Mayor: 139 homeless people moved from subways to shelters
Police officers escorted people out of Brooklyn's Coney Island station, the end of the line for several trains, and told them they would have to board buses to get to their destinations. Cleaners carrying bottles of bleach then boarded the trains.
Open Streets program expands in NYC
New York City will kick off it's 'open streets' program with seven miles of vehicle-free streets beginning May 4, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio.
De Blasio, Cuomo blast Trump over partisan comments
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn't mince their words about President Trump in the wake of the latter's comments to a newspaper.
NYPD to continue social distancing patrols despite violent arrest
New York City's mayor rejected calls Monday to stop having police officers enforce social distancing during the coronavirus crisis after one was caught on video pulling a stun gun on a man and violently taking him to the ground.
Protests not allowed during pandemic, say NYC mayor and police commissioner
After a gathering by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship during the coronavirus with a religious organization, the city's police commissioner and mayor said protests would not be tolerated.
'An excellent day' as NYC's pandemic indicators all down, says de Blasio
For the first time since New York City began tracking COVID-19 cases, all indicators of the virus including new hospitalizations, patients in intensive care units and the percent of positive cases were down, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Violent arrest raises concerns about NYPD social distancing patrols
The NYPD says that a social distancing enforcement action led to the arrests of three people on Manhattan’s Lower East Side on May 2 as footage of the incident went viral on social media.
NJ set to open parks and golf courses
This weekend is bringing some gorgeous weather, and with it, the opportunity for people in New Jersey to visit newly-opened parks and golf courses. But Governor Phil Murphy is warning residents that they must abide by social distancing guidelines, or the parks may be closed again.
NYPD shuts down another Hasidic funeral
Tensions between police and members of New York City’s Hasidic Jewish community flared again Thursday as officers interrupted a crowded funeral procession to crack down on social distancing violators.
Gov. Cuomo directs MTA to clean subway cars every 24 hours
The governor has ordered the MTA to clean all subway cars every night, as the system’s homeless population has soared in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.
Cuomo to MTA: Subway cars must be cleaned every 24 hours
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make sure New York City's subway cars are cleaned and disinfected every 24 hours as the city attempts to deal with a rise in homeless people in the subway.
Mayor de Blasio slammed for breaking up rabbi's funeral
Mayor Bill de Blasio blasted the Jewish community in Williamsburg following a large turnout for a rabbi's funeral during the coronavirus pandemic.
De Blasio takes heat after lashing out at Jewish funeral
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio oversaw the dispersal of a large, tightly packed Hasidic Jewish funeral and lashed out at the mourners who had gathered in defiance of social distancing rules.
NYC trying to get homeless people out of the subway system
New York City officials are creating more so-called Safe haven beds in an effort to get homeless people out of the subway system during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus-altered grading system announced for NYC students
New York City schools will implement a new grading system for the remainder of the coronavirus-disrupted school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
NYC to designate at least 40 miles of streets for pedestrians only
New York City will open some streets to pedestrians only during the pandemic.
Cuomo, De Blasio begin to eye reopening
Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are beginning to cast their eyes towards the steps that would need to be taken to reopen New York City and the rest of New York State.
De Blasio says he wants roadmap by June 1 on how to rebuild
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday he hopes to have a roadmap by June 1 on how to rebuild the city after the coronavirus threat subsides.
As May 1 looms, calls grow for rent freeze in NYC
Come May 1, some renters in New York City will likely not be able to pay their rent, and advocates are calling for a rent freeze to help tenants.
Calls for a rent freeze in NY as May 1 approaches
With May 1 approaching and many renters in New York unable to make payment, advocates are calling on Governor Cuomo to issue a rent freeze.