"I’m back in action,” One of the first Americans who contracted COVID-19 speaks about his recovery

Gregg Garfield was the first coronavirus patient admitted to his hospital. He was on a ventilator for 30 days and doctors gave him a 1% chance to live. But now Gregg is thriving and has beat COVID-19.

US surpasses COVID-19 vaccine milestone of 100 million shots administered

The U.S. has administered more than 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine according to the latest numbers posted Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

COVID-19 causes the immune system to go rogue and harm the body, researchers say

Researchers have found that in some people with severe COVID-19, the immune system goes rogue and attacks one of its own key defenses instead of fighting the coronavirus.

NY will receive $23.5B from stimulus bill

The American Rescue Plan includes $350 billion in unfettered aid for state and local governments, with $195.3 billion directed toward state governments and Washington, and $130.2 billion allocated for local governments.

COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'

U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.

$1,400 stimulus checks can be seized by private collectors for unpaid debts

Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.

As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up, AAA warns 2021 travel will likely be a different experience for many

For many who may be planning a future trip after being vaccinated against COVID-19, AAA says it will likely be a different experience for many who haven’t traveled over the past year.

Matthew McConaughey announces virtual benefit to help Texas

The We’re Texas Virtual Event will include musical performances by Texas natives, residents, and supporters like Willie Nelson and Megan Thee Stallion.

Starting April 1, NY quarantine requirement ending for all domestic travelers

The quarantine requirement for all people entering New York from another U.S. state or territory will no longer be required starting April 1.

CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men

According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.

Biden to direct states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1

President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.

Vaccines for Nassau County veterans

Nassau University Medical Center and Nassau Veterans Service Agency are partnering to vaccinate vulnerable veterans.