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.
Cuomo declares gun violence a 'disaster emergency'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order on Tuesday declaring gun violence a disaster emergency.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order on Tuesday declaring gun violence a disaster emergency.
Free condoms available at Chicago Public Schools beginning this fall
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
Starting this fall, free condoms will be available at Chicago Public Schools with students fifth grade or older.
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.
Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not associated with increased shots, study finds
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
Is NYC's special summer program ready for kids?
Summer Rising is meant to help the children who had a particularly rough school year because of the pandemic. It also incorporates field trips, outdoor recreation, arts, and more.
Summer Rising is meant to help the children who had a particularly rough school year because of the pandemic. It also incorporates field trips, outdoor recreation, arts, and more.
Michigan boy, 13, dies after second COVID-19 vaccine shot
The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
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.
Chicago teenager blows his hand off using fireworks
The Chicago Fire Department said Sunday that they had just treated a teenager who is going to lose a hand due to a fireworks injury.
The Chicago Fire Department said Sunday that they had just treated a teenager who is going to lose a hand due to a fireworks injury.
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.
July 4 BBQs: How to avoid food-related illnesses
Knowing the basics of food safety can help prevent food-related illnesses that could be severe for some.
Knowing the basics of food safety can help prevent food-related illnesses that could be severe for some.
More fatty fish and fewer vegetable oils can reduce migraines, study finds
A study from the National Institutes of Health found diets that are high in fatty fish and low in vegetable oils can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.
A study from the National Institutes of Health found diets that are high in fatty fish and low in vegetable oils can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.