70%. That’s the magic number. When New York administers at least one vaccine dose to 70% of its adult population, virtually all remaining COVID restrictions will be lifted across commercial and social settings, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. As of Monday, the Empire State is a little shy of that goal, currently sitting at 68.6 percent as, the governor said….

UPDATE: New York education officials clarify that until the CDC responds to the state’s letter, indoor mask requirements will on be adjusted. New York plans to eliminate its indoor mask requirement for students and adults in schools and camps statewide starting Monday barring any objection from the CDC, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday. At that point, mask use will...

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the first 10 winners of his new full four-year scholarship vaccine incentive program for New Yorkers age 12 to 17; 40 more full rides will be raffled off in the next four weeks

New York state will adopt the CDC’s new mask and social distancing guidance for fully vaccinated people starting Wednesday, the same day the three tri-states are poised to lift most remaining virus restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says. Masks are still required on public transit, in nursing homes, in homeless shelters, correctional facilities, schools and healthcare facilities across the state...

With nearly all remaining tri-state coronavirus restrictions set to lift in just 10 days, two questions seem to be top of mind for many: When can I take off my mask and will cases surge again come fall? America’s top infectious disease expert has an answer to both.

New York City is getting creative when it comes to vaccinations.

The governor’s latest announcements mark some of New York’s biggest recovery moves to date as it looks to move beyond the devastating pandemic.

By the end of May, the only core COVID restrictions that will be left in New York are social distancing, masking and capacity limits at stadiums.

New York City’s food and nightlife scene is about to get a huge renovation. Meanwhile, the city is still evaluating the newly relaxed CDC guidelines to determine how best to apply them locally.

The new guidance is expected to include one set of recommendations for fully vaccinated people and another for those who aren’t. But will New York adopt the change immediately?