Governors call on Biden to lift $10K cap on tax deductions
In a letter sent to President Biden, the governors of seven states argued that Democratic-run states and their taxpayers were disproportionately targeted under President Trump's massive 2017 tax law.
In a letter sent to President Biden, the governors of seven states argued that Democratic-run states and their taxpayers were disproportionately targeted under President Trump's massive 2017 tax law.
COVID rates in NY remain high despite new CDC guidelines
The coronavirus positivity rate is still 3% in New York, and is at 4.3% on Long Island.
The coronavirus positivity rate is still 3% in New York, and is at 4.3% on Long Island.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
More than 100M US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Season opener between Mets and Nationals postponed
The season opener between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals was postponed due to three COVID cases.
The season opener between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals was postponed due to three COVID cases.
Johnson & Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccine trial to include ages 12 to 17
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Easter celebration concerns during the pandemic
Health experts are worried about people gathering to celebrate Easter as more contagious variants of the coronavirus continue to spread.
Health experts are worried about people gathering to celebrate Easter as more contagious variants of the coronavirus continue to spread.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
COVID vaccinations now open to anyone 16 and up in Connecticut
Anyone 16 and older can now sign up for a coronavirus vaccination in Connecticut, leading to a major rush for appointments.
Anyone 16 and older can now sign up for a coronavirus vaccination in Connecticut, leading to a major rush for appointments.
NY lifts mandatory quarantine for domestic travelers
Beginning Thursday, domestic travelers will no longer have to quarantine when flying into the state, although state health officials are still recommending people quarantine after domestic travel as an added precaution.
Beginning Thursday, domestic travelers will no longer have to quarantine when flying into the state, although state health officials are still recommending people quarantine after domestic travel as an added precaution.
DOJ warns about fake COVID-19 vaccine survey scams
The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.
The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.
WHO: Europe's COVID-19 vaccination program is 'unacceptably slow'
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
Pfizer: Vaccine effective against COVID-19 up to 6 months later
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
Opening Day at Yankee Stadium with limited capacity due to COVID restrictions
Thursday is Opening Day at Yankee Stadium and 10,850 fans will be allowed in to watch New York take on the Toronto Blue Jays.
Thursday is Opening Day at Yankee Stadium and 10,850 fans will be allowed in to watch New York take on the Toronto Blue Jays.
Vermont high school moves into old Macy's building
Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.
Months after toxins forced a Vermont high school to close its doors, students began attending classes in an old Macy’s department store.
France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.