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It's named after the late son of Brooklyn Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte. Bichotte says she lost her son after being turned away from a hospital in a high-risk situation.
Cuomo said he believes this new, highly contagious strain of the virus is already here, but he's hoping new travel restrictions will prevent another outbreak.
This comes as the number of New Yorkers hospitalized with coronavirus has risen to the highest level since mid-May, according to state figures released Saturday.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the law this week, despite concerns it may violate free speech protection under the U.S. Constitution.
The question of whether New York City needs to go on a full shutdown – all but essential businesses closed — becomes the latest political football between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Lindsey Boylan made that accusation in a series of tweets Sunday, saying "Yes, Governor Cuomo sexually harassed me for years. Many saw it, and watched."
Starting Monday, indoor dining is banned in the city in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus and prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed with patients.
Lindsey Boylan said in part, "Yes, [Cuomo] sexually harassed me for years. Many saw it, and watched. I could never anticipate what to expect: would I be grilled on my work (which was very good) or harassed about my looks."
Indoor dining will be suspended in New York City starting Monday, Dec. 14 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Cuomo announced Friday.
The Big Apple has hit a grim milestone when it comes to the homeless. A new report from homeless advocates says COVID-19 has helped propel the shelter population to record numbers.
The governor says Staten Island has gone from having the lowest COVID-19 death rate in New York City to having the highest, further strengthening his threat of even more restaurant restrictions.
Health officials say the goal of the coronavirus vaccine is to create herd immunity. That means enough people have to take it. But many are still skeptical.
With infection rates continuing to soar in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is defending the need to put new restrictions on indoor dining. This, as restaurant officials say they want to see the data.
Officials across the Tri-State Area released another round of coronavirus pandemic statistics on Tuesday, and the situation doesn't appear to be getting any better.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says if hospitalizations keep climbing, indoor dining will be shut down in New York City and limited to 25% capacity elsewhere in the state.
Gov. Cuomo said every region in the state has five days to stabilize its hospitalization rate. If New York City cannot, restaurants would have to suspend indoor dining indefinitely.
There are plenty of questions when it comes to the COVID vaccine, including timing, who gets it first, and where it will be handed out.
The commissioner warned at-risk residents to take precautions, saying the city will help them get food and medical care.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the holiday season has already had a profound impact on the state's battle against COVID-19.
Concerns continued Sunday over the number of Americans who traveled for Thanksgiving.
Cuomo imposed capacity limits on houses of worship in red and orange zones as a way to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
More restrictions are coming to parts of the Big Apple, as COVID-19 cases show no signs of slowing down.
Coronavirus cases are sharply increasing across the U.S. and elected officials in the Tri-State say new restrictions are needed to stop the spread.
Previous recipients include former Vice President Al Gore, Oprah Winfrey, and director Steven Spielberg.
First he closed the schools and now Mayor Bill de Blasio says he expects further restrictions to hit the city by the first week in December.
The mayor of New York City from 1994 until 2001 endorsed Republican Curtis Sliwa for the same position in the upcoming 2025 election.
It appeared an officer leading the motorcade was struck moments after pulling out of the church in Lindenhurst.
The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more officers are needed to keep crime down.
There has been a 42% surge in reports of domestic violence on Long Island since 2019.
A neighbor broke up the fight by tackling the attacker. Police took the 40-year-old suspect into custody.
The mayor of New York City from 1994 until 2001 endorsed Republican Curtis Sliwa for the same position in the upcoming 2025 election.
The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more officers are needed to keep crime down.
There has been a 42% surge in reports of domestic violence on Long Island since 2019.
Sharon Edri's family started a petition begging the Israeli government not to release Jamal Al-Hur, a member of Hamas serving three life sentences.
The former governor also called into question why Mamdani maintains dual citizenship with Uganda, where he was born.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
The October 2025 supermoon will light up the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond tonight.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
A neighbor broke up the fight by tackling the attacker. Police took the 40-year-old suspect into custody.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared at the New Jersey airport to say the federal government shutdown is already affecting air traffic controller staffing and sick calls.
The October 2025 supermoon will light up the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond tonight.
The multi-vehicle accident happened early this morning in the westbound lanes of Rt. 80.
Isabella Salas and her best friend, Maria Niotis, were struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-bike.
It appeared an officer leading the motorcade was struck moments after pulling out of the church in Lindenhurst.
There has been a 42% surge in reports of domestic violence on Long Island since 2019.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Democrats were trying to get another candidate on the ballot instead, but Republicans filed a lawsuit against the change.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
The mayor of New York City from 1994 until 2001 endorsed Republican Curtis Sliwa for the same position in the upcoming 2025 election.
The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more officers are needed to keep crime down.
Sharon Edri's family started a petition begging the Israeli government not to release Jamal Al-Hur, a member of Hamas serving three life sentences.
The former governor also called into question why Mamdani maintains dual citizenship with Uganda, where he was born.
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not take up a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
Five years after their influential drummer Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour Monday.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and the Saints beat the Giants 26-14 on Sunday.
With Sunday's 37-22 loss, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 and have no takeaways on defense, according to ESPN Research.
The Red Bulls fall to 10-4-3 at home, while Cincinnati improves to 11-4-2 on the road.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Three shootings over 11 days left parts of the Bronx blood-stained, with people terrified and grieving. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Ridgewood has long been a vibrant hub of Hispanic culture. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The Nassau County Highway Patrol officer was seriously injured while leading the procession. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There has been a 42% surge in reports of domestic violence on Long Island since 2019. A new alliance is being formed in Suffolk County that will coordinate help among all safety net groups. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
