Restaurant workers see spike in harassment during pandemic: report
A new report claims restaurant workers have seen major increases in sexual harassment during the coronavirus pandemic.
A new report claims restaurant workers have seen major increases in sexual harassment during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo: Schools offer lessons in fighting COVID-19 spread
An op-ed written by Governor Andrew Cuomo argues that the low coronavirus infection rates in the state's schools show how to prevent the spread of the virus.
An op-ed written by Governor Andrew Cuomo argues that the low coronavirus infection rates in the state's schools show how to prevent the spread of the virus.
A bleak outlook for millions facing cutoff of US jobless aid
If no agreement is reached in negotiations, more than 9 million people will lose federal jobless aid that averages about $320 a week.
If no agreement is reached in negotiations, more than 9 million people will lose federal jobless aid that averages about $320 a week.
Country's oldest newspaper, Hartford Courant, closes newsroom amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Hartford Courant plans to close the newsroom and offices it has been operating out of since the mid-1940s by the end of the year.
The Hartford Courant plans to close the newsroom and offices it has been operating out of since the mid-1940s by the end of the year.
As COVID continues surge in NY, Cuomo hits optimistic note
While the state's coronavirus positivity rate has risen to 5.5%, Governor Andrew Cuomo is sounding an optimistic note about the state's ability to treat patients and survival rates.
While the state's coronavirus positivity rate has risen to 5.5%, Governor Andrew Cuomo is sounding an optimistic note about the state's ability to treat patients and survival rates.
NYC restaurants 'hibernating' or shifting services for the winter
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many NYC restaurants to close, but now, other establishments are going into 'hibernation' or adjusting their services to survive.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many NYC restaurants to close, but now, other establishments are going into 'hibernation' or adjusting their services to survive.
Planned park in Jersey City would honor victims of COVID-19
There are plans underway in Jersey City to turn a former toxic dump site into a park in memory of those who had died from COVID-19.
There are plans underway in Jersey City to turn a former toxic dump site into a park in memory of those who had died from COVID-19.
Arizona company hopes its COVID-19 nasal spray can help people as they wait for vaccine
It's not a vaccine, but officials with one Arizona biotech firm hopes their nasal spray could bridge the gap for someone waiting on a vaccine, or can’t get a vaccine.
It's not a vaccine, but officials with one Arizona biotech firm hopes their nasal spray could bridge the gap for someone waiting on a vaccine, or can’t get a vaccine.
In sickness and in health: Couple exchanges vows through window after bride contracts COVID-19
Just days before her wedding, Lauren found out she had tested positive for COVID-19. After changing their venue three times and with a marriage license set to expire the day after their ceremony, the couple knew that they still wanted to say “I do.”
Just days before her wedding, Lauren found out she had tested positive for COVID-19. After changing their venue three times and with a marriage license set to expire the day after their ceremony, the couple knew that they still wanted to say “I do.”
Emergency services at ‘breaking point’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, ambulance group warns HHS
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
Aarron Reinert, president of the AAA, asked in a letter that additional funding be funneled to emergency services to help maintain the basic services emergency personnel provided even before the pandemic.
NIH Director tells churches to stay closed as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise in US
His warning comes after a national group that represents more than 20,000 evangelical Christian health care professionals recently urged churches to halt in-person services as coronavirus cases surge across the United States.
His warning comes after a national group that represents more than 20,000 evangelical Christian health care professionals recently urged churches to halt in-person services as coronavirus cases surge across the United States.
Photo Essay: Faithful mourn, carry on amid pandemic
Relief may be on the way in the form of mass-produced vaccines, but COVID-19 continues to ravage communities around the world with the global death toll reaching some 1.5 million, leaving the living to mourn them and carry on.
Relief may be on the way in the form of mass-produced vaccines, but COVID-19 continues to ravage communities around the world with the global death toll reaching some 1.5 million, leaving the living to mourn them and carry on.
CDC urges Americans to wear masks indoors as COVID-19 surge intensifies
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday called for universal mask-wearing and urged Americans to wear face masks indoors amid an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases around the country.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday called for universal mask-wearing and urged Americans to wear face masks indoors amid an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases around the country.
102-year-old woman born during 1918 pandemic beats COVID-19 -- for the second time
A 102-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19 not once, but twice.
A 102-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19 not once, but twice.
Deadly outbreaks at Washington nursing homes possibly linked to staff who attended 300-person wedding
Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended.
Health officials are investigating whether seven deaths reported at long-term care facilities in Grant County are linked to a 300-person "superspreader" wedding in Ritzville that some nursing home staff attended.
As COVID-cases increase, hospital capacity concerns rise in NJ
With soaring COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, hospital capacity is becoming a huge concern as a number of facilities in the state are no longer accepting patients.
With soaring COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, hospital capacity is becoming a huge concern as a number of facilities in the state are no longer accepting patients.
Biden predicts 'bleak future' if Congress doesn't act on aid
President-elect Joe Biden is predicting the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic will only get worse if Congress doesn’t act quickly to pass an aid bill.
President-elect Joe Biden is predicting the economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic will only get worse if Congress doesn’t act quickly to pass an aid bill.
Tooth loss, other dental issues reported in COVID-19 patients
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
Some COVID-19 patients have reported loss of teeth and gum issues weeks and even months after testing positive for the virus.
San Francisco area issues new stay-at-home order
The health officers in six San Francisco Bay Area counties have issued a new stay-at-home order as the number of virus cases surge and hospitals fill.
The health officers in six San Francisco Bay Area counties have issued a new stay-at-home order as the number of virus cases surge and hospitals fill.
Defying pandemic, theaters get creative to stage shows anyway
More than a hundred blocks north of Manhattan's theater district but on that same famed thoroughfare, Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays recently read his lines from a stage. But there was no applause.
More than a hundred blocks north of Manhattan's theater district but on that same famed thoroughfare, Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays recently read his lines from a stage. But there was no applause.