Small Business Owners On Staten Island Challenge Mayor Over Staying Shut; 'We're In A Dead Phase'
There was a showdown on Staten Island Thursday, where the owner of a tanning salon ignored Mayor Bill de Blasio's edict to stay closed.
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There was a showdown on Staten Island Thursday, where the owner of a tanning salon ignored Mayor Bill de Blasio's edict to stay closed.
The mayor expects Phase 1 of reopening to begin in the city in the next few weeks, but that doesn't include entering stores or salons.
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants New Yorkers to know the city is here to help them isolate either at home or in a hotel.
The mayor said the indicators continue to move in the right direction and he anticipates phase 1 of reopening will begin in mid-June.
City councilman Mark Levine, chair of the health committee, tweeted, "This shocking order, forced by a lawsuit, changes nothing about the risks associated with group gatherings - especially those held indoors."
The NYPD says three men, all in their 20s, got caught in a rip current.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea made it clear, police are seeking to avoid confrontation.
From free masks to grass circles to roaming street announcements, Mayor Bill de Blasio led his COVID-19 daily briefing Friday with details on what social distancing and safety measures will be in place for Memorial Day weekend in New York City.
The metrics or targets would need to keep trending favorably with sustained downturns in hospitalizations, ICU admissions and positive tests.
De Blasio also said there are still improvements to be made, thanks in part to CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer's coverage of spoiled and unhealthy food.
As of May 18, there were 5,630 coronavirus-related deaths at nursing homes statewide, with 3,050 in the city alone. Those
The mayor specifically mentioned the pneumonia vaccine, warning that children with compromised respiratory systems are more vulnerable to COVID-19.
"It's going to be a huge effort, an unprecedented effort," the mayor said. "The greatest challenge I'd say this school system has ever faced."
Some needy New Yorkers are getting deliveries by New York City as part of its COVID-19 food program to feed the homebound and food insecure, but now with mixed results.
People will be allowed to walk on the beaches – with masks and social distancing measures – but there will be no lifeguards or large gatherings.
De Blasio said under the previous guidelines, the city had 145 cases, including one death.
The governor says New York is now completing 40,000 tests per day, and he wants that to increase.
People will be allowed to walk on the beach and enjoy it, as long as they preserve social distancing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered a beach bummer on Friday, saying New York City's beaches will remain closed because he can't open them safely.
The mayor said it is time to "reset" the city's approach during Friday's coronavirus briefing.
"I'm disappointed that our two health-related agencies have had their infighting exposed," said Councilwoman Carlina Rivera.
He said the goals will be to 1) protect the health and safety of the most vulnerable, 2) give people safe cooling options and 3) prevent and/or respond quickly to power outages.
The NYPD says she was stopped Wednesday and told to wear a mask, but she refused.
He said of the 824 people who accepted help – either into a shelter or hospital – in the first week, 103 of them remain there.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday there are now 82 confirmed cases in New York City, a jump from 52 confirmed cases mentioned Tuesday.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
A circus performer was shot with an arrow at the Orange County Fair on Friday night, New York State Police say.
Two people are dead after a shooting and fire at a Queens home, and the gunman was shot by police, the NYPD said Saturday.
One person has died and nearly two dozen were hurt when a fire broke out in Flushing, Queens, on Saturday, officials say.
Saturday was the start of New York City's Summer Streets program, kicking off in Queens and on Staten Island.
A circus performer was shot with an arrow at the Orange County Fair on Friday night, New York State Police say.
Two people are dead after a shooting and fire at a Queens home, and the gunman was shot by police, the NYPD said Saturday.
One person has died and nearly two dozen were hurt when a fire broke out in Flushing, Queens, on Saturday, officials say.
Saturday was the start of New York City's Summer Streets program, kicking off in Queens and on Staten Island.
Sheridan Gorman's parents are using their increasingly high profile to fight policies they believe contributed to their daughter's death.
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.
A group of campers ate suspected mushroom-laced edibles at an East Orange YMCA in New Jersey, according to police.
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.
We're just a few days away from the CBIZ Workplace Challenge on Long Island. Mindy Davidson and Jim Aspromonti stopped by CBS News New York to talk about the event.
On Long Island, a dangerous intersection has one East Northport mother pushing for change. CBS News New York's John Dias has more on the safety concerns she’s bringing straight to local leaders and what they’re now doing about it.
Major service changes are coming to some of the MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
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.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
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.
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.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
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.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
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.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for July 25 at 6 p.m.
Video shows police rescuing horses inside a burning barn at the Saratoga Casino in June.
The NYPD used drones to track down and arrest five teenagers who were subway surfing in Brooklyn on Monday.
U.S. forces paused the latest offensive in the war with Iran while President Trump escalated his trade war with new tariffs. Olivia Gazis reports.
The FDNY says four people were hurt after a tree fell at a Brooklyn park Saturday afternoon.
