Study: COVID-19 immunity could last for years

According to two new studies, immunity from COVID-19 could last a lifetime, if you’ve recovered from the virus and were later vaccinated.

Biden orders more intel investigation of COVID-19 origin

Facebook says it will no longer ban posts that claim COVID-19 was man-made as the Biden Administration called on intelligence agencies to take a closer look at the cause of the outbreak.

No coronavirus deaths in Nassau County for a week

Nassau County authorities announced on Thursday that they have not had a recorded COVID-19 death in an entire week.

US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.

CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets

CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.

Iowa official 'tired of fighting' as coronavirus vaccine interest drops

“They’ll sit and argue with you. We’re just tired of fighting. We’re not pushing anyone. We figure if you want it you can get it.”

James Dolan: Reopening MSG and NYC are intertwined

James Dolan, the owner of Madison Square Garden, says a lot more needs to happen to bring New York City back to its glory. And the Garden will help.

Pandemic's mental health toll on minorities | Resources

Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.

Colorado joins Ohio in offering $1M COVID-19 vaccine lottery

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Tuesday announced that the state will be offering five $1 million lottery prizes, totaling $5 million, to residents who have been vaccinated.

Biden asks US intel community to investigate COVID-19 origin

President Joe Biden wants the U.S. intelligence community to “redouble” its efforts to investigates the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic

CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop

The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.

Movement to ban sales of cigarettes heats up

The New York State Health Association supports the movement to ban the sale of cigarettes.

Vaccine a tough sell in NYC's Far Rockaway

COVID-19 killed hundreds of people in one of New York City's most isolated neighborhoods. But the vaccine for the coronavirus is still turning out to be a tough sell to people in the Far Rockaway section of Queens.

Emergency food box program set to end soon

Farmers to Families, a USDA program, distributes food boxes to thousands of New Yorkers. The temporary program is coming to an end this month.

Social media influencers promote vaccination

Many teens and young adults rely heavily on social media platforms for their news and information. So can social media influencers have an impact on vaccinations?