Iconic Strand bookstore appeals for help in effort to stay open
The owner of The Strand Bookstore made an emotional appeal to customers to help keep the iconic store open.
The owner of The Strand Bookstore made an emotional appeal to customers to help keep the iconic store open.
Daily COVID cases in NJ reach nearly 2,000 for first time since May
New Jersey's daily total of COVID cases spiked by over 850 on Friday, to 1,994.
New Jersey's daily total of COVID cases spiked by over 850 on Friday, to 1,994.
WHO director warns of ‘critical juncture’ in COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Hemisphere
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
Some hospitals in crisis as US approaches record number of new daily COVID-19 cases
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
Dutch hospital airlifts patients to Germany amid COVID-19 surge
The clatter of the helicopter’s rotors as it lifted off from Amsterdam was a noisy reminder of how the coronavirus is again gripping Europe.
The clatter of the helicopter’s rotors as it lifted off from Amsterdam was a noisy reminder of how the coronavirus is again gripping Europe.
Virus hospitalizations reach 1,000 in NY, highest since June
The number of people hospitalized in New York because of the coronavirus has climbed back over 1,000.
The number of people hospitalized in New York because of the coronavirus has climbed back over 1,000.
Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
FDA allows AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial to resume in US
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
Study: U.S. facing 500,000 COVID-19 deaths by end of February 2021
A new study says over half a million Americans could die as a result of COVID-19 by the end of February 2021, but if everyone wore a mask, 130,000 lives could be saved.
A new study says over half a million Americans could die as a result of COVID-19 by the end of February 2021, but if everyone wore a mask, 130,000 lives could be saved.
US records over 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in highest single-day increase since July
Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increases in new coronavirus cases.
Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increases in new coronavirus cases.
CDC changes guidance on amount of time around infected COVID patient
The CDC says that if you come into close contact with an infected person for just a few minutes at a time, but multiple times in the day totaling fifteen minutes, you could get COVID-19.
The CDC says that if you come into close contact with an infected person for just a few minutes at a time, but multiple times in the day totaling fifteen minutes, you could get COVID-19.
White House to welcome trick-or-treaters for Halloween event with COVID-19 precautions
Costumed kids are welcome to trick or treat at the White House on Oct. 25 during a Halloween event that has been updated to include coronavirus precautions.
Costumed kids are welcome to trick or treat at the White House on Oct. 25 during a Halloween event that has been updated to include coronavirus precautions.
Movie theaters reopen in some parts of New York
Movie theaters across New York with the exception of theaters in New York City, Rockland County and Orange County, reopened Friday.
Movie theaters across New York with the exception of theaters in New York City, Rockland County and Orange County, reopened Friday.
Target to let shoppers reserve spots in line as part of new COVID-19 safety measures
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.
How to vote by mail using an absentee ballot in New York
In light of the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic, New York now allows any registered voter to request an absentee ballot. Here is what you need to know.
In light of the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic, New York now allows any registered voter to request an absentee ballot. Here is what you need to know.
Gap Inc. to shutter 350 stores by 2024 in plan to exit malls
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Murphy: COVID-19 cases are climbing in northern New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the climbing number of COVID-19 cases are beginning to spread to northern counties around New York.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the climbing number of COVID-19 cases are beginning to spread to northern counties around New York.
FDA approves Gilead's remdesivir, first drug for treating COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Gilead Sciences’ antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Gilead Sciences’ antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization.
Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's Herald Square this year
Santa Claus won't be greeting kids at the flagship Macy's store in Midtown this year due to the coronavirus.
Santa Claus won't be greeting kids at the flagship Macy's store in Midtown this year due to the coronavirus.
Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.