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The lobbies are too quiet and the streets too empty. The maître d's are too polite and a taxi driver even opened a door for me. Revisiting New York after an 18-month absence is a disquieting adventure. When I informed Los Angeles friends of my trip they looked at me as though I was heading for Pompeii – that was even…

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, joined by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, Friday signed a bill requiring internet providers to offer broadband access to low-income families for no more than $15 a month. Higher-speed plans are capped at $20. “Internet service is an essential service. Now. you need a broadband service if…

The more contagious Covid-19 variant known as P.1 has hit New York, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo. The patient affected is a Brooklyn resident in their 90s with no history of travel. It was a team of scientists at New York City's Mount Sinai Hospital that identified the presence of the variant—which was first…

New York Attorney General Letitia James Monday set two lead attorneys to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct against Governor Andrew Cuomo, They are Joon Kim, former acting U.S Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and employment discrimination attorney Anne Clark. "We are…

Swirling chaos surrounding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo deepened Wednesday as a former aide accused him of inappropriate behavior, accusations the governor called "quite simply false." The former aide, Lindsey Boylan, who worked for the state’s economic development agency, led off a blog post on Wednesday alleging…

“The truth is everybody did the best they could,” Said New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday. “The truth is it was the middle of a terrible pandemic. The truth is, Covid attacks older people. The truth is, with all we know, people still die.” Cuomo was responding to a cascade of reports over the past few days that…

Rising COVID-19 infection rates could mean that part of Manhattan, Staten Island and Long Island could face new restrictions on activities this week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the warning Sunday in a press briefing. "We have several communities that are in the warning track," Cuomo said. "Right now … unless they…

"He's going to win; feel good," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday, opining on the outcome of the tight presidential election race as the ballot counts continued in a handful of key states. "This is a divided nation, we knew it was going to be a close election,” Cuomo told WAMC Radio's Alan Chartock. “You look…

New York state on Monday published its reopening guidelines for movie theaters, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo has allowed to open (except in New York City and a handful of counties) on Friday for the first time since March. The guidelines don't hold many surprises for operators that are already set up to adhere to stringent…

UPDATE, SATURDAY 3:30PM: The National Association of Theater Owners has responded to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s move to allow theaters outside of New York City starting Oct. 23. NATO of New York provided the following statement: “We are exceptionally pleased that Governor Cuomo has allowed for movie theaters in New…

Saturday Night Live came back during the weekend to kick off its 46th season, but after months since COVID-19 ravaged New York, much has changed. To ensure that the in-studio production is adhering to state guidelines, audience members of the beloved late-night sketch series received a check for $150 to watch the…

The risk of patrons gathering as they come in and out of shows is one reason why New York State is reluctant to open movie theaters, or even publish guidelines ticking off measures that would lead to a reopening as it's done with other industries, according to a state official. Exhibition players have been confused at…