More names added to star-studded lineup for NYC recovery concert
More names were added Tuesday to the city's recovery concert planned for Central Park next month. Along with Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, Andrea Bocelli, Carlos Santana and many others will take the stage on the Great Lawn, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
More names were added Tuesday to the city's recovery concert planned for Central Park next month. Along with Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, Andrea Bocelli, Carlos Santana and many others will take the stage on the Great Lawn, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Olympian Simone Biles joins pivotal conversation on athletes and mental health
Simone Biles withdrew from the team final at the Olympics saying that she needed to take a step back. And as the stigma surrounding mental health fades, we see more athletes — like Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps — speaking openly about their struggles.
Simone Biles withdrew from the team final at the Olympics saying that she needed to take a step back. And as the stigma surrounding mental health fades, we see more athletes — like Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps — speaking openly about their struggles.
Cuomo, Murphy, Lamont 'reviewing' new CDC guidance on masks
The CDC says even if you're vaccinated you should go back to wearing a mask indoors in parts of the country where infections are rising. New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are reviewing the new guidance.
The CDC says even if you're vaccinated you should go back to wearing a mask indoors in parts of the country where infections are rising. New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are reviewing the new guidance.
Hospitals in New York area brace for possible delta-fueled surge
Hospitalizations in the New York area are creeping up at a much slower pace than in Florida and Louisiana but some doctors say the trend is still alarming.
Hospitalizations in the New York area are creeping up at a much slower pace than in Florida and Louisiana but some doctors say the trend is still alarming.
Audit reveals DOD hasn't adequately shielded military members from toxic PFAS
An internal audit says the Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service members from toxic “forever chemicals.”
An internal audit says the Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service members from toxic “forever chemicals.”
Employers can legally mandate COVID shots | EXPLAINER
The Justice Department says individuals must be informed of their "option to accept or refuse administration" of an emergency use vaccine like the coronavirus shot. But that doesn't prohibit employers from mandating vaccinations as a condition of employment.
The Justice Department says individuals must be informed of their "option to accept or refuse administration" of an emergency use vaccine like the coronavirus shot. But that doesn't prohibit employers from mandating vaccinations as a condition of employment.
NFL will fine unvaccinated players over $14K for violating COVID-19 protocols
The NFL outlined in its June training camp and preseason COVID-19 protocols that unvaccinated players can get fined $14,650 for violating preventative health measures.
The NFL outlined in its June training camp and preseason COVID-19 protocols that unvaccinated players can get fined $14,650 for violating preventative health measures.
Biden: COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all federal workers 'under consideration'
President Joe Biden says requiring all federal workers to get coranavirus vaccine is "under consideration" as delta variant surges.
President Joe Biden says requiring all federal workers to get coranavirus vaccine is "under consideration" as delta variant surges.
CDC: New data suggests vaccinated people could transmit delta variant
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
California expands health care coverage to those 50 and older, including for undocumented
With a Central Valley health clinic as his backdrop, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a bill into law that will now give health care coverage for low-income people age 50 and older, including those who are living in the country without the proper documentation.
With a Central Valley health clinic as his backdrop, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a bill into law that will now give health care coverage for low-income people age 50 and older, including those who are living in the country without the proper documentation.
DOJ: Federal law doesn’t prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
NYC animal shelter sees big influx of surrendered pets and strays
The dogs and cats being surrendered to ACC aren't the ones that people adopted at the height of the pandemic. Instead, these pets are coming from households struggling financially as public assistance tapers off.
The dogs and cats being surrendered to ACC aren't the ones that people adopted at the height of the pandemic. Instead, these pets are coming from households struggling financially as public assistance tapers off.
Cancer centers push patients to quit smoking
Top cancer hospitals are helping patients quit smoking as evidence mounts that it's never too late. Cancer patients who stop using tobacco heal faster, experience fewer side effects from treatment and lower their risk of tumors returning.
Top cancer hospitals are helping patients quit smoking as evidence mounts that it's never too late. Cancer patients who stop using tobacco heal faster, experience fewer side effects from treatment and lower their risk of tumors returning.
All NYC workers—including cops, firefighters, teachers—must be vaccinated or tested weekly, mayor says
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
Lousiana Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife have COVID-19 again
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.
COVID-19 surge: Louisiana hospital forced to halt nonemergency surgeries
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.
NYC homeless returning to shelters after hotel stays
Homeless rights advocates are calling on the city and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to continue funding hotel stays until homeless residents can move directly into long-term housing rather than return to shelters in group settings.
Homeless rights advocates are calling on the city and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to continue funding hotel stays until homeless residents can move directly into long-term housing rather than return to shelters in group settings.
US to keep international travel restrictions for now, citing virus surge
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.