Judge blocks New York's medical worker vaccine mandate
Judge David Hurd in Utica has temporarily blocked the state of New York from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated.
New York City public schools reopen for in-person instruction
For the first time since March 2020, classroom doors reopened for about a million New York City public school students.
Knocked over planter causes panic in Times Square
According to authorities, a dispute between two individuals resulted in the overturning of a planter and a police barricade, which caused a panic.
Troubled Manhattan jail where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself to be closed
The U.S. government says it is shutting down an embattled federal jail in New York City after a slew of problems that came to light following Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide there two years ago.
Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-related deaths to state count
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
TV Academy revokes Cuomo's Emmy after resignation
Hours after leaving office, scandal-tainted former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo suffered another defeat Tuesday, losing the special Emmy Award he received last year for his daily, televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic.
All Clear: Cookie jar left unattended on bench leads to Times Square closure
The NYPD gave the all-clear in Times Square Thursday afternoon after closing a portion of the typically busy zone following reports of a suspicious package.
Cuomo impeachment investigation to be suspended
The Speaker of the New York State Assembly says the impeachment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be suspended upon the governor's resignation taking effect on August 25.
Deadly lightning strike: Boy, 13, killed, 6 others injured at Orchard Beach
A 13-year-old boy who was struck by lightning at Orchard Beach has died. Five other people remained hospitalized.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul: Becoming governor 'not expected' but 'I am prepared'
Kathy Hochul, New York's future governor, briefly spoke in public and answered some questions from reporters. She vowed to change the work culture in the Executive Branch.
Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York's governor
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is resigning as governor of New York on Tuesday morning as a sexual harassment case against him builds. He will step aside in 14 days.
Who is Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York's next governor?
Kathy Hochul — a former congresswoman, county clerk, town councilmember, and Capitol Hill staffer — has been New York's lieutenant governor since 2015. She will replace Andrew Cuomo when he resigns in two weeks.
Biden says he ‘respects’ Cuomo’s decision to resign as New York governor
President Joe Biden told reporters that he respects Andrew Cuomo’s decision to resign as the New York governor amid a sexual harassment scandal.
Reaction to Gov. Cuomo's resignation announcement
The reaction was swift Tuesday to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement that he would resign as governor of New York effective in 14 days.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment allegations
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations.
Cuomo Sex Harrassment Probe: What we know and what comes next
Just over a year ago, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was widely beloved for his telegenic response to the coronavirus pandemic. But allegations of sexual assault and harassment sent the Democrat tumbling into a monthslong fall from grace.
Biden says Cuomo should resign; president leads a growing chorus
With a probe finding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former state employees, many of them young women, the chorus of people calling for his resignation is growing.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
Investigators find NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed women
An investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo found that he sexually harassed several current and former state employees, many of whom were young women, announced NY Attorney General Letitia James.
Gov. Cuomo responds to sexual harassment report
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has responded to an investigation that found that he sexually harassed several women.