South Carolina restaurant uses blow-up dolls to enforce social distancing between tables
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.
Police unions call for ouster of NYC health commissioner
Several unions that represent police officers are asking the mayor to fire Dr. Oxiris Barbot after comments she made about the NYPD during a heated exchange with Chief of Department Terence Monahan at the height of the coronavirus outbreak.
Several unions that represent police officers are asking the mayor to fire Dr. Oxiris Barbot after comments she made about the NYPD during a heated exchange with Chief of Department Terence Monahan at the height of the coronavirus outbreak.
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks beginning May 18
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
Uber said it will require drivers to take a selfie in the app to enforce the rule.
College basketball player's trick shots go viral
Larry Moreno, a sophomore guard on the St. Francis Brooklyn Men’s Basketball team, has been dazzling the masses during quarantine with amazing trick shots.
Larry Moreno, a sophomore guard on the St. Francis Brooklyn Men’s Basketball team, has been dazzling the masses during quarantine with amazing trick shots.
Brothers who survived Holocaust die weeks apart at same hospital
Joseph Feingold, 97, died April 15 of complications of COVID-19 at the same hospital where Alexander Feingold, 95, succumbed to pneumonia on March 17.
Joseph Feingold, 97, died April 15 of complications of COVID-19 at the same hospital where Alexander Feingold, 95, succumbed to pneumonia on March 17.
100 children in NYC with inflammatory illness possibly linked to COVID-19
"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.
"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.
MacArthur Airport installs sanitizing units to help fight virus
Air from around the unit goes through a catalytic converter process using a UV light. The system converts oxygen and moisture into a safe amount of hydrogen peroxide, which is then released into the air to reduce pathogens by over 99%.
Air from around the unit goes through a catalytic converter process using a UV light. The system converts oxygen and moisture into a safe amount of hydrogen peroxide, which is then released into the air to reduce pathogens by over 99%.
Cats with no symptoms spread virus to other cats in lab test
A lab experiment suggests that cats can spread the new coronavirus to other cats without any of them ever having symptoms.
A lab experiment suggests that cats can spread the new coronavirus to other cats without any of them ever having symptoms.
Westchester grocery chain takes reservations to help keep social distancing
DeCicco & Sons, a grocery store chain in Westchester County has paired with the OpenTable app to allow customers to make a reservation for when they want to get their groceries in an effort to reduce lines while keeping in alignment with social distancing guidelines.
DeCicco & Sons, a grocery store chain in Westchester County has paired with the OpenTable app to allow customers to make a reservation for when they want to get their groceries in an effort to reduce lines while keeping in alignment with social distancing guidelines.
Trump's push for opening school clashes with Fauci's caution
President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.
President Donald Trump's push appears at odds with cautions by the nation's leading immunologist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is wary of returning to normal activities too quickly.
L.A. County beaches reopen Wednesday with social distancing rules
Los Angeles County from Rancho Palos Verdes to Malibu reopened its beaches Wednesday in the latest cautious easing of coronavirus restrictions that have closed most California public spaces and businesses for nearly two months.
Los Angeles County from Rancho Palos Verdes to Malibu reopened its beaches Wednesday in the latest cautious easing of coronavirus restrictions that have closed most California public spaces and businesses for nearly two months.
NJ lawmakers introduce new legislation for long-term care facilities after wave of COVID-19 deaths
In the aftermath of a wave of deaths in New Jersey at long-term care facilities and veterans' homes, officials have issued new directives and introduced new legislation to fight the spread of COVID-19 at such locations.
In the aftermath of a wave of deaths in New Jersey at long-term care facilities and veterans' homes, officials have issued new directives and introduced new legislation to fight the spread of COVID-19 at such locations.
Movies on the menu at diner turned drive-in theater in Queens
The Bel Aire Diner in Astoria, Queens is helping people escape being cooped up by the coronavirus by offering a drive-in movie experience.
The Bel Aire Diner in Astoria, Queens is helping people escape being cooped up by the coronavirus by offering a drive-in movie experience.
Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row now reporting zero cases of COVID-19
The Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row went from 100 positive COVID-19 cases to zero, according to the CEO.
The Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row went from 100 positive COVID-19 cases to zero, according to the CEO.
In coronavirus economy, financial advisers telling clients these 3 key things
Here are three pieces of advice our advisers are sharing with clients to calm fears amid the current market climate.
Here are three pieces of advice our advisers are sharing with clients to calm fears amid the current market climate.
Fauci urges caution on schools, warns against ‘cavalier’ idea that children are immune from COVID-19
Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.
Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.
House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service
More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations
American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.
American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.