Passengers arrive in New York from the UK WITHOUT being checked for COVID despite mutant strain

Passengers arriving in New York City from the United Kingdom said they didn’t have to take a COVID test before boarding their flight Tuesday, despite the discovery of a new mutant strain of the virus in Britain that is 70 percent more infectious. On Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called it ‘reprehensible’ and ‘grossly … Read more

Coronavirus UK: America on brink of banning Britons over mutant Covid strain

The US could ban travellers from Britain as flights continue to cross the Atlantic Ocean despite major fears over the new coronavirus strain spreading across the UK. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo last night called for flights from Britain to stop, saying that six are still arriving every day at John F. Kennedy Airport in … Read more

NYC restaurant owner mocks Gov. Cuomo’s ban on indoor dining by hosting dinner for staff in the SNOW

Staff at a New York City restaurant have mocked Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ban on indoor dining by eating a meal outdoors in the snow.  Employees at Trattoria L’incontro in Astoria, Queens were seen on Instagram Wednesday night sitting at a table set up on the sidewalk in the midst of Winter Storm Gail, which is expected … Read more

New Yorkers rush to restaurants and bars before Cuomo’s ban on indoor dining kicks in Monday

New Yorkers are rushing to the city’s restaurants and bars to enjoy a last supper with friends before Governor Andrew Cuomo’s indoor dining ban kicks in on Monday.  Diners were pictured descending on their favorite foodie hotspots across New York City Saturday night to bag a table inside for what is likely to be the … Read more

Christmas comes to pandemic-ridden NYC: Crowds flock to see Saks’ windows and buy Christmas trees

Holiday celebrations were causing concern in New York City on Sunday as crowds who had traveled for Thanksgiving returned home, groups gathered to admire Christmas lights, and the city’s surge in COVID cases only worsened. New York state’s positivity rate went up from 3.9 per cent to 4.27 per cent – the highest it has … Read more

Gov. Cuomo disinvited his 89-year-old mother from Thanksgiving after being called a ‘hypocrite’

Governor Cuomo disinvited his 89-year-old mother from Thanksgiving dinner on Monday night after being branded a ‘hypocrite’ for planning a party with her and his daughter, who lives out of state, while telling New Yorkers to keep their own celebrations to their own households.  Cuomo was slammed after letting slip during a radio interview that … Read more

Cuomo CANCELS his Thanksgiving plans HOURS after saying his mom and daughters were coming to dinner

Andrew Cuomo was on Monday forced to cancel his Thanksgiving plans hours after saying his 89-year-old mom and and two daughters were coming to dinner.  The New York governor had told WAMC: ‘My mom is going to come up and two of my girls is the current plan. But the plans change. But that’s my … Read more

NYC schools closed from tomorrow as COVID rate rises

BREAKING NEWS: NYC public schools will CLOSE tomorrow as infection rate approaches 3% and Cuomo warns he will also shut down gyms and indoor dining if it keeps going up By Jennifer Smith For Dailymail.com Published: 18:59 GMT, 18 November 2020 | Updated: 19:29 GMT, 18 November 2020 Advertisement Public schools in New York City … Read more

Cuomo warns he will close gyms, schools and indoor dining in NYC infection rate increases

BREAKING NEWS: NYC public schools will CLOSE tomorrow as infection rate hits 2.5% and Cuomo warns he will close gyms and indoor dining if it keeps going up By Jennifer Smith For Dailymail.com Published: 18:59 GMT, 18 November 2020 | Updated: 19:17 GMT, 18 November 2020 Gov. Cuomo on Wednesday warned New York City will … Read more

Coronavirus NY: Travelers testing negative need isolate only 4 days

New York’s new policy comes into force today allowing travelers arriving in the state to isolate for just four days so long as they provide a negative COVID test before entering.  People entering the Empire State must provide a negative coronavirus test three days before their arrival, followed by a second negative test four days … Read more