Casinos in New York allowed to reopen
Most casinos in New York have been shuttered since March, but beginning September 9, the sweet sound of slots can ring out once again, with some major restrictions in place.
Most casinos in New York have been shuttered since March, but beginning September 9, the sweet sound of slots can ring out once again, with some major restrictions in place.
Cuomo stands firm on NYC indoor dining ban
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he won't let New York City reopen its restaurants for indoor dining until the city comes up with a plan to make sure they are following regulations to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he won't let New York City reopen its restaurants for indoor dining until the city comes up with a plan to make sure they are following regulations to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
NYC restaurants planning to file lawsuit against Cuomo, De Blasio over indoor dining
Frustrated that they cannot offer indoor dining, while other parts of New York City can, restaurants in New York City are joining together to file a lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Frustrated that they cannot offer indoor dining, while other parts of New York City can, restaurants in New York City are joining together to file a lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Angry Cuomo says Trump will 'need army' to walk safely through New York City streets
Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back at President Donald Trump after he threatened to pull federal funding from New York City as part of an effort to target “anarchist jurisdictions.”
Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back at President Donald Trump after he threatened to pull federal funding from New York City as part of an effort to target “anarchist jurisdictions.”
White House faces skepticism over prospects for a vaccine
Could the U.S. really see a coronavirus vaccine before Election Day? A letter from federal health officials instructing states to be ready to begin distributing a vaccine by Nov. 1 — two days before the election — has met, not with exhilaration, but with suspicion among public health experts and others.
Could the U.S. really see a coronavirus vaccine before Election Day? A letter from federal health officials instructing states to be ready to begin distributing a vaccine by Nov. 1 — two days before the election — has met, not with exhilaration, but with suspicion among public health experts and others.
Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Fauci warns coronavirus cases are 'unacceptably high' as Labor Day weekend approaches
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that coronavirus cases remain “unacceptably high” as the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend.
Unemployment claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
Wall Street working from home may stay that way
The big U.S. banks have a message for many of their New York City workers: Don’t hold your breath about coming back to the office.
The big U.S. banks have a message for many of their New York City workers: Don’t hold your breath about coming back to the office.
With or without fans, NFL braces for new stadium feel, sudden changes
NFL clubs are bracing for lower revenues with limited numbers of fans or none at all with season openers drawing near.
NFL clubs are bracing for lower revenues with limited numbers of fans or none at all with season openers drawing near.
NYC bar owner struggles to keep business open during pandemic
New York City?s bars have survived some of the city?s darkest hours, but the pandemic is squeezing many of the city?s long-standing Irish pubs to the point of extinction. FOX 5 NY?s Sharon Crowley spoke with one bar owner about how he?s trying to stick it out, with no indoor dining and no relief in sight.
New York City?s bars have survived some of the city?s darkest hours, but the pandemic is squeezing many of the city?s long-standing Irish pubs to the point of extinction. FOX 5 NY?s Sharon Crowley spoke with one bar owner about how he?s trying to stick it out, with no indoor dining and no relief in sight.
‘The Rock’ urges people to ‘stay disciplined’ after he and his family test positive for COVID-19
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.
Paramus schools delay in-person classes until November
The number of staffing vacancies jumped from 13 to 50 within a two-day period.
The number of staffing vacancies jumped from 13 to 50 within a two-day period.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.
WHO recommending steroids to treat severely ill coronavirus patients
New studies confirm that multiple types of steroids improve survival for severely ill COVID-19 patients, cementing the cheap drugs as a standard of care.
New studies confirm that multiple types of steroids improve survival for severely ill COVID-19 patients, cementing the cheap drugs as a standard of care.
CDC tells states to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution as soon as October or November
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
The CDC plan laid out specifications for a potential vaccine, including requirements for distribution, storage and administration.
Steroids can be lifesaving for critically ill COVID-19 patients
New analysis finds that three common, cheap steroids reduced the risk of death among critically ill COVID-19 patients by a third, compared with patients given only standard care.
New analysis finds that three common, cheap steroids reduced the risk of death among critically ill COVID-19 patients by a third, compared with patients given only standard care.
Long Island HS students return to school
An unconventional new school year got underway on Long Island on Wednesday. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg spoke to students about how they?re experiencing the new school year.
An unconventional new school year got underway on Long Island on Wednesday. FOX 5 NY?s Jodi Goldberg spoke to students about how they?re experiencing the new school year.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools under new policy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.
Business owners tap into savings to withstand pandemic
Many business owners are tapping the money they socked into personal savings and retirement accounts to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Many business owners are tapping the money they socked into personal savings and retirement accounts to survive the coronavirus pandemic.