Forces switch from crowd control to crowd prevention as 2020 comes to an end; 'I’m just glad it’s over,' says one of the few New York revelers

Agudath Israel of America says ruling confirms that governor's order to reduce capacity at synagogues was a violation of religious liberty

Rabbi Hershel Schachter, who has urged community compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, says he was 'led to believe' shots were above board at clinic now under investigation

New York governor says violators of vaccination guidelines 'will be prosecuted' after clinics serving New York ultra-Orthodox community are accused of breaking rules

State health commissioner says ParCare Community Health Network may have obtained COVID-19 shots 'fraudulently,' given doses to members of the public 'contrary to the state’s plan'

93% of Israeli restaurant owners in city say their establishment will outlast pandemic, after indoor dining banned again and officials weigh new shutdown

'I hope this marks the beginning of the end of the very painful time in our history,' Sandra Lindsay says after being vaccinated

As of Monday, only takeout orders and outdoor dining will be allowed in the city, governor says in announcement foretelling grim winter ahead for key industry

Former Hollywood mogul to remain in NY prison for now after his lawyers and prosecutors agree to postpone efforts to send him to California to face further sexual assault charges

In 24 hours, 100,000 Americans are hospitalized, 200,000 new cases found; coming months to be 'most difficult time in public health history of this nation,' says CDC director