Health Mar 31 U.S. death toll from the virus eclipses China’s official count New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reported Tuesday that deaths in New York state had rise more than 300 from the day before, reaching about 1,550, mostly in New York City.
Health Mar 31 WATCH: Cuomo warns that ‘if you go out,’ chance of infection is ‘very high’ The deepening crisis in New York hit close to home for the governor when he disclosed, teary-eyed, that his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, has become infected.
Nation Mar 27 WATCH: New York’s Cuomo warns outbreak is ‘going to be weeks and weeks and weeks’ The governor sought to add another 4,000 temporary hospitals beds across New York City and ordered schools closed statewide for two more weeks on Friday, warning of hard days ahead in the coronavirus outbreak.
Politics Sep 20 New York Mayor Bill de Blasio drops 2020 presidential bid "I feel like I've contributed all I can to this primary election, and it's clearly not my time," de Blasio said.
Nation Sep 11 WATCH: Trump marks 9/11 anniversary in Pentagon ceremony Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, and rising attention to the extended toll on responders. President Donald Trump is scheduled to join an observance at the Pentagon, which you can watch live here.
Nation Jul 17 Eric Garner’s mother says there’s been ‘no justice’ five years after his death Speaking on the year anniversary of her son's death, Eric Garner's mother urged the New York City police commissioner to fire the officer involved, saying the family has "been failed by every other source."…
Politics May 16 Bill de Blasio, NYC mayor, announces presidential bid In announcing his candidacy, de Blasio seeks to claim a role on the national stage that has eluded him as mayor of the biggest U.S. city.
Health Apr 17 Officials announce new measures to fight New York measles outbreak Officials trying to contain a measles outbreak in a county north of New York City on Tuesday ordered all unvaccinated people exposed to the disease barred from public gathering places, including houses of worship, for up to three weeks.
Nation Aug 24 Ex-CDC director Thomas Frieden arrested on sex abuse charge A former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Thomas Frieden, was arrested on Friday on a sex abuse charge but said the woman's allegation "does not reflect" who he is or the values he has.
Politics Aug 11 Facing indictment, Rep. Chris Collins ends re-election bid Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Collins says he will no longer run for re-election after being charged with insider trading.