Deaths, hospitalizations down as more of NY primes to reopen
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York recorded its lowest one-day coronavirus death toll and hospitalization total since the early days of the crisis in March.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York recorded its lowest one-day coronavirus death toll and hospitalization total since the early days of the crisis in March.
Tenants behind on rent in pandemic face harassment, eviction
The coronavirus pandemic has shut housing courts and prompted most states and federal authorities to initiate policies protecting renters from eviction. But not everyone is covered and a number of landlords -- some desperate to pay their mortgages themselves -- are turning to threats and harassment to force tenants out.
The coronavirus pandemic has shut housing courts and prompted most states and federal authorities to initiate policies protecting renters from eviction. But not everyone is covered and a number of landlords -- some desperate to pay their mortgages themselves -- are turning to threats and harassment to force tenants out.
MTA expands program using UV light to disinfect subway cars
The MTA has expanded a pilot program that uses ultraviolet light to disinfect subway cars from bacteria and viruses like COVID-19.
The MTA has expanded a pilot program that uses ultraviolet light to disinfect subway cars from bacteria and viruses like COVID-19.
The week in numbers: Florida among 21 states seeing rise in COVID-19 cases as 7 vaccines race forward
More than 20 states experience uptick in COVID-19 infections after easing lockdowns while unemployment rates remain high in the Black Belt.
More than 20 states experience uptick in COVID-19 infections after easing lockdowns while unemployment rates remain high in the Black Belt.
Dr. Fauci says we should have COVID-19 vaccine by 'the beginning of this coming year'
FOX 5 NY spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci about when we might see a vaccine for COVID-19, the risks of reopening and protesting during the pandemic, and more.
FOX 5 NY spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci about when we might see a vaccine for COVID-19, the risks of reopening and protesting during the pandemic, and more.
Staten Island lawmakers urge De Blasio to reopen outdoor exercise centers
Lawmakers on Staten Island are urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow outdoor exercise centers like tennis courts and golf courses to open.
Lawmakers on Staten Island are urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to allow outdoor exercise centers like tennis courts and golf courses to open.
No overnight summer camps in NY over virus concerns
New York state's health commissioner says overnight summer camps will not be allowed to operate over coronavirus concerns.
New York state's health commissioner says overnight summer camps will not be allowed to operate over coronavirus concerns.
Some states hit pause, others press on amid spike in coronavirus
Utah and Oregon put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too.
Utah and Oregon put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too.
Atlantic City OKs booze on the Boardwalk to boost crowds
Many folks could use a drink about now, and for the first time they can enjoy it while strolling the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Many folks could use a drink about now, and for the first time they can enjoy it while strolling the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
A second coronavirus stimulus check may be coming. Here's how much money you could get
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin suggested the Trump administration was considering sending Americans another round of stimulus checks to offset the financial pain caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown.
NJ to sue Asbury Park for allowing indoor dining in defiance of executive order
The state of New Jersey will sue a shore town that has defied an executive order by authorizing indoor dining to begin on Monday.
The state of New Jersey will sue a shore town that has defied an executive order by authorizing indoor dining to begin on Monday.
Researchers ask if survivor plasma could prevent coronavirus
It if works, survivor plasma could have important ramifications until a vaccine arrives — raising the prospect of possibly protecting high-risk people with temporary immune-boosting infusions every so often.
It if works, survivor plasma could have important ramifications until a vaccine arrives — raising the prospect of possibly protecting high-risk people with temporary immune-boosting infusions every so often.
CDC posts long-awaited guidance for minimizing everyday COVID-19 risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.
Public health workers fighting coronavirus face growing threats
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.