Bill De Blasio
The latest on Bill De Blasio. A Democrat, De Blasio was first elected to serve as the mayor of New York City in 2014. He ran for mayor on a progressive platform. His tenure has been marked by his efforts to de-escalate tensions with the police department and COVID-19. Before serving as mayor, De Blasio served as public advocate of New York City from 2010 to 2013. He briefly made a run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Ends Run for House in Latest Political Setback
De Blasio admitted that voters in the district were "looking for another option." His announcement comes just a little over a month before the primaries.
The Good War
What has happened in Ukraine just in the last two months has started to reshape the American perception of war.
Andrew Giuliani Most Favorable N.Y. Gov. Candidate Among GOP Voters: Poll
Rudy Giuliani's son holds an advantage over other Republicans in the gubernatorial race, according to a new survey.
Despite Polls Indicating A Successful Bid, De Blasio Won't Run for Governor
The former mayor said he'd be turning his time to "fighting inequality in the state of New York" instead.
NYC Sued Over Mandate, Makes Private Businesses Ban Unvaccinated Staff
The lawsuit said that businesses like the firm are being unreasonably forced to terminate unvaccinated staff and the mandate has no options for appeal.
CNN Backs Andy Cohen Following Live TV Outburst
"Ryan Seacrest's group of losers that are performing behind us," said the host of Watch What Happens Live during the broadcast.
Andy Cohen Blasts Bill de Blasio as Eric Adams Sworn In As NYC Mayor
Cohen did not hold back during CNN's "New Year's Eve Live" event, as co-host Anderson Cooper pleaded "don't go on a rant."
NYC Public Schools Sending COVID Tests Home, Randomly Testing Students
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Mayor-elect Eric Adams unveiled the plan during a press conference.
Video Shows Mom and Child Kicked Out of Restaurant Over NY Vaccine Mandate
In New York City, children aged 5 to 11 are required to show proof of at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose for indoor public spaces.
Incoming NY Mayor Eric Adams Targeted by Vaccine Mandate Protesters
The outgoing mayor put in a slew of new vaccine requirements that go into effect just four days before Adams takes office.
NYC Private Business Vaccine Mandate Begins, $1K Fines Last Resort: Mayor
The city's newest vaccine mandate applies to 184,000 private businesses, requiring all employees to show proof of vaccination and employers to verify it.
New York Urgent Cares Are Closing Down Over Staffing Concerns
President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that the White House was purchasing 500 million at-home COVID-19 tests to be sent to Americans for free.
Decision on Holding New Year's Eve in Times Square to Be Made by Christmas
New York City has seen a 207% rise in COVID-19 infections in a week. The city averaged 11,000 daily cases, and in five days, over 63,500 people tested positive.
SNL Cancels Live Audience as Omicron Fuels Record COVID Numbers in NYC
On Saturday, New York broke a record for daily new COVID case for a second day in a row, though cases appear to be more mild with Omicron.
NYC to Block New Buildings From Using Natural Gas in Climate Change Fight
The measure will require most construction projects in a few years to forgo natural gas in favor of electricity or other more climate-friendly sources.
Six Months After It Was Lifted, NY's Mask Mandate Back for Indoor Spaces
The mandate will be in effect until January 15 and violators could be fined up to $1,000, but some Republicans said they would not divert funds for it.
De Blasio Doesn't Say Whether NYC Companies Should Fire Unvaccinated Staff
De Blasio has mandated that all unvaccinated private sector workers in New York City get vaccinated by December 27 this year.
De Blasio Has 'Mixed Feelings' Over Allowing Non-citizens Right to Vote
A new bill passed by the New York City Council this week will allow city residents who are not U.S. citizens to vote in certain local elections.
Asa Hutchinson and Bill de Blasio Spar Over Vaccine Mandates
Mayor de Blasio said we could leave COVID behind "if we truly focus on vaccination and put the tough mandates in place to make sure we turn the corner."
AG's Departure From NY Governor's Race Favorable for Possible De Blasio Bid
James's departure as the most formidable opponent to Governor Kathy Hochul has opened up the slot for a second-place favorite.
NYC Approves Bill to Allow Roughly 800K Green Card Holders to Vote
Over a dozen communities in the U.S. have already given non-citizens the right to vote in local elections, including 11 towns in Maryland and two in Vermont.
NYC Vaccine Mandate Blocked by Judge in Blow to Bill de Blasio
The Supreme Court of New York has suspended the mayor's mandate for New York City workers, pending a court hearing set for December 14.
New York City Weighing Bill for 800K Noncitizens to Vote in City Elections
New York City is close to approving a bill that would allow any legal permanent residents of longer than 30 days to vote in city elections.
De Blasio Wants NYC Vaccine Mandate to 'Give Parents A Sense of Urgency'
"We're dealing with a new reality—this is not the fall. This is the winter," De Blasio warned parents.
Mayor de Blasio Includes Private, Religious School Staff in Vaccine Mandate
While questions remain about how the mandate will be enforced at private schools, about 56,000 employees will have to prove at least one dose by Dec. 20.
De Blasio Says City Should 'Assume' Omicron Is in NY
The mayor was responding to news of a case of the variant detected in a man who attended a convention in the city just days before developing COVID-19 symptoms.
NYC Could See About 1,100 Corrections Officers Suspended
Mayor Bill de Blasio expects that as workers start to miss paychecks and exemptions are denied, more will be fully vaccinated.
U.S. Leaders Brace for Omicron as Inevitability, Urge Masks Indoors
As of Monday, more than a dozen countries around the world have reported cases of the Omicron variant, but the U.S. has yet to be included in that list.
New York City Bill to Allow Noncitizens to Vote Backed by Mayor-Elect Adams
The "Our City, Our Vote" legislation would allow legal permanent residents and those with work authorization to participate in municipal elections.
NYC Bill Passed to Make AI Hiring Tools Conduct Audits to Prevent Bias
"I believe this technology is incredibly positive, but it can produce a lot of harms if there isn't more transparency," Pymetrics CEO Frida Polli said.
