New York City

Philadelphia police union president John McNesby argued on Monday that “people don’t want to be police officers today with the current climate” as departments in major cities have been understaffed amid a surge in crime.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday threw cold water on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plans to fully reopen the city as the two continue to disagree over pandemic policies.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the 11 p.m. curfew in place for bars and restaurants would be extended an hour effective April 19.

Bobby Van's Steakhouse owner Joseph Smith blasted the New York City extension of the 11 p.m. curfew, and said he is looking forward "to getting a new mayor and possibly a new governor.”