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Multiple Calls for Cuomo to Resign Amid New Sexual Harassment Claims
A second young woman who worked for Cuomo has now accused him of inappropriate behavior.
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Cuomo Announces Large NY Venues Can Reopen Feb. 23 With Testing
Declaring New York state’s demonstration with the Buffalo Bills an “unparalleled success,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday he will extend the testing- based program to any large stadium or arena later this month. That means fans who provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours of an event will be able to attend music shows and performances as well as...
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NYC Indoor Dining to Reopen at 25% Capacity Valentine's Day; Limited Weddings OK in March
New York City restaurants can reopen indoor dining at 25 percent capacity on Valentine’s Day, provided current downward trends in positivity and hospitalization rates continue, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday. He also announced that wedding receptions of up to 50 percent or 150 people will be permitted in New York starting March 15, provided all guests are tested and local health officials approve.
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Get Vaccinated, Cuomo Urges Worshipers at 3 Black Churches
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged worshipers at three churches serving largely Black congregations to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are able. “We now have a vaccine that will save lives, but it will only save lives if we take it,” the Democratic governor said in a pre-recorded message shown Sunday at church video services in Rochester,…
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As Vaccine Supply Dwindles in NYC, Race Is On to Get Shots for Most Vulnerable
As the city sits dangerously close to running completely out of vaccines, NYC is racing to prioritize those most impacted by the virus before it is too late. NBC New York’s Gus Rosendale reports.
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Brooklyn Diocese Asks Supreme Court to Intervene and Open Churches
The Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn is seeking relief from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s micro-cluster strategy at the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing his pandemic restrictions unfairly target houses of worship. The diocese, in an emergency application, said Cuomo’s COVID-19 rules violated the 1st Amendment’s guarantee of free exercise of religion. At issue are the “red zones” and “orange zones” in the...
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‘Just Not Fair': Communities Bristle at New NYC Shutdowns
Anger and resentment flared Wednesday in New York City neighborhoods facing new coronavirus shutdowns, with some residents saying the state is unfairly targeting Orthodox Jewish communities as it tries to stamp out hot spots before they spread. Protests erupted in Brooklyn’s Borough Park neighborhood Tuesday night after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced new restrictions on schools, businesses and houses of worship in...
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Businesses Shut in Effort to Contain Virus in NYC Hot Spots
Hundreds of businesses in New York City neighborhoods where COVID-19 cases have spiked were closed Thursday as city and state officials moved to quash a coronavirus uptick before it spread more widely. All nonessential businesses in areas designated red zones in parts of Queens and Brooklyn by Gov. Andrew Cuomo were shuttered on Thursday, and houses of worship were ordered…
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Police Investigate Attacks During Virus Cluster Protests in Brooklyn
Protests erupted in Brooklyn’s Borough Park neighborhood Tuesday and Wednesday night after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced new restrictions on schools, businesses and houses of worship in some parts of the city and state. NBC New York’s Ray Villeda and Checkey Beckford report.
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New Shutdowns in NY Hotspots Spark Protest, Frustration and Confusion
NBC New York’s Myles Miller and Tracie Strahan report.
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Ultra-Orthodox Community Members Gather to Protest New COVID Rules
The COVID-19 hotspots in New York City are largely Orthodox Jewish strongholds, and some community members are complaining of being singled out for enforcement.
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Cuomo, Whitmer Call for Investigation Into Trump's ‘Politicization' of COVID Response
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are calling for a Congressional oversights investigation into what they say is the Trump Administration’s politicization of government functions that impeded the country’s appropriate response to the ongoing pandemic. “Rather than turning to the advice and direction of public health experts and career public servants, President Trump instead put the health...
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Cuomo Extends Moratorium on COVID-Related Commercial Evictions Until Oct. 20
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday he is extending the state’s moratorium on COVID-related commercial evictions and foreclosures an additional month. The extension will be in place until Oct. 20, according to the state. The moratorium extends protections that are already in place for commercial tenants and mortgagors related to the financial toll seen by business owners as a result of…
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CDC Reverses Guidance On If Coronavirus Is Airbone
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed guidance posted to its websites on Friday, which said coronavirus could be spread through the air via aerosols, saying “A draft version of proposed changes to these recommendations was posted in error to the agency’s official website.”
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NYC Confirms September Reopening Date for Gyms — With a Catch
New York City gyms will open up for indoor workouts on Sept. 2, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office told WNYC Friday — but indoor group classes and pools will stay closed. There also is still no timeline for the return of indoor dining, City Hall said. The announcement comes a few days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo cleared the way for…
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NY Gyms Outside of NYC Reopen for First Time in 5 Months
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said gyms are being allowed to reopen because of how well the state has done in keeping infection rates low, with daily positive test rates regularly below one percent. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.
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Everything That Happened Today in the Fight Against Coronavirus
Andrew Siff reports on the latest in the coronavirus crisis.
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Cuomo Calls Reopening NYC Schools a ‘Risky Proposition'
Less than three weeks before New York City is scheduled to reopen its schools, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is adding fuel to the already heated debate over whether students should start the year in person — even if only on a partial basis.