Cuomo takes aim at houses of worship, mass gatherings in hot spots
Cuomo said the severity of shutdowns would vary by proximity to hot spots. The rules will take effect no later than Friday in parts of Brooklyn and Queens, sections of Orange and Rockland counties north of the city, and an area within Binghamton near the Pennsylvania border.
NYC business owners say they won't survive another shutdown
Business owners are holding out hope they can stay open despite rising coronavirus infections in their neighborhoods.
Gov. Cuomo raises alarm about new virus hot spots
Just 10 ZIP codes represent a quarter of the state's new infections in recent testing, according to the governor. A disproportionate number of new cases have come from communities home to many Orthodox Jews.
COVID hot spots under deadline to control spread
The Health Department is vowing to shut down nonessential businesses starting Tuesday if there isn't any improvement by Monday night.
Closures possible in NYC if COVID clusters not contained: Health Dept.
New York City officials are warning that shutdowns of schools and non-essential businesses are possible in COVID hotspots.
Mayor: 'Urgent Action' needed to contain COVID clusters in NYC
Coronavirus infections are rising in Williamsburg, Midwood, Borough Park, and Bensonhurst in Brooklyn and in Kew Gardens and Far Rockaway in Queens.
Pedestrian struck and killed in Kew Gardens could be first in 2 months
A pedestrian was struck and killed in Kew Gardens, Queens Monday morning. The man was hit by a vehicle in front of 124-50 Metropolitan Avenue at about 6:30 a.m.
Parents in Queens push back against plans to diversify schools
Parents passionate about their children’s education packed a community education council meeting on Thursday in Jamaica, Queens for School District 28.
Handcuffed parolee in police custody escapes, later caught
Police arrested a man who was handcuffed when he escaped from custody Tuesday morning.
Police arrested a man who was handcuffed when he escaped from custody Tuesday morning.
Police arrested a man who was handcuffed when he escaped from custody Tuesday morning.
Kew Gardens residents express safety concerns after another homeless attack
In the aftermath of an allegedly unprovoked attack on a 6-year-old boy by a homelessman on Thursday evening, residents reacted with a mixture of surprise and resentment.
6-year-old boy thrown to ground by homeless man in Queens
A six-year-old boy was in serious condition after a homeless man threw him to the ground in Queens, according to police.
NYPD: 6-year-old boy thrown to ground by homeless man in Queens
A six-year-old boy was in serious condition after a homeless man threw him to the ground in Queens, said police.
Protest over plans to build jail in Kew Gardens
Residents in Kew Gardens protested outside Borough Hall on Sunday to express their frustration over plans to build a new jail in the neighborhood.
Worst roads in NYC
Out of all the neighborhoods in all five boroughs, Kew Gardens is the worst when it comes to road conditions, according to a new report from the city's Independent Budget Office.