NY to require virus testing for nursing home staffers
New York nursing homes must start twice-weekly coronavirus testing for all staffers and will no longer be sent COVID-19 patients leaving hospitals. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the policy Sunday after facing growing criticism over the handling of nursing facility outbreaks.
Cuomo announces new rules for nursing homes in NY
New York nursing homes must start twice-weekly coronavirus testing for all staffers and will no longer be sent COVID-19 patients leaving hospitals. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the policy Sunday after facing growing criticism over the handling of nursing facility outbreaks.
NY on alert after 3 children die from illness potentially linked to COVID-19
More than 70 children in New York have been hospitalized with a rare but deadly illness that may be linked to COVID-19.
3 NY children die from syndrome possibly linked to COVID-19
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says three children in the state have now died from a possible complication from the coronavirus involving swollen blood vessels and heart problems.
NY's Cuomo criticized over highest nursing home death toll
New York leads the nation in the number of coronavirus deaths in nursing homes, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo is coming under increasing criticism for his handling of the crisis.
Historic unemployment surge leaves some New Yorkers waiting for needed benefits
The coronavirus crisis has sent U.S. unemployment surging to 14.7%, a level last seen when the country was in the throes of the Depression and President Franklin D. Roosevelt was assuring Americans that the only thing to fear was fear itself.
Some unemployed New Yorkers still waiting to recieve benefits
As the nation's economy reels from the coronavirus pandemic, New York has seen a unprecedented number of jobless claims, leading to some New Yorkers who filed for unemployment benefits weeks ago still without the money they need to stay afloat.
NYC Rent Guidelines Board votes for rent freeze; Cuomo extends moratorium on evictions
In a preliminary vote, New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted for a one-year rent freeze while Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the pause on evictions across the state will be extended until August 20.
Officials balancing tensions between coronavirus mitigation and frustration over lockdowns
Officials across the northeast are trying to manage the coronavirus outbreak itself and growing tensions over closed economies.
Cuomo: Most new COVID-19 patients not working, not taking subways
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says most COVID-19 patients coming into New York hospitals are not working and not traveling daily and tend to be older than 50. The governor released a survey that found retirees accounted for 37% of hospitalizations during the survey period and another 46% were unemployed. Almost three-quarters were 51 years or older.
Farmer who donated mask to NY honored with degree
A degree has been bestowed upon a retired Kansas farmer who shipped one of his five N-95 masks to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo despite worries amid the coronavirus outbreak for his wife who has one lung.
Cuomo: Time to 'reimagine' education through technology
New York state is partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to reimagine education in public schools using technology.
More than 1,700 new, unreported deaths at nursing homes in NY
New York state is reporting more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes and adult care facilities as the state faces scrutiny over how it’s protected vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo details opening plans as NY hits 1M tests
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday laid out criteria for reopening New York’s economy region by region.
NY joining six states to buy vital coronavirus gear in bulk
New York is banding together with six nearby states to purchase equipment and supplies that sometimes have been hard to come by during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday.
New York accent takes center stage in pandemic response
With New York City at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. and its native-born among those offering crucial information to the nation in televised briefings, the New York accent has stepped up to the mic — or maybe the megaphone.
We can help with domestic violence, mental health, Cuomo says
At his daily briefing, Cuomo cited a 30% increase in calls to the state's domestic violence hotline in April compared to a year ago. And the New York State Police reported a 15% spike in domestic violence incident calls in March compared to last year.
Schools across NY to stay closed for rest of academic year
Gov. Cuomo announced on Friday that schools across New York would remain closed for the rest of the academic year.
Cuomo announces cancellation of remainder of school year for NY
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York schools and colleges will remain closed through the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Housing advocates call for rent strike
Housing advocates in New York are calling for a rent strike in May, but landlords are pushing back on the movement, saying they too are having trouble making ends meet.