Coronavirus Reopening: Houses Of Worship Can Open With 25% Capacity For Regions In Phase Two, Gov. Cuomo Says
The governor said there were only 35 deaths due to coronavirus-related complications Friday, an all-time low.
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The governor said there were only 35 deaths due to coronavirus-related complications Friday, an all-time low.
It's a victory for parents of children with special needs in New York.
It's a welcome relief to many parents of disabled children, who say they cannot wait any longer for these vital services.
The mayor insists it is working, but many think it is making things worse.
Cuomo said New York should lead the charge "as the progressive capital."
Seven upstate regions have already entered Phase 2. As of Thursday, restaurants there can reopen for outdoor dining.
Cuomo again made it clear there is a distinct difference between those protesting peacefully, which he supports, and "opportunists" hellbent on looting and causing mayhem.
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance says the looters who vandalized stores and caused untold millions of dollars of damage and loss should face harsher penalties.
Cuomo outlined the differences between peaceful protesting and looting, two things the city has experienced plenty of since the demonstrations started a week ago
Another step has been taken on the road to reopening in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
For days, people have been gathering to protest of death of George Floyd. But, looting and other forms of violence have, at times, overshadowed the efforts of peaceful protesters.
The governor says the looting and property damage done in the city last night was inexcusable.
The governor said he supports the protesters, but those inciting violence, causing destruction and looting are a separate story.
Days of protests have been a challenge for the NYPD, and there are questions about how the department has handled it and how they will handle future protests.
The NYPD said more than 400 people were arrested overnight, several police officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries and roughly a dozen police vehicles were damaged.
The governor said protests, outrage and frustration are all appropriate but demonstrations need to be smart.
"We're doing better than we've ever done before," said Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
There were an additional 56 deaths, the governor announced.
Cuomo said he's seen "a lot of disturbing video" about the protests, and that Attorney General Letitia James will be reviewing the entire weekend's protests.
"We have to do work to do still, but we'll get it done by June 8," he said. "We're going to be focusing this next week on the hospital system."
"They gave their lives, because we asked them to show up for us and they did. Let's learn from their example. Let's understand what they did," Cuomo said.
"Reopening in New York City is more complicated, as we know. But we are on track to meet all the metrics," Cuomo said.
As warmer weather brings people outside, believers and skeptics prepare to clash.
Johnson says one of the most urgent needs is a plan for mass transit.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo opened his daily coronavirus briefing on Thursday by turning up the pressure on Washington to provide more funding to New York.
Community leaders are calling on prosecutors to investigate the double stabbing on the Upper West Side as a hate crime.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
Community leaders are calling on prosecutors to investigate the double stabbing on the Upper West Side as a hate crime.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
A suspect is in custody after a double stabbing on the Upper West Side, police say.
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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Two men were hospitalized after an apparent random stabbing on the Upper West Side Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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The Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side is up to 87 cases as of Thursday night.
As the U.S. launches a 13th night of strikes against Iran, a Queens community is remembering a soldier killed in the war. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
