New coronavirus vaccination sites open on Long Island
As a new group of public-facing workers became eligible for the vaccine this week, three new mass vaccination sites are now open on Long Island to meet the higher demand.
As a new group of public-facing workers became eligible for the vaccine this week, three new mass vaccination sites are now open on Long Island to meet the higher demand.
'Our silence is complicity': Biden condemns anti-Asian hate after call for passage of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are offering solace to Asian Americans and a reeling nation as they visit Atlanta just days after a White gunman killed eight people, most of them Asian American women.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are offering solace to Asian Americans and a reeling nation as they visit Atlanta just days after a White gunman killed eight people, most of them Asian American women.
Connecticut lifts capacity limits on businesses, restaurants
Despite the easing of restrictions, coronavirus protocols are still in place like face masks, social distancing, and curfews.
Despite the easing of restrictions, coronavirus protocols are still in place like face masks, social distancing, and curfews.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago club partially closed amid COVID-19 outbreak
Former President Donald Trump's Palm Beach club has been partially closed because of a COVID outbreak.
Former President Donald Trump's Palm Beach club has been partially closed because of a COVID outbreak.
Biden looks to double vaccine goal as US clears 100 million shots since Jan. 20
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
The U.S. on Friday cleared President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus shots, more than a month before his target date of his 100th day in office.
Hand sanitizer recalled because containers resemble water bottles
This isn't the first time the agency has raised concern over the packaging of sanitizers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
This isn't the first time the agency has raised concern over the packaging of sanitizers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 World Happiness report says
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
Stimulus check rage possibly driving COVID money violence
As the latest round of direct relief payments to Americans is being deposited in bank accounts, there has been an increase in violence related to the sought-after stimulus money.
As the latest round of direct relief payments to Americans is being deposited in bank accounts, there has been an increase in violence related to the sought-after stimulus money.
Spring break travel setting pandemic records at airports despite officials urging people to stay home
With case rates going down, vaccine rates going up and restrictions across the country relaxing, it's a recipe for a busy spring break travel season.
With case rates going down, vaccine rates going up and restrictions across the country relaxing, it's a recipe for a busy spring break travel season.
Restaurants struggle with restrictions, finding staff as reopening continues
Beginning Friday, all New York restaurants outside of New York City can open up their dining rooms at 75% capacity, while Connecticut is returning to full capacity for all businesses.
Beginning Friday, all New York restaurants outside of New York City can open up their dining rooms at 75% capacity, while Connecticut is returning to full capacity for all businesses.
Florida governor gathers experts to validate COVID response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is using a hand-picked panel of health experts to help validate the actions he took against the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is using a hand-picked panel of health experts to help validate the actions he took against the coronavirus pandemic.
Birx says she still thinks about Trump’s comments on injecting disinfectant ‘every day’
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.
Beginning April 1, Yankee Stadium, CitiField, other sports venues to increase capacity
Beginning, April 1 sports venues like Yankee Stadium and CitiField will be allowed to increase indoor and outdoor capacities.
Beginning, April 1 sports venues like Yankee Stadium and CitiField will be allowed to increase indoor and outdoor capacities.
Scientist with son who suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome hopes research can help COVID-19 patients
Ron Davis, a Stanford University professor recognized for his work in genetics and biochemistry, changed his field of study when his son fell seriously ill with a chronic fatigue syndrome that has been reported in COVID-19 patients.
Ron Davis, a Stanford University professor recognized for his work in genetics and biochemistry, changed his field of study when his son fell seriously ill with a chronic fatigue syndrome that has been reported in COVID-19 patients.
JetBlue may move headquarters from New York
JetBlue Airways was founded in Queens more than two decades ago. But due to the shift to working from home, the airline is considering rethinking its real estate needs.
JetBlue Airways was founded in Queens more than two decades ago. But due to the shift to working from home, the airline is considering rethinking its real estate needs.
Custom sheds on the rise during pandemic as people forced to work at home
Home is where the heart is, and with COVID-19, it's also where the office is.
Home is where the heart is, and with COVID-19, it's also where the office is.
FEMA to reimburse families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
US unemployment claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
The four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund