New York Health Department Commissioner Dave Chokshi tested positive for the coronavirus. Through a video, Chokshi confirmed his diagnosis and claimed to have mild symptoms. He added that he has contacted the case tracking unit to ensure that everyone with whom he had contact has access to the relevant services. The doctor ended his intervention … Read more
The biggest challenge for New Yorkers after a snowfall is clearing accumulated snow from sidewalks, streets and vehicles. We have the report, live from Washington Heights, on how the situation is from that point in the city. Visit the NY1 News page with our special coverage on the coronavirus: Coronavirus outbreak – .
The Mayor of New York declares the city in a state of emergency. An accumulation of more than a foot of snow has been forecast. Travel restrictions are in effect from six in the morning: only essential vehicles can circulate. Since Sunday, de Blasio has asked New Yorkers to stay home. “Snow is coming to … Read more
The city of New York and in general the tri-state area suffered late Monday afternoon the force of the snow storm that began Sunday night. After noon, it was reported that in Central Park for the case, almost 14 inches of snow had fallen or accumulated (about 35 centimeters or more than a foot), according … Read more
Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for 44 counties in New York State. The interim president of Transportation, Sarah Feinberg, indicated that as of 2 pm the elevated subway service is suspended and that it travels outdoors. He indicated that the subway service will continue to operate. PATH train service will also be … Read more
New Yorkers who thought they would get through the rest of the winter without another major storm had to go, at the last minute, to hardware stores for shovels and salt. There were many who had to go to various hardware stores in search of tools to be able to deal with the winter storm. … Read more
The number of students in the city’s public schools, the nation’s largest school district, dropped from 1.1 million to 960,000. That is, about 43,000 fewer enrollments, compared to last year, according to figures from the Department of Education. Nora Haeringer Nadal, who moved to the sixth grade, no longer goes to public school since September. … Read more
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) held a press conference to announce its precautionary measures before the announcement of Nevada. The president of the MTA Bus Company, Craig Cipriano, urged New Yorkers to stay home; However, he reiterated that the bus services will continue although less frequently, as the units will have chains on their wheels … Read more
Jennifer Ratner has waited years for this news: her beloved Pier 107 and much of the boardwalk, located in the East Harlem sector, will receive millionaire funding from the city government for their complete repair. 10 years ago, Ratner founded the organization Friends of the East River Esplanade to fight for this very restoration. “We … Read more
Several firefighters are injured after a fire broke out in a residential building in Manhattan. All six floors of the building have been affected. We got the report, live from Morningside Heights. with more details. Visit the NY1 News page with our special coverage on the coronavirus: Coronavirus outbreak – .