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WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio 'it will not be easy,' as some students return to school in-person for start of school year

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

New York’s governor said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Police in riot gear clear New York City's 'Occupy City Hall' camp

By Karen Matthews, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Police in riot gear moved in early Wednesday to clear a month-long encampment of protesters and homeless people from a park near New York’s City Hall.

WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update

By Associated Press

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held a news conference to give an update on the city's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus.

NYC poised to open zoos, play ball under reopen plan, mayor says

By Associated Press

Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City is on track to allow zoos to open at limited capacity and professional sports without spectators starting next week under the next phase of its reopening.

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.

WATCH: New York City mayor gives coronavirus update

By Associated Press

New York City has rolled out a dozen mask vending machines at 10 subway stations around the city as part of a pilot programme to make personal protective equipment easily available for those riding on mass transit.

Ghislaine Maxwell moved to New York for sex abuse charges

By Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

Jeffrey Epstein's longtime confidante Ghislaine Maxwell has been transferred to New York to face charges she recruited women and girls for him to sexually abuse.

WATCH: New York City will 'double down' on neighborhood policing after July 4 weekend violence, De Blasio says

By Candice Norwood

In addition to neighborhood policing, De Blasio said the city will "need all hands on deck" to address the problem.

News Wrap: Seattle police clear 'occupied zone' after violence

In our news wrap Wednesday, Seattle police cleared protesters from a so-called “occupied zone” near the city’s downtown. Violence had flared there recently, with two people killed and six others wounded in shootings. Also, lawmakers in New York City agreed…

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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.