May 11 WATCH: New York City mayor says shutdown will continue into June By Candice Norwood The statewide lock down began on March 22, and some regions are expected to begin reopening on May 15. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: De Blasio says NYC stepping up distancing enforcement in some parks By Karen Matthews, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio calls for rebuilding economy ‘the smart way’ By Candice Norwood "One step at a time. Let's get it right," de Blasio said in a news conference Wednesday… Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says Trump is a ‘hypocrite’ for refusing states federal bailout By Courtney Vinopal “The president of the United States, a former New Yorker who seems to enjoy stabbing his hometown in the back, talking about 'no bailout' for New York,” de Blasio said in response to Trump’s comments. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: New York City will distribute 7.5 million free face masks By Candice Norwood New York City has a sufficient supply of PPE to address the novel coronavirus pandemic for the first time since March, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: New York’s de Blasio defends tweets about funeral that defied social distancing rules By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Karen Matthews, Associated Press De Blasio holds a news conference to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio announces new grading system for remainder of school year By Associated Press New York City schools will implement a new grading system for the remainder of the coronavirus-disrupted school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: NYC mayor says clinics set to start ‘self-swab’ coronavirus tests By Associated Press Mayor Bill de Blasio said the “self-swab” tests would allow for more and easier testing and make it safer for test-seekers and health care workers alike. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: De Blasio says New York City’s virus declines are ‘just plain good news’ By Molly Finnegan "Our indicators are now moving all in the correct direction," the mayor said in a briefing Friday. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held a news conference April 23 to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading