Black Lives Matter Painted on Street Outside of Trump Tower
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Charlene McCray join Rev. Al Sharpton help paint a Black Lives Matter mural on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office New York City Strong news - New York, NY: NYC Office of the Mayor reports…
Coronavirus Pandemic – IVY LEAGUE OUTLINES INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS PLANS; NO COMPETITION IN FALL SEMESTER
Princeton Strong news – Princeton, NJ: The Ivy League reports Amidst continuing health and safety concerns due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Ivy League Council of Presidents has set in place plans for intercollegiate athletics activity in the upcoming fall ; With the safety and well-being of students as their…
9/11 Memorial Reopens July 4th Independence Day during COVID-19 Pandemic
New York City Strong news - New York, NY: Office of the Mayor of NYC reports American flags are placed on the 9/11 Memorial during the reopening in Manhattan, NY. Saturday, July 04, 2020. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.
Salute to America – Blue Angels over Mt Rushmore
US Strong news Blue Angels F-18 Hornets fly over Mount Rushmore during a Salute to America celebration hosted by the state of South Dakota July 3, 2020. The Blue Angels, based out of Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., were part of the DoD’s participation that also included aerial flyovers by…
Salute to America – Forces Fly on the 4th Over NY
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - A B-1Lancer flies in formation with four F-35 Lightning II fighters over Manhattan as part of the "Salute to America" on July 4th, 2020. The Salute to America is part of a 4th of July demonstration of our military capability, with a combined force of…
Coronavirus Pandemic – CDC Advises Lowest Risk Academic Behavior is Virtual-only Learning
US STRONG news – Atlanta, GA: The Center for Disease Control reports The more an individual interacts with others, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. The risk of COVID-19 spread increases in IHE non-residential and residential (, on-campus housing) settings as follows: Lowest Risk: Faculty…
Governor Cuomo Proposes National Ban on Chokeholds by Law Enforcement Amid Ongoing Protests Responding to Killing of George Floyd
New York City Strong news - Albany, NY: Office of the Governor reports Positive Reform Agenda Also Includes National Ban on Excessive Force; Independent Investigations of Police Abuse; Disclosure of Disciplinary Records of Police Officers Being Investigated Governor Cuomo: "I said from day one, I share the outrage and I…
George Floyd Minnesota Death Surges NY City Looting, Riots, Violence, Auto Burnings Interrupting Coronavirus Pandemic Outbreak Social Distancing
New York City Strong news - New York, NY: Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo Announce Citywide Curfew in New York City Beginning at 11 PM. June 1, 2020. NEW YORK—Today, Mayor de Blasio and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a citywide curfew in New York City will take effect…
Coronavirus Pandemic – Stock Traders Back to Wall Street, But No Public Transportation Allowed
New York City Strong news - New York, NY: Office of the Governor reports Governor Cuomo Rings Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange as Trading Floor Reopens. Governor Cuomo Rings Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange as Trading Floor Reopens May 26, 2020--New York City-- Amid…
Coronavirus Pandemic – Honor Guard Soldiers Provide a Socially Distanced Final Salute
New York City Strong news - BUFFALO, : New York National Guard Capt. Avery Schneider reports Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Army National Guard’s Military Funeral Honors Program continues to provide final salutes to Army the Army Service Uniform worn by Honor Guard members now…
“Does anyone really believe this is the last time like Superstorm Sandy? “Well, it’s a once-in-500-year-flood.” Yeah, sure once in 500 years. It happens three times a year now. This can’t be once in 500 years. There are new rules. I believe there is going to be another public health emergency, different virus, this virus, some other public health emergency.” NY Gov Cuomo
New York City Strong news - Long Island Jones Beach, NY: Office of the Governor reports Watch Video Presser Transcript: Good morning. Pleasure to see all of you here today. Let's talk about where we are today. First, on the facts first. Total number of hospitalizations is down, that's good…