Health May 13 WATCH: Cuomo says another region of New York poised for economic restart A fourth region of upstate New York has met the criteria to gradually restart its economic activity as the state prepares slowly relax its pandemic-induced social restrictions.
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.
Politics May 05 Judge restores New York Democratic presidential primary on June 23 A federal judge says the New York Democratic presidential primary must take place June 23 because canceling it would be unconstitutional.
Health May 05 Additional 1,700 coronavirus-related deaths reported in New York nursing homes New York state is now reporting more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes and adult care facilities as the state faces scrutiny over how it’s protected vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Health Apr 21 Navy ship sent to NYC for outbreak no longer needed, says Cuomo It's a sign that stresses on the hospital system are easing. Also, hospitals in parts of New York will be able to conduct outpatient elective surgeries again starting next week.
Politics Apr 21 Cuomo presses Trump in meeting for more help on virus testing The New York governor said he told Trump that a rapid increase in testing was a crucial “benchmark” that his state and others need before they can safely reopen the economy and help communities return to a semblance of normalcy.
Health Apr 21 Elective surgeries allowed again in parts of New York state New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said hospitals in parts of New York will be able to conduct outpatient elective surgeries again. The governor also pledged to consider regional differences when re-opening the state's outbreak-stalled economy.