Rising COVID rate lands Forest Hills on NYC’s school closure watchlist
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Forest Hills is the latest Queens neighborhood to see a startling spike in COVID-19 rates, a surge that could result in school closures.
Read MoreLittle Neck restaurant losing business to Long island sues state to restart indoor dining
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“There is absolutely NO SCIENCE that will prove that ‘indoor dining’ is safer one city block east from Plaintiff's restaurant.”
Read MoreCuomo says he’ll shut down college campuses if partying continues
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“We've seen troubling reports of students congregating on college campuses.”
Read MoreQueens economy set to reopen June 8, as Cuomo and de Blasio outline return plan
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“Reopening does not mean that we're going back to the way things were.”
Read MoreNassau County set to reopen economy, as Queens remains on lockdown
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“Stay disciplined and focused.”
Read MoreEnvironmental advocates rally for a cleaner Queens ahead of Williams pipeline decision
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“In 2020, renewable energy has become the cheapest way to generate power on planet Earth.”
Read MoreCuomo announces requirements for reopening New York
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The undertaking will be a particular challenge in Queens, which has remained the epicenter of the coronavirus crisis in New York City, and one of the hardest hit areas in the world.
Read MoreCuomo cancels Queens BP special election
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The Queens borough president special election is canceled, according to an executive order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Friday night.
Read MoreStill no COVID-19 testing site in Jamaica, despite Cuomo’s vague promise
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“Every time you think there’s a location there’s some mumbo jumbo and it won’t work.”
Read MoreDe Blasio asks Cuomo to clear up Queens borough president confusion
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The confusion began after the special election’s original date was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreAdvocates rally to release inmates from Long Island City state prison
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Advocates and local elected officials have called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to release inmates serving the final term of their sentences in Queens’ lone state prison.
Read MoreDe Blasio and Cuomo bicker over school closure plan
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“Lord knows having to tell you that we cannot bring our schools back for the remainder of this school year is painful.”
Read MoreAbsentee ballots for all ahead of June 23 elections, but questions remain
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“New Yorkers shouldn't have to choose between their health and their civic duty.”
Read MoreAG James pushes back against NRA lawsuit
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“Everyone — including the NRA — must follow the law and all executive orders of New York. We will aggressively defend the state against yet another legal assault by the NRA.”
Read MoreSpecial election for Queens Borough President set for June 23
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The special election for Queens borough president will take place June 23, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
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