The USA is worst affected by the corona pandemic worldwide, especially the state of New York with its metropolis. But slowly cautious hope is spreading. Joe McHarris has hope again. Starting Friday, he’s allowed to reopen his little art shop in the village of Clinton, north of New York City. “Artisans’ Corner” had to remain … Read more
“The second wave is here.” That is how forceful and direct was the message of the Health Committee of the City Council. “We are entering an even more difficult new phase with the accelerated spread of the virus throughout the community now, actually throughout the city,” said Council Member Mark Levine. “So I think we … Read more
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation Tuesday that protects citizens’ rights to free speech by curbing “strategic lawsuits against public participation” known as SLAPP. SLAPP lawsuits are frivolous lawsuits brought by wealthy plaintiffs who have the ability to spend large sums of money through costly litigation to obstruct those who exercise their right to free … Read more
What you should know New York City is posting its highest daily case averages since late May (hit 795 on Tuesday); the continuous positivity rate is up to 2.31 percent. If it reaches 3 percent, public schools would all switch to remote. In New Jersey, approximately 1 in 500 residents has been diagnosed with COVID-19 … Read more
While the federal government on Monday sent New York and the other states a “data sharing agreement” required for the eventual distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine, on Tuesday it lashed out at Governor Andrew Cuomo, who accused the administration Trump’s decision to use the process to share sensitive information with immigration authorities and thus achieve … Read more
Faced with the progression of the Covid-19, museums, theaters and restaurants are closing in the city that never sleeps. Through Maurin Picard –Times Square, le 17 mars. JOHANNES EISELE / AFP New York In memory of New Yorkers, the city had never known this in 258 years: Tuesday, March 17, the traditional Saint-Patrick’s Day parade, … Read more
New York (dpa) – In the US state of New York, which has been particularly hard hit by the corona pandemic, there are increasing signs of a trend reversal. The number of patients in hospitals is falling, Governor Andrew Cuomo said at his daily press conference. “The health system has stabilized,” said Cuomo. “The fear … Read more
Governor Andrew Cuomo encouraged New Yorkers without health coverage to enroll in the state program beginning November 1 NY State of Health, The Official Marketplace for New York Health Plans. New Yorkers who are enrolled in a qualified health plan through the state must renew their coverage, while those without health insurance can enroll as … Read more
Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, wears a face mask during a press conference in Terminal B at Laguardia Airport. Photo: Mark Lennihan / AP / dpa (Mark Lennihan / dpa) – After successfully fighting the coronavirus for the time being, New York is adopting increasingly drastic measures against an impending relapse into the pandemic. … Read more
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed S.4336 / A.6163 in August, requiring passengers over the age of 16 to wear a seatbelt when riding in the back seat. The law goes into effect this Sunday, November 1 throughout the state. In the past, state law required passengers over the age of 16 to wear a seatbelt when … Read more