NYC Public Schools May Close Monday; NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Plans Weekend “Emergency Summit” With Six States As COVID Infections Spike

Severe flood warnings covering the River Mersey in Didsbury and Northenden have now been lifted, the Environment Agency has said.

Bring Me The Horizon‘s recent ‘Post Human’ arena tour succeeded in reducing carbon emissions by 38 per cent, emphasising that such changes to touring are possible.Taking place from September 20-26, the tour saw the band take a more sustainable approach to touring, the results of which have now been detailed in a report by AGF.According to the report, the reductions were achieved by using renewable fuel for trucks, plant-based meals, food waste reduction and energy efficient equipment. The tour also banned plastic bottles, relying on back of house and tour bus water coolers, which resulted in the prevention of 3322 plastic bottles being used.The band invested in making recommended changes, while Raw Power Management, United Talent Agency (UTA), Promoter Kilimanjaro, and The O2 (the venue for the London leg of the tour) shared the cost of sustainability implementation advice and tour impact audit.Matt Ash of Raw Power Management said: “Working with an artist in BMTH and a tour production team that was fully behind the approach to sustainable touring was something that we absolutely endorsed and are keen to implement on all future touring whenever possible.”Claire O’Neill, CEO of AGF, added: “During the pandemic, the touring music industry came together on the important topic of sustainability.

David de Gea has suggested he wants to remain at Manchester United past the expiration of his current contract.

OnlyFans star Kerry Katona has reportedly admitted that she wants to “cut ties with Katie Price”, along with her model friend Danielle Lloyd.Kerry and Katie have been close pals since they appeared on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! together back in 2004, but due to recent behaviour Kerry is said to feel as though she needs to “let her make her own mistakes”.Since she burst into the limelight in 1996, glamour modelling for Page 3 under the pseudonym Jordan, Katie has had a close knit circle of friends around her for support.Katie was arrested on suspicion of drink driving in Surrey last September and it has been reported that her actions have been putting a “strain” on those friendships.The 43-year-old pleaded guilty to drink driving, driving without insurance and driving whilst disqualified.She apologised to her fans on Instagram and wrote that she was “incredibly sorry for her actions” and said that she “realised the damage her actions could have caused to herself and others".She was also arrested in January for breaching a restraining order held against her by her ex-husband Kieran Hayler’s fiancée.A source told the Sunday Mirror: “Katie has had a solid group of girls around her for the best part of a decade but now many of her long-term friends are finally cutting ties.”“She hasn’t been seen with any of them in months and after everything that has happened with Katie recently, it feels like things have gone too far.

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid has sent her love to her ITV co-star Brenda Edwards following the tragic death of her son Jamal Edwards. After the sad news broke that music pioneer Jamal had passed away aged 31 and heartfelt tributes poured in, Susanna and her co-host Richard Madeley paid their respects.

Holly Willoughby is back on our screens, kicking off the week with another winning look as she hosts ITV’s This Morning show alongside co-host Phillip Schofield. The mum of three’s wardrobe is undoubtedly one of the best on TV, and Holly’s outfit on this blustery Monday morning certainly didn’t disappoint. Catching our attention for all the right reasons, the blonde bombshell opted for a gorgeous green floral mini dress by Whistles, pairing the pretty patterned number with a suede belt to accentuate her waist, black tights and her signature court heels.

Holly Willoughby is not only known for being on the nation's favourite presenters but she is also looked highly upon for her incredible sense of style. After causing some controversy amongst her fans for her love of designer labels more recently, the 40-year-old is also a lover of the UK high street as she is seen sporting brands such as Zara, Never Fully Dressed and Marks and Spencer.

It’s no exaggeration to say that the world is obsessed with Zendaya right now. Pop culture icon, master of clean look makeup and star of screens both big and small, she really is the girl of the moment. So you can bet that every time the 25 year old changes up her hairstyle, it’s going to be considered a major beauty moment by her legions of fans.Take her recent date night with her Spiderman co-star boyfriend Tom Holland, at which she sported a choppy, shorter length style in a gorgeous auburn hue that was basically the dictionary definition of blow dry goals.

Sad news broke last night that music pioneer Jamal Edwards has passed away.The young entrepreneur and SBTV founder - who was just 31 years old - is the son of English singer and Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards.The TV personality made a statement about his sudden passing, and her fellow showbiz pals including Denise Welch have rallied round to support her. Jamal’s unexpected death has triggered an outpouring of tributes on social media, with comments from London rapper AJ Tracey and touching posts from distraught fans around the world. Here, we celebrate Jamal’s incredible mother-son bond, and how Brenda helped him on his path to stardom.

The New York City police department will be bolstering enforcement in subways citywide amid a troubling pattern of instances in which straphangers have been pushed onto the tracks as the Big Apple also works to combat a spurt of shootings and other violence, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday. The Democratic mayor was asked how he plans to address subway concerns after a man was shoved onto the tracks on Sunday, the third victim of such a crime in only days, according to officials and reports.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday undercut New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, declaring in-person school learning to be “safe” even during high transmission rates, just as NYC schools were shutting down once again.

New York City protesters began gathering Thursday outside City Hall in Manhattan to demonstrate against Mayor Bill de Blasio for shutting down the nation’s largest public school system due to spiking coronavirus infections, even as Catholic and other elite private schools in the city are allowed to remain open for in-person instruction.   The more than 1 million children enrolled in New York City public schools stopped in-person instruction Thursday, transitioning into online classes until at least Thanksgiving, de Blasio first announced Wednesday.  But the New York City Department of Education will continue to run buses for children who attend nonpublic or charter schools.

New York City's mayor and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are facing criticism over their handling of the city school closure, which will – as announced Wednesday – go into effect on Thursday.

New York City schools will be closed beginning Thursday due to a rise in coronavirus cases, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday. But he may have forgotten to tell the top boss of the state.

New York City schools will shut down starting Thursday due to a spike in COVID cases, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Wednesday.  De Blasio said officials opted to close schools out of an abundance of caution after coronavirus test positivity rates surpassed a 3% threshold. "We must fight back the second wave," the mayor said on Twitter.  NYC principals are reportedly being told to take necessary items home with them as remote teaching will begin in the morning.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo got into a shouting match with reporters Wednesday while denying that New York City public schools would be shut down due to a spike in coronavirus cases -- only for Mayor Bill De Blasio to announce the closures minutes later.  The exchange began when Wall Street Journal reporter Jimmy Vielkind pressed Cuomo about whether he would overrule any decision by city officials to close schools.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorNew York City schools are closing for in-person learning starting tomorrow as the COVID-19 infection rate in NYC approaches 3%, a shutdown threshold previously agreed upon by the city, teachers and parents.The chancellor of the nation’s largest school district — which has been open in person for two months — broke the news in an email to principals Wednesday.“As of this morning, November 18, the City has now reached this threshold of test positivity citywide and, as a result, the DOE will temporarily close down all public school buildings for in-person learning, Thursday, November 19,” he wrote. De Blasio confirmed the news in a tweet.

After warning that parents should be ready for schools to close as soon as Monday morning because of a coronavirus spike, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio said Sunday that schools will remain open. "Today’s indicators are similar to yesterday," de Blasio wrote on Twitter, citing city statistics showing that 117 coronavirus patients were admitted to the hospital, there were 937 new coronavirus cases and the test positivity seven-day average is 2.57%.

Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled a new initiative in two New York City communities where social workers and EMTs will respond to 911 mental health calls, eliminating the need for police response in most of these situations.  “One in five New Yorkers struggle with a mental health condition.

Chief of Patrol Juanita Holmes is making history as the New York Police Department’s first Black woman named to the role. But with 33 years on the police force, the largest in the country, she’s no stranger to the city – and how to work with its many officials.  Holmes, who joined the force in 1987 at 23 years old, succeeds Chief Fausto Pichardo, who held the role for just shy of one year before retiring from the department last month.

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday on the Lower East Side of Manhattan for the funeral of a prominent rabbi. Rabbi Dovid Feinstein died Friday at age 91, the Jerusalem Post reported.