NYC animal shelter sees big influx of surrendered pets and strays
The dogs and cats being surrendered to ACC aren't the ones that people adopted at the height of the pandemic. Instead, these pets are coming from households struggling financially as public assistance tapers off.
An exhibit of artwork brightens otherwise empty storefronts
Residents and visitors to Great Neck said they welcome the splash of color that artwork brings to empty storefronts.
US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low
The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.
Italian ices, Taco Bell items among the many pandemic shortages
From Italian ice flavors to Taco Bell items, there are national ingredient shortages.
New Yorkers seek stress relief and fitness in the boxing ring
A boxing gym in Westchester County that survived the pandemic closures has reopened and welcomed a whole new clientele.
Early-bird dining gains appeal in New York City restaurant scene
New York is the city that never sleeps. But the pandemic seems to have made early bird dining more of a thing now.
Younger travelers fuel boom in RV 'glamping' amid pandemic
When COVID-19 put the brakes on travel, RVs were there to salvage the industry by allowing people to get around safely while maintaining social distance, according to the CEO of RVshare.
Dating-related internet searches surge as singles seek companionship
Google saw "dating" searches reach a five-year high this summer, with queries for "top dating apps" and "dating apps for older people" surging more than 3,300% in the last month.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Stocks plunge over delta variant fears; Biden seeks to reassure over economy
Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.
Countdown to Olympics continues as more athletes test positive
Dozens of athletes connected to the Olympic Games have tested positive but the leading health advisor for the event said this was expected.
COVID-19 pandemic recession ended in April 2020, shortest on record
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.
Long Island commercial real estate activity in a lull
A recent report by Avison Young found leasing volume has fallen 42% below the 20-year annual average.
Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Economic recovery from pandemic will have ups and downs, Biden says
Amid rising consumer costs as the US rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden assured Americans Monday that the inflation is short-term.
Pop-up shops filling empty storefronts across the U.S.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're starting to see pop-up shops appearing year-round to fill empty storefronts.
After 15 months of unemployment, Broadway theater staff return to the job
After 15 months unemployed, the first Broadway theatre employees are set to return to the job.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
California to pay back 100% of rent for low income renters impacted by the pandemic
It’s the largest renter assistance program in the nation, $5.2 billion will go towards helping California renters who were affected by the pandemic.
NYC's small landlords say they're suffering, too
New York's eviction moratorium prevents landlords from evicting tenants. Landlords say that some tenants are unfairly taking advantage of that.