Feb 12 Cuomo administration ‘froze’ over nursing home data requests By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press Republicans are calling for resignations of both Cuomo and the aide, secretary to the governor Melissa DeRosa. Progressive Democrats are blasting the Cuomo administration for its lack of transparency. Continue reading
Jan 06 New York sends 1,000 National Guard troops to DC By Associated Press New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said 1,000 troops would be sent for up to two weeks at the request of U.S. National Guard officials. It comes after a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters rampaged through the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Dec 11 WATCH: Cuomo reinstates NYC indoor dining ban to limit virus spread By Marina Villeneuve, Deepti Hajela, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 25 WATCH: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update By Associated Press Cuomo will hold a news conference ahead of Thanksgiving to give an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 11 New York orders restaurants, bars to close at 10 pm By Associated Press Cuomo says the new restrictions going into effect Friday are necessary because new coronavirus infections have been traced to those types of activities. Businesses can reopen each morning. Continue reading
Oct 22 Seattle, Portland, New York sue over Trump’s ‘anarchy’ label By Gene Johnson, Karen Matthews, Associated Press The lawsuit, filed Thursday, ridiculed Trump's action as offensive to the Constitution and common sense, but said the consequences of withholding federal money during a pandemic "are deadly serious."… Continue reading
Oct 22 Santa Claus won’t be coming to Macy’s this year By Joseph Pisani, Associated Press More than a quarter of a million people come to see Santa at Macy’s in New York each year, the company said. That makes it hard to create a safe environment during a pandemic. Continue reading
Oct 19 As coronavirus flares globally, new strategies target hot spots By Associated Press Confirmed world coronavirus infections surpassed 40 million, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally early Monday. Continue reading
Oct 17 Cuomo: Movie theaters in NY can open Friday, with limits By Associated Press Theaters in New York City aren’t included, and counties must have a positivity rate below 2% on a 14-day average and have no “cluster zones.”… Continue reading
Oct 02 Rochester mayor indicted in campaign finance probe By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren has been indicted on charges she broke campaign finance rules and committed fraud during her reelection campaign three years ago. Continue reading