More cars, fewer parking spaces in New York City

Drivers across New York City are complaining about a lack of parking spaces as the pandemic has driven many New Yorkers to buy cars while many parking spots have disappeared.

Northeast governors hold 'emergency summit' on virus surge

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and five other governors were to discuss coordinating certain these types of restrictions.

Stanley Cup champs Tampa Bay Lightning laying off 30 workers because of virus

Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.

Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus

America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.

NCAA in talks to hold college basketball tournament in Indianapolis

The NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men’s college basketball tournament in one geographic location

NYC public schools to remain open Monday, Tuesday

New York City public schools would remain open to in-person instruction Monday and Tuesday, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Anthony Fauci predicts when America will return to normal from coronavirus

Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned that Americans should expect a gradual return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic as Pfizer potentially rolls out its highly-effective vaccine at the end of the year.

New York City virus rate stays below school-closing line on Saturday

Students, parents and teachers continued anxiously watching New York City's coronavirus test results as the latest figures Saturday fell under the city's threshold for shutting down school buildings, but the mayor warned that the city was at a “crucial” point in fighting the virus' resurgence.

NYC food charities need volunteers to meet growing demand

With Thanksgiving around the corner, The Bowery Mission and City Harvest are calling on volunteers to help out during this difficult time.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announces 14-day statewide 'freeze'

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a statewide two-week “freeze” which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities during that period.

Potential vaccine news lifts stocks; S&P hits record

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 400 points or 1.37%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.36% closing at a fresh record. The Nasdaq Composite ticked up by 1% recovering late in the session.

California, Oregon, Washington issue travel advisories asking people to self-quarantine for 14 days

The governors of California, Washington and Oregon issued travel advisories Friday urging visitors entering their states or returning home from travel outside the three states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus.