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Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city is about to become self-sufficient for personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing kits in its fight against coronavirus thanks to new manufacturing here and help from a small city in the Midwest.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the economic challenge posed by the coronavirus is comparable only to the Great Depression.
On Saturday, de Blasio announced that schools would be closed. A few hours later, Cuomo said not so fast, and wants that decision to be considered regionally.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday there will soon be expanded testing in communities where coronavirus cases have skyrocketed.
While Cuomo pushed for a regional decision, de Blasio's camp seemed resolute on keeping New York City's students out of class.
Priority will be given to seniors, anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 and those who tested positive for COVID-19.
Only 69% of households in the United States paid their rent by April 5 this year. To compare, for the same period last year, 82% paid and last month, 81% paid by March 5.
The facility is standing up 475 beds, including 20 for ICU patients in the NTC's Indoor Training Center. Twelve tennis courts are being converted into the temporary hospital.
The mayor said the city's 8.6 million residents need to remain vigilant and "earn" their way back to a sense of normalcy.
The mayor released preliminary information on how the virus is impacting people of different racial backgrounds.
The number of ventilators required in the past few days is not as great as initially projected, and the amount of hospitalizations appears to be leveling off, de Blasio said.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio are on the hot seat facing calls to do more to protect minority communities and share a racial breakdown of those sickened by COVID-19 as evidence mounts that the economically-disadvantaged are the hardest hit.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city's fight against coronavirus is showing some signs of hope, but the economic battle is just beginning.
Some New York City teachers are outraged they have to work on two major religious holidays and some may call in sick.
"If we had 20 to 24 ventilators running before, that would be considered a lot. Right now we are operating 50-65 ventilators. And we have not had an increase in staffing," said Daniel Bellevue, a respiratory therapist at Woodhull Hospital.
Local companies are hard at work there manufacturing hospital gowns and personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic.
There are more than 122,000 cases statewide, and more than 4,100 people have died.
"We thought as early as tonight there was the possibility of running out of crucial equipment like ventilators," de Blasio said.
On Saturday, Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a dire warning for the days and weeks ahead.
"Possibly the toughest part of the equation is the personnel. And we're going to need help not only from everyone in the city but the entire country if we're going to meet this goal in time," de Blasio said.
De Blasio said he surfaced the issue with President Donald Trump and other members of his administration Thursday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday a new recommendation about facial covering that all New Yorkers should wear something over their mouths and noses at all times when outside of their homes.
The city has a new supply czar amid questions about how the millions of pieces of health and safety gear pouring into the five boroughs are being distributed.
O'Neill will be overseeing distribution of essential medical equipment to hospitals across New York City.
The mayor has warned if the public does not follow social distancing rules, more parks and playgrounds around the city will close.
Mamdani is giving an update on winter storm preparations before New York City faces what could be its biggest snowstorm in five years.
A gas explosion at a New York City apartment building has left at least one person dead and 14 others injured, officials said Saturday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
Mamdani is giving an update on winter storm preparations before New York City faces what could be its biggest snowstorm in five years.
A gas explosion at a New York City apartment building has left at least one person dead and 14 others injured, officials said Saturday.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
An all-electric air taxi was on display for the public to check out at New York City's Pier 76 on Friday.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
An explosion at a Bronx apartment building left at least one person dead and 14 others injured, NYC officials said Saturday.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 23 at 11 p.m.
After resuming negotiations, striking New York City nurses say they're not any closer to reaching a deal.
New York City Public School students have to wait until Sunday to find out if classes will be remote for the storm on Monday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman went to Staten Island, where many parents are waiting with baited breath.
