up her outfit — after deeming her cleavage to be “lewd, obscene and offensive.”
A passenger flying with Southwest Airlines to Chicago has claimed that employees with the carrier made her cover up her outfit — after deeming her cleavage to be “lewd, obscene and offensive.”
Candidates in only NYC swing district take aim at mayor
The candidates for Congress in New York City's only swing district are slugging it out in campaign ads that direct much of their fury at a man who isn't on the ballot — Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The candidates for Congress in New York City's only swing district are slugging it out in campaign ads that direct much of their fury at a man who isn't on the ballot — Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Queens food pantry for veterans expands to help many more
While pre-COVID, the pantry served about 300 people weekly, now it's closer to 600.
While pre-COVID, the pantry served about 300 people weekly, now it's closer to 600.
Are you in a NY COVID cluster zone? Find out here and what the rules are
The areas of New York where there are spikes of COVID-19 resulting in newly imposed restrictions have been color-coded by the governor's office on maps.
The areas of New York where there are spikes of COVID-19 resulting in newly imposed restrictions have been color-coded by the governor's office on maps.
Cuomo takes aim at houses of worship, mass gatherings in hot spots
Cuomo said the severity of shutdowns would vary by proximity to hot spots. The rules will take effect no later than Friday in parts of Brooklyn and Queens, sections of Orange and Rockland counties north of the city, and an area within Binghamton near the Pennsylvania border.
Cuomo said the severity of shutdowns would vary by proximity to hot spots. The rules will take effect no later than Friday in parts of Brooklyn and Queens, sections of Orange and Rockland counties north of the city, and an area within Binghamton near the Pennsylvania border.
NYC schools in hot spots closed, are businesses next?
Hundreds of New York City public and private schools were closed Tuesday in neighborhoods with flare-ups of coronavirus cases as city and state officials continued discussing the possibility of shuttering many businesses in those areas.
Hundreds of New York City public and private schools were closed Tuesday in neighborhoods with flare-ups of coronavirus cases as city and state officials continued discussing the possibility of shuttering many businesses in those areas.
3 dead after vehicle rolls over, bursts into flames in Queens
Three people were killed in a vehicle that lost control, flipped over and burst into flames in South Ozone Park, according to police.
Three people were killed in a vehicle that lost control, flipped over and burst into flames in South Ozone Park, according to police.
Gov. Cuomo orders NYC schools in COVID hot spots to close
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that all schools with the exception of religious schools will close Tuesday in coronavirus hots pots in New York City.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that all schools with the exception of religious schools will close Tuesday in coronavirus hots pots in New York City.
NYC business owners say they won't survive another shutdown
Business owners are holding out hope they can stay open despite rising coronavirus infections in their neighborhoods.
Business owners are holding out hope they can stay open despite rising coronavirus infections in their neighborhoods.
Some Orthodox Jews bristle at response to virus surge in New York
Many residents of New York City's Orthodox Jewish communities are reviving health measures they abandoned over the summer, such as social distancing and wearing masks.
Many residents of New York City's Orthodox Jewish communities are reviving health measures they abandoned over the summer, such as social distancing and wearing masks.
Man wanted in connection to string of violent robberies in Queens
Police are searching for a man wanted in connection to seven recent robberies and attempted robberies that took place in Queens.
Police are searching for a man wanted in connection to seven recent robberies and attempted robberies that took place in Queens.
1 dead, 2 injured after seaplane crashes into pier in Queens
Fire officials say three seriously injured passengers were taken to hospitals after a single-engine Cessna seaplane crashed into a New York City pier.
Fire officials say three seriously injured passengers were taken to hospitals after a single-engine Cessna seaplane crashed into a New York City pier.
NYPD searching for suspect in string of violent robberies in Queens
The NYPD has released footage of the suspect in a string of violent robberies in Queens.
The NYPD has released footage of the suspect in a string of violent robberies in Queens.
NYPD arrest suspect after mother of 3 killed by stray bullet
The NYPD has announced that it has arrested a suspect in connection to the murder of a 43-year-old mother of three in Queens.
The NYPD has announced that it has arrested a suspect in connection to the murder of a 43-year-old mother of three in Queens.