'Fiscal tsunami' for MTA as deficit projected of more than $5 billion
Fare and toll increases, wage freezes, service cuts and even a state gas tax were discussed Wednesday as the nation's largest transit agency stared down a gaping budget hole caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Fare and toll increases, wage freezes, service cuts and even a state gas tax were discussed Wednesday as the nation's largest transit agency stared down a gaping budget hole caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Fauci says he doesn’t see ‘us eradicating’ the coronavirus as US battles rising COVID-19 infections
Speaking during a webcast on Wednesday, July 22, with TB Alliance, a tuberculosis treatment nonprofit, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that the coronavirus is here to stay.
Speaking during a webcast on Wednesday, July 22, with TB Alliance, a tuberculosis treatment nonprofit, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said that the coronavirus is here to stay.
Silent spread of coronavirus keeps scientists grasping for clues
Researchers have exposed the frightening likelihood of silent spread of the virus by asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers. But how major a role seemingly healthy people play in swelling the ranks of those infected remains unanswered — and at the top of the scientific agenda.
Researchers have exposed the frightening likelihood of silent spread of the virus by asymptomatic and presymptomatic carriers. But how major a role seemingly healthy people play in swelling the ranks of those infected remains unanswered — and at the top of the scientific agenda.
More than 15 million people have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
As case counts surge across the world, organizations are racing to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
As case counts surge across the world, organizations are racing to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine.
California tops nation in positive COVID-19 cases as state breaks single-day record
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced California has broken its single-day record for positive COVID-19 cases with an unprecedented 12,807 new cases and 115 deaths. The state now leads the nation for positive cases, surpassing New York.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced California has broken its single-day record for positive COVID-19 cases with an unprecedented 12,807 new cases and 115 deaths. The state now leads the nation for positive cases, surpassing New York.
NFL: Fans attending games will be required to wear face masks
The NFL has announced that fans attending games during the 2020 season will be required to wear a face covering.
The NFL has announced that fans attending games during the 2020 season will be required to wear a face covering.
Poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Only about 1 in 10 Americans think daycare centers, preschools or K-12 schools should open this fall without restrictions, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs.
Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
FEMA official says US ready to tackle both COVID-19 pandemic and potential disaster
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Major airlines call for COVID-19 testing to restore US-Europe travel
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
‘We will not sell it at cost’: Some drugmakers stand to profit from potential coronavirus vaccine
Some executives from major pharmaceutical companies told lawmakers they would not sell their vaccines at cost when questions rose of how much they would profit from the pandemic.
Some executives from major pharmaceutical companies told lawmakers they would not sell their vaccines at cost when questions rose of how much they would profit from the pandemic.
As Californians look to school, some families form 'pandemic pods;' others struggle for WiFi
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
California's coronavirus cases surpass New York's for most in nation
John’s Hopkins University data showed Wednesday that California now has about 1,200 more cases than New York.
John’s Hopkins University data showed Wednesday that California now has about 1,200 more cases than New York.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree will no longer require face masks at all stores
No reason has been given why the change was made.
No reason has been given why the change was made.
NYC sheriff patrols Astoria in wake of late-night crowds outside bars
Members of the New York City Sheriff's Office were on Steinway Street on Tuesday to make sure that bars and restaurants maintained order.
Members of the New York City Sheriff's Office were on Steinway Street on Tuesday to make sure that bars and restaurants maintained order.
CDC says most people with COVID-19 should isolate for 10 days, rather than 14
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
CDC: Coronavirus infection rates much higher than reported
True COVID-19 rates were more than 10 times higher than reported cases in most U.S. regions from late March to early May, the CDC says.
True COVID-19 rates were more than 10 times higher than reported cases in most U.S. regions from late March to early May, the CDC says.
Nurse who was in coma for 40 days due to COVID-19 applauded by colleagues after hospital discharge
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.
A senior nurse who was in a coma for 40 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19 was met with applause from her colleagues after being discharged.