City Under Siege: 24 hours in the fight to save New York
Before the pandemic swept in, America's biggest, loudest city often lived up to its own hype. Then the coronavirus all but shut it down, claiming lives from the Bronx to the Battery and beyond. Now the hush, whether at midnight or midday, is broken mostly by the wail of ambulances.
ER doctor's virus fight: 'We're all in with our patients'
New York emergency room doctor Joseph Habboushe is taking on the challenge of treating the new coronavirus. But he's not immune to the dread of being on the front lines of a fight against an enemy the world doesn't really know.
A race to deliver food to the elderly left alone
The coronavirus pandemic has kept loved ones apart, younger family members fearful of bringing the disease to older relatives who may be so much more susceptible. That's driven Carla Brown even more to make sure those elderly are receiving the care they need through her meals-on-wheels program that has seen an increase in deliveries in recent weeks.
Funeral director fights for the dignity of the dead
Jesus Pujols is in the fight of his life for the dignity of New York City's deceased. The 23-year-old funeral director is sleeping in the same minivan he uses to transport bodies.
Paramedic fears the toll of seeing so much sickness and death
Travis Kessel loves his career in emergency services but now he worries about the toll the new coronavirus is taking on him and his colleagues.
Second vaccine trial for coronavirus begins in U.S.
Researchers in the United States have opened another safety test of an experimental vaccine for COVID-19.
Doctors in NJ adjust to new reality of battling coronavirus
The front line in the war against the corona virus is unmistakably drawn right in our local hospitals.
New York state officials finally support covering your face in public
The New York Health Department supports "members of the public" wearing face coverings when they leave the house based on recent studies that confirm that a "significant portion" of people who are infected with the coronavirus and can spread it to others do not show any symptoms.
Former NYPD Commissioner O’Neill working to get NYC hospitals protective equipment
Former NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is cutting through the red tape to get New York City’s hospitals protective equipment as quickly and as fairly as possible.
Long Island sisters raise money to buy masks for hospital workers
Two sisters on Long Island have raised thousands of dollars to buy PPE for hospital workers.
Ex-MLB player set to finish med school on Long Island to fight coronavirus
In 2010, Mark Hamilton made it to The Show. In 2011, he even earned a World Series ring with the Cardinals. But his MLB career was short — just 47 games. Now the resident of Queens is about to embark on a new career with Northwell Health system on the front lines of the fight against a global pandemic.
Gov. Cuomo extends stay-at-home rules through April 29
New Yorkers must stay at home through April 29, the governor says.
Coronavirus cases on Long Island near 30,000
The rate of hospitalization on Long Island is slowing.
No COVID-19 testing at home yet but quicker options coming
Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it's still too risky.
'I cried on the truck': Fatigued NY workers forge ahead
An army of workers who have been thrust onto the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak in New York are being pushed to their mental and physical limits.