New Jersey fishing industry relies on pandemic aid to stay afloat
Boat owners and those who run fishing-related businesses in New Jersey say the extra money from the federal stimulus is helping keep them afloat amid a sea of red ink.
Boat owners and those who run fishing-related businesses in New Jersey say the extra money from the federal stimulus is helping keep them afloat amid a sea of red ink.
Vaccine rollout breeds mixed emotions, including guilt and envy
As the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines widens in the U.S., varying eligibility rules and unequal access to the doses are sometimes breeding feelings of guilt, envy and judgment, particularly when the seemingly young and healthy are sharing that they got their shots.
As the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines widens in the U.S., varying eligibility rules and unequal access to the doses are sometimes breeding feelings of guilt, envy and judgment, particularly when the seemingly young and healthy are sharing that they got their shots.
Long Island mother of 5 dies from coronavirus
A Long Island woman who was pregnant with her 6th child when she caught the coronavirus has passed away.
A Long Island woman who was pregnant with her 6th child when she caught the coronavirus has passed away.
Biden to deliver first primetime address as president, will mark anniversary of coronavirus shutdowns
President Biden’s address Thursday will be his first major address since Inauguration Day, and it's set to mark the anniversary of the coronavirus shutdowns.
President Biden’s address Thursday will be his first major address since Inauguration Day, and it's set to mark the anniversary of the coronavirus shutdowns.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Fully-vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing, according to long-awaited guidance from the CDC.
Study finds people with dementia twice as likely to get COVID-19
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
Unpredictability of COVID-19 severity may come down to antibody response, study shows
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
A new study is helping give researchers a better understanding of why a person infected with COVID-19 would become seriously ill - and it may come down to the type of antibody the person produces.
COVID-19 pill effective in preliminary testing may be 'holy grail' of pandemic, doctor says
The drug would function as an at-home, five-day treatment, similar to Tamiflu, to stop the virus from reproducing before causing major damage. Details, here:
The drug would function as an at-home, five-day treatment, similar to Tamiflu, to stop the virus from reproducing before causing major damage. Details, here:
De Blasio: NYC's goal is 5 million vaccinated by June
De Blasio said that when the Co-Op City site reaches full strength, 1,000 people will be getting vaccinated each day.
De Blasio said that when the Co-Op City site reaches full strength, 1,000 people will be getting vaccinated each day.
Biden: Americans to begin receiving $1,400 stimulus checks this month
"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."
"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."
FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
Europe staggers as infectious variants power virus surge
Fast-spreading mutant versions of the coronavirus are powering another uptick in infections in Europe.
Fast-spreading mutant versions of the coronavirus are powering another uptick in infections in Europe.
Lawmakers curb Cuomo's emergency powers; slam him over nursing home data
The New York Senate has passed a bill to limit the governor’s emergency powers at a time when he’s facing sexual harassment allegations and scrutiny over his administration’s reporting of COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes.
The New York Senate has passed a bill to limit the governor’s emergency powers at a time when he’s facing sexual harassment allegations and scrutiny over his administration’s reporting of COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
Movie theaters reopen in New York City with limited capacity
Theaters in New York City reopened Friday for the first time in nearly a year. Capacity is limited to 25 percent with no more than 50 people allowed in a theater for each showing.
Theaters in New York City reopened Friday for the first time in nearly a year. Capacity is limited to 25 percent with no more than 50 people allowed in a theater for each showing.
Families separated by COVID reunite at Long Island nursing homes
A nursing home on Long Island was able to reopen its doors to visitors for the first time in months.
A nursing home on Long Island was able to reopen its doors to visitors for the first time in months.
‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
NJ GOP questions Murphy's COVID-19 handling in hearing
New Jersey Republican lawmakers conducted a hearing on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, questioning an administration policy related to nursing homes.
New Jersey Republican lawmakers conducted a hearing on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, questioning an administration policy related to nursing homes.
Poll: Americans largely back Biden's virus response
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.