NJ governor questioned about attending rallies during stay-at-home order
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy responded to critics Monday who thought he should not have attended a rally and vigil over the weekend as part of the worldwide police brutality protests because of the state's coronavirus directives
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy responded to critics Monday who thought he should not have attended a rally and vigil over the weekend as part of the worldwide police brutality protests because of the state's coronavirus directives
New York City begins reopening after coronavirus lockdown
After three bleak months, New York City will try to turn a page after getting hit first by the coronavirus, then an outpouring of rage over racism and police brutality.
After three bleak months, New York City will try to turn a page after getting hit first by the coronavirus, then an outpouring of rage over racism and police brutality.
More than 7 million infected with COVID-19 and over 400,000 dead worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns prevented over 500 million coronavirus infections, according to researchers
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
California woman sues Safeway operator for toilet paper price gouging
Eleisha Redmond's suit, dated June 3, is a proposed class action against Albertson's, an Idaho-based company that operates supermarkets including Safeway, Randalls and Vons.
Eleisha Redmond's suit, dated June 3, is a proposed class action against Albertson's, an Idaho-based company that operates supermarkets including Safeway, Randalls and Vons.
Long Island piano prodigy shares performances with medical workers
Xiaoyan, who goes by the stage name Lele, started playing piano when she was just 3. By age 5, she had received national and international recognition in competitions. Since then, she has continued making a name for herself.
Xiaoyan, who goes by the stage name Lele, started playing piano when she was just 3. By age 5, she had received national and international recognition in competitions. Since then, she has continued making a name for herself.
Company sold fake N95 masks on Amazon for 20X list price, lawsuit alleges
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
Mexico resumes tourism in Cancun and these beach destinations
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Behind virus and protests: A chronic US economic racial gap
Black Americans are far more likely to die of COVID-19 and to work in low-paying service jobs — the ones slashed when restaurants and movie theaters closed as a health precaution.
Black Americans are far more likely to die of COVID-19 and to work in low-paying service jobs — the ones slashed when restaurants and movie theaters closed as a health precaution.
CDC: If you have COVID-19, stay away from your pets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released more details into two cases of COVID-19 in pet cats that contracted the disease at the height of the outbreak.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released more details into two cases of COVID-19 in pet cats that contracted the disease at the height of the outbreak.
Low-wage essential workers face higher risk of health and financial issues amid pandemic, study finds
Low-wage workers are less likely than high-wage workers to have access to things like masks, hand sanitizer and training on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to recent research.
Low-wage workers are less likely than high-wage workers to have access to things like masks, hand sanitizer and training on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to recent research.
BP to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide amid COVID-19 pandemic
Chief Executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in BP’s global workforce of 70,000 people and come mostly this year.
Chief Executive Bernard Looney said that the cuts will affect office-based roles in BP’s global workforce of 70,000 people and come mostly this year.
With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
What can reopen in Phase One in New York City?
A look at which businesses and industries will be eligible to reopen in Phase One of New York's reopening plan.
A look at which businesses and industries will be eligible to reopen in Phase One of New York's reopening plan.
NYPD Chief of Transportation dies due to COVID-19
The NYPD has announced that Chief of Transportation William T. Morris died from COVID-19 on June 6.
The NYPD has announced that Chief of Transportation William T. Morris died from COVID-19 on June 6.
NY officials urge Floyd protesters to get coronavirus tests
New York City officials have lifted a curfew amid protests of police brutality and racial injustice following the death of George Floyd. At the same time, the officials urged that demonstrators be tested for the coronavirus.
New York City officials have lifted a curfew amid protests of police brutality and racial injustice following the death of George Floyd. At the same time, the officials urged that demonstrators be tested for the coronavirus.
Connecticut releases rules reopening businesses must follow in Phase Two
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has unveiled the rules that businesses planning to open when Phase Two begins on Wednesday, June 17 will have to follow.
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has unveiled the rules that businesses planning to open when Phase Two begins on Wednesday, June 17 will have to follow.
Street gatherings bring joy in Hell's Kitchen in pandemic
On a late Friday afternoon, there is joy and fraternity found on a blocked-off street in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Neighbors chat, dogs get acquainted and above all, there’s laughter.
On a late Friday afternoon, there is joy and fraternity found on a blocked-off street in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Neighbors chat, dogs get acquainted and above all, there’s laughter.
India sees 10,000 new cases a day ahead of reopening
India reported 9,971 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, another single-day high for the country that comes a day before it reopens shopping malls, hotels and religious venues after a 10-week lockdown.
India reported 9,971 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, another single-day high for the country that comes a day before it reopens shopping malls, hotels and religious venues after a 10-week lockdown.
Domestic workers face serious risks to health, finances due to COVID-19
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.