Vaccine appointments in New York going fast
New Yorkers battered by months of isolation and worry are eagerly snapping up their chances at what many see as a shot of hope, as the city ramps up efforts to get people inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
New Yorkers battered by months of isolation and worry are eagerly snapping up their chances at what many see as a shot of hope, as the city ramps up efforts to get people inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Drug overdoses a 'pandemic within the pandemic'
A new study shows that there has been a huge surge in overdose-related deaths during the coronavirus pandemic.
A new study shows that there has been a huge surge in overdose-related deaths during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo's 2021 agenda: vaccinations, boosting economy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pledging to vaccinate millions of residents and jumpstart the state's flagging economy.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pledging to vaccinate millions of residents and jumpstart the state's flagging economy.
Laid-off chef starts nonprofit kitchen on Long Island
The folks at Carroll's Kitchen, a nonprofit, cook and deliver well-balanced, nutritional meals across Long Island. People who can pay can order from the website.
The folks at Carroll's Kitchen, a nonprofit, cook and deliver well-balanced, nutritional meals across Long Island. People who can pay can order from the website.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
University of California plans to reopen for in-person classes fall 2021 across its 10 campuses
The University of California announced Monday that it is planning for a return to primarily in-person instruction systemwide starting fall 2021.
The University of California announced Monday that it is planning for a return to primarily in-person instruction systemwide starting fall 2021.
NJ congresswoman blames her coronavirus on colleagues not wearing masks during lockdown
A New Jersey Congresswoman has tested positive for COVID-19 following last week's Capitol lockdown and thinks she was infected while isolating during the Capitol riot last week.
A New Jersey Congresswoman has tested positive for COVID-19 following last week's Capitol lockdown and thinks she was infected while isolating during the Capitol riot last week.
Freshman and sophomores can't return to Stanford for winter quarter
Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.
Less than 48 hours before winter quarter begins, students received an email from the university president that freshmen and sophomores will not be able to return to campus. The email cited the continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, lengthening public health restrictions and how those restrictions likely will affect the on-campus undergrad experience.
NYC opens 5 vaccination sites as rollout ramps up
New York City's first 24/7 mass vaccination sites opened Sunday as the city continues its battle against the coronavirus.
New York City's first 24/7 mass vaccination sites opened Sunday as the city continues its battle against the coronavirus.
Nancy Bush Ellis, sister of former President George HW Bush, dies due to COVID-19
She was outspoken liberal before switching to GOP in 1979
She was outspoken liberal before switching to GOP in 1979
Congress notified of possible COVID-19 exposure following US Capitol riot
House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.
House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.
Cuomo: Three new cases of UK COVID variant found in NY
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that three new cases of the UK variant of COVID-19 have been found in the state.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that three new cases of the UK variant of COVID-19 have been found in the state.
Famed Tuskegee Airman dies from COVID-19
One of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black pilots in the segregated U.S. military and among the most respected fighter pilots of World War II — has died from complications of the coronavirus, it was announced Friday.
One of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black pilots in the segregated U.S. military and among the most respected fighter pilots of World War II — has died from complications of the coronavirus, it was announced Friday.
Once again, job losses fall unequally across the US economy
Ten months into America’s viral outbreak, low-income workers are still bearing the brunt of job losses — an unusual and harsh feature of the pandemic recession that flattened the economy last spring.
Ten months into America’s viral outbreak, low-income workers are still bearing the brunt of job losses — an unusual and harsh feature of the pandemic recession that flattened the economy last spring.
Queen Elizabeth II and husband receive COVID-19 vaccinations
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have received their COVID-19 vaccinations, royal officials said Saturday.
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have received their COVID-19 vaccinations, royal officials said Saturday.
Cuomo: NY expanding vaccine eligibility, accelerating distribution
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has said that he is not pleased with the speed of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in hospitals and to hospital staff during a press conference on Friday.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has said that he is not pleased with the speed of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in hospitals and to hospital staff during a press conference on Friday.
More pandemic aid coming to small businesses
The Small Business Administration and the Treasury Department are reviving the Paycheck Protection Program five months after its first two rounds of funding ended.
The Small Business Administration and the Treasury Department are reviving the Paycheck Protection Program five months after its first two rounds of funding ended.
Westchester County hospital investigated for COVID vaccine violations
New York's Health Department is coming down on Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital for giving out COVID-19 vaccines to people before it was their turn.
New York's Health Department is coming down on Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital for giving out COVID-19 vaccines to people before it was their turn.
As schools reopen on LI, new plans aim to keep students and staff safe
The debate over school COVID safety isn't just happening in New York City, but across New York districts are dealing with similar issues.
The debate over school COVID safety isn't just happening in New York City, but across New York districts are dealing with similar issues.
First two of six planned vaccine 'mega-sites' open in New Jersey
New Jersey is stepping up its vaccination efforts today, opening the first mega-site to administer the COVID vaccine in Morris County.
New Jersey is stepping up its vaccination efforts today, opening the first mega-site to administer the COVID vaccine in Morris County.