Coping with decision fatigue in a pandemic

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, we have had more time to sit and ruminate. That can lead to a lot of stress.

AP poll: Vaccination efforts could face hurdles as Republicans less willing to get COVID-19 shot

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.

Wedding venue capacity increases in NY

Starting Monday, wedding venues and catering halls in New York State can expand to 50% of their capacity, with a maximum of 150 people.

Some New York City residents can get vaccinated at home

The mayor hopes to get all homebound residents the Johnson & Johnson vaccine within the next seven weeks.

CDC study finds 9 out of 10 people in US got 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

A new CDC study found the vast majority of people are completing their coronavirus vaccination in the recommended timeframe. Public health officials called the "encouraging."

Wells Fargo, Chase criticized over timing of stimulus check delivery

Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase told customers they may not receive the third round of stimulus checks for days, drawing ire from customers

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day a year into pandemic

Restaurants like The Shannon Rose in Clifton, New Jersey are preparing to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a new way this year due to the pandemic.

Open Streets program returns in Brooklyn

Local officials say they hope to raise enough money to keep the program running through 2021.

COVID-19 leads to burst of info, but some data blocked in NJ

While New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has pledged to be transparent throughout the coronavirus pandemic, his administration has denied or slowly responded to requests for records related to spending, communications and decision-making.

Bronx neighborhood marks St. Patrick's Day with COVID-safe celebration

This coming Wednesday is St. Patrick's Day and while the celebrations may look a little different due to the coronavirus, one neighborhood in the Bronx didn't let that deter them.

Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fauci backs Biden pledge of normal Fourth of July, 3 million vaccines per day

Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.

Call of the wild: Great outdoors is great escape in pandemic

The great outdoors has become the great escape during the pandemic. A cooped-up population is looking for fresh air, and that's packing hiking trails and other open spaces.