FDA recalls more hand sanitizers over potentially dangerous chemicals

The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers has just expanded -- again.

‘Be aware’: Parents issue warning after 3-year-old son suffers COVID-19 induced stroke

After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.

FDNY vaccinations underway but NYPD still waiting for doses

The FDNY has been vaccinating staffers. But the distribution of the vaccine to the NYPD appears to be delayed. 

Nursing students inspired to help others amid pandemic

Some students at Stony Brook's School of Nursing say they've never been more confident in their career choice.

McConnell blocks immediate Democratic push for $2,000 stimulus checks

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.

Dire days ahead: January could be 'worst' month in COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn

Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.

Killings spike in New York City amid pandemic, unrest

New York City is closing the books on its bloodiest year after a long time of being known as the safest big city in America. The city recorded 447 killings in 2020 as of Tuesday. 

TikTok version of 'Ratatouille' streams Friday

Tituss Burgess, Adam Lambert, André De Shields, Wayne Brady and Ashley Park star in "Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical," which will begin streaming on Friday at 7 p.m. ET for 72 hours.

Inmate who survived execution attempt dies; Coronavirus suspected

An Ohio death row inmate who survived an attempt to execute him by lethal injection in 2009 died Monday of possible complications of COVID-19, the state prisons system said.

4-year-old NY boy dies with coronavirus

An upstate 4-year-old is among the youngest coronavirus victims in New York.

Chicago family blames haircut in couple's coronavirus deaths

A Chicago family says one haircut led to the coronavirus-related deaths of their two parents after the illness ripped through several family members within days.

COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway

Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.

Los Angeles hospitals could begin rationing care

As Los Angeles hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, hospitals may begin rationing care and would force healthcare providers to determine the type of care a patient will receive based on available resources.

New York plans crackdown on vaccine fraud

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said providers who engage in fraud to obtain vaccines could face up to a $1 million fine and the loss of all state licenses.

NJ outlines COVID vaccine distribution plan

The New Jersey COVID vaccine distribution plan as outlined by the state health commissioner Monday involves breaking up the population into groups from Category 1A- Category 1C, followed by the general public.