Report: 100,000 NYC students were homeless in 2020-2021
A new report says more than 100,000 New York City schoolchildren were homeless at some point during the 2020-2021 school year — a 42% increase since 2010.
A new report says more than 100,000 New York City schoolchildren were homeless at some point during the 2020-2021 school year — a 42% increase since 2010.
Gov. Kathy Hochul
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Good Day New York to talk about how New York can recover economically from the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Good Day New York to talk about how New York can recover economically from the coronavirus pandemic.
NYC begins vaccinating young children in schools
New York City is begining to open vaccination sites at all schools that serve students aged 5 through 11.
New York City is begining to open vaccination sites at all schools that serve students aged 5 through 11.
International travelers arrive in New York after U.S. lifts travel ban
For the first time in 600 days, the U.S. is welcoming tourists from more than 30 countries who had been shut out because of the pandemic. That means international visitors are pouring into New York City.
For the first time in 600 days, the U.S. is welcoming tourists from more than 30 countries who had been shut out because of the pandemic. That means international visitors are pouring into New York City.
International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.
North Dakota lawmaker forced to miss anti-vaccine rally after catching COVID-19
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
Many Americans ingesting ‘cocktail’ of toxic chemicals from drinking water, study says
“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.
“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.
Regeneron says single dose of antibody treatment cut COVID-19 risk by 81%
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Shocking human tail surgically removed from newborn
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
With travel restrictions lifted, grandma meets grandson for 1st time
Suman Singh touched down at San Francisco International Airport, weary from travel but weeping with joy that she could finally meet her newest relative: Her grandson.
Suman Singh touched down at San Francisco International Airport, weary from travel but weeping with joy that she could finally meet her newest relative: Her grandson.
Proof of vaccination: Vaccine mandate begins at Los Angeles restaurants, gyms, personal care services
Beginning Monday, residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings.
Beginning Monday, residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings.
NYC schools vaccinating young children
New York City public schools are starting to hold pop-up vaccination sites for young children now allowed to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
New York City public schools are starting to hold pop-up vaccination sites for young children now allowed to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Why New Yorkers are seeing more rats this year
You might be accustomed to seeing rats in the subway system, scrounging for food on the street, or even inside your apartment building. Don't be shocked if you see more of them this year.
You might be accustomed to seeing rats in the subway system, scrounging for food on the street, or even inside your apartment building. Don't be shocked if you see more of them this year.
This is the ‘most anxious’ major city in the US
You might be surprised to see where the Big Apple ranks in a survey of adult residents who reported feeling "nervous, anxious or on edge" for at least several days in the last two weeks.
You might be surprised to see where the Big Apple ranks in a survey of adult residents who reported feeling "nervous, anxious or on edge" for at least several days in the last two weeks.
After drinking water crisis, Newark is winning war on lead
An ambitious program to replace thousands of residential lead water lines in New Jersey's largest city is about to be completed years ahead of schedule.
An ambitious program to replace thousands of residential lead water lines in New Jersey's largest city is about to be completed years ahead of schedule.
Study of veterans highlights how COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes over time
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Federal workers offer first test of Biden vaccine mandates
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.