NY sales tax revenue drops more than in 2009 recession
New York sales tax collections dropped by $1.8 billion in 2020. That’s more than in the 2009 recession,
New York sales tax collections dropped by $1.8 billion in 2020. That’s more than in the 2009 recession,
Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID-19 relief, dies after testing positive
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
Biden, Harris hear GOP pitch for smaller COVID-19 relief package
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
‘She loved so fiercely’: Teen dies from COVID-19 after beating rare cancer 3 times
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
New Jersey Devils postpone 3 games due to COVID
The NHL has announced the New Jersey Devils have been forced to postpone three games this week after four more players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
The NHL has announced the New Jersey Devils have been forced to postpone three games this week after four more players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
WI mom who gave birth in coma holds newborn after beating COVID
A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.
A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.
Illinois couple fighting coronavirus treated to 'dinner date' by hospital staff: 'Always inseparable'
An "inseparable" elderly couple was treated to a special date night in an Illinois hospital, after both being admitted for COVID-19.
An "inseparable" elderly couple was treated to a special date night in an Illinois hospital, after both being admitted for COVID-19.
Andrew Brooks, who led development of 1st approved COVID-19 spit test, dies at 51
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."
TSA to enforce masks at all airport checkpoints, may deny entry amid new coronavirus variants
Beginning Feb. 2, air travelers over the age of 2 without a mask may be denied entry through airport security checkpoints. The requirement remains effective through May 11.
Beginning Feb. 2, air travelers over the age of 2 without a mask may be denied entry through airport security checkpoints. The requirement remains effective through May 11.
New York City's parks become essential refuge during pandemic
New York City’s parks have served as essential refuges through the hard times of the pandemic
New York City’s parks have served as essential refuges through the hard times of the pandemic
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID relief, hospitalized with virus
Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, and now he’s been admitted to the hospital after testing positive and having trouble breathing.
Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, and now he’s been admitted to the hospital after testing positive and having trouble breathing.
Blacks, Latinos in NYC lag behind in COVID vaccinations
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is acknowledging that Black and Latino New Yorkers are receiving COVID-19 vaccines at far lower rates than white or Asian residents.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is acknowledging that Black and Latino New Yorkers are receiving COVID-19 vaccines at far lower rates than white or Asian residents.
TSA to require masks at screening checkpoints as new strains of COVID-19 hit the US
The acting secretary of Homeland Security directed the TSA to take steps to protect passengers and employees in the transportation system.
The acting secretary of Homeland Security directed the TSA to take steps to protect passengers and employees in the transportation system.
Anti-vaccine protesters temporarily shut down Dodger Stadium’s COVID-19 vaccination site
Dodger Stadium’s mass COVID-19 vaccination site was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon when a group of anti-vaccine protesters gathered at the entrance, frustrating hundreds of motorists who had been waiting in line for hours.
Dodger Stadium’s mass COVID-19 vaccination site was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon when a group of anti-vaccine protesters gathered at the entrance, frustrating hundreds of motorists who had been waiting in line for hours.
Don't share COVID-19 vaccine card on social media, BBB warns
Something as incidental as posting a selfie while holding the vaccine card can create an opportunity for scammers, the BBB warns.
Something as incidental as posting a selfie while holding the vaccine card can create an opportunity for scammers, the BBB warns.
Coronavirus stimulus payment may arrive as a debit card, IRS says
The IRS said earlier this month, it will be sending around 8 million debit cards “to speed delivery of the payments to reach as many people as soon as possible.”
The IRS said earlier this month, it will be sending around 8 million debit cards “to speed delivery of the payments to reach as many people as soon as possible.”
Analysis: Racial disparity seen in US vaccination drive
A racial gap has opened up in the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination drive, with Black Americans in many places lagging behind whites in receiving shots.
A racial gap has opened up in the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination drive, with Black Americans in many places lagging behind whites in receiving shots.
New CDC order requires travelers to wear masks on all forms of public transportation
A new CDC order goes into effect Monday that requires travelers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ships, ferries, taxis and ride-shares must wear a mask.
A new CDC order goes into effect Monday that requires travelers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ships, ferries, taxis and ride-shares must wear a mask.
Biden warns of growing ‘cost of inaction’ on $1.9T COVID-19 relief plan
The White House says the Biden administration is searching for “creative” ways to garner public support for the COVID relief package that has gotten a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.
The White House says the Biden administration is searching for “creative” ways to garner public support for the COVID relief package that has gotten a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.