New York state mass-vaccination sites will open to walk-ins beginning Thursday, removing another barrier to vaccination efforts. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said demand for Covid-19 vaccines across the state was waning and people are no longer chasing appointments. About 115,000 New York residents are vaccinated every 24 hours now, down from 175,000, he said Tuesday during a press briefing • Full Story

New York City will be adopting Israel’s “green passport,” as the Big Apple is expected to continue its return to normal routine following the state’s vaccination efforts • Full Story

New York announced on Monday that it will make all adult residents eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine by April 6, a symbolic shift in the state’s recovery from a deadly pandemic that has killed tens of thousands of residents and crippled the state’s economy • Full Story

People who travel from within the United States or from U.S. islands to New York state will no longer be required to quarantine once they arrive starting April 1st • Full Story

Prospects are still bright for Andrew Yang, as the New York City mayoral candidate is solidly leading the field in another poll. Yang, a former entrepreneur and presidential candidate, is the first choice of 32% of likely Democratic voters • Full Story

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the state is creating a pilot program of utilizing “coronavirus passports” to allow people who have been vaccinated or tested negative to participate in indoor events • Full Story

Under the direction of R. Yehuda Pevzner, five Mitzvah Tanks took to the streets of New York, resulting in 150 Megilah readings and 5,000 Mishloach Manos packages being distributed • Photos

A new coronavirus variant that has some similarities to the South African and Brazilian variants is on the rise in New York City, researchers stated on Wednesday, according to a Reuters report • Full Story

Watch an interview with NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang as to why he believes in not imposing a curriculum on Yeshivos and why he finds learning “The Bible” important • Watch

NY Governor Cuomo says summer camps can plan on reopening this summer. Cuomo made the announcement at Wednesday’s press conference • Full Story

Bundle up, New York! The city and its surrounding areas are expected to see multiple rounds of fleet and freezing rain on Monday and Tuesday • Full Story

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions can make appointments at state-run mass vaccination sites beginning February 14, with the first appointments scheduled for February 15 • Full Story

On June 22 there will be primary elections in New York City to determine who the candidates for mayor in the November 2 general election will be. To be able to participate in the primary, one must be registered to vote. Those who aren’t have until February 14 to do so • Full Story

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that New York City restaurants can bring back indoor dining on Friday, a slight move-up from the previously scheduled Sunday reopening date but a tweak that allows eateries to reap the benefits of the full Valentine’s Day weekend rather than just the holiday alone • Full Story

As temperatures and strong winds continue to make the weekend feel bitterly cold, a Winter Storm Watch has been put into effect through Tuesday morning for portions of New York and New Jersey as a possible winter storm could deliver significant snowfall to the region • Full Story

Extremely cold weather is gripping the New York area, and residents are urged to take precautions to stay safe • Full Story

Struggling small businesses are able to apply to Payroll Protection Program starting this month. An estimated 50% of private sector employees in New York City either run or work for a small business, Pix 11 reported • Full Story

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals just issued a ruling declaring that Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order restricting attendance at houses of worship “discriminates against religion on its face.” • Full Story

A major snowstorm rolled into the Northeast on Wednesday at a key moment in the coronavirus pandemic, days after the start of the U.S. vaccination campaign and in the thick of a virus surge that has throngs of people seeking tests per day • Full Story

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday said that a “full shutdown” is possible in the coming weeks, a decision he said the state would ultimately decide, as infections continues to rise • Full Story

Indoor dining restrictions will be reinstated indefinitely in New York City, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday, as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue climbing in the city and throughout the state • Full Story

Even if New York receives federal aid, the state will need to raise taxes in an attempt to balance the budget, Governor Andrew Cuomo said during his press conference on Wednesday • Full Story

Today, the world’s largest Menorah, arranged by Rabbi Shmuel Butman of the central Tzach, was put up by a crew of workers in Manhattan as per every year • Watch

There’s a new toll system for drivers crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which connects Staten Island and Brooklyn. Split tolls go into effect on Tuesday, Dec. 1 • Full Story