Bill de Blasio says he has 'deep relationship' with Orthodox community after critics accuse him of bigotry for singling out Jewish community over funeral attended by thousands

After dispersing thousands at rabbi's funeral in Williamsburg, Bill de Blasio makes generalization in announcing 'zero tolerance' policy

Cuomo to extend restrictions but allow manufacturing and construction to restart in some areas; Colorado, Minnesota, Mississippi, Tennessee loosen constraints

In Spain, children go outside for first time in weeks; Italy eyes opening factories and New York announces first stage of a reopening could start on May 15

US state reports 367 fatalities in 24 hours; Governor Cuomo says any easing of restrictions to begin upstate, not in New York City

Former New York City mayor to bankroll program to monitor virus spread in New York state, New Jersey, Connecticut with researchers from Johns Hopkins University

But experts cast doubt on reliability of tests that indicate 13.9% in US city have the substance the immune system makes to fight COVID-19

Organizers are working on a virtual event, say parade’s ‘absence in the hearts of New Yorkers, Jewish and non-Jewish, who support Israel is incalculable'

Friends and relatives describe Cobble Hill Health Center as unequipped to face coronavirus outbreak, with shortages of staff, personal protective equipment, reliable testing

Spokesperson for Parker Jewish Institute denies claim, says there is enough protective gear for workers; official death toll for center stands at 38