NY coronavirus cases jump to 30,000

The number of positive coronavirus cases in the state has jumped to 30,811

Organizations ask for help to save rescue dogs amid COVID-19 pandemic

International travel restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are impairing the efforts of rescue dogs organizations.

Target to stop accepting in-store returns, exchanges for 3 weeks amid COVID-19 pandemic

Target will stop accepting in-store returns and exchanges for the next three weeks--one of several changes the Minneapolis-based retailer is making to protect employees and customers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

Man drives boat in pool to satisfy urge during coronavirus outbreak

Self-isolation and social distancing disrupted his boating hobby, so an Australian man took his boat for a ride in his backyard swimming pool instead.

Newt Gingrich trapped in quarantine in Italy

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his wife have been in quarantine in Italy due to the coronavirus.

Man faces terror charges after coughing on grocery store worker

A New Jersey man the governor described as a "knucklehead" faces multiple charges after he allegedly coughed on a grocery store worker and then claimed to have coronavirus.

Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother has coronavirus, in coma

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns announced on social media late Tuesday night his mother has contracted the coronavirus.

MTA to reduce subway, bus, railroad service

Ridership on New York's subways, buses, and commuter railroads has plummeted more than 80% since authorities took drastic steps to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus amid a global pandemic. And now the MTA has announced that it will begin reducing service on Wednesday in response to that drop. 

Man points gun at women in masks, feared coronavirus, police say

A Georgia man who feared getting the coronavirus pointed a gun at two women wearing medical masks and gloves in a post office, authorities said.

White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion coronavirus rescue bill

The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced an agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Portal lists companies hiring in NJ right now amid the coronavirus crisis

Thousands of people have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic. But many companies that remain open need help and are hiring.

Michael Jackson estate to donate $300K to Broadway, entertainment workers

The Michael Jackson estate is donating $300,000 to help entertainment industry workers on Broadway, the music business and in Las Vegas who have been hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for new coronavirus

Prince Charles, the heir to the crown of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.