Confusion reigns as schools reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
For countless families across the country, the school year is opening in disarray and confusion, with coronavirus outbreaks triggering sudden closings, mass quarantines and deep anxiety among parents.
Millions of jobs lost to coronavirus pandemic could take years to return
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
Study: Singing softly 'no riskier than talking' for coronavirus spread
A new study suggests that performers could sing or play softly in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
A new study suggests that performers could sing or play softly in order to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Syracuse students suspended in latest crackdown by colleges
Syracuse University has suspended 23 students in the wake of a large on-campus gathering that administrators say could force them to shut down the campus.
Syracuse University has suspended 23 students in the wake of a large on-campus gathering that administrators say could force them to shut down the campus.
Video shows large group of Baylor students gathering amid social distancing restrictions
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
Gov. Murphy: Too many residents refuse to cooperate with contact tracers
Contact tracers are reaching out to New Jersey residents. But more than half the people contacted aren't fully cooperating with the tracers.
Contact tracers are reaching out to New Jersey residents. But more than half the people contacted aren't fully cooperating with the tracers.
Kroger adding over 220 coronavirus testing clinics to its stores across the country
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
New Rochelle man returns home after 141 days battling coronavirus
A man from New Rochelle who spent 141 days between hospitals and rehabilitation centers while battling COVID-19 finally returned home.
A man from New Rochelle who spent 141 days between hospitals and rehabilitation centers while battling COVID-19 finally returned home.
Yankees–Mets series postponed due to COVID-19
The three-game interleague series between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets that was to begin Friday has been postponed because of the coronavirus.
The three-game interleague series between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets that was to begin Friday has been postponed because of the coronavirus.
As US deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
Yonkers School District announces school year will begin with fully remote learning
The Yonkers School District has announced that for at least the first month of classes, the school year will begin fully remote.
The Yonkers School District has announced that for at least the first month of classes, the school year will begin fully remote.
Johnson & Johnson set to begin crucial COVID-19 vaccine trial with 60,000 people
Janssen Pharmaceutical is planning to recruit about 60,000 participants to test its COVID-19 vaccine.
Janssen Pharmaceutical is planning to recruit about 60,000 participants to test its COVID-19 vaccine.
New York Aquarium to reopen on Aug. 27
The New York Aquarium will reopen and unveil a new exhibit called Spineless.
The New York Aquarium will reopen and unveil a new exhibit called Spineless.
CDC: Mass coronavirus testing in US prisons finds 12 times more cases than with symptom-based testing
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
Mets games postponed after two positive coronavirus tests
The New York Mets’ game this evening against the Florida Marlins, as well as Friday’s Subway Series opener against the New York Mets have been postponed after two members of the Mets organization tested positive for COVID-19.
The New York Mets’ game this evening against the Florida Marlins, as well as Friday’s Subway Series opener against the New York Mets have been postponed after two members of the Mets organization tested positive for COVID-19.