Free samples are back, but now with safety in mind
When the pandemic was declared in March 2020, retailers worried about the potential spread of the coronavirus so they cut off free sampling of everything from food to makeup to toys
When the pandemic was declared in March 2020, retailers worried about the potential spread of the coronavirus so they cut off free sampling of everything from food to makeup to toys
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 4 million people
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Pandemic clothing purge boosts secondhand marketplaces
A wardrobe purge is on for some as vaccinations have taken hold, restrictions have lifted, and offices reopen or finalize plans to do so. The main beneficiaries are secondhand clothing marketplaces and brick-and-mortar donation spots. That continues a trend building for the last several years.
A wardrobe purge is on for some as vaccinations have taken hold, restrictions have lifted, and offices reopen or finalize plans to do so. The main beneficiaries are secondhand clothing marketplaces and brick-and-mortar donation spots. That continues a trend building for the last several years.
Some NYC unions boycott, criticize parade
Some groups are hoping Mayor Bill de Blasio's parade doesn't distract from issues they have with the treatment of city workers. At least two municipal unions said their members boycotted the parade entirely.
Some groups are hoping Mayor Bill de Blasio's parade doesn't distract from issues they have with the treatment of city workers. At least two municipal unions said their members boycotted the parade entirely.
Delta variant now most common COVID-19 strain, CDC prediction suggests
The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.
The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.
NYC salutes pandemic essential workers with Hometown Heroes Parade
Thousands marched along the street and waved from floats moving up the Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday as New York City honored all pandemic essential workers with the ‘Hometown Heroes Parade.’
Thousands marched along the street and waved from floats moving up the Canyon of Heroes on Wednesday as New York City honored all pandemic essential workers with the ‘Hometown Heroes Parade.’
Patio furniture shortage tells US economic tale
It’s almost the mirror opposite of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, which was marred by slow growth but also the near-instant delivery of almost every imaginable product.
It’s almost the mirror opposite of the recovery from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, which was marred by slow growth but also the near-instant delivery of almost every imaginable product.
Smokers can light up again at Atlantic City casinos
Gamblers who smoke are once again lighting up inside Atlantic City's casinos, even as a renewed push is on by smoking opponents to prohibit it permanently. A year-long temporary ban on smoking at the casinos, inspired by the coronavirus outbreak last year, ended on Sunday.
Gamblers who smoke are once again lighting up inside Atlantic City's casinos, even as a renewed push is on by smoking opponents to prohibit it permanently. A year-long temporary ban on smoking at the casinos, inspired by the coronavirus outbreak last year, ended on Sunday.
COVID-19 cases spike on Staten Island amid vaccine resistance
Staten Island University Hospital's Dr. Theodore Strange says COVID-19 cases are rising in neighborhoods along the south shore.
Staten Island University Hospital's Dr. Theodore Strange says COVID-19 cases are rising in neighborhoods along the south shore.
Temporary morgue in Brooklyn is reminder of pandemic's pain
A temporary morgue that was set up in Brooklyn at the height of the city's coronavirus crisis in April 2020 is still in use today. About 200 bodies remain there.
A temporary morgue that was set up in Brooklyn at the height of the city's coronavirus crisis in April 2020 is still in use today. About 200 bodies remain there.
Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
Lawsuit accuses Amazon of price gouging during COVID-19 pandemic
A class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon of hiking up prices for food, cleaning products, personal hygiene products and emergency or medical products during the pandemic.
A class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon of hiking up prices for food, cleaning products, personal hygiene products and emergency or medical products during the pandemic.
WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
New York sees COVID-19 upticks after weeks of decreases
An average of 365 people in New York tested positive each day over the seven-day period ending Thursday. That's up 17% from a week ago. Exactly why is unclear, but the numbers are rising even as less testing is occurring.
An average of 365 people in New York tested positive each day over the seven-day period ending Thursday. That's up 17% from a week ago. Exactly why is unclear, but the numbers are rising even as less testing is occurring.
CDC warns parents to keep sick kids from contaminating pools
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.
Nearly 2K infected with COVID-19 joined crowds watching soccer, Scotland says
A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.
A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.
All NYC residents 12 and older can now get vaccinated at home
Anyone in New York City who is 12 or older can get a vaccination at home.
Anyone in New York City who is 12 or older can get a vaccination at home.
VIDEO: Oakland Zoo vaccinates lions, tigers, bears, chimps and pigs against COVID
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.