As mental health problems soared during pandemic lockdowns, thousands of New Yorkers who use cannabis ended up in ERs. Here’s what we know.
Author: David Robinson, New York State Team
New York declares state disaster emergency for monkeypox outbreak
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared New York’s monkeypox outbreak a disaster emergency, citing spikes in cases.
Yankees, Mets to offer vaccines at the stadium – and free tickets for getting a shot
New York lifting COVID occupancy limits for vaccinated sports fans attending Yankees, Mets games.
New York COVID-19 nursing home deaths undercounted by as much as 50%, state AG investigation finds
COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes were undercounted by as much as 50%, an investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James shows.
New York may allow fans at Buffalo Bills games — if they take rapid COVID-19 tests
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state is considering allowing up to 6,700 fans at Bills Stadium if quick COVID-19 testing plan is approved.
New York to allow museums, aquariums, more to open. What you need to know
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said bowling alleys, gyms, museums and other low-risk entertainment can open in the near future. What you need to know
What we know (and don’t know) about Northeast COVID-19 travel quarantine effectiveness
Northeast states are the country’s last bastion against recent COVID-19 surges. Here’s what we know about travel quarantines role in limiting spread.
As coronavirus deaths mount, New York City examines ‘temporary burials’ on Hart Island, official says
New York City is looking into ways to temporarily bury the dead because of the mounting coronavirus death toll, a spokesperson for the mayor said.