

Nation Jan 05

A self-described American nationalist suspected of leaving a hoax explosive device in a car at a New York City mall is facing criminal charges after turning himself in to police.
By Michael Sisak, Associated Press
Health Dec 11

As of Monday, only takeout orders and outdoor dining will be allowed in the city. Cuomo said the shutdown of indoor dining will be evaluated in two weeks.
By Marina Villeneuve, Deepti Hajela, Associated Press
Education Dec 07

Public preschool students and children in kindergarten through fifth grade whose parents chose a mix of in-school and remote learning are back inside buildings Monday in the nation's largest school district.
By Associated Press
Nation Nov 26

In a 5-to-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court overnight blocked New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's effort to slow rising COVID-19 cases with a cap on the number of attendees at religious services in high-risk communities. Amna Nawaz speaks with the…
Nov 24

By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press
David Dinkins, who broke barriers as New York City's first African American mayor, has died. He was 93.
Nov 18

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
New York City's mayor says he's shuttering schools to try to stop the renewed spread of the coronavirus. It's a painful about-face for one of the first big U.S. school systems to bring students back to classrooms this fall.
Nov 16

By Associated Press
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held an update on the city's response to the surge of COVID-19 cases.
Oct 26

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Two civil rights organizations are suing New York City on behalf of protesters who say they were roughed up by police officers because they expressed anti-police views during nightly demonstrations in the spring in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Oct 08

By Jim Mustian, Associated Press
All nonessential businesses in areas designated red zones by Gov. Andrew Cuomo were shuttered Thursday, and houses of worship were ordered to operate with no more than 10 people inside.
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