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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a new initiative to expand access to COVID-19 testing in low-income communities and communities of color by using two dozen churches in predominantly minority communities as new testing locations.
Despite pressure from business owners, regional leaders and crowds of protestors, Gov. Andrew Cuomo vowed to stay unmoved by emotion or politics when it comes time for him to decide on reopening New York State for business amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo's reopening plan has Dutchess in the mid-Hudson region, along with COVID-19 hotspots Westchester and Rockland counties.
Cuomo turned his attention to the hardships many New Yorkers are facing due to PAUSE status.
People jumping at the chance to re-engage in a reopened economy is not a given if fears persist about a fall and winter "second wave" of infections.
The governor says reopening the state's economy is not a question of when but how, and the answer will be driven by facts and data - not emotion or politics.
Small business owners are frustrated and want to know when they can open.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to shut down overnight subway service Tuesday night for the first time in 115 years.
"There's a cost to staying closed. There's also a cost to reopening quickly," Cuomo said. "Let's be honest about it."
Each reopening benchmark requires showing a consistent downward trend that is assessed by region, regardless of how big a community really is.
The reopening will be phased and work hand-in-hand with measuring certain metrics.
Also participating in the coalition are New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
New York City subways have operated 24/7 for the last 115 years, other than blackouts, strikes and severe weather. For now, subways will be closed every night starting Wednesday.
Schools will continue to offer remote learning for students at home.
Sounds of protesters outside the state capitol in Albany were heard inside Gov. Andrew Cuomo's daily briefing.
The nightly shut down will commence at 1 a.m. May 6.
"If we do this right, it is a science, reopening," Cuomo said. "It is based on numbers and data."
The MTA also announced some additional changes to its Code of Conduct on Wednesday.
The governor says they received thousands of masks from all across the country.
Patients who had their elective surgeries canceled by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in New York State will soon have their chance to reschedule and get their procedures done.
People are getting antsy about reopening, and Long Island officials believe that region is close to doing it. Or is it?
Cuomo said 14.9% of those tested statewide tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies, which is up from the initial 13.9% in a previous sampling.
Many New York and New Jersey residents are losing hope, and are out of cash.
Cuomo discussed his vision for reopening, saying it will be a gradual process which will allow for the state to monitor the spread of COVID-19 as businesses reopen
L train service will resume on both tracks during overnights and weekends as of Monday.
Josh Norris got the deciding goal in the shootout and the Sabres beat the Islanders 3-2 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione continue to push for the removal of the death penalty in his federal murder case.
If you're flying out for the holidays, this is the time when airports flip the switch from busy to brutal.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione continue to push for the removal of the death penalty in his federal murder case.
If you're flying out for the holidays, this is the time when airports flip the switch from busy to brutal.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Since May 2024, over 1,631 illegal smoke shops in NYC have been ordered to shut down, and $113,886,467 worth of illegal weed has been seized, according to authorities.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
If you're flying out for the holidays, this is the time when airports flip the switch from busy to brutal.
NJ Transit, New Jersey Transit Police and the NTSB are investigating what caused two trains to collide at the Bay Street station in Montclair.
An NJ Transit spokesperson said two trains on the Montclair-Boonton Line collided, causing one train car to derail.
A newly introduced bill would create a registry of historic New Jersey diners and family-owned restaurants and implement two types of tax breaks.
Santa got some help from law enforcement to deliver toys and coats to kids in New Jersey on Friday.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik's decision to drop out came after President Trump signaled he would not make an endorsement in the race at this stage.
The Justice Department released thousands of new photos and records on Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, but at least 550 pages in the documents were fully redacted.
A newly introduced bill would create a registry of historic New Jersey diners and family-owned restaurants and implement two types of tax breaks.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Josh Norris got the deciding goal in the shootout and the Sabres beat the Islanders 3-2 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
Stefan Noesen and Connor Brown each scored goals, Nico Hischier had two assists, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Utah Mammoth 2-1 on Friday night.
The 76ers became just the second visiting team to win at Madison Square Garden this season, beating the Knicks 116-107 on Friday night.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night for their third straight win.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for December 20 at 11 p.m.
The Salvation Army set up a toy store for families in need in Harlem on Saturday.
A star of the Netflix series "Stranger Things" took theatergoers at Broadway's "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" by surprise Friday night.
What would you do with $1.5 billion? CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian heard from New Yorkers who had a few ideas of what they'd do with the Powerball prize.
Police are asking for help finding 20-year-old Emilio Acosta, who was last seen early Thursday morning. He may be in New York or New Jersey.
