President Biden Directs All States To Make All Adults Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine By May 1

President Biden set a goal of July 4 to "get closer to normal" in reopening the country in his first prime-time address on Thursday night.

• Mar 11, 2021

Groping Allegation Against Gov. Andrew Cuomo Referred To Albany Police

The new allegation came to light a week ago when other staffers noticed the woman crying while watching Cuomo at a press conference say, "I never touched anyone inappropriately."

• Mar 11, 2021

Lawmakers Mostly Excited About What American Rescue Plan Will Mean For Struggling Nassau And Suffolk Counties

Village Hall in Farmingdale looks more like a fortress than a small seat of government. The plastic dividers installed at the front desk and in the court room, plus COVID-19 safety features.

• Mar 11, 2021

Road To Reopening: NYC And N.J. Restaurants To Increase Indoor Dining Capacity To 50% Starting March 19

More needed relief is coming to New York City and New Jersey restaurant owners.

• Mar 10, 2021

NYPD Disciplinary Records Now Online And Available To The Public, But Some Say The Database Doesn't Post All Information Needed

New York Civil Liberties Union Director Donna Lieberman says it doesn't go far enough since it only shows matters that resulted in a guilty finding by the police commissioner. 

• Mar 10, 2021

Expert: Biden's American Rescue Plan Could Make Historic Impact On Child Poverty

Included in President Joe Biden's massive COVID-19 relief package is a historic step that experts say will reduce child poverty.

• Mar 10, 2021

COVID Impact: Bill Under Consideration In New Jersey That Would Allow Students To Redo Their Current School Year

The amount of learning loss due to the coronavirus pandemic is still unknown.

• Mar 10, 2021

NYC Teachers Union Wants $1 Billion Of City's Federal Education Relief Funding Earmarked For Students' Recovery

On Wednesday, the teachers union in New York City made a multi-billion dollar request of the city and state to help public school students recover and thrive again.

• Mar 10, 2021

LIRR President Says He Hears Fearful Riders Loud And Clear, Trains To Return To Previous Schedules On March 29

More trains were added to Tuesday's rush hour on the Long Island Rail Road. But riders still said they were dangerously packed in during a pandemic.

• Mar 10, 2021

Report: 6th Accuser Comes Forward, Says Cuomo Acted Inappropriately Towards Her At Governor's Executive Mansion

On a conference call with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, Cuomo was asked about the new allegations.

• Mar 9, 2021

Schumer: American Rescue Plan To Send $9 Billion In Stimulus Checks To Low-Income, Middle Class NYC Residents

The federal government says in two weeks time a new round of stimulus checks will arrive in New York. Those with children are eligible for even more funds.

• Mar 8, 2021

N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Names Team Investigating Cuomo Sexual Harassment Allegations

Cuomo put on his "business as usual" face at the Javits Center vaccination site, focusing on minority outreach and the need for people to get protected from COVID-19. 

• Mar 8, 2021

Despite More Sexual Harassment Accusers Coming Forward, Gov. Cuomo Says Again He Has No Plans To Resign

Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke out Sunday amid new allegations this weekend of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior.

• Mar 7, 2021

Gov. Cuomo: Dining Capacity At Restaurants Outside New York City To Be Increased To 75% Starting March 19

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday that indoor dining can expand in some parts of the state.

• Mar 7, 2021

Women Take To The Streets Of NYC Demanding Equal Rights Amendment Be Added To U.S. Constitution

Monday is International Women's Day. To celebrate, hundreds of area residents came out Sunday to honor women leaders and to call for action.

• Mar 7, 2021

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