Health May 22 WATCH: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled a set of thresholds Friday. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo said a short time later that it will be up to the state to make those decisions.
Nation May 22 WATCH: Cuomo says it’s his call when New York City will reopen Governor Cuomo said it will be up to the state — not the city — to make those decisions.
Nation May 08 WATCH: De Blasio says NYC stepping up distancing enforcement in some parks Some New York City parks will see stepped-up policing to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, among other details on virus-related developments across the city.
Nation May 08 WATCH: Cuomo says 5-year-old New York boy dies of virus-linked illness The death of a 5-year-old New York boy is challenging assumptions that children are less susceptible to COVID-19 complications, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.
Health May 01 WATCH: New York Gov. Cuomo says schools will be closed through end of academic year For weeks, New York has served as the nation's viral epicenter, reporting more cases than other states and massive strain on health care and other systems.
Nation Apr 29 WATCH: New York’s de Blasio defends tweets about funeral that defied social distancing rules De Blasio holds a news conference to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.
Economy Apr 20 WATCH: NYC cancels June events, including 3 major parades New York City is barring its famous summer street celebrations for the month of June, and the state is exploring new ways to expand coronavirus testing.
Health Apr 14 Death toll soars after New York City counts ‘probable’ fatalities The official death toll from the coronavirus soared in New York City after officials began including people who died without ever being tested.
Education Apr 11 Are schools open? Governor, NYC mayor give different answers The state governor and the New York City mayor are at odds over whether public school sites in the 1.1 million-student district will be shuttered for the rest of the academic year to curb the coronavirus.
Health Apr 07 New York City sees biggest 1-day jump in virus deaths New York state recorded 731 new coronavirus deaths Tuesday, marking the biggest one-day jump in the outbreak. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the state's death toll since the beginning of the outbreak is now 5,489.