Cuomo Explains Criteria For Reopening As Long Island Officials Say They're Close To Meeting CDC Guidelines

People are getting antsy about reopening, and Long Island officials believe that region is close to doing it. Or is it?

• Apr 28, 2020

Mayor De Blasio Offers Solution To Homeless Taking Over Subways, But Key Players Are Not On Board

After weeks of ugly finger pointing about an increase in the number of homeless on the subways, Mayor Bill de Blasio has offered a solution.

• Apr 28, 2020

Mayor De Blasio Says Time It Takes For Task Force Recommendations Will Not Delay NYC Starting To Reopen

Now that city leaders believe the worst of the crisis is over for now, they are setting their sights on slowly re-opening the economy.

• Apr 27, 2020

NYPD Commish On Pandemic Policing: Open Streets To Present Challenges, Stopping Burglaries, Speeding, And More

Mayor Bill de Blasio's about face on closing 40 miles of streets for pedestrians and cyclists presents a new test for the NYPD.

• Apr 27, 2020

Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts New York To Cancel Its Democratic Primary For First Time Ever

The Democratic members of the State's Board of Elections voted Monday to nix the primary.

• Apr 27, 2020

Sen. Schumer Asks FDA To Reveal Which At-Home Coronavirus Test Kits Sold Online Are Legitimate

Some claim they can detect the virus. Others claim they can detect antibodies. But none of them may be accurate.

• Apr 26, 2020

New York, New Jersey Working To Eliminate Backlog Of Coronavirus Unemployment Claims

Of the 26 million who have filed for unemployment nationally over the last five weeks, only about 16 million have received checks. So where does that leave everyone else?

• Apr 23, 2020

'Marie Antoinette Of The Senate': Cuomo, King Blast McConnell's 'Vicious' Push To Bankrupt New York

McConnell suggested on a radio show that Republicans should oppose additional aid for state and local governments such as New York and New Jersey in future coronavirus relief bills in what he later called a "blue state bailout."

• Apr 23, 2020

MTA Officials: Coronavirus Likely To Prevent Congestion Pricing From Starting In January 2021

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's controversial congestion pricing plan is another victim of the coronavirus pandemic.

• Apr 22, 2020

New York City Council Votes Virtually On COVID-19 Relief Package

The New York City Council had its first-ever virtual vote Wednesday, on a COVID-19 relief package of bills to help struggling New Yorkers.

• Apr 22, 2020

Coronavirus Meeting: Gov. Cuomo Goes To Washington DC For Face-To-Face With President Trump

The governor contends the federal government must help get crucial supplies needed for testing.

• Apr 21, 2020

President Trump Says Gov. Cuomo To Visit Oval Office On Tuesday

President Trump announced during Monday's Coronavirus Task Force briefing that he will meet with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Washington on Tuesday.

• Apr 20, 2020

Answering The Coronavirus Call: Garment District Making Badly Needed Surgical Gowns For Front-Line Workers

Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City hospitals have enough masks, face shields and gloves to make it through Sunday, but surgical gowns are in short supply.

• Apr 20, 2020

Coronavirus Update: Tri-State Area Golfers, Boaters Get Reopening Wish, But Strict Social Distancing Rules Apply

Following appeals from frustrated golfers, and lobbying from boaters, the decision to reopen came Monday from the governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

• Apr 20, 2020

Coronavirus Update: New York State Set To Begin Critical Antibody Testing Survey

New York State will undertake the most aggressive state-wide coronavirus antibody testing survey in the nation over next week.

• Apr 19, 2020

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