Columbia, NYU, Fordham, other campuses empty over COVID-19 concerns
Dozens of universities have canceled in-person classes and moved instruction online amid fears over the new coronavirus,
Dozens of universities have canceled in-person classes and moved instruction online amid fears over the new coronavirus,
Long Island schools prepare for spread of coronavirus
Both the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents and the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association told FOX 5 NY they're in constant communication with relevant agencies and will continue to communicate with their communities.
Both the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents and the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association told FOX 5 NY they're in constant communication with relevant agencies and will continue to communicate with their communities.
Columbia, Hofstra cancel classes due to coronavirus concerns
Columbia University has canceled classes on Monday and Tuesday and will conduct classes remotely for the rest of the week after someone connected with the school was quarantined as a result of exposure to the coronavirus.
Columbia University has canceled classes on Monday and Tuesday and will conduct classes remotely for the rest of the week after someone connected with the school was quarantined as a result of exposure to the coronavirus.
Alabama may end ban on yoga in schools, but kids wouldn't be able to say 'namaste'
Alabama might soon allow yoga in public schools, but a ban on the word "namaste" would stay in effect.
Alabama might soon allow yoga in public schools, but a ban on the word "namaste" would stay in effect.
Cuomo declares State of Emergency as NY reaches 76 coronavirus cases
The number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York state is rising.
The number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York state is rising.
Coronavirus: 3 UCLA students under quarantine after testing for COVID-19
Three UCLA students that were being tested for coronavirus all tested negative for the disease, according to school officials.
Three UCLA students that were being tested for coronavirus all tested negative for the disease, according to school officials.
New Jersey schools prepare to teach kids at home if coronavirus outbreak worsens
Officials in New Jersey are urging community leaders to not delay making contingency plans for a worsening public health crisis. That includes possibly closing schools.
Officials in New Jersey are urging community leaders to not delay making contingency plans for a worsening public health crisis. That includes possibly closing schools.
Coronavirus concerns after Brooklyn school’s trip to Italy
Questions are being raised after it was reported that a teacher, 44 students and six staff members from James Madison High School in Sheepshead Bay spent their winter break in one of the so-called “hot zones” of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
Questions are being raised after it was reported that a teacher, 44 students and six staff members from James Madison High School in Sheepshead Bay spent their winter break in one of the so-called “hot zones” of the coronavirus outbreak in Italy.
Coronavirus concerns after Brooklyn school's trip to Italy
A school trip to areas in Italy affected by the coronavirus during the winter break has led to concerns abut protocols to deal with the virus in New York City.
A school trip to areas in Italy affected by the coronavirus during the winter break has led to concerns abut protocols to deal with the virus in New York City.
Yeshiva University student tests positive for coronavirus
A student at Yeshiva University who is the son of a coronavirus patient has tested positive for coronavirus, according to university officials.
A student at Yeshiva University who is the son of a coronavirus patient has tested positive for coronavirus, according to university officials.
Westchester synagogue closed; congregants self-quarantined
An attorney from Westchester County is hospitalized in Manhattan and being treated for COVID-19.
An attorney from Westchester County is hospitalized in Manhattan and being treated for COVID-19.
Italy eyes plan to close all schools for 2 weeks
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Second confirmed case of coronavirus in New York
The 50-year-old man and attorney from New Rochelle in Westchester County commuted to work in Manhattan while infected.
The 50-year-old man and attorney from New Rochelle in Westchester County commuted to work in Manhattan while infected.
Schools shut down in several European countries
Tens of thousands of students in virus cluster zones are home from school in France on Tuesday, with a smaller number in Germany and Poland facing quarantines or days without class.
Tens of thousands of students in virus cluster zones are home from school in France on Tuesday, with a smaller number in Germany and Poland facing quarantines or days without class.
US schools planning for possible spread of coronavirus
School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.
School letters sent home from Florida to California this week sought to assure parents that, in most communities, the risk of exposure to the virus is still low.
Man followed girl, 11, into school and groped her, cops say
A man was arrested at an East Harlem school after he followed a girl into the building and groped her, according to police.
A man was arrested at an East Harlem school after he followed a girl into the building and groped her, according to police.
Elementary school in Washington Heights providing laundry service to students
An elementary school in Washington Heights is offering on-site washer and dryer for families to use.
An elementary school in Washington Heights is offering on-site washer and dryer for families to use.
Boy struck and killed in same neighborhood girl died days earlier
Emergency crews are on the scene of a deadly incident involving a boy struck by a vehicle in Brooklyn.
Emergency crews are on the scene of a deadly incident involving a boy struck by a vehicle in Brooklyn.
School gives homeless students free laundry service
An elementary school in New York City has installed an on-site washer and dryer to help families
An elementary school in New York City has installed an on-site washer and dryer to help families
Former Baltimore mayor Pugh sentenced to 3 years in book scheme
The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore was sentenced to three years in federal prison Thursday for arranging fraudulent sales of her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for the city’s highest office.
The disgraced former mayor of Baltimore was sentenced to three years in federal prison Thursday for arranging fraudulent sales of her self-published children’s books to nonprofits and foundations to promote her political career and fund her run for the city’s highest office.