Bill de Blasio

Bill de Blasio December 18, 2020

NYC Mayor de Blasio accused of using NYPD as scapegoat after George Floyd protests

The head of the union the represents New York City detectives blasted a report released Friday that found police officers used excessive force against protesters over the summer while also suggesting the head of the agency that conducted the inquiry may be conflicted. 

New York December 18, 2020

NY, CA restaurants crushed by government's impulsive COVID-19 decisions, owners say

Big city restaurant owners in New York and California are frustrated after lawmakers forced indoor dining to close and flip-flopped on bathroom restrictions, further deterring customers from supporting their eateries amidst the worsening coronavirus pandemic. 

US December 18, 2020

NYPD Commissioner Shea says NYC needs help on guns

Police Commissioner Dermot Shea knows what he wants under his tree this Christmas: for New York to “get serious about guns.” He’s not the only one with that wish.

New York City December 17, 2020

De Blasio 'really unhappy' with coronavirus relief package due to lack of state and local aid

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday said he was "really unhappy" with the stimulus package being negotiated in Congress, saying it was not acceptable that the deal was unlikely to include state and local aid.

Weather December 16, 2020

Major Northeast snowstorm hits; leads to Pennsylvania, NYC car pileups, 2 deaths

The first major snowfall to hit the East Coast this season has dumped several inches of snow on multiple states and led to a massive pileup in central Pennsylvania that left at least two dead, according to state police.

New York City December 15, 2020

De Blasio says coronavirus shutdown coming 'in the weeks ahead,' possibly right after Christmas

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday said a new shutdown in New York City could be coming within weeks, possibly right after Christmas, as the Big Apple struggles to keep COVID-19 metrics low.

Bill de Blasio December 14, 2020

Cuomo, de Blasio warn NYC to prepare for 'full shutdown'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday warned that the city could soon be facing a “full shutdown” and that the city needed to “get ready” for such an event -- as COVID-19 metrics remain high in the Big Apple.

Coronavirus December 12, 2020

NYC City Hall failed to stop massive Satmar funeral

The city has said it will investigate the funeral.

New York December 11, 2020

Gov. Cuomo suspends indoor dining in New York City, is backed by Mayor de Blasio

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced that indoor dining would be shut down again in New York City, even as the state released contract-tracing data which showed bars and restaurants accounted for just 1.43% of COVID-19 cases in the three months ending in November.

School Reopening Plans December 9, 2020

Socialists blast De Blasio for reneging on promise to keep schools closed

A socialist outlet took New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to task this week for reneging on his promise to keep schools closed if coronavirus positivity rates in the city surpassed 3%.

POLITICS December 8, 2020

Former Obama official launches campaign for NYC mayor

Shaun Donovan, the former Secretary of Urban Housing and Development and budget director under the Obama administration, officially launched his political campaign for New York City Mayor on Tuesday.