New York state government
New York demands more federal funds to bolster state budget

By Marina Villeneuve Apr. 02, 2020 08:58 PM EDT
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers on Thursday delayed immediate decisions on how to find $10 billion in potential spending cuts in an elastic state budget...

This video frame grab provided by Office of the Governor, shows New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, as he speaks with his brother, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo in his home basement, during the governor's news conference in Albany, NY, Thursday, April 2, 2020. The prime-time host is one of the most visible media figures to test positive for the coronavirus, (Office of the Governor via AP)
The Cuomo show, Andrew and Chris, enliven coronavirus TV

By David Bauder Apr. 02, 2020 06:02 PM EDT

A Samaritan's Purse crew and medical personnel work on preparing to open a 68 bed emergency field hospital specially equipped with a respiratory unit in New York's Central Park, Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in New York. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Central Park houses hospital ward as NY races to add beds

By Jennifer Peltz Apr. 02, 2020 05:22 PM EDT

The Manhattan skyline is seen behind the parking lot and terminal of the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Thursday, April 2, 2020 in New York. N.Y. New York Gov. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the terminal with be transformed into a temporary field hospital to increase New York's hospital capacity while cases of the coronavirus skyrocket. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
NYC residents should cover face when in public, mayor says

By Marina Villeneuve And Michael Hill Apr. 02, 2020 03:47 PM EDT