New York City Schools To Open In Fall With Some In-Person Instruction
The plan will likely put students in school twice a week. Mayor Bill de Blasio said 75% of families wanted to send their kids back to school.
New York City
When Your Dad Owns A Pizzeria, The Pandemic Means Learning To Make The Perfect Pie
Since March, Francesca Montanaro, 11, has been spending time helping her dad in his Bronx pizzeria. But it gets boring. "It's not like it's a jungle gym or anything like that. It's a pizza shop."
New York City Mayor Delays Indoor Dining Indefinitely
Bill de Blasio says that while the city had planned to allow indoor service soon, the rising number of coronavirus cases throughout the United States led it to take caution.
New York Announces Lowest Number Of Hospitalizations During The Pandemic
On Sunday, the state saw 853 hospitalizations because of the coronavirus, which was the lowest since March 18. Also, only 391 people tested positive of more than 46,000 people tested that day.
NYC To Crack Down On Mystery Fireworks That Are Fraying Nerves And Disrupting Sleep
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has formed a task force aimed at halting the illegal sale of fireworks that have prompted thousands of complaints.
New York City Marathon Canceled Due To Coronavirus
The race, which is the world's largest marathon, has attracted more than 50,000 runners and thousands of volunteers. Spectators line the route, which goes through all five boroughs of the city.
NYPD Suspends Officer Over Using Apparent Chokehold During Arrest
Video shows an officer using an apparent chokehold on a man who had been shouting invective at passersby and police. Chokeholds have been banned in New York City since 1993.
Coronavirus, Racism And Kindness: How NYC Middle-Schoolers Built A Winning Podcast
The middle-school top prize for NPR's second annual Student Podcast Challenge goes to ... The Dragon Kids.
New York Gov. Cuomo: Now Is The Time For 'Fundamental Redefinition' Of Policing
For years, the governor says, Democrats in the state didn't have the political or popular support to enact reforms. Now, lawmakers have passed sweeping police accountability and transparency measures.
New York City EMS Workers Allege Retaliation After Speaking About Pandemic
A group of first responders who spoke to the news media, including NPR, about their experiences during the COVID-19 outbreak are suing the city after they were suspended or restricted from work.