Small biz rescue off to slow start; some banks not ready
The federal government's relief program for small businesses is off to a slow start Friday, with only some businesses able to apply and several banks either not accepting applications or seeing long waits to do approvals.
The federal government's relief program for small businesses is off to a slow start Friday, with only some businesses able to apply and several banks either not accepting applications or seeing long waits to do approvals.
Gov. Cuomo authorizes seizure of ventilators if needed
Officials fear they will soon run out of breathing machines for intensive care patients. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order will allow the state to redeploy excess ventilators and protective equipment from hospitals and other institutions.
Officials fear they will soon run out of breathing machines for intensive care patients. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order will allow the state to redeploy excess ventilators and protective equipment from hospitals and other institutions.
New Jersey lowers flags to half-staff as COVID deaths rise
Flags in New Jersey will fly at half-staff indefinitely to honor the people who died from COVID-related causes. The number of positive cases in the state is nearly 30,000.
Flags in New Jersey will fly at half-staff indefinitely to honor the people who died from COVID-related causes. The number of positive cases in the state is nearly 30,000.
‘Thank you for being on the front lines’: BP offering discounted gas to health care workers
The promotion runs through June 30.
The promotion runs through June 30.
Hobby Lobby closes all stores, furloughs most employees without pay
The company will also be ending emergency leave pay and suspending use of company-provided paid time off benefits.
The company will also be ending emergency leave pay and suspending use of company-provided paid time off benefits.
4,566 coronavirus cases, 89 deaths reported in Los Angeles County
The number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rose to 4,566 on Friday, with a total of 89 deaths.
The number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rose to 4,566 on Friday, with a total of 89 deaths.
Gun sales surge 85 percent
The U.S. typically has a unique response to crisis, and the coronavirus is no different.
The U.S. typically has a unique response to crisis, and the coronavirus is no different.
'The Situation' speaks to addiction patients during pandemic
While staying indoors and self-quarantining can be effective in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, isolation can be particularly dangerous for people in recovery and those struggling with addiction.
While staying indoors and self-quarantining can be effective in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, isolation can be particularly dangerous for people in recovery and those struggling with addiction.
Store owners boarding up buildings across Manhattan
A growing scene for those who venture out into the streets of Manhattan these days is boarded up storefronts.
A growing scene for those who venture out into the streets of Manhattan these days is boarded up storefronts.
Trump administration changes national stockpile definition
The change, reflected on government websites on Friday, came a day after Jared Kushner offered a new argument about the stockpile.
The change, reflected on government websites on Friday, came a day after Jared Kushner offered a new argument about the stockpile.
BBB gives tips on how to avoid scams about COVID-19 economic impact payments
Payments will begin making their way into accounts within the next few weeks, but the BBB says scammers are taking advantage now.
Payments will begin making their way into accounts within the next few weeks, but the BBB says scammers are taking advantage now.
Anyone in 'close proximity' to Trump, Pence to be tested for COVID-19, White House says
All visitors to the White House complex already have their temperatures taken when entering the building and if they will be in close proximity to either Trump or Pence.
All visitors to the White House complex already have their temperatures taken when entering the building and if they will be in close proximity to either Trump or Pence.
Corona beer temporarily suspends production due to coronavirus pandemic
Corona beer has ceased production after Mexico's government said that the business was non-essential, forcing it to temporarily suspend operations.
Corona beer has ceased production after Mexico's government said that the business was non-essential, forcing it to temporarily suspend operations.
As budget passes, Cuomo says: 'The state has no money'
A $177 billion state budget passed by New York lawmakers Friday leaves leeway for spending cuts of as much as $10 billion as the full financial toll of the coronavirus outbreak becomes more clear.
A $177 billion state budget passed by New York lawmakers Friday leaves leeway for spending cuts of as much as $10 billion as the full financial toll of the coronavirus outbreak becomes more clear.
Oregon veteran survives coronavirus, celebrates 104th birthday
World War II veteran William Lapschies, 104, celebrated with family members after surviving a recent bout with the coronavirus
World War II veteran William Lapschies, 104, celebrated with family members after surviving a recent bout with the coronavirus
‘The Shows Must Go On!’: Broadway musical classics available to watch for free on YouTube
Fans will be able to watch a new Webber smash every week, starting with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on April 3.
Fans will be able to watch a new Webber smash every week, starting with “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on April 3.
Meek Mill donates 100,000 face masks to jails, prisons nationally
The celebrity-backed REFORM Alliance announced the donation Friday.
The celebrity-backed REFORM Alliance announced the donation Friday.
WWII veteran and coronavirus survivor celebrates his 104th birthday
It was a very happy 104th birthday for World War II veteran William Lapschies.
It was a very happy 104th birthday for World War II veteran William Lapschies.
Capt. Crozier, fired after warning of coronavirus threat on USS Roosevelt, receives passionate send-off from sailors
The former commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt received a thunderous sendoff from his sailors Friday morning.
The former commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt received a thunderous sendoff from his sailors Friday morning.