2 lawyers accused of firebombing NYPD vehicle during protests
A judge released two people accused of firebombing a marked police vehicle.
Pharmacist known as ‘the mask man’ charged with hoarding, price gouging N95 masks
A licensed pharmacist who was known by the alias “the mask man,” has been charged with hoarding and price gouging of N95 respiratory masks, according to a statement released on May 26 by federal prosecutors in New York.
Woman who called cops on black man in Central Park apologizes
A white woman at the center of a viral video where she is seen calling the police on a black man inside Central Park over the weekend was fired by the investment company that employed her.
Rats growing more aggressive, even eating each other during pandemic
The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.
As nation approaches 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, NY continues downtrend
The daily coronavirus death toll increased slightly though the trend continues down, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
Doctor on frontline of COVID-19 battle dies in NYC
A New York City physician known for his dedication to patient care continued working on the frontlines of the pandemic in an intensive care unit and died from COVID-19.
New York pastor threatened with $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service
A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New York City enforcing social distancing with circles on grass, distance signs
New York City has introduced unusual new measures to promote coronavirus social distancing in public parks.
Father arrested for stabbing daughter, 6, in abdomen, NYPD says
The father of a young girl who told police she was stabbed by two robbers is accused of making up the story and turning the knife on the girl himself, said police.
100 children in NYC with inflammatory illness possibly linked to COVID-19
"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.
Cuomo: Wear a mask to respect nurses who died to save us
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called face masks a sign of respect for others on a day the state reported 195 new deaths.
More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations
American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.
Broadway actor Nick Cordero wakes up from coma
Broadway star Nick Cordero has woken up from a medically-induced coma, according to his wife.
Broadway shows will remain dark indefinitely
The Broadway League, a trade association for the industry, announced that all productions will remain closed until further notice.
Study: Virus death toll in NYC worse than official tally
New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus may be thousands of fatalities worse than the official tally kept by the city and state.
NYC to use more non-police 'ambassadors' to urge distancing
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning to double the ranks of non-police workers trying to persuade people to comply with social distancing after an outcry over racial disparities in the city's enforcement of the policy.
Health care workers who came to New York to fight coronavirus must pay state income tax, Cuomo says
Health care heroes who came from around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in New York will still have to pay state income taxes, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
FDNY paramedic in month-long coronavirus coma has woken up, union says
New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.
US infection rate rising outside New York as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
New York firefighter serenades medical workers with electric rendition of National Anthem
A New York firefighter played the National Anthem on electric guitar for medical workers in New York City while atop a fire truck.