As pressure mounts, New York City mayor insists schools must stay open
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says public schools are a critical resource for families to keep the city running.
Cuomo unveils first drive-thru coronavirus testing facility
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo opened the state's first drive-through COVID-19 mobile testing center in New Rochelle Friday, where a containment zone was put into place this week.
NYC mayor declares state of emergency due to COVID-19
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has declared a state of emergency amid the growing outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Broadway shows go dark amid COVID-19 outbreak
Broadway will go dark amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NY bans large gatherings
New York governor Andrew Cuomo says that the state will ban all gatherings of 500 people or more in an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus patient flew aboard JetBlue flight from JFK to Palm Beach
A passenger aboard a JetBlue flight that arrived at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida from John F. Kennedy International Airport is sick with the coronavirus, according to multiple local reports.
New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled
The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, which has been held every year since before the American Revolution, has been called off for 2020.
Broadway usher tests positive for coronavirus but the shows must go on
The new coronavirus has reached Broadway, but the shows on the Great White Way are scheduled to go on as planned.
Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison in landmark #MeToo case
Harvey Weinstein is back in court Wednesday for the final act of the rape trial that landed him behind bars: a sentencing hearing where the once-powerful film producer will learn just how long he’ll stay in prison for his landmark #MeToo conviction.
Earthquake in New York felt across region
The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake in upstate New York Wednesday.
NY setting up containment zone around New Rochelle
New York is going to set up a one-mile containment zone around a Westchester County city in an effort to control the spreading coronavirus.
Several Broadway shows offer discounts to fill seats
As coronavirus fears are starting to affect everything from sports to the movie business, some Broadway plays are offering steep discounts to encourage people to fill seats.
Mayor asks businesses to let workers telecommute if possible
The mayor wants New York City businesses to let their employees telecommute if possible.
NY to produce its own hand sanitizer
Due to shortages and reports of price gouging, New York is starting to produce its own hand sanitizer brand that will be sold at reduced prices
Plane diverted after passengers become disruptive over sneezing
A commercial flight from Colorado ski country to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop in Denver after several passengers became disruptive because they were seated next to someone who they thought was sick, officials said.
NYPD makes dozen arrests in brutal attack on girl in Brooklyn
Police in New York have arrested 12 teens in connection with the brutal attack and robbery of a girl in Brooklyn.
Girl, 15, viciously assaulted during gang robbery in Brooklyn
A 15-year-old girl was attacked and robbed by a large group in a frightening incident that was caught on camera.
Department of Health monitoring over 2,700 NYC residents over coronavirus fears
The New York City Department of Health is monitoring 2,773 New Yorkers for home isolation, as of Thursday morning due to coronavirus fears.
Westchester synagogue closed; congregants self-quarantined
An attorney from Westchester County is hospitalized in Manhattan and being treated for COVID-19.
New York pizza shop puts photos of shelter dogs on pizza boxes to help them find a forever home
A New York pizza shop owner with a soft spot for animals in need is using pizza boxes to help shelter animals find their forever homes.