New Rochelle prepares for containment period
New Rochelle is at the center of an outbreak of over 120 cases in Westchester County, out of over 200 statewide.
New Rochelle is at the center of an outbreak of over 120 cases in Westchester County, out of over 200 statewide.
What is a pandemic? This is what the WHO’s new global COVID-19 designation means
On March 11, The World Health Organization officially declared the novel coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, a global pandemic.
On March 11, The World Health Organization officially declared the novel coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, a global pandemic.
New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled
The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, which has been held every year since before the American Revolution, has been called off for 2020.
The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, which has been held every year since before the American Revolution, has been called off for 2020.
President Trump announces suspension of travel between U.S. and Europe for 30 days
The president announced the restriction in a national address on Wednesday.
The president announced the restriction in a national address on Wednesday.
Broadway usher tests positive for coronavirus but the shows must go on
The new coronavirus has reached Broadway, but the shows on the Great White Way are scheduled to go on as planned.
The new coronavirus has reached Broadway, but the shows on the Great White Way are scheduled to go on as planned.
Scientist links 2 state COVID-19 outbreaks using coronavirus' genetic fingerprints
A U.S. scientist is helping public health authorities understand and track the coronavirus.
A U.S. scientist is helping public health authorities understand and track the coronavirus.
Tests: New coronavirus lives on some surfaces for days
Government scientists report that testing shows the novel coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for two to three days and in the air for several hours.
Government scientists report that testing shows the novel coronavirus can survive on some surfaces for two to three days and in the air for several hours.
New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade denies reports of cancellation
Organizers of the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade are denying that it has been canceled.
Organizers of the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade are denying that it has been canceled.
Nassau schools prepare for distance learning
Under new state policy, any school where a student or faculty member tests positive for the virus must immediately close for 24 hours to allow for time to assess the situation and see if the closure should be extended.
Under new state policy, any school where a student or faculty member tests positive for the virus must immediately close for 24 hours to allow for time to assess the situation and see if the closure should be extended.
Dow tumbles into bear market under virus fears
Stocks are sinking again Wednesday, wiping out half of a huge rally from a day earlier as Wall Street continues to reel on worries about the coronavirus.
Stocks are sinking again Wednesday, wiping out half of a huge rally from a day earlier as Wall Street continues to reel on worries about the coronavirus.
Italy shuts down all stores except pharmacies, food markets over coronavirus
All shops and businesses except for food stores, pharmacies and other shops selling ''essential'' items will be closed.
All shops and businesses except for food stores, pharmacies and other shops selling ''essential'' items will be closed.
NCAA games will be played without spectators amid coronavirus
Only essential staff and limited family attendance will be allowed at NCAA championships.
Only essential staff and limited family attendance will be allowed at NCAA championships.
World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic
Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it’s not too late for countries to act.
Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it’s not too late for countries to act.
New Jersey reports growing number of COVID-19 cases
Gov. Phil Murphy said the statewide total of coronavirus cases is almost two dozen.
Gov. Phil Murphy said the statewide total of coronavirus cases is almost two dozen.
FAA waives rule that forced airlines to fly empty planes
The FAA is temporarily waiving a rule that has been causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes to avoid losing precious takeoff and landing rights at JFK, LGA and other major airports.
The FAA is temporarily waiving a rule that has been causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes to avoid losing precious takeoff and landing rights at JFK, LGA and other major airports.
Grandparents rap about 'coronavirus blues,' dance with glee after Grand Princess docks in Oakland
When you're trapped on a cruise, it's best to live tweet the experience and take videos of Grandma dancing with a face mask on, of course!
When you're trapped on a cruise, it's best to live tweet the experience and take videos of Grandma dancing with a face mask on, of course!
Trump administration weighs delaying April 15 tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.
Connecticut governor declares health and civil emergency
Gov. Ned Lamont declared both a public health and civil preparedness emergency in the state of Connecticut.
Gov. Ned Lamont declared both a public health and civil preparedness emergency in the state of Connecticut.
World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic
Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.
Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.