By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — their own regional pacts to work together on from the stay-at-home orders each has issuedThe first such group to be announced came Monday on the East Coast. Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said his state, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island and Massachusetts each plan to name a public health and economic official to a regional working group. The chief of staff of the governor of each state also will be a part of the group, which will begin work immediately to design a reopening plan.Later on Monday, the West...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — their own regional pacts to work together on from the stay-at-home orders each has issuedThe first such group to be announced came Monday on the East Coast. Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said his state, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island and Massachusetts each plan to name a public health and economic official to a regional working group. The chief of staff of the governor of each state also will be a part of the group, which will begin work immediately to design a reopening plan.Later on Monday, the West...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — ’s United Nations ambassador defied the country’s army on Friday and issued an impassioned plea at the UN General Assembly for immediate international action to help overturn the military coup.Kyaw Moe Tun, remaining loyal to the civilian government ousted on February 1, delivered a dramatic speech while addressing the assembly on Friday.“We need further strongest possible action from the international community to immediately end the military coup, to stop oppressing the innocent people, to return the state power to the people and to...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — ’s United Nations ambassador defied the country’s army on Friday and issued an impassioned plea at the UN General Assembly for immediate international action to help overturn the military coup.Kyaw Moe Tun, remaining loyal to the civilian government ousted on February 1, delivered a dramatic speech while addressing the assembly on Friday.“We need further strongest possible action from the international community to immediately end the military coup, to stop oppressing the innocent people, to return the state power to the people and to...WW…

(CNN)Boston's mayor has placed his newly appointed Police Commissioner Dennis White on leave after an allegation of domestic violence from the late 1990s surfaced on Wednesday. In a statement provided to CNN, Mayor Marty Walsh said that these "disturbing issues" were not known by him or his staff, but "should have been at the forefront."White declined to comment on the allegations. The Boston Police Department referred CNN to the mayor's office for comment.White, a Superintendent in the department and Chief of Staff to the former Commissioner, was sworn in earlier this week to be the city's...…(CNN)Boston's mayor has placed his newly appointed Police Commissioner Dennis White on leave after an allegation of domestic violence from the late 1990s surfaced on Wednesday. In a statement provided to CNN, Mayor Marty Walsh said that these "disturbing issues" were not known by him or his staff, but "should have been at the forefront."White declined to comment on the allegations. The Boston Police Department referred CNN to the mayor's office for comment.White, a Superintendent in the department and Chief of Staff to the former Commissioner, was sworn in earlier this week to be the city's...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to make it a crime to sell or administer the Covid-19 vaccine to anyone trying to skip ahead in the line.The governor said in a news conference Monday that any entity misrepresenting who they are or distributing the vaccine to those who aren’t yet eligible should lose their license and face criminal penalties.Cuomo added that he plans to propose a bill criminalizing such activity when lawmakers convene for the 2021 legislative session January 6.“This vaccine can be like gold to some people,” he said. “And if...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to make it a crime to sell or administer the Covid-19 vaccine to anyone trying to skip ahead in the line.The governor said in a news conference Monday that any entity misrepresenting who they are or distributing the vaccine to those who aren’t yet eligible should lose their license and face criminal penalties.Cuomo added that he plans to propose a bill criminalizing such activity when lawmakers convene for the 2021 legislative session January 6.“This vaccine can be like gold to some people,” he said. “And if...WW…

By , , andLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A Federal judge ruled Friday against an Orthodox Jewish organization seeking a temporary restraining order blocking New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new Covid-19 restrictions on places of worship in areas identified as clusters, according to a statement by Agudath Israel of America.The court ruling came after a lawsuit filed by the group requested an injunction to stop the new restrictions and that the order “disproportionately impacts Orthodox Jewish services.”The governor’s executive order limits gatherings in houses of worship up to 25% capacity...…By , , andLink Copied!Ad Feedback — A Federal judge ruled Friday against an Orthodox Jewish organization seeking a temporary restraining order blocking New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new Covid-19 restrictions on places of worship in areas identified as clusters, according to a statement by Agudath Israel of America.The court ruling came after a lawsuit filed by the group requested an injunction to stop the new restrictions and that the order “disproportionately impacts Orthodox Jewish services.”The governor’s executive order limits gatherings in houses of worship up to 25% capacity...WW…

(CNN)Facing pressure from thousands of constituents , New York City slashed $1 billion from the police budget. But some city lawmakers -- and the protesters calling for change -- think the cuts weren't sweeping enough. The City Council approved the $88.9 billion 2021 budget late Tuesday night while hundreds of protesters, , waited to hear the results. The New York Police Department is the largest force in the US and employs over 55,000. The department budget was . The approved budget includes nearly $484 million in cuts and will reallocate $354 million to other agencies "best positioned to...…(CNN)Facing pressure from thousands of constituents , New York City slashed $1 billion from the police budget. But some city lawmakers -- and the protesters calling for change -- think the cuts weren't sweeping enough. The City Council approved the $88.9 billion 2021 budget late Tuesday night while hundreds of protesters, , waited to hear the results. The New York Police Department is the largest force in the US and employs over 55,000. The department budget was . The approved budget includes nearly $484 million in cuts and will reallocate $354 million to other agencies "best positioned to...WW…

(CNN)Following a "swift" investigation by the New York Police Department's Internal Affairs Bureau, a police officer involved in a "disturbing apparent chokehold incident in Queens" has been suspended without pay, according to New York Police Commissioner Dermot Shea. "While a full investigation is still underway, there is no question in my mind that this immediate action is necessary," Shea said Sunday.The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau launched an active use of force investigation after video of an arrest surfaced on social media.The man seen in the video was identified by his attorney as...…(CNN)Following a "swift" investigation by the New York Police Department's Internal Affairs Bureau, a police officer involved in a "disturbing apparent chokehold incident in Queens" has been suspended without pay, according to New York Police Commissioner Dermot Shea. "While a full investigation is still underway, there is no question in my mind that this immediate action is necessary," Shea said Sunday.The NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau launched an active use of force investigation after video of an arrest surfaced on social media.The man seen in the video was identified by his attorney as...WW…

(CNN)The New York City Police Department launched an internal investigation after a video posted to social media showed at least eight officers arresting a 20-year-old man in Brooklyn, drawing criticism about the police's handling of the incident.After the video hit social media, protests occurred outside the police precinct. The man was only charged with misdemeanors and a violation. His lawyer said he was not resisting arrest.According to the NYPD, Fitzroy Gayle and another unidentified male were observed inside a Brooklyn park smoking a marijuana cigarette last Wednesday and fled the...…(CNN)The New York City Police Department launched an internal investigation after a video posted to social media showed at least eight officers arresting a 20-year-old man in Brooklyn, drawing criticism about the police's handling of the incident.After the video hit social media, protests occurred outside the police precinct. The man was only charged with misdemeanors and a violation. His lawyer said he was not resisting arrest.According to the NYPD, Fitzroy Gayle and another unidentified male were observed inside a Brooklyn park smoking a marijuana cigarette last Wednesday and fled the...WW…

(CNN)The agency in charge of public transit in New York City announced a pilot program using ultraviolet light lamps to kill Covid-19 on buses and trains and at stations.The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Tuesday night that it will use "150 dual-headed mobile devices" from Denver-based start-up PURO Lighting to determine the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the UVC light technology, the agency said in a press release. UVC, which is one of three types of light on the UV spectrum, is proven to eliminate Covid-19 and is most potent against viruses and bacteria, PURO Lighting...…(CNN)The agency in charge of public transit in New York City announced a pilot program using ultraviolet light lamps to kill Covid-19 on buses and trains and at stations.The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Tuesday night that it will use "150 dual-headed mobile devices" from Denver-based start-up PURO Lighting to determine the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the UVC light technology, the agency said in a press release. UVC, which is one of three types of light on the UV spectrum, is proven to eliminate Covid-19 and is most potent against viruses and bacteria, PURO Lighting...WW…