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Police and Law Enforcement November 10, 2020

New York social workers to respond to some 911 calls as violent crime increases

Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled a new initiative in two New York City communities where social workers and EMTs will respond to 911 mental health calls, eliminating the need for police response in most of these situations. 

New York City November 9, 2020

Business run by Jewish single mom cited for COVID violation, while Biden supporters celebrate across city

A struggling Brooklyn, N.Y. pottery shop employee was confronted by authorities over the weekend when they visited the business over supposed violations of government-mandated coronavirus restriction measures while local leaders have mostly ignored large crowds gathering to celebrate Joe Biden's win over President Trump in a contentious presidential contest. 

New York November 9, 2020

Huge crowd gathers in NYC to mourn prominent rabbi

The crowds mourning the loss of Rabbi Dovid Feinstein came just a day after crowds rushed to city streets to celebrate the 2020 election results. 

New York City November 7, 2020

De Blasio breaks social distancing, poses for Biden win selfies as thousands gather shoulder-to-shoulder

In New York City, outspoken Trump critic Mayor Bill de Blasio shared selfies of himself and other New Yorkers, wearing masks but standing without social distancing with a crowd of people in the background.

New York City November 4, 2020

De Blasio fears election fraud claims could ignite unrest

After hours of relative calm in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters Wednesday the city is “ready” for any potential unrest and said he fears that suggestions of voter fraud, whether by President Trump or the public, could further stoke tensions.

New York October 27, 2020

De Blasio tells New Yorkers not to travel for the holidays

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday urged New Yorkers not to travel over the holidays to avoid a spike in coronavirus. 

Bill de Blasio October 26, 2020

NY politicians pan 'terrible' outcome of early voting system in Big Apple

Three of New York's most prominent politicans are condemning the Big Apple's early voting system after residents encountered hours-long wait times over the weekend.

Bill de Blasio October 16, 2020

Pro-Trump artist wants NYC mayor’s job, says ‘monkey with no eyes’ could do better than Bill de Blasio

A conservative Staten Island artist, known for painting American flag murals in each of the 50 states, is planning a mayoral run in New York City, where he said “a monkey with no eyes” could do a better job than the current administration.

Andrew Cuomo October 15, 2020

Jewish leaders call COVID rules ‘blatantly anti-Semitic’

Three Rockland County Jewish congregations are suing New York state and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, saying he engaged in a “streak of anti-Semitic discrimination” with a recent crackdown on religious gatherings to reduce the state’s coronavirus infection rate.

Bill de Blasio October 14, 2020

De Blasio considering shutting down early voting sites in area under COVID lockdown: report

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said that he may close early voting locations in areas of Brooklyn and Queens that are currently under coronavirus lockdown restrictions imposed last week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the New York Post reported.

Andrew Cuomo October 14, 2020

Cuomo, de Blasio put feud over safety as coronavirus crackdown leads to chaos in NYC: report

The confusion surrounding New York City's coronavirus rules for schools and nonessential businesses largely boiled down to a feud between New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, according to a report from the New York Times.