Coronavirus
New York schools to lift mask mandate Wednesday
New York expects to drop its mask mandate for schools on Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul told reporters Sunday afternoon
Politics
New York governor accused of flip-flop on gas tax holiday
A potential opponent for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took a swipe at her, saying she committed a “flip-flop” on her position regarding a gas tax holiday
Crime
Rebellion: 20 people injured in Rikers Island fire, FDNY says
At the time, a group of state legislators had arrived at Riker’s Island on a surprise visit, which aimed to push back against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed bail reforms
Culture
New law requires New York museums to label Nazi-stolen art
Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill last week as part of a larger effort to raise awareness about the Holocaust and the Nazi era
Business
Viva NYC! New York City set to allow casinos
Up to three licenses for casinos will be awarded in New York City’s five boroughs, Long Island or lower Hudson Valley, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul
Sports
New York reports nearly $2 billion in mobile sports bets before the Super Bowl
The first 30 days of mobile sports betting in New York generated a total handle of nearly $2 billion, that’s according to a statement Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office issued this week.
Business
New York plans to spend $450 million to jump start tourism, hospitality sectors
New York’s tourism and hospitality businesses, which have been among the establishments most affected by government restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, stand to benefit from a $450 million relief package unveiled by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Politics
Zeldin calls Hochul ‘coward’ for refusing more than one debate
He called for at least five debates but the Democratic governor only agreed to one.
Health
Migrants protest outside NY Gov. Hochul's office, demanding health services
The state budget was scheduled to be approved on April 1, but there have been no agreements on several projects, including the “Coverage for All” bill that aims to provide undocumented migrants in New York with emergency medical access