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.
New York City restaurants can open with outdoor seating on Monday
Restaurants will be allowed to open with outdoor seating on Monday as New York City enters the second phase of easing coronavirus restrictions, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday.
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.
New York City freezes rents on regulated apartments
The Rent Guidelines Board voted 6-3 Wednesday night for the one-year freeze running from Oct. 1, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2021. The move affects about half of the rental units in the city.
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.
NYC to give greater access to NYPD disciplinary records
Forging ahead on police reforms, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that the city is launching an online database that will let New Yorkers track disciplinary cases against police officers accused of excessive force and other violations and view their administrative records.
De Blasio announces more reforms for NYPD
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced new reforms for the New York City Police Department regarding how quickly officers are disciplined and creating an online database of the disciplinary files of all NYPD officers.
Black Lives Matter mural street in Brooklyn closed to traffic through end of summer
The mayor says a ban on cars from a section of Fulton Street featuring a massive Black Live Matter mural will last until the end of summer.
Mayor slams police unions for false allegations of cops being poisoned
New York City police determined there was no criminality by Shake Shack employees after three officers drank milkshakes believed to be contaminated with bleach.
NYPD must release body camera footage under new policy
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the New York City Police Department will be required to release all body camera footage of shootings and other instances when force is used and injury or death occurs.
NYC's first 'Black Lives Matter' street sign painted in Brooklyn
The first of five street murals planned for New York City in support of Black Lives Matter was painted in Brooklyn. The 28-foot tall letters in bright, yellow were painted along Fulton Street and Restoration Plaza in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Mayor Bill de Blasio cancels coronavirus briefing due to illness
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio canceled all events on his schedule Monday, marking the first time the city's leader will not hold a briefing on the coronavirus during a weekday in more than 100 days.
Staten Island lawmakers urge De Blasio to reopen outdoor exercise centers
Lawmakers on Staten Island are urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow outdoor exercise centers like tennis courts and golf courses to open.
Staten Island lawmakers push for reopening of golf courses, tennis courts
Lawmakers on Staten Island are urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow outdoor exercise centers like tennis courts and golf courses to open.
Airbnb, NYC agree to end their fight over host data-sharing
Airbnb and New York City will settle their fight over a law requiring short-term rental platforms to share information about their listings.
What will the return to school look like this fall in NYC?
New York City is still two weeks from the end of the school year, but instead of enjoying the early days of summer, students and parents are wondering what school will look like in the fall.
Many questions remain over reopening of schools in NYC
New York City is still two weeks from the end of the school year, but instead of enjoying the early days of summer, students and parents are wondering what school will look like in the fall.
When protesters cry 'defund the police,' what does it mean?
Protesters are making the demand, “defund the police," as they show their anger at the police custody death of George Floyd and other black Americans killed by police officers. But what does that mean?
Mayor de Blasio ends NYC curfew 'effective immediately,' announces police reforms
New York City's mayor is lifting the city's curfew ahead of schedule, spurred on by protests against police brutality.
Mayor downplays rough police treatment of NYC protesters
Another day of protests over the death of George Floyd brought more examples of New York City officials downplaying or denying the police department’s rough treatment of peaceful protesters.