Virus barriers going up at LaGuardia Airport security checkpoints
The TSA will install the shields in areas where officers interact the most with passengers.
The TSA will install the shields in areas where officers interact the most with passengers.
‘Don’t try and look at the rosy side of things’: Fauci says US must ‘hunker down’ for COVID-19-fraught winter
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Study finds 2 months of COVID-19 had higher death toll than 5 flu seasons at Boston hospital
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified 119 deaths in two months from COVID-19, compared to 34 deaths in 40 months from the flu.
Suffolk County postpones high school sports until 2021
Section XI's Athletic Council voted to condense all three sporting seasons (fall, winter, spring) from January through June for the varsity, junior varsity, and modified levels.
Section XI's Athletic Council voted to condense all three sporting seasons (fall, winter, spring) from January through June for the varsity, junior varsity, and modified levels.
Additional $300 weekly unemployment assistance available for New Yorkers
The New York State Department of Labor announced that it will begin distributing an additional $300 per week to unemployed New Yorkers.
The New York State Department of Labor announced that it will begin distributing an additional $300 per week to unemployed New Yorkers.
19th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks changed by pandemic
In a year when the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped countless American rituals, even the commemoration of 9/11 could not escape unchanged.
In a year when the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped countless American rituals, even the commemoration of 9/11 could not escape unchanged.
Brain-eating amoeba claims life of Florida boy, 13
The boy contracted the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, while swimming at a campground in North Florida.
The boy contracted the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, while swimming at a campground in North Florida.
With scarcity of key material, medical mask manufacturers feel the squeeze
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Cop who served at Ground Zero fights through illnesses
Tom Wilson was an NYPD sergeant on September 11, 2001. He spent more than 300 hours working at Ground Zero and Fresh Kills landfill in the days, weeks, and months following the attacks.
Tom Wilson was an NYPD sergeant on September 11, 2001. He spent more than 300 hours working at Ground Zero and Fresh Kills landfill in the days, weeks, and months following the attacks.
16 NYC school staffers test positive for coronavirus
As New York City schools get ready to open, the UFT has revealed that 16 staffers at the Department of Education have tested positive for coronavirus.
As New York City schools get ready to open, the UFT has revealed that 16 staffers at the Department of Education have tested positive for coronavirus.
NFL player Josh Bellamy charged in $24M COVID relief loan scam
The Justice Department said Bellamy allegedly purchased more than $104,000 in luxury goods from brands such as Gucci and Dior and withdrew another $302,000 in cash.
The Justice Department said Bellamy allegedly purchased more than $104,000 in luxury goods from brands such as Gucci and Dior and withdrew another $302,000 in cash.
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Connecticut school superintendent announces parents sent child to school with COVID-19
The Superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools in central Connecticut issued an announcement on September 10, reporting a child had been sent to school while their COVID-19 test was pending and was later found to be positive.
The Superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools in central Connecticut issued an announcement on September 10, reporting a child had been sent to school while their COVID-19 test was pending and was later found to be positive.
Clinical psychologist says mental health check-ins important amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
Back-to-school different across NY districts
Back to school for many of New York’s 2 ½ million public school students has meant back to their kitchen tables and bedrooms where they left off in the spring.
Back to school for many of New York’s 2 ½ million public school students has meant back to their kitchen tables and bedrooms where they left off in the spring.
JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
COVID-19 Inc. mask store opens at King of Prussia Mall
A new mask store is calling the King of Prussia Mall home, and it's got quite a name.
A new mask store is calling the King of Prussia Mall home, and it's got quite a name.