Memorial Day 2021: U.S., emerging from pandemic, honors the fallen
A nation slowly emerging from restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic honored generations of fallen U.S. veterans on a Memorial Day observed without the severe pandemic restrictions that affected the day of tribute just a year ago.
A nation slowly emerging from restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic honored generations of fallen U.S. veterans on a Memorial Day observed without the severe pandemic restrictions that affected the day of tribute just a year ago.
Veterans return to Memorial Day traditions as pandemic eases
After more than a year of isolation, American veterans are embracing a more traditional Memorial Day. They say wreath-laying ceremonies, barbecues at local vets halls and other familiar events are a welcome chance to reconnect with fellow service members and renew solemn traditions honoring the nation's war dead.
After more than a year of isolation, American veterans are embracing a more traditional Memorial Day. They say wreath-laying ceremonies, barbecues at local vets halls and other familiar events are a welcome chance to reconnect with fellow service members and renew solemn traditions honoring the nation's war dead.
Hospital faces lawsuit over coronavirus vaccination mandate
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
The hospital gave employees a June 7 deadline to receive the vaccine or risk suspension and termination, the lawsuit claims.
"NO REFUNDS."
New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Uptick in coronavirus cases prompts Chinese city to lock down neighborhood
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.
The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.
Ahead of summer, coronavirus cases fall dramatically in Europe
Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe.
Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe.
EEOC says employers can demand, incentivize COVID-19 shots
The EEOC says it is not discriminatory to demand an employee get a vaccine because it's not related to a disability and that the unvaccinated are not a protected class under other federal laws.
The EEOC says it is not discriminatory to demand an employee get a vaccine because it's not related to a disability and that the unvaccinated are not a protected class under other federal laws.
Parks are so busy they're implementing reservations
Hikers catching the view from Indian Head in the Adirondacks come with packs, water, good boots and a new must-have item: advanced reservations at the privately owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve.
Hikers catching the view from Indian Head in the Adirondacks come with packs, water, good boots and a new must-have item: advanced reservations at the privately owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve.
CDC loosens COVID-19 mask guidance for summer campers
The guidance is the first in a wave of updates that will incorporate the CDC's recent decisions on masks and social distancing.
The guidance is the first in a wave of updates that will incorporate the CDC's recent decisions on masks and social distancing.
New York City public beaches open for swimming on Saturday
New York City's eight public beaches will be open for swimming from Saturday, May 29, through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
New York City's eight public beaches will be open for swimming from Saturday, May 29, through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
NJ ends indoor mask mandate in most public places
The unofficial start of summer signals the official end of New Jersey’s indoor mask mandate.
The unofficial start of summer signals the official end of New Jersey’s indoor mask mandate.
Study: COVID-19 immunity could last for years
According to two new studies, immunity from COVID-19 could last a lifetime, if you’ve recovered from the virus and were later vaccinated.
According to two new studies, immunity from COVID-19 could last a lifetime, if you’ve recovered from the virus and were later vaccinated.
Biden orders more intel investigation of COVID-19 origin
Facebook says it will no longer ban posts that claim COVID-19 was man-made as the Biden Administration called on intelligence agencies to take a closer look at the cause of the outbreak.
Facebook says it will no longer ban posts that claim COVID-19 was man-made as the Biden Administration called on intelligence agencies to take a closer look at the cause of the outbreak.
No coronavirus deaths in Nassau County for a week
Nassau County authorities announced on Thursday that they have not had a recorded COVID-19 death in an entire week.
Nassau County authorities announced on Thursday that they have not had a recorded COVID-19 death in an entire week.
US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.
CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
50 college scholarships being raffled off to students who get Pfizer vaccine in NY
New York State is offering 50 college scholarships to students who get vaccinated against the coronavirus, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.
New York State is offering 50 college scholarships to students who get vaccinated against the coronavirus, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.
James Dolan: Reopening MSG and NYC are intertwined
James Dolan, the owner of Madison Square Garden, says a lot more needs to happen to bring New York City back to its glory. And the Garden will help.
James Dolan, the owner of Madison Square Garden, says a lot more needs to happen to bring New York City back to its glory. And the Garden will help.
Biden orders US intelligence officials to 'redouble' efforts to find origin of COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.