Food insecurity remains for at least 2 million New Yorkers
At the peak of the coronavirus pandemic this spring, Sharawn Vinson often woke up crying. A recurring thought was making the unemployed single mother desperate: That her kids could go hungry.
At the peak of the coronavirus pandemic this spring, Sharawn Vinson often woke up crying. A recurring thought was making the unemployed single mother desperate: That her kids could go hungry.
Century 21 closing after nearly 60 years in business
Century 21 Stores — a destination for bargain hunters looking for fat deals on designer dresses and shoes, cosmetics and housewares for nearly 60 years — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is winding down its business, shutting all 13 stores across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida.
Century 21 Stores — a destination for bargain hunters looking for fat deals on designer dresses and shoes, cosmetics and housewares for nearly 60 years — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is winding down its business, shutting all 13 stores across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida.
MGM Resorts adopts smoke-free policy for Las Vegas Strip casino
One of the last Las Vegas Strip resorts to reopen after coronavirus closures will be the first to be smoke-free, MGM Resorts International announced Monday.
One of the last Las Vegas Strip resorts to reopen after coronavirus closures will be the first to be smoke-free, MGM Resorts International announced Monday.
Subway, bus riders face $50 fine for refusing to wear a mask
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he worries about an influx of car traffic into New York City and said he hopes the penalty will help encourage New Yorkers to return to public transit by lowering the possibility of getting infected while using transit.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he worries about an influx of car traffic into New York City and said he hopes the penalty will help encourage New Yorkers to return to public transit by lowering the possibility of getting infected while using transit.
Amazon to hire 100,000 workers for new warehouses
The company said the new hires will help pack, ship or sort orders, working in part-time and full-time roles. Amazon said the jobs are not related to its typical holiday hiring.
The company said the new hires will help pack, ship or sort orders, working in part-time and full-time roles. Amazon said the jobs are not related to its typical holiday hiring.
Pfizer CEO says coronavirus vaccine could be distributed to Americans before year's end
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said on Sunday that it is a “likely scenario” that the company’s coronavirus vaccine could be distributed to Americans before the new year if it’s proven by federal regulators to be safe and effective.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said on Sunday that it is a “likely scenario” that the company’s coronavirus vaccine could be distributed to Americans before the new year if it’s proven by federal regulators to be safe and effective.
Connecticut health officials warn of rare bacteria in LI Sound water
Connecticut health officials are warning of a rise in infections stemming from the exposure to bacteria in Long Island Sound.
Connecticut health officials are warning of a rise in infections stemming from the exposure to bacteria in Long Island Sound.
'I want to be with my family': Central American refugees delayed by Trump, then by COVID-19 pandemic
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, only about 338 of the 2,700 Central Americans approved to come to the U.S. through a small refugee program have been able to travel.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, only about 338 of the 2,700 Central Americans approved to come to the U.S. through a small refugee program have been able to travel.
Antarctica is still free of COVID-19. Can it stay that way?
Antarctica remains the only continent without COVID-19.
Antarctica remains the only continent without COVID-19.
Hundreds of young people party in Washington Square Park, raising coronavirus concerns
On Friday night, crowds of young people gathered at Washington Square Park for what appeared to be a party, with many not wearing masks and disregarding social distancing guidelines.
On Friday night, crowds of young people gathered at Washington Square Park for what appeared to be a party, with many not wearing masks and disregarding social distancing guidelines.
Halloween and COVID-19
Like many other NYC traditions, the annual Halloween Parade has fallen victim to COVID-19, and it?s not just the city that?s been making difficult calls. Families are still hoping to save the holiday this year, while making it safe for kids.
Like many other NYC traditions, the annual Halloween Parade has fallen victim to COVID-19, and it?s not just the city that?s been making difficult calls. Families are still hoping to save the holiday this year, while making it safe for kids.
Sneezing in the time of coronavirus
Most of us have been taught a number of things to do when you sneeze, but the normally polite methods of covering your mouth may not work as well when you?re wearing a mask.
Most of us have been taught a number of things to do when you sneeze, but the normally polite methods of covering your mouth may not work as well when you?re wearing a mask.
Hundreds of young people gather in Washington Square Park for party
On Friday night, crowds of young people gathered in Greenwich Village for what appeared to be a party, with many not wearing masks and disregarding social distancing guidelines.
On Friday night, crowds of young people gathered in Greenwich Village for what appeared to be a party, with many not wearing masks and disregarding social distancing guidelines.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts pause for Peeps holiday treats
Peeps holiday treats are going on hiatus — another consequence of the coronavirus.
Peeps holiday treats are going on hiatus — another consequence of the coronavirus.
Police: Elderly man beaten in Winter Park over social distancing request
Police say an elderly man was dragged out of a gas station by his hair and beaten by another patron. Authorities released surveillance video of the incident on Friday.
Police say an elderly man was dragged out of a gas station by his hair and beaten by another patron. Authorities released surveillance video of the incident on Friday.
Oxford, AstraZeneca to resume coronavirus vaccine trial
Pauses in drug trials are commonplace.
Pauses in drug trials are commonplace.
College campuses nationwide becoming COVID-19 hotspots
Colleges and universities have emerged across the nation as the new coronavirus hot spots.
Colleges and universities have emerged across the nation as the new coronavirus hot spots.
Coronavirus cases rising on colleges
Colleges and universities have emerged as the new coronavirus hotspots across the nation, and students themselves are the ones to blame.
Colleges and universities have emerged as the new coronavirus hotspots across the nation, and students themselves are the ones to blame.
America remembers 9/11; virus alters familiar tributes
Americans have commemorated 9/11 as another national crisis, the coronavirus, reconfigured anniversary ceremonies and a presidential campaign carved a path through the memorials.
Americans have commemorated 9/11 as another national crisis, the coronavirus, reconfigured anniversary ceremonies and a presidential campaign carved a path through the memorials.
NYC teacher?s union threatens to delay start of school
It?s less than two weeks until students in New York City are supposed to return to class for in-person learning, but the UFT is once again threatening to delay the start of school, claiming the city has failed to meet all of its promised safety measures.
It?s less than two weeks until students in New York City are supposed to return to class for in-person learning, but the UFT is once again threatening to delay the start of school, claiming the city has failed to meet all of its promised safety measures.