Andrew Cuomo

Chilul Hashem in the streets: A response to the protests

Chilul Hashem is the desecration of G-d's Name. With obvious pain, this well known rabbi responds to riots in religious NY neighborhoods.

Agudath Israel sues Cuomo over NY synagogue closures

Orthodox organization seeks court order declaring New York restrictions on shul attendance unconstitutional.

Cuomo lays out closure plan for COVID-19 hot spots

New "Cluster Action Initiative" is a three-tiered system which categorizes locations as either Red, Orange, or Yellow.

NY Governor blames hasidic community for COVID-19 spread

Gov Andrew Cuomo warns if Jewish community doesn't cooperate, services will be prohibited, all gatherings subjected to 'greater enforcement'

Planning to visit New York? Factor in a fortnight's quarantine

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo has applied a two-week isolation requirement for all visitors to the state, excepting just 31 countries.

Cuomo says COVID-19 cases up in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods

Rate of positive coronavirus tests is ticking up in New York says governor Andrew Cuomo.

New York will erect statue in Brooklyn to honor RBG

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces state to build memorial to late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her birthplace.

Every Jew should be a registered Republican

Jews registered as Democrats are taken for granted by a party that has veered leftward and therefore must exhibit strength. Op-ed

Cuomo to permit indoor dining, but with heavy restrictions

These include a 25% occupancy limit, no service after midnight and no bar service. Masks will be required when not sitting at a table.

Watch: Cuomo threatens Trump as Pres. moves to defund NYC

One America News reported that after Trump threatened to 'defund' Dem-run cities, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo lashed out at the President.

Cuomo: If Bill de Blasio won't stop Brooklyn weddings, I will

New York governor vows state will step in to block weddings in Brooklyn's haredi neighborhoods if NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio won't intervene.

New York Governor authorizes reopening of schools

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says all school districts are authorized to reopen following decline in cases of COVID-19.

Cuomo: Trump agreed not to send federal authorities to NY

US President tells NY Governor he will not deploy federal authorities as he did in Portland in response to rise in shootings.

NY Judge: Cuomo can keep Jewish summer camps closed

Last-ditch effort by Orthodox Jews to allow sleepaway camps to open fails as judge refuses to hear case in lawsuit.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo attacks Trump leadership over face masks

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo insinuates President Trump is 'COVID co-conspirator' for not wearing mask.

COVID-19 deaths in NY fall to 17, lowest since start of outbreak

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says 'Phase 2' of reopening of New York City as daily death toll from coronavirus falls below 20.

3 Orthodox Jews, 2 Catholic priests sue Governor Cuomo

Group of Orthodox Jews, Catholic priests sue NY Governor Cuomo and other state officials over restrictions on public prayer.

Synagogues can reopen on limited scale in most of New York state

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo approves reopening of churches, synagogues in most of the state - but at 25% capacity.

De Blasio, Cuomo keep fighting as situation heats up

The two Democrats have been embroiled in a personal feud as riots enter their ninth day.

Curfew to be imposed on New York City

Governor Andrew Cuomo announces curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM as New York faces riots, protests over murder of George Floyd.

Religious services to resume in New York state

Governor Cuomo says religious services may resume on Thursday if limited to 10 or fewer participants.

Cuomo: Limited religious services might be allowed by Shavuot

New York's governor says state might permit small-scale gatherings for religious services by Shavuot.

Watch: Cuomo takes coronavirus test in front of the cameras

New York Governor demonstrates how easy it is to take the coronavirus test.

Cuomo: Several regions could reopen their economies this weekend

New York Governor says regions of the state could reopen after meeting criteria related to hospitalizations and coronavirus testing.

NY's Jewish Trump supporters learn a lesson

Not supporting election of local Republicans hurt Jewish interests in New York State. Democrats did not stand up for targeted Jews. Opinion.

Watch : New York Governor Cuomo holds coronavirus briefing

Watch coverage as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo makes an announcement on coronavirus relief efforts.

New York public schools will not reopen this year

New York Governor says public schools will not resume in-person teaching for the remainder of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

President Rivlin expresses solidarity with New York

Israeli President speaks with New York Governor Cuomo, thanks governor for his commitment to New York Jewish community.

New York state could reopen after May 15

Governor Andrew Cuomo says manufacturing and construction could restart in mid-May following coronavirus lockdown.

Live: Coronavirus Briefing with NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo

NY Governor holds a briefing on the coronavirus pandemic as it spreads across the state, which has the most positive cases in the U.S.

NY Gov: We have passed the coronavirus plateau

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo holds press briefing on coronavirus efforts, says deaths from the disease have dropped.

Cuomo: The worst of coronavirus is over

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo provides coronavirus update, says worst is over if New Yorkers follow health guidelines.

Cuomo: Mayor doesn't have authority to reopen schools

New York Governor Cuomo blasts NYC Mayor de Blasio for saying schools will reopen in September. 'He didn't close them, he can't reopen.'

Cuomo urges Jews to refrain from large gatherings

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo: I understand the Jewish Orthodox community but now is not the time for large religious gatherings.

'Jewish teachers face discrimination during corona quarantine'

Congressional candidate Cindy Grosz calls on NY Governor Cuomo to "not force Jewish teachers to work on first and last days of Passover."

New York hate crime legislation named after Monsey victim

Governor Andrew Cuomo announces he is renaming proposed state hate crime legislation in honor of Monsey stabbing victim who died on Sunday.

New York State on Pause order extended through Passover

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo: You worship the way you can, but the gatherings are just not a good idea.

New York Governor: We're headed in the right direction

Andrew Cuomo says social distancing appears to be slowing the spread of the coronavirus in New York.

Cuomo orders nonessential workers to stay home

New York Governor announces that all workers in nonessential businesses are required to stay home in order to fight coronavirus.

Cuomo proposes domestic terrorism law

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposes first-in-nation domestic terrorism law.

Terror returns: 19 JCCs receive bomb threats, Cuomo says

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says 19 Jewish Community Centers across the US have received email bomb threats recently.

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Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg delivers State of the State invocation

Rabbi whose Monsey home was attacked during Hanukkah delivers blessing before Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address.

OU praises NY governor for anti-hate crime spending package

Orthodox Union lauds Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to spend $45 million to protect at-risk institutions from hate crimes.

NY Governor visits Jewish neighborhood in Williamsburg

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo meets Rabbi David Niederman of Williamsburg following Monsey stabbing.

Cuomo: Synagogue attack was 'domestic terrorism'

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo visits home of rabbi wounded in machete attack at Monsey synagogue, calls attack 'act of domestic terrorism.'

Anti-Semitic graffiti found in New York high school

Hate-filled graffiti found inside Westchester County high school for the second time in one month. Governor Cuomo orders probe.

New York raises smoking age from 18 to 21

In effort to 'stop cigarettes and e-cigarettes from getting into the hands of young people,' NY Gov. Cuomo signs bill to raise smoking age.

Watch: NY governor Cuomo visits Western Wall tunnels

Andrew Cuomo and his daughters visited the Western Wall and the tunnels, accompanied by Israeli consul Danny Dayan.

New York Governor Cuomo to visit Israel on solidarity trip

Consul General Dani Dayan to accompany New York Governor to 'reinforce New York solidarity with Jewish Community and people of Israel.'

New York State declares war on life

Cuomo wins big in primary focused on Israel

NY Democrats claim actress is pro-BDS, soft on anti-Semitism

Mailer put out in name of NY Democratic Committee claims actress Cynthia Nixon, who is challenging Governor Cuomo in primary, is pro-BDS.

Trump vs DeBlasio: Who will win the NYC Public Schools Hamas battle

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo puts mezuzah in Governor's mansion

Governor Cuomo receives mezuzah from Jewish school, places it at entrance to official residence in state capital of Albany.

New York Governor postpones trip to Israel

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo cites violence on Israel’s northern and southern borders in postponing planned Israel trip.

I have been a victim of prejudice, so I have the right to be the same

NY Governor Cuomo plans solidarity mission to Israel

Following Iranian attack on Israel, NY Gov. Cuomo announces plans for 'solidarity and support' mission to Israel. 'We support Israel 100%.'

Jews can’t dance, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says

NY Gov. jokes at African American church that Jews don't have rhythm.'

New York to celebrate 'Shimon Peres Day'

Annual Salute to Israel parade in New York City to coincide with first ever 'Shimon Peres Day,' initiated by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

NY Gov. announces head of joint anti-Semitism comission

OU Executive Vice President Allen Fagin joins NY Gov. Cuomo on solidarity mission to Israel in wake of rising anti-Semitism.