Expert: Constitution allows LA to “commandeer” hotels for homeless housing

One day after a Los Angeles city councilman suggested that the city look at “commandeering” any hotels refusing to participate in housing the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic, a constitutional law expert tells FOX 11 that the city would be within its legal rights to take s such action.

NYC Rent Guidelines Board votes for rent freeze; Cuomo extends moratorium on evictions

In a preliminary vote, New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted for a one-year rent freeze while Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the pause on evictions across the state will be extended until August 20.

Chef Wolfgang Puck calls for restaurant industry bailout

In the face of COVID-19, world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck is calling on the Federal Government to offer a hand to a struggling restaurant industry.

Store workers become enforcers of social distancing rules

Store workers across the country are suddenly being asked to enforce the rules that govern shopping during the coronavirus pandemic.

JetBlue flies 3 jets in salute to frontline workers

JetBlue airlines plans to salute coronavirus frontline workers in New York City with a flyover involving three, specially designed jets.

Uncertain future for airlines and air travel as pandemic hammers industry

By mid-April, the Official Aviation Guide reported a nearly 60% decline in the number of daily flights in this country, many operating at less than 15% capacity and likely only still flying at all in order to qualify for some of the $50 billion allocated by the federal government to bail out the industry.

New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium

Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.

Rare inflammatory condition affects some kids with COVID-19

Dozens of U.S. children have been hospitalized with a serious inflammatory condition possibly linked with the coronavirus and first seen in Europe.

Nearly 3.2 million more workers seek jobless aid

Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.