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November 11, 2020

Could new Cuomo COVID restrictions cause an uptick in violent crime?

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said bars, restaurants, gyms and other businesses that operate with a liquor license must close at 10 p.m. in an effort to contain a second coronavirus wave. 

November 11, 2020

Cuomo cracks down on bars, gyms, restaurants as coronavirus cases climb again

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced new coronavirus restrictions Wednesday – including a cap on the number of people allowed to gather in private homes and a curfew on bars, restaurants and gyms.

November 10, 2020

Dr. Siegel blasts NY Gov. Cuomo for 'grandstanding' about Pfizer coronavirus vaccine distribution

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo engaged in dangerous "grandstanding" this week by saying it was "bad news" that a coronavirus vaccine could be released while President Trump is still in office, Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Tuesday.

November 10, 2020

Dead infants wrapped in paper found dumped on Bronx patio

The bodies of two dead newborn boys were found wrapped in brown paper and dumped in the back of a Bronx building on Monday afternoon, police said.

November 10, 2020

Staten Island man accused of making death threats against protesters, politicians, FBI

Authorities arrested a convicted sex offender from New York City Tuesday morning for allegedly making threats to throw pipe bombs into crowds of protesters, “blow up” the FBI and kill people with differing political views, according to the Justice Department.

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. 

November 10, 2020

Long Island country club’s liquor license suspended for wedding where 30 people got coronavirus

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that the North Fork Country Club on Long Island has had its liquor license revoked after it hosted a wedding with 113 guests last month.

November 10, 2020

NYPD officer served as lookout for cocaine ring: feds

Federal authorities arrested a New York City police officer Monday on charges he served as a lookout for drug traffickers who smuggled hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the United States.

November 9, 2020

De Blasio dismisses coronavirus risks during Biden victory celebrations, contrary to CDC guidelines

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio on Monday appeared to brush off concerns that weekend celebrations over Joe Biden’s presidential victory could contribute to the further spread of the coronavirus.

November 9, 2020

Expert voices ‘cautious optimism’ coronavirus vaccine is within reach

After news broke on Monday of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine candidate reaching over 90% effectiveness in a clinical trial, an executive from a large hospital network in New York voiced cautious optimism over an approaching vaccine.