Smithsonian asking for digital volunteers to help transcribe historical documents
History enthusiasts can lend their digital efforts to the Smithsonian on a variety of projects.
History enthusiasts can lend their digital efforts to the Smithsonian on a variety of projects.
Gunmaker Remington offers NY plant to make medical supplies
Remington Arms CEO Ken D'Arcy wrote a letter Monday to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump offering "approximately one million square feet of unused and available manufacturing space" at the company's plant in Ilion, N.Y.
Remington Arms CEO Ken D'Arcy wrote a letter Monday to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump offering "approximately one million square feet of unused and available manufacturing space" at the company's plant in Ilion, N.Y.
Global brands change advertising to encourage social distancing in response to COVID-19
Notable brands have found unique approaches to addressing COVID-19.
Notable brands have found unique approaches to addressing COVID-19.
Virtual volunteers help strangers cope with pandemic stress through meditation, music
Sitting cross-legged in her living room, Donna Borak rested her palm on her heart as she guided a small group of virtual participants in meditation and deep breathing. Notice where you might be holding tension, she instructed.
Sitting cross-legged in her living room, Donna Borak rested her palm on her heart as she guided a small group of virtual participants in meditation and deep breathing. Notice where you might be holding tension, she instructed.
NY coronavirus cases jump to 30,000
The number of positive coronavirus cases in the state has jumped to 30,811
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.
International travel restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are impairing the efforts of rescue dogs organizations.
Starbucks offers free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during coronavirus pandemic
Starbucks is giving away free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Starbucks is giving away free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his wife have been in quarantine in Italy due to the coronavirus.
Weequahic Park, William Paterson University among new NJ testing sites
New Jersey is expanding its drive-through testing centers for coronavirus, especially in the northern part of the state.
New Jersey is expanding its drive-through testing centers for coronavirus, especially in the northern part of the state.
Elementary students recite Pledge of Allegiance on driveways amid coronavirus pandemic
Children in a New Jersey neighborhood stood in their driveways and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The coronavirus pandemic has left their school closed.
Children in a New Jersey neighborhood stood in their driveways and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The coronavirus pandemic has left their school closed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.