NY schools report 1,200 COVID infections among students, staff
Schools across New York have reported that at least 1,200 students and staff have tested positive for the coronavirus since the start of the academic year.
Schools across New York have reported that at least 1,200 students and staff have tested positive for the coronavirus since the start of the academic year.
2nd round of stimulus checks would be in relief bill: Mnuchin
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
Thousands of New York children have lost a parent to COVID-19
The pandemic has disproportionately hit people of color so the burden of this life-changing event will affect Black and Hispanic children the most, according to a study.
The pandemic has disproportionately hit people of color so the burden of this life-changing event will affect Black and Hispanic children the most, according to a study.
NFL threatening suspensions for coaches and sideline personnel who don't wear face masks
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Troy Vincent, who oversees NFL football operations, told the 32 teams Wednesday that “accountability” is required on the sidelines.
In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Troy Vincent, who oversees NFL football operations, told the 32 teams Wednesday that “accountability” is required on the sidelines.
Diocese of Rockville Centre files for bankruptcy protection
The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday.
United and American Airlines furloughing 32,000 employees
The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.
The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.
No one fined on first day of threatened NYC mask crackdown
City employees distributed thousands of masks in the Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods with rising infection rates.
City employees distributed thousands of masks in the Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods with rising infection rates.
NJ sounds alarm over uptick in COVID cases
Health officials in New Jersey are sounding the alarm about an uptick in COVID cases, as the positive test rate in the state is now around 3 percent.
Health officials in New Jersey are sounding the alarm about an uptick in COVID cases, as the positive test rate in the state is now around 3 percent.
Hospitals facing financial woes amid COVID pandemic
Hospitals are sounding the alarm about a second wave of coronavirus infections, which could be catastrophic to health facilities already strapped for cash.
Hospitals are sounding the alarm about a second wave of coronavirus infections, which could be catastrophic to health facilities already strapped for cash.
New York City restaurants resume indoor dining
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's rules for indoor dining in the city include 25% occupancy, temperature checks, one member of each party must provide contact information for tracing, masks when not seated, tables six feet apart, no bar service, and restaurants must close at midnight.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's rules for indoor dining in the city include 25% occupancy, temperature checks, one member of each party must provide contact information for tracing, masks when not seated, tables six feet apart, no bar service, and restaurants must close at midnight.
Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Romanian village re-elects mayor after his coronavirus death
After electing him mayor, they went to his grave to light candles for him.
After electing him mayor, they went to his grave to light candles for him.
NFL postpones Titans, Steelers game after coronavirus outbreak
The news comes after it was announced on Tuesday the three players and five personnel tested positive for the virus.
The news comes after it was announced on Tuesday the three players and five personnel tested positive for the virus.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates immune response in older adults, study finds
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.
Presidential debate: COVID-19 tests, masks and no crowds in the age of coronavirus
Debates are typically some of the most exciting nights of the campaign season, drawing a crowd of thousands of staffers, media and guests.
Debates are typically some of the most exciting nights of the campaign season, drawing a crowd of thousands of staffers, media and guests.
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Derek Peterson and his team of engineers have developed a health detection scanner.
Derek Peterson and his team of engineers have developed a health detection scanner.