Mail-in voting for November election could strain New York, officials warn
Lawmakers and election commissioners are concerned about a massive expansion of absentee voting without enough preparation and funding.
Lawmakers and election commissioners are concerned about a massive expansion of absentee voting without enough preparation and funding.
ICU doctor runs 22 miles while wearing mask to prove it doesn’t drop oxygen levels
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
There’s a shortage of Dr Pepper amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The iconic soda brand comforted fans with hopeful words, saying it is doing everything they can to get the beverage back into their hands.
The iconic soda brand comforted fans with hopeful words, saying it is doing everything they can to get the beverage back into their hands.
Nearly one-third of businesses have experienced more cyberattacks amid pandemic, according to research
Almost two thirds of businesses which contributed to the research said that their companies were more likely to experience a data breach due to COVID-19.
Almost two thirds of businesses which contributed to the research said that their companies were more likely to experience a data breach due to COVID-19.
Gov. Cuomo: Many school districts still need to submit full plan
The governor says about 1 in 7 New York school districts still haven't submitted a plan to the state for the opening of the new school year, now just weeks away.
The governor says about 1 in 7 New York school districts still haven't submitted a plan to the state for the opening of the new school year, now just weeks away.
Pac-12, Big Ten officials put 2020 season on hold
The Big Ten and Pac-12 won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, taking two of college football's five power conferences out of a crumbling season amid the pandemic.
The Big Ten and Pac-12 won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, taking two of college football's five power conferences out of a crumbling season amid the pandemic.
When does the extra $400 unemployment benefit start?
Trump's efforts to partially restore the sweetened jobless benefits, which expired at the end of July, hinges on cash-strapped states being able to adapt a new unemployment system and fund one-fourth of the aid.
Trump's efforts to partially restore the sweetened jobless benefits, which expired at the end of July, hinges on cash-strapped states being able to adapt a new unemployment system and fund one-fourth of the aid.
Chronic fatigue syndrome may linger after COVID-19 recovery, medical experts say
Medical experts believe some recovered COVID-19 patients are experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition which can keep a person bedridden and unable to work for months.
Medical experts believe some recovered COVID-19 patients are experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition which can keep a person bedridden and unable to work for months.
Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
More coronavirus cases found in New Zealand after 102 days
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
Coronavirus reportedly found on frozen food packaging in China
The novel coronavirus was found on the packaging of frozen seafood shipped from Ecuador to China, according to a report.
The novel coronavirus was found on the packaging of frozen seafood shipped from Ecuador to China, according to a report.
Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
Summer jobs for young people are vanishing amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
NYC relocations accelerating at ‘substantial’ pace, local movers say
Even as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has leveled off in recent weeks, moving companies say they remain inundated with requests from people leaving New York City.
Even as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has leveled off in recent weeks, moving companies say they remain inundated with requests from people leaving New York City.
Army football to play season despite pandemic
The Big Ten conference is expected to announce it will cancel the Fall 2020 college football schedule due to coronavirus. But nothing is final and school presidents are meeting at 10:30 am Tuesday.
The Big Ten conference is expected to announce it will cancel the Fall 2020 college football schedule due to coronavirus. But nothing is final and school presidents are meeting at 10:30 am Tuesday.
American Airlines extends its policy on waiving change fees through the end of the year
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
Smash Mouth performed for packed crowd at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the rally, which stretches on for nearly another week.
Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the rally, which stretches on for nearly another week.
People in 40s and 50s being pushed into early retirement during pandemic
Americans in their 40s and 50s are being offered early retirement since so many industries like hospitality, retail, and restaurants can no longer afford payroll.
Americans in their 40s and 50s are being offered early retirement since so many industries like hospitality, retail, and restaurants can no longer afford payroll.
Pac-12 leaders could delay or nix football season over coronavirus health concerns
There are concerns about reports that young athletes who contract coronavirus, don't have severe immediate symptoms, but then later, have problems with inflamed heart muscles.
There are concerns about reports that young athletes who contract coronavirus, don't have severe immediate symptoms, but then later, have problems with inflamed heart muscles.
NY nursing home deaths likely undercounted, analysis suggests
Riverdale Nursing Home in the Bronx appears, on paper, to have escaped the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, with an official state count of just four deaths in its 146-bed facility. The truth, according to the home, is far worse: 21 dead, most transported to hospitals before they succumbed.
Riverdale Nursing Home in the Bronx appears, on paper, to have escaped the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, with an official state count of just four deaths in its 146-bed facility. The truth, according to the home, is far worse: 21 dead, most transported to hospitals before they succumbed.