City Under Siege: 24 hours in the fight to save New York
Before the pandemic swept in, America's biggest, loudest city often lived up to its own hype. Then the coronavirus all but shut it down, claiming lives from the Bronx to the Battery and beyond. Now the hush, whether at midnight or midday, is broken mostly by the wail of ambulances.
Before the pandemic swept in, America's biggest, loudest city often lived up to its own hype. Then the coronavirus all but shut it down, claiming lives from the Bronx to the Battery and beyond. Now the hush, whether at midnight or midday, is broken mostly by the wail of ambulances.
Bodega owner: No customers in 'ghost town'
These days, “you don’t get that kind of crowd,” he said. “Mostly we're just staying open, trying to help out the community.”
These days, “you don’t get that kind of crowd,” he said. “Mostly we're just staying open, trying to help out the community.”
Concierge's work and family provide focus during pandemic
Joe DeLuca is up early to help his three children get ready for school. With schools closed indefinitely that means helping them with their assignments until he is relieved at noon by his wife, Frances, a home health aide who works mornings and weekends.
Joe DeLuca is up early to help his three children get ready for school. With schools closed indefinitely that means helping them with their assignments until he is relieved at noon by his wife, Frances, a home health aide who works mornings and weekends.
ER doctor's virus fight: 'We're all in with our patients'
New York emergency room doctor Joseph Habboushe is taking on the challenge of treating the new coronavirus. But he's not immune to the dread of being on the front lines of a fight against an enemy the world doesn't really know.
New York emergency room doctor Joseph Habboushe is taking on the challenge of treating the new coronavirus. But he's not immune to the dread of being on the front lines of a fight against an enemy the world doesn't really know.
A race to deliver food to the elderly left alone
The coronavirus pandemic has kept loved ones apart, younger family members fearful of bringing the disease to older relatives who may be so much more susceptible. That's driven Carla Brown even more to make sure those elderly are receiving the care they need through her meals-on-wheels program that has seen an increase in deliveries in recent weeks.
The coronavirus pandemic has kept loved ones apart, younger family members fearful of bringing the disease to older relatives who may be so much more susceptible. That's driven Carla Brown even more to make sure those elderly are receiving the care they need through her meals-on-wheels program that has seen an increase in deliveries in recent weeks.
Funeral director fights for the dignity of the dead
Jesus Pujols is in the fight of his life for the dignity of New York City's deceased. The 23-year-old funeral director is sleeping in the same minivan he uses to transport bodies.
Jesus Pujols is in the fight of his life for the dignity of New York City's deceased. The 23-year-old funeral director is sleeping in the same minivan he uses to transport bodies.
LGBT rabbi who confronted AIDS crisis now faces coronavirus
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum is now fulfilling virtually all her duties without face-to-face contact — conducting services online and consoling grieving congregation members by phone rather than in person.
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum is now fulfilling virtually all her duties without face-to-face contact — conducting services online and consoling grieving congregation members by phone rather than in person.
Paramedic fears the toll of seeing so much sickness and death
Travis Kessel loves his career in emergency services but now he worries about the toll the new coronavirus is taking on him and his colleagues.
Travis Kessel loves his career in emergency services but now he worries about the toll the new coronavirus is taking on him and his colleagues.
TV host broadcasts from the living room sofa
TV personality Sara Haines isn't afraid to tackle serious subjects and has done so often as a co-host of "The View." Monday felt different. Confined to her home, she broadcast a segment from her living room couch about grief, compassion and loneliness.
TV personality Sara Haines isn't afraid to tackle serious subjects and has done so often as a co-host of "The View." Monday felt different. Confined to her home, she broadcast a segment from her living room couch about grief, compassion and loneliness.
Actor tries to stay connected while Broadway remains dark
The stages are quiet and the seats are empty on Broadway as New York City residents shelter in place to stem the spread of the coronavirus. For veteran actor E. Clayton Cornelious, being isolated in his Bronx apartment has been difficult.
The stages are quiet and the seats are empty on Broadway as New York City residents shelter in place to stem the spread of the coronavirus. For veteran actor E. Clayton Cornelious, being isolated in his Bronx apartment has been difficult.
Subway riders travel in fear amid pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that people should stay 6 feet (2 meters) apart. But even though ridership has plummeted in the city, making jam-packed trains and buses the exception rather than the rule, passengers aren't always guaranteed even 6 inches (15 centimeters).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that people should stay 6 feet (2 meters) apart. But even though ridership has plummeted in the city, making jam-packed trains and buses the exception rather than the rule, passengers aren't always guaranteed even 6 inches (15 centimeters).
U.S. stock markets closed for Good Friday
Stock markets in the United States are closed for Good Friday.
Stock markets in the United States are closed for Good Friday.
Another NJ Corrections Officer dies from coronavirus
The New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association announced Friday another veteran of the NJ Dept. of Corrections had succumbed to the coronavirus.
The New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association announced Friday another veteran of the NJ Dept. of Corrections had succumbed to the coronavirus.
Homeless shelter staffer dies of COVID-19, first known case on Skid Row
Los Angeles County health officials made the somber announcement on Thursday that a staffer at a homeless shelter had died of the coronavirus.
Los Angeles County health officials made the somber announcement on Thursday that a staffer at a homeless shelter had died of the coronavirus.
Social distancing may be here to stay
Some experts in California believe data shows the state is getting closer to flattening the curve, but flattening the curve could mean social distancing for months longer.
Some experts in California believe data shows the state is getting closer to flattening the curve, but flattening the curve could mean social distancing for months longer.
The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 9, 2020
LIVE BLOG - FOX 5 NY is updating this blog with the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak so you can get the information in one spot.
LIVE BLOG - FOX 5 NY is updating this blog with the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak so you can get the information in one spot.
U.S. states share, get creative in hunt for medical supplies
With the federal stockpile drained of protective gear, states are turning to each other, private industries and anyone who can donate in a desperate bid to get respirators, gloves and other supplies to doctors, nurses and other front-line workers.
With the federal stockpile drained of protective gear, states are turning to each other, private industries and anyone who can donate in a desperate bid to get respirators, gloves and other supplies to doctors, nurses and other front-line workers.
Doctors, nurses are taxi driver's rare fares during pandemic
A taxi driver's job has grown tougher in recent years with the arrival of ride companies such as Uber and Lyft, and the empty streets now have made things even more difficult.
A taxi driver's job has grown tougher in recent years with the arrival of ride companies such as Uber and Lyft, and the empty streets now have made things even more difficult.
NYC shortens deadline for claiming dead amid coronavirus deaths
As New York City deals with a mounting coronavirus death toll and dwindling morgue space, the city has shortened the amount of time it will hold unclaimed remains before they are buried in the city's public cemetery.
As New York City deals with a mounting coronavirus death toll and dwindling morgue space, the city has shortened the amount of time it will hold unclaimed remains before they are buried in the city's public cemetery.