Amy Cooper indicted for incident in Central Park involving Black man
A white woman at the center of a viral video where she is seen calling the police on a black man inside Central Park has been indicted in connection with the incident.
A white woman at the center of a viral video where she is seen calling the police on a black man inside Central Park has been indicted in connection with the incident.
Frederick Douglass statue torn down at NY park
A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was ripped from its base in Rochester on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches, delivered in that city in 1852.
A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was ripped from its base in Rochester on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches, delivered in that city in 1852.
NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
Statue of Theodore Roosevelt to be removed from outside museum
The American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.
The American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.
Cuomo considering quarantine for Florida visitors
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
57 Buffalo cops resign from response team after officers suspended for shoving 75-year-old man to ground
All 57 officers of the Buffalo Police Emergency Response team resigned Friday afternoon in support of two police officers who were suspended without pay after shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground during a protest.
All 57 officers of the Buffalo Police Emergency Response team resigned Friday afternoon in support of two police officers who were suspended without pay after shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground during a protest.
Buffalo officers suspended after throwing elderly man to ground
Video of a police officer appearing to shove an elderly protester who falls and cracks his head in Buffalo has drawn widespread condemnation.
Video of a police officer appearing to shove an elderly protester who falls and cracks his head in Buffalo has drawn widespread condemnation.
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.
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.
US infection rate rising outside New York metropolitan area 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 known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
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 known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
2 cats in NY state test positive for virus
Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.
Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.
18 bodies found piled up in nursing home; NJ investigating
More than a dozen bodies were discovered jammed into a nursing home morgue in Andover, New Jersey, during the coronavirus pandemic.
More than a dozen bodies were discovered jammed into a nursing home morgue in Andover, New Jersey, during the coronavirus pandemic.
New York to require face coverings on streets, public transportation
Face coverings will be required in busy spaces while New York City officials said they would create an emergency food reserve and take other steps to safeguard residents’ sustenance.
Face coverings will be required in busy spaces while New York City officials said they would create an emergency food reserve and take other steps to safeguard residents’ sustenance.
NY coronavirus deaths pass 10,000
The number of deaths related to coronavirus has passed 10,000 in New York.
The number of deaths related to coronavirus has passed 10,000 in New York.
‘This little light of mine’: Harlem neighbors sing from doorsteps in support of health care workers
A group of neighbors in New York City’s Harlem raised their voices in unison to praise health care workers on the front lines of fighting the COVID-19 outbreak.
A group of neighbors in New York City’s Harlem raised their voices in unison to praise health care workers on the front lines of fighting the COVID-19 outbreak.
779 more coronavirus deaths reported in New York
Gov. Cuomo reported another record day of deaths in New York as the coronavirus claimed 779 more lives.
Gov. Cuomo reported another record day of deaths in New York as the coronavirus claimed 779 more lives.
Hospital staff cheers as mom leaves hospital after beating COVID-19
A mother of five was cheered on by hospital staff as she left Staten Island University Hospital following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.
A mother of five was cheered on by hospital staff as she left Staten Island University Hospital following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.
New York's coronavirus cases top 100,000
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says that New York state now has more than 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says that New York state now has more than 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases.
NYC coronavirus deaths jump to 1,096; statewide toll 1,550
The number of deaths in New York from the coronavirus outbreak has climbed quickly.
The number of deaths in New York from the coronavirus outbreak has climbed quickly.
‘Heartbeat of America’: Health care workers honored with red light atop Empire State Building in NYC
The Empire State Building used its LED light system to honor health care workers fighting the novel coronavirus.
The Empire State Building used its LED light system to honor health care workers fighting the novel coronavirus.