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 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.
Is New York headed for another statewide COVID crackdown? Here’s what you need to know
New York reported close to 4,000 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the highest since early May. Could the state go back into lockdown mode?
Traveling to New York? Here’s what to know about required COVID-19 tests to avoid quarantine
New York issued new rules mandating COVID-19 testing for out-of-state travel. The new order comes as cases surge across the U.S. What you need to know
COVID-19 hit Northeast states hard. Here’s what they’re doing to prepare for a surge
Northeastern states race to obtain protective masks and medical supplies again as a COVID-19 surge looms and concerns mount about shortages.
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.
Large protests haven’t sparked a COVID-19 surge in New York yet, but outbreak concerns linger
New York was bracing for a surge in COVID-19 cases after massive protests statewide, but coronavirus infections haven’t spiked yet.
Coronavirus: New York Mayor Bill De Blasio says self-quarantine of travelers is working
At least 700 travelers who returned to New York from areas affected by coronavirus since Feb. 3 faced voluntary quarantine. Here’s what that entails.