More than 4,300 virus patients sent to NY nursing homes

More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.

Doctor on frontline of COVID-19 battle dies in NYC

A New York City physician known for his dedication to patient care continued working on the frontlines of the pandemic in an intensive care unit and died from COVID-19.

New York pastor threatened with $1,000 fine for holding drive-in church service

A New York church with 40 members held a drive-in service Sunday after being warned by police that it was a violation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New York beaches to open for Memorial Day weekend

Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.

Father arrested for stabbing daughter, 6, in abdomen, NYPD says

The father of a young girl who told police she was stabbed by two robbers is accused of making up the story and turning the knife on the girl himself, said police.

New York barber who 'illicitly' cut hair for weeks has coronavirus

A New York barber who cut hair over the past few weeks amid the state's coronavirus restrictions has tested positive for the virus, according to health officials on Wednesday.

2 nurses return to the Valley from New York after helping the battle against COVID-19

Two Valley nurses are back in town, after spending four weeks on the front lines at a hospital in New York City, which has been badly affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

100 children in NYC with inflammatory illness possibly linked to COVID-19

"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.

Cuomo: Wear a mask to respect nurses who died to save us

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called face masks a sign of respect for others on a day the state reported 195 new deaths.

More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations

American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves. 

Broadway actor Nick Cordero wakes up from coma

Broadway star Nick Cordero has woken up from a medically-induced coma, according to his wife. 

Broadway shows will remain dark indefinitely

The Broadway League, a trade association for the industry, announced that all productions will remain closed until further notice.

Citywide alert issued after 38 cases of rare syndrome that affects children

New York City is sending out a health alert to the parents of more than a million children due to a rare COVID-19 related syndrome that has become deadly in the city.

Study: Virus death toll in NYC worse than official tally

New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus may be thousands of fatalities worse than the official tally kept by the city and state.

NYC to use more non-police 'ambassadors' to urge distancing

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning to double the ranks of non-police workers trying to persuade people to comply with social distancing after an outcry over racial disparities in the city's enforcement of the policy.

New York's Cuomo says 3 children have died from coronavirus-related mystery ailment

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday that three young children in New York have died after being hospitalized with a rare and mysterious COVID-19 related illness.

NY's Cuomo criticized over highest nursing home death toll

New York leads the nation in the number of coronavirus deaths in nursing homes, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo is coming under increasing criticism for his handling of the crisis.