Suicides on rise among New York City students during pandemic
There have been several suicides in recent weeks among New York City public school students.
NY stadiums allowed to have limited fans starting on Feb. 23
New York's governor is opening up stadiums and arenas to sports and concerts this month.
Citi Field opens for vaccinations but supply remains scarce
The vaccine rollout at Citi Field will be slower than planned because of supply issues. The stadium will be open Wednesday and Thursday for now.
De Blasio orders probe after women accuse NYC homeless shelter executive
Mayor Bill de Blasio has ordered an independent audit of the city's nonprofit shelter providers after a report described multiple sexual abuse accusations against the top executive of one of the largest providers.
NYPD, oversight agency sign 'historic' agreement on discipline, transparency
A series of new reforms lay out clearer guidelines for punishment if an officer breaks the rules.
Brooklyn, Queensboro bridges to add bicycle-only lanes
Bicyclists who currently share space with pedestrians as they try to get across New York City’s Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges will get their own lanes across those spans.
Communities will help choose NYPD precinct commanders
The goal of the change is to deescalate tensions between officers and the communities they serve.
As NYC vaccine sites stay closed, mayor calls for release of doses
The mayor said almost 100,000 doses are being saved for second doses. He wants those to be used as first doses for New Yorkers who are still waiting.
New York City delays mass vaccination sites due to shortages
Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, and Empire Outlets won't be opened as mass vaccination sites until the city has more coronavirus vaccine.
Appointments canceled for 23,000 New Yorkers due to lack of vaccine, says de Blasio
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that the city had to cancel 23,000 appointments for people due to a lack of supply.
New York City could run out of vaccine on Thursday
New York's effort to speed up coronavirus inoculations is increasingly colliding with a lack of vaccine.
NYC will run out of COVID vaccine on Thursday, says de Blasio
New York City will run out of first doses of COVID-19 vaccine doses sometime Thursday without fresh supplies, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday.
De Blasio says NYC will run out of vaccine next week, Cuomo blames feds
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the COVID vaccine allotment is on the verge of running out by next week.
NY attorney general: NYPD used 'brutal force' on protesters
Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against the NYPD includes examples of alleged misconduct, including the use of pepper spray and batons on protesters, kettling demonstrators, and arresting medics and legal observers.
NYC schools ending 'Gifted and Talented' program
New York City's public schools are scrapping the controversial Gifted and Talented program after this spring.
Mayor warns NYC in danger of running out of COVID vaccine
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned Tuesday that New York City could run out of the COVID vaccine in the next two weeks.
NYC aims to end Trump contracts for ice rinks and golf course
New York City is looking to terminate its contracts with President Donald Trump to run two Central Park skating rinks and other facilities after a Trump-inspired mob rioted and breached the U.S. Capitol last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday.
New Yorkers over 65 now eligible for COVID vaccination, Cuomo announces
New York again expanded the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility requirements to include anyone over the age of 65, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.
Cuomo, Murphy, de Blasio demand answers on D.C. riot
Governors Andrew Cuomo and Phil Murphy joined fellow Democrats in condemning the chaos on Capitol Hill on Wednesday and called for answers as to how the riot was allowed to happen.
NY sees record for COVID cases, deaths highest since May
Another 197 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 on Wednesday and the state reported another 17,636 positive cases, a one day record.