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May 19, 2020

Cruz suggests DOJ investigate de Blasio for tweets about Jews

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, called out New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Twitter Tuesday after the Democrat posted a message about Jews in his city supposedly violating social distancing policies.

May 18, 2020

De Blasio says violators of city’s coronavirus beach restrictions will ‘be taken right out of the water’

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday said “no swimming” will be allowed at beaches and warned New Yorkers that they would “be taken right out of the water” if they violate the rules.

May 17, 2020

De Blasio's overspending can only discourage Congress from sending coronavirus aid to NYC

Even as he threatens layoffs and furloughs, de Blasio brought in or promoted at least 10 people, many with six-figure salaries, boosting payroll costs by $2 million.

May 17, 2020

De Blasio: NYC health commissioner won't be fired despite crass remarks about NYPD's coronavirus mask requests

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio said Sunday he hopes to "move forward together" with his health commissioner despite days of backlash after reports that she made disparaging remarks about police officers.

May 17, 2020

De Blasio: NYC needs billions in federal aid or city economy 'won't come back'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has claimed that his city requires $7.5 billion in federal aid to get back on track after being crippled by the coronavirus pandemic that has killed thousands of residents and shut down much of the city's economy.

May 16, 2020

NYC councilman calls out Cuomo, de Blasio, asks for 'urgency' and 'reasonable guidelines' in reopening

Joe Borelli, councilman to the 51st District in New York City, called for state and local government officials to start addressing “reasonable guidelines” to reopen the Big Apple and get people back to work.

May 16, 2020

New York City enforcing social distancing with circles on grass, distance signs

As lockdown measures ease, officials look for ways to ensure that the pandemic remains manageable.

May 14, 2020

De Blasio expands NYC coronavirus testing criteria to include nursing home and shelter workers, calls on feds for help

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that the city has expanded testing criteria to make tests available to anyone with symptoms of the coronavirus, as well as nursing home and shelter workers. 

May 14, 2020

De Blasio calls for NYC health commissioner to 'apologize' after rejecting NYPD coronavirus mask plea

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday said the city’s Department of Health commissioner should “apologize” to New York Police Department officers amid reports that she made derogatory comments while receiving requests for masks to protect the police force from COVID-19.

May 14, 2020

NYPD union lashes out at health commissioner over coronavirus mask plea rejection

The New York police sergeants union lashed out at city health commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot over reported remarks she made about safety masks.