UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Casinos in NY, malls in NYC reopen
Casinos across New York and malls in New York City reopened Wednesday with restrictions and social distancing in place.
Casinos across New York and malls in New York City reopened Wednesday with restrictions and social distancing in place.
Amazon seeks to hire 33,000 people for corporate and tech roles
In the latest sign of how it's prospering while others are faltering during the pandemic, Amazon said Wednesday it is seeking to bring aboard 33,000 people for corporate and tech roles in the next few months.
In the latest sign of how it's prospering while others are faltering during the pandemic, Amazon said Wednesday it is seeking to bring aboard 33,000 people for corporate and tech roles in the next few months.
Gov. Cuomo: COVID-19 is already a problem at colleges
Cornell University, University at Buffalo, Hofstra University, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, Colgate University and SUNY Fredonia have seen outbreaks, the governor said.
Cornell University, University at Buffalo, Hofstra University, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, Colgate University and SUNY Fredonia have seen outbreaks, the governor said.
Children's book seeks to comfort during pandemic
The book is about a little boy whose life has changed with the coronavirus pandemic and he's not really sure what's going on.
The book is about a little boy whose life has changed with the coronavirus pandemic and he's not really sure what's going on.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial put on hold due to ‘unexplained illness’
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
Some Long Island schools reopen but with emptier halls
About 80% of the South Huntington School District's 6,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade opted for a hybrid schedule.
About 80% of the South Huntington School District's 6,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade opted for a hybrid schedule.
Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
Mitch McConnell proposes 'targeted' coronavirus aid, Democrats say not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious coronavirus cases
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Obesity seems to put people at higher risk for getting very sick if they’re infected with the coronavirus, and doctors are trying to figure out why.
Allegiant Air passenger removed after allegedly asking flight attendant to wear face mask
A man was removed from an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning to Punta Gorda, Florida after allegedly asking a flight attendant to put a face mask on, according to a report by Newsweek.
A man was removed from an Allegiant Air flight Monday morning to Punta Gorda, Florida after allegedly asking a flight attendant to put a face mask on, according to a report by Newsweek.
Wawa thanks teachers, administrators with free coffee through the rest of September
From Tuesday Sept. 8 through Sept. 30, Wawa stores will offer free, any size coffee to all teachers and members of school administration.
From Tuesday Sept. 8 through Sept. 30, Wawa stores will offer free, any size coffee to all teachers and members of school administration.
What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.
When picking a hand sanitizer, opt for one that contains mostly alcohol and has few other ingredients.
10 NYC school buildings to undergo ventilation repairs before reopening
Independent engineers were hired to do "building walkthroughs" and assess 1,485 buildings used by the school system. Based on those inspections, the DOE slated 10 buildings for repairs.
Independent engineers were hired to do "building walkthroughs" and assess 1,485 buildings used by the school system. Based on those inspections, the DOE slated 10 buildings for repairs.
'A lot of wishful thinking': Experts say usefulness of COVID-19 antibody tests still unclear
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
Coronavirus tests touted by President Donald Trump and his top officials to help reopen the economy are widely available, but predictions for their usefulness haven't panned out.
Health officials worry about Labor Day setbacks in social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
College campuses face challenges stopping COVID-19 outbreaks
In New York, SUNY Oneonta is switching to online classes for the rest of the semester after nearly 600 people tested positive for coronavirus. NYU has suspended more than 20 students for not following social distancing rules.
In New York, SUNY Oneonta is switching to online classes for the rest of the semester after nearly 600 people tested positive for coronavirus. NYU has suspended more than 20 students for not following social distancing rules.
Manhattan business owner and resident vows to stay
A small-business owner in Manhattan says he has no plans to leave the city.
A small-business owner in Manhattan says he has no plans to leave the city.