New York City Fire Museum honors frontline workers from COVID-19 pandemic
A new exhibit at the New York City Fire Museum will honor the frontline workers who battled the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April.
A new exhibit at the New York City Fire Museum will honor the frontline workers who battled the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April.
New exhibit honors frontline workers
A new exhibit at the New York City Fire Museum will honor the frontline workers who battled the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April.
A new exhibit at the New York City Fire Museum will honor the frontline workers who battled the COVID-19 pandemic in March and April.
Schools working on proposed plans for reopening
As school districts in New York wait for guidance from the state on reopening, some Superintendents in Westchester County are moving forward with individual plans.
As school districts in New York wait for guidance from the state on reopening, some Superintendents in Westchester County are moving forward with individual plans.
Charter schools navigate obstacles for fall semester
More than 1,000 students attend the grade school, middle school, and high school operated by Coney Island Prep.
More than 1,000 students attend the grade school, middle school, and high school operated by Coney Island Prep.
2nd US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
Gov. Tony Evers declares public health emergency, issues statewide mask mandate
Gov. Tony Evers Thursday declared a public health emergency and issued a statewide mask mandate aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Tony Evers Thursday declared a public health emergency and issued a statewide mask mandate aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19.
Over 10 million people have recovered from COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Amid the recoveries, the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing.
Cuomo: Coronavirus hospitalizations in NY hit new low
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have dropped below 600 for the first time since March 17, according to a statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have dropped below 600 for the first time since March 17, according to a statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo.
U.S. average mortgage rates drop; 2.99% for 30-year loan
U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages declined this week, remaining near historic lows.
U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages declined this week, remaining near historic lows.
Starbucks to introduce curbside pickup at 1,000 locations, bring back Pumpkin Spice Latte
Starbucks is introducing a new way to get your hands on your favorite latte: curbside pickup.
Starbucks is introducing a new way to get your hands on your favorite latte: curbside pickup.
Administration wants West Wing remodel money in virus bill
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
Fauci suggests goggles, eye shield for better protection against coronavirus
Fauci recommended goggles in addition to a face mask for those who want “perfect protection” from the COVID-19, but admitted it’s not “universally recommended.”
Fauci recommended goggles in addition to a face mask for those who want “perfect protection” from the COVID-19, but admitted it’s not “universally recommended.”
Buddy, the first dog in U.S. with coronavirus, dies on Staten Island
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
Philadelphia trash piles up as coronavirus pandemic stymies its removal
Philadelphia is struggling to overcome a surge in garbage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philadelphia is struggling to overcome a surge in garbage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hitters slow out of the box to start 60-game MLB season
Major league hitters have opened this 60-game sprint by stumbling out of the blocks. Coming off a condensed preseason camp for a season truncated by the coronavirus pandemic, hitters can't seem to get in the swing of things.
Major league hitters have opened this 60-game sprint by stumbling out of the blocks. Coming off a condensed preseason camp for a season truncated by the coronavirus pandemic, hitters can't seem to get in the swing of things.
Herman Cain, former GOP presidential candidate, dies after being hospitalized with COVID-19
A statement posted on his website Thursday confirmed the news.
A statement posted on his website Thursday confirmed the news.
Key West couple jailed for refusing to quarantine after testing positive
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Woman solicits donations for cancer on social media, but authorities say she never had Hodgkin's
A Gilroy woman has been charged with soliciting more than $60,000 in donations she asked for on Facebook and her blog to help pay for cancer treatments she did not need or receive, and then used the money for herself, according to federal prosecutors and the Internal Revenue Service.
A Gilroy woman has been charged with soliciting more than $60,000 in donations she asked for on Facebook and her blog to help pay for cancer treatments she did not need or receive, and then used the money for herself, according to federal prosecutors and the Internal Revenue Service.
Without extra manpower, custodians wonder how NYC schools will be cleaned when they reopen
New York City's schools will receive extra cleaning and disinfection when they reopen in September, but the city's custodians say that the level of cleaning being asked is impossible without extra funding.
New York City's schools will receive extra cleaning and disinfection when they reopen in September, but the city's custodians say that the level of cleaning being asked is impossible without extra funding.