De Blasio says NYC schools will reopen in September
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City's schools will reopen in September, but Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing back, saying the final decision rests with the state.
NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
Judge rules Cuomo's eviction suspension is constitutional
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo acted constitutionally by temporarily banning evictions because of the coronavirus, a judge ruled Monday.
Cuomo may slow down Phase 3 reopening in New York City due to 'complications'
A planned Phase Three reopening in New York City expected to occur on July 6 could be slowed, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Cuomo to Trump: Tell Americans to wear face masks
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo called on President Donald Trump Monday to sign an executive order requiring all people to wear face coverings as the number of COVID-19 cases has increased across the country.
COVID-19 death toll in NY drops to 5
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the daily death toll caused by the coronavirus fell to 5 on Saturday — the lowest number New York state has recorded in more than three months.
Gym owners in NY fighting to reopen in Phase 4
After it was announced on Tuesday that gyms would not be allowed to reopen in Phase Four of reopening in New York, roughly 30 owners of small fitness studios formed a coalition to potentially pursue legal action across the state.
Judge blocks 25% capacity rule for religious services in NY
A federal judge has blocked New York state from enforcing coronavirus restrictions limiting indoor religious gatherings to 25% capacity when other types of gatherings are limited to 50%.
Frustration, disappointment over treatment of people with special needs in NY
The families of people with special needs expressed their frustration in the lack of planning during reopening for the special needs community.
NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
Parts of NY to move into Phase 4 but no malls, movie theaters or gyms
Malls, movie theaters and gyms will not be cleared to reopen when areas of New York state progress to Phase 4 as early as Friday.
DeSantis hits back at Cuomo's plan to quarantine Floridians, asking they avoid nursing homes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back Saturday at New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over a possible coronavirus quarantine for visitors, asking that he “not quarantine any Floridians in nursing homes.”
100 Days of Cuomo: Governor ends daily COVID-19 briefings
Gov. Andrew Cuomo wrapped up a string of more than 100 daily briefings by declaring New York has “done the impossible” in taming the coronavirus.
Cuomo gives go-ahead for NYC to enter Phase 2 of reopening June 22
Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the go-ahead to New York City to enter stage two of reopening on June 22.
Cuomo considering quarantine for Florida visitors
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Cuomo considering COVID-19 restrictions on travelers from Florida
With the number of coronavirus cases in Florida soaring, Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing quarantine restrictions on any travelers from the state.
NYC restaurants, other businesses prepare for Phase Two of reopening
Phase Two of reopening in New York City is currently penciled in for Monday, June 22 and restuarants and businesses across the city say they are more than ready.
Cuomo, De Blasio at odds over Phase Two of reopening in NYC
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are sending mixed messages about when the city will enter Phase Two of reopening.
Advocates demand Cuomo offer eviction protection to immigrants
Local leaders are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to protect all New York tenants from eviction regardless of their immigration status.
New York declares Juneteenth paid holiday for state employees
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Wednesday recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state employees to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.