Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus update for May 24
At a press conference on May 24, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a further 109 deaths in the state due to COVID-19, and that the state's professional sports teams could open their training facilities.
Restrictions eased while virus deaths decline in New York
The daily death rate attributable to the coronavirus continues to fall in New York. The state on Saturday reported 84 fatalities, its lowest number in weeks in what Gov. Andrew Cuomo described as a critical benchmark. The death tally peaked at 799 on April 8.
Cuomo: Groups of up to 10 people can now legally gather in NY
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo dropped the state’s absolute ban on gatherings of any size Friday, issuing an executive order saying up to 10 people are now allowed to be together as long as they abide by other social distancing guidelines adopted during the coronavirus pandemic.
NY nursing homes took in thousands of COVID-19 patients
More than 4,500 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was possibly accelerating the outbreaks.
Long Island, Mid-Hudson region to begin Phase One of reopening next week
Long Island and the mid-Hudson region are expected to begin Phase One of reopening next week, meaning construction, manufacturing and wholesale businesses can begin to reopen.
When should New York City reopen? Cuomo: It's my call
New York City’s mayor unveiled a new set of data thresholds Friday to help determine when to loosen restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo said a short time later that it will be up to the state, not the city, to make those decisions.
More than 4,300 virus patients sent to NY nursing homes
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
Cuomo: Summer school in NY will be online
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says summer school in New York will be conducted remotely, citing the risks of returning children to the classroom. The governor said Thursday it’s too early to make a decision about the fall semester.
Western New York can begin restarting its economy, says Cuomo
Western New York, including the city of Buffalo, met the state's coronavirus containment goals and can begin to reopen its economy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday.
Gov. Cuomo takes COVID-19 test
Imploring New York residents to get tested for coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo showed how easy and fast the process was at a press conference on Sunday by getting tested himself.
Thousands flock to local beaches as coronavirus restrictions begin to lift
Select beaches across the area are doing what they are calling a "soft opening," but local leaders can still decide to opt out, which is what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has done. However, his decision has come under some criticism.
Cuomo says car and race tracks in NY can reopen with no fans
New York will take another step toward reopening its economy going into the summer by allowing horse racing tracks and Watkins Glen International to reopen. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo was quick on Saturday to add a caveat: “No crowds. No fans.”
New York beaches to open for Memorial Day weekend
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
NY beach reopening plan leads to confusion for many
The plan to reopen, or not reopen beaches across New York is becoming one of the most perplexing things about the state's reopening orders.
Beginning to bloom: New York creaking back to economic life
More construction, manufacturing and curbside retail pickups have begun in parts of New York state. Shuttered sectors of the economy started reopening slowly Friday in a wide strip down the middle of the state that was spared the brunt of the outbreak.
Sports clubs preparing to welcome back guests across NY
Outdoor singles tennis play can resume as of Friday, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo and now tennis facilities across the state are getting prepared to get their courts ready for players again.
'It's impossible': NY nursing homes fret about testing order
As calls grow nationwide for testing everyone in nursing homes for coronavirus, New York facilities are sounding alarms about the state’s ambitious new demand to test roughly 185,000 workers twice a week.
Gov. Cuomo: Wearing mask respects nurses who died to save us
In response to complaints that face mask requirements infringe on individual liberty, the governor argued that masks are a sign of respect for medical workers who died in the pandemic.
Gov. Cuomo outlines New York reopening plan
Saying that "we are on the other side of the mountain," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it is time to start getting ready to reopen businesses in New York and restore life to some semblance of normalcy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
How to become a contact tracer in New York City
A massive initiative is underway in New York City to hire people who will trace the contacts of a person newly infected with COVID-19.