The White House directly challenges the House’s new rules. President Trump plans to resume in-person fund-raising soon. New York City, Washington and Los Angeles plan to lift some restrictions. Source: New York Times
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Battered by Coronavirus Outbreak, NYC Finally Moves Toward Reopening
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
As many as 400,000 people could return to work starting June 8, the possible first stage of the city’s recovery after two months of isolation and economic woes. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Sets June 8 as Target for N.Y.C. to Reopen: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
Governor Cuomo said he thought the city would meet health benchmarks by then. He also cleared five upstate regions for broader reopening. Source: New York Times
New York City, Battered by Outbreak, Finally Moves Toward Reopening
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
As many as 400,000 people could return to work starting June 8, the possible first stage of the city’s recovery after two months of isolation and economic woes. Source: New York Times
Charges Recommended Against 3 Officers Involved in Violent N.Y. Arrest
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
The departmental charges would be in connection with a May 2 incident in the East Village during which an officer sat on a man’s neck. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Seeks Permission to Borrow Billions: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
The city wants clearance to issue bonds to cover basic operating expenses because of the pandemic. State leaders are hesitant. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Live World Updates: Moscow, Hydroxychloroquine
By Gotham Rex on May 29, 2020
After weeks of scrutiny over a coronavirus death toll so low that Russian officials labeled it a “miracle,” Moscow health authorities now say they have “improved” their count of April deaths. Source: New York Times
Live Coronavirus News and Coverage
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2020
In just the last week, even as come countries move to reopen, 700,000 new infections have been reported as the virus takes firmer hold in Latin America and the Middle East. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus News in USA: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2020
Masks become a flash point for businesses, with many requiring them — and a few banning them. Cases are still rising in Wisconsin, where a court overturned the governor’s stay-at-home order. About 1 in 4 American workers have filed for…
N.Y. City Council to Push Plan for Outdoor Dining: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2020
As lockdown continues, a City Council bill would make the city carve out space where restaurants could serve people outside. Source: New York Times
Lights. Camera. Makeup. And a Carefully Placed 1,246-Page Book.
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2020
‘The Power Broker,’ a biography by Robert Caro, has become a must-have prop for numerous politicians and reporters appearing on camera from home. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: 2.1 Million More U.S. Workers File for Unemployment Benefits
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2020
Democrats in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives accused Republicans of keeping a lawmaker’s positive coronavirus test a secret. Even the hardest-hit cities are far from herd immunity. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Global News Tracker: Live Updates
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2020
A fire tore through a Covid-19 ward in Bangladesh, killing five. And scientists are revising the timeline of when the virus reached Europe and the United States. Source: New York Times
10 Weeks Into New York Area’s Lockdown, Who Is Still Getting Sick?
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2020
Nearly 50,000 people in the region have tested positive for the coronavirus in the last two weeks. Source: New York Times
Watch Now: Cuomo Gives Virus Update
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2020
New York’s governor is giving his daily briefing on efforts to fight the coronavirus. Source: New York Times