N.Y. governor orders schools in 9 coronavirus hot spots to close
The neighborhoods where schools are being closed have all seen a COVID-positive test rate well over 3% for the last week.
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The neighborhoods where schools are being closed have all seen a COVID-positive test rate well over 3% for the last week.
As classrooms fill up in the nation's largest school district, New York's coronavirus cases are rising to a daily rate of 3.25%. Nikki Battiste takes a closer look.
After suffering the worst coronavirus outbreak of any state in the early days of the pandemic, New York has kept its COVID-19 infection rate at or below 1% for the last 40 days. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined CBSN to discuss the state's pandemic response, including reopening schools, helping restaurants and essential workers, and efforts to close the budget gap.
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the pharmaceutical giant downplayed the risks of addictive painkillers.
"Masks? They're totally beast. So slide that into your DMs and Twitch it," he said.
British drug company AstraZeneca says it still expects to know the efficacy of its coronavirus vaccine by the end of 2020, provided trials can resume promptly. Plus, the Trump administration reportedly considers ending some airport health screenings, and New York City allows limited indoor dining for the first time in more than six months. Internal medicine physician Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joins CBSN to talk about the latest news on the pandemic.
The city's restaurants have been limited to only take-out and delivery since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"From the point of view of New York City, this has been the worst president in history," Governor Andrew Cuomo said, after President Trump threatened to cut funding.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio are pushing back after President Trump threatened to cut federal funding for cities he deemed "anarchist jurisdictions." CBSN NY has details.
Cuomo has signed a bill into law that he said will make it easier for people to cast their vote and be counted in the upcoming election.
The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday with Americans discussing the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on them, while Democrats -- and some Republicans -- pushed for a message of unity. Michelle Obama delivered a powerful keynote speech with an emotional plea to vote for Joe Biden. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe; CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran; and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join Elaine Quijano to discuss the night's speeches.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, whose state was an early epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, compared the effects of American political divisiveness to the spread of the virus during his remarks at the DNC. Watch his speech.
The Democrats' virtual convention kicks off Monday evening, with speeches from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and former first lady Michelle Obama. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBS News political director Caitlin Conant, and Politico White House correspondent Anita Kumar join CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss what to expect on the first night of the convention.
"The virus has taken so much and so many. But now the tribute will continue," Cuomo said.
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the economic impacts of COVID-19 as over the next few months, as many as 40 million renters could be forced to move.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday gave the green light to open schools in the state. Mola Lenghi reports.
Every region in the state is well below the COVID-19 infection limits set by the Department of Health.
There were at least 646 people hospitalized in the state on Friday, a new low since March 18.
While New York has seen a decline in cases, dozens of other U.S. states are now experiencing a surge.
Governor Andrew Cuomo flew to Georgia on Monday as the state is experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases.
Governor Cuomo urged local officials and police to enforce the law, or the state would have to reconsider its reopening plans.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state has made remarkable progress in fighting the coronavirus but could be in jeopardy as case numbers rise in dozens of other states. He urged young people in particular to heed the warnings and practice social distancing. Watch his remarks.
Governor Cuomo cautioned that a rise in cases elsewhere could have an impact on New York.
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that New York City has been cleared to enter its fourth and final phase of reopening after shutting down four months ago as it became the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Every region of the state is now in Phase 4, according to a press release from Cuomo's office.