NYC readies to reopen as virus hospitalizations, deaths dip
As New York City readies to reopen some businesses Monday, the state’s latest data suggests hospitalizations and deaths are continuing their gradual decline. Mayor Bill De Blasio says city inspectors will visit every construction site to insure compliance with rules to protect workers and the community from COVID-19.
NYC mayor calls for reform of the NYPD
Mayor Bill de Blasio is promising further reform of the New York City Police Department following criticism for the harsh tactics used by some officers enforcing this week's 8 p.m. curfew.
Is NYC’s mass transit ready for Phase One of reopening?
Despite protests and the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City will begin Phase One of reopening on June 8. Bus and subway service is supposed to increase, but questions remain over how to make mass transit safe for thousands of the city's workers.
Subways, buses in NYC getting ready for Phase One of reopening
New York City is expected to begin Phase One of reopening on June 8, but questions remain on how to make the city's mass transit safe for the thousands heading back to work.
Outdoor dining in New York City to expand at restaurants after coronavirus reopening
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans on Thursday to temporarily use open space to allow the city’s restaurants to maintain social distancing while serving customers when the city enters Phase Two of reopening.
Mayor: New York City will restore order; protesters defy curfew again
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio condemned police for roughing up journalists covering the protests but he said the city has taken a step forward in restoring order.
Blocked seats, hand sanitizer, social distance markers: NYC subway could look very different
Buses and subways should look different when the city begins to ease coronavirus restrictions next week, with hand sanitizer in the stations and social distancing markers in place.
Protesters defy curfew in New York City
Crowds defied a curfew in New York City on Tuesday night as a large crowd of protesters poured into Lower Manhattan and there were reports of looting.
Cuomo blasts de Blasio's response to violence and looting in New York City
Calling it "a disgrace", Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD for their response to the looting and violence despite a curfew.
Protests and looting despite curfew in New York City
More looting and protests unfolded across New York City in the hours before and after a curfew went into effect and after a day of peaceful protests over George Floyd's death.
NYC mayor's daughter among protesters arrested
Mayor Bill de Blasio's daughter was arrested in New York City during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Chaos erupts overnight in New York City after day of protests
Violence erupted overnight in the SoHo section of Manhattan after a day of protests against the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Looters targeted high-end stores, breaking windows and leaving the area strewn with glass and debris.
De Blasio, Shea address violent NYC protests
Mayor Bill de Blasio blamed much of Saturday night's violence after protests demanding justice for George Floyd on what he is describing as a well-organized group of anarchists.
Fresh protests rock New York City after mayor pleads for calm
Street protests spiraled into New York City’s worst day of unrest in decades Saturday, as fires burned, windows got smashed and dangerous confrontations between demonstrators and officers flared amid crowds of thousands decrying police killings.
NYPD officers, cruisers targeted by protesters
Two NYPD cruisers drove into protesters in Brooklyn on Saturday who were pelting, pushing barricade against a police car, knocking several people to the ground as the officers tried to evacuate the area. It was just one incident involving NYPD officers on Saturday that left officers injured, vehicles destroyed, and scores of protesters under arrest.
De Blasio, Shea promise that police, protesters will face consequences after night of violent protests in Brooklyn
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said they will not tolerate any violence and that protesters and police officers who break the law will face punishment after an evening of violent protest in Brooklyn on Friday.
Sign language translators find themselves in the spotlight during coronavirus pandemic
As millions of people across the nation tune in every day for coronavirus updates from officials, sign language interpreters have been thrust into the spotlight. FOX 5 NY spoke to a team of interpreters about what it takes to get crucial messages to the deaf community.
NYC targeting June 8 reopening date
New York Govern Andrew Cuomo says that the New York City region will begin Phase One of reopening on June 8, brnging some 400,000 New Yorkers back to work.
Officials urging calm as George Floyd protesters hit NYC streets again
Thousands of protesters hit the streets of New York City again on Friday in protest of the death of George Floyd.
Phase 1 of reopening New York City likely in June, Mayor de Blasio says
New York City could begin the first phase of its reopening following the shutdown due to the pandemic by the first week of June, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.