Conspiracy theorists burn 5G towers claiming link to coronavirus

Conspiracy theories linking new 5G mobile networks and the coronavirus pandemic are fueling arson attacks on cell towers.

Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report

Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.

Cemeteries race to keep up with coronavirus burials

As the world retreats and the pandemic’s confirmed death toll in New York City alone charges past 10,000, funeral directors, cemetery workers and others who oversee a body’s final chapter are sprinting to keep up.

Child abusers eligible for immediate release under California’s new $0 cash bail emergency mandate

The San Bernardino County Sheriff is blasting California’s new $0 cash bail emergency mandate after he says he was forced to release a repeat felony child abuse suspect immediately after his arrest, and will have to release hundreds of potentially dangerous criminals back into the public under the new rules.

Safety advocates sound the alarm on reckless driving amid COVID-19 pandemic

Safety advocates are sounding the alarm about reckless drivers who they say are traveling way too fast on roads that are nearly empty because of the coronavirus pandemic.

NY nurses' union sues state, hospitals

The New York State Nurses Association filed separate lawsuits against the state's Health Department, Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and Westchester County Health Care Corp.

American Ballet Theatre dancers stay on their toes via Zoom

Even with the physical, emotional, and technical hurdles, ballet master Carlos Lopez said the classes are just as rewarding as they are challenging.

National Endowment for the Humanities providing grants for cultural institutions negatively impacted by COVID-19 closures

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced on Monday that it is providing grants of up to $300,000 to preserve cultural institutions negatively impacted by the COVID-19 shutdowns.

Lamont: App can gauge COVID cases in Connecticut

Gov. Ned Lamont urged residents to download the HowWeFeel.org app to help officials prepare to eventually reopen the state.

Tribes sue over distribution of coronavirus relief funding

Several Native American tribes sued the federal government Friday, seeking to keep any of the $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief for tribes kept out of the hands of for-profit Alaska Native corporations.

'Political game'? Governors push back on President Trump's virus charge

A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.

Helping Holocaust survivors during the pandemic

Evan Rosenberg's grandmother's aunts, uncles, and cousins were all stuck in Czechoslovakia when Hitler waged war on European Jews. After hearing the story, Evan started a charity called 333, a number that holds a bittersweet meaning for his family.

Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid

The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.

Northwell Health to test many of its employees for COVID-19 antibodies

Northwell Health Labs are processing upwards of 1,000 COVID-19 tests each day. Officials will continue validating antibody tests in the coming weeks and plan to incorporate it once it becomes widely available.

Cuomo: Essential workers should get hazard pay

Cuomo suggested that the federal government fund hazard pay for health care workers, public safety workers, transit workers, building cleaning service workers, grocery and delivery workers, childcare workers, airline workers, and more.