Jul 13 WATCH: New York governor outlines the when and hows of returning to school By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press New York parents and school administrators are getting long-awaited answers to their back-to-school questions. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said schools can open in areas where the virus is under control. Continue reading
Jul 08 Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen By Collin Binkley, Associated Press He says the guidelines his own federal health officials have created for schools to reopen are impractical and expensive. Continue reading
Jul 01 WATCH: Gov. Cuomo delays indoor dining in New York City to avoid virus spike By Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the ban on indoor dining would be confined to New York City, where he complained that compliance with social-distancing guidelines is dropping. Continue reading
Jul 01 NYC delays resumption of indoor dining at restaurants By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he's delaying the planned resumption of indoor dining at restaurants in the city out of fear it would ignite a spike in coronavirus infections. Continue reading
Jun 24 WATCH: Travelers to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut are told to isolate By Associated Press Cuomo announced what was called a "travel advisory" at a joint video briefing with fellow Democratic Govs. Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Ned Lamont of Connecticut. Continue reading
Jun 17 Gov. Cuomo signs order declaring Juneteenth a holiday for New York state employees By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press New York's governor has signed an executive order recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday for state employees. Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: New York's Cuomo offers coronavirus update By Associated Press On Sunday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo decried “rampant” violations of virus restrictions and threatened to reinstate business closings in areas where local governments failed to enforce the rules. Watch Monday's news conference here. Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 3:50 Former COVID hotspot New Rochelle reopens more businesses By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman, Sam Weber As parts of the country experience rises in COVID-19 cases, some early hotspots continue to see decreases in the daily number of new virus infections. New York City has started the first phase of reopening, allowing an estimated 400,000 workers… Continue watching
Jun 12 WATCH: New York governor signs police accountability legislation By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a sweeping package of police accountability measures that received new backing following protests of George Floyd's killing. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: 'Why was that necessary?' Gov. Cuomo asks after man is shoved and hurt on video By Associated Press "Why? Why was that necessary? Where was the threat?" asked Gov. Andrew Cuomo at his daily briefing Friday after a video captured a police officer in Buffalo shoving a 75-year-old man. Continue reading