Downplaying coronavirus risk, Trump gets back to business as usual
Three months after President Donald Trump bowed to the realities of a pandemic that put big chunks of life on pause and killed more Americans than several major wars, Trump is back to business as usual — even as coronavirus cases are on the upswing in many parts of the country.
Three months after President Donald Trump bowed to the realities of a pandemic that put big chunks of life on pause and killed more Americans than several major wars, Trump is back to business as usual — even as coronavirus cases are on the upswing in many parts of the country.
Asbury Park to defy Murphy's executive order and open some restaurants
Asbury Park, the Jersey shore city often associated with Bruce Springsteen, is defying New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's executive order and will allow limited indoor dining at its restaurants.
Asbury Park, the Jersey shore city often associated with Bruce Springsteen, is defying New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's executive order and will allow limited indoor dining at its restaurants.
Cuomo gives OK for pools across NY to reopen
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that public pools and playgrounds across New York can reopen in the coming weeks, however, he is also giving local governments the power to make those decisions.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that public pools and playgrounds across New York can reopen in the coming weeks, however, he is also giving local governments the power to make those decisions.
What will the return to school look like this fall in NYC?
New York City is still two weeks from the end of the school year, but instead of enjoying the early days of summer, students and parents are wondering what school will look like in the fall.
New York City is still two weeks from the end of the school year, but instead of enjoying the early days of summer, students and parents are wondering what school will look like in the fall.
FDNY medics sue NYC over punishment for media interviews
Three paramedics and one EMT who work for the FDNY said the department punished them for speaking to media outlets during the coronavirus pandemic.
Three paramedics and one EMT who work for the FDNY said the department punished them for speaking to media outlets during the coronavirus pandemic.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
‘Fight for her life’: Mom discharged from hospital with newborn after 52-day-long COVID-19 battle
On June 8, staff gathered to cheer on Steeves and her son as they were wheeled out of the facility after a 52-day-long stay.
On June 8, staff gathered to cheer on Steeves and her son as they were wheeled out of the facility after a 52-day-long stay.
Summer youth employment program in Mount Vernon moves online
Mount Vernon's summertime employment program for young people is moving online this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mount Vernon's summertime employment program for young people is moving online this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Woman in her 20s receives double lung transplant after suffering ‘irreversible damage’ from COVID-19
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
The procedure was the first of its kind in the U.S. since the pandemic began. Doctors said she was otherwise healthy.
As COVID-19 cases spike, another 100,000 US deaths are possible
Top health experts across are sending out warnings as the country is expanding its reopening. COVID-19 cases are increasing in 21 states.
Top health experts across are sending out warnings as the country is expanding its reopening. COVID-19 cases are increasing in 21 states.
Final tests of some COVID-19 vaccines to start next month
A U.S. company says it's on track to begin a huge study next month to prove if its COVID-19 vaccine candidate really works, while Brazil will help with final testing of a different shot from China.
A U.S. company says it's on track to begin a huge study next month to prove if its COVID-19 vaccine candidate really works, while Brazil will help with final testing of a different shot from China.
Amid pandemic, scores of US Catholic schools face closure
Catholic schools have faced tough times for years in the United States, but the pace of closures is accelerating dramatically amid economic fallout from the coronavirus.
Catholic schools have faced tough times for years in the United States, but the pace of closures is accelerating dramatically amid economic fallout from the coronavirus.
Coronavirus pandemic disrupts fight to save endangered animals and habitats
The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.
The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.
Some stores owners in NYC allowing customers in despite lockdown
Stores in parts of the New York City have already started to allow customers inside to shop, even though the phased reopening that began Monday only allows retailers to sell merchandise via curbside pickup for now.
Stores in parts of the New York City have already started to allow customers inside to shop, even though the phased reopening that began Monday only allows retailers to sell merchandise via curbside pickup for now.
Nursing homes to face enforcement action for swiping coronavirus stimulus checks from seniors
The Trump administration on Tuesday warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.
The Trump administration on Tuesday warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.
Garth Brooks to host concert event at 300 drive-in theaters across America
Tickets will reportedly go on sale on June 19 and will cost $100, which will cover one passenger car or SUV.
Tickets will reportedly go on sale on June 19 and will cost $100, which will cover one passenger car or SUV.
Trump administration opposes $600 unemployment benefits extension
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
Phase Two of reopening begins on Long Island
Long Island moved one step closer to the new normal on Wednesday as the region officially entered Phase Two of reopening.
Long Island moved one step closer to the new normal on Wednesday as the region officially entered Phase Two of reopening.