Eastern states to coordinate regional reopening
Even as President Donald Trump asserted that he is the ultimate decision-maker in reopening the country, the governors from seven contiguous states on Monday pledged to coordinate strategies for reopening their economies after the worst of the coronavirus pandemic passes.
Even as President Donald Trump asserted that he is the ultimate decision-maker in reopening the country, the governors from seven contiguous states on Monday pledged to coordinate strategies for reopening their economies after the worst of the coronavirus pandemic passes.
Most COVID-19 stimulus deposits to be received by Wednesday, Mnuchin says
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
Millions of taxpaying immigrants won't get stimulus checks
Roughly 4.3 million mostly unauthorized immigrants who do not have a Social Security number file taxes using what’s known as a taxpayer identification number.
Roughly 4.3 million mostly unauthorized immigrants who do not have a Social Security number file taxes using what’s known as a taxpayer identification number.
Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Grocery store workers are key during the virus. And they’re afraid
From South Africa to Italy to the U.S., grocery workers — many in low-wage jobs — are manning the frontlines amid worldwide lockdowns, their work deemed essential to keep food and critical goods flowing.
From South Africa to Italy to the U.S., grocery workers — many in low-wage jobs — are manning the frontlines amid worldwide lockdowns, their work deemed essential to keep food and critical goods flowing.
Stores try to stay relevant while their doors are closed
Long before there was a global coronavirus pandemic, brick-and-mortar retailers struggled to get people to walk through their doors instead of shopping online.
Long before there was a global coronavirus pandemic, brick-and-mortar retailers struggled to get people to walk through their doors instead of shopping online.
'Absolute chaos' as businesses try to tap into rescue funds
Desperate small business owners who hoped for a quick government lifeline to help them survive the coronavirus crisis are still without funds, instead battling red tape, wary banks and swamped computer systems.
Desperate small business owners who hoped for a quick government lifeline to help them survive the coronavirus crisis are still without funds, instead battling red tape, wary banks and swamped computer systems.
NYC announces 500 job openings at city hospitals; more to be announced
With unemployment rates soaring, New York City is hiring. The city's hospitals are looking to fill hundreds of positions immediately.
With unemployment rates soaring, New York City is hiring. The city's hospitals are looking to fill hundreds of positions immediately.
Small business owners express frustrations over process to access relief funds
The coronavirus crisis has hit small businesses hard, and despite promises from the White House, some are saying they are having trouble accessing the money promised to them.
The coronavirus crisis has hit small businesses hard, and despite promises from the White House, some are saying they are having trouble accessing the money promised to them.
U.S. launches web portal to help Social Security recipients with kids get stimulus checks
The Treasury Department has created an online web tool to help make sure those receiving Social Security benefits, who didn't file a tax return recently, can get stimulus checks.
The Treasury Department has created an online web tool to help make sure those receiving Social Security benefits, who didn't file a tax return recently, can get stimulus checks.
College student starts food delivery service to help feed Long Islanders
When Manhattan College student Joe Chionchio found himself at home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, he launched SmartShopLI on social media, a grocery store delivery service that caters to Suffolk County. Now, the service is expanding to Nassau County, Westchester County, New Jersey and even Connecticut.
When Manhattan College student Joe Chionchio found himself at home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, he launched SmartShopLI on social media, a grocery store delivery service that caters to Suffolk County. Now, the service is expanding to Nassau County, Westchester County, New Jersey and even Connecticut.
Reopening New York will require massive testing
Public health experts hope that mass screening with antibody tests could help identify who might have built up immunity to COVID-19. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state's health department is developing an antibody test.
Public health experts hope that mass screening with antibody tests could help identify who might have built up immunity to COVID-19. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state's health department is developing an antibody test.
Bunnies to the rescue: Chocolatiers get creative amid pandemic
Easter Sunday is normally the most important date on Belgian chocolate makers’ calendar. But the coronavirus pandemic, with its lockdowns and social distancing, have struck a hard blow to the country's emblematic $5.5-billion industry.
Easter Sunday is normally the most important date on Belgian chocolate makers’ calendar. But the coronavirus pandemic, with its lockdowns and social distancing, have struck a hard blow to the country's emblematic $5.5-billion industry.
NJ pen maker now manufacturing face shields for hospitals
The company had to lay off 10 employees but already half of them are back at work.
The company had to lay off 10 employees but already half of them are back at work.
More restaurants forced to close across NYC
Even after being deemed “essential businesses,” and adjusting their models to takeout or delivery-only, many restaurants are still closing throughout New York City, unable to make enough money to stay afloat.
Even after being deemed “essential businesses,” and adjusting their models to takeout or delivery-only, many restaurants are still closing throughout New York City, unable to make enough money to stay afloat.
Bodega owner: No customers in 'ghost town'
These days, “you don’t get that kind of crowd,” he said. “Mostly we're just staying open, trying to help out the community.”
These days, “you don’t get that kind of crowd,” he said. “Mostly we're just staying open, trying to help out the community.”
U.S. stock markets closed for Good Friday
Stock markets in the United States are closed for Good Friday.
Stock markets in the United States are closed for Good Friday.
More NYC restaurants close due to coronavirus pandemic, shutdown
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shutdown is forcing even more restaurants across New York City to close their doors, despite being listed as "essential businesses."
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shutdown is forcing even more restaurants across New York City to close their doors, despite being listed as "essential businesses."
New York scrambling to help suddenly unemployed New Yorkers
After more than 800,000 unemployment claims overwhelmed the New York State Department of Labor, the state is working with Google to streamline processing claims, while the Federal Reserve is moving again to bolster the economy.
After more than 800,000 unemployment claims overwhelmed the New York State Department of Labor, the state is working with Google to streamline processing claims, while the Federal Reserve is moving again to bolster the economy.
Stocks surge on Fed's $2.3T stimulus
The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Fed's initiative undergirds government efforts to combat fallout from the economic shutdown imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.