Cuomo: Counties can vaccinate restaurant workers, cab drivers

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said county officials now have the power to make taxi drivers and restaurant workers eligible for a vaccine. But a day earlier, he slammed elected officials for pushing to vaccinate restaurant workers.

Tesla reverses course, agrees to recall 135,000 vehicles over failing touchscreens

Tesla has agreed to recall nearly 135,000 vehicles in the U.S., following a months-long investigation into a problem related to vehicle touchscreen displays, which regulators warned could increase the risk of collision.

New CDC order requires travelers to wear masks on all forms of public transportation

A new CDC order goes into effect Monday that requires travelers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ships, ferries, taxis and ride-shares must wear a mask.

Grocery delivery soars amid pandemic, new strains

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed grocery delivery into an essential and booming business.

Why you should double-mask

Surgical masks are, perhaps, the most commonly used face-covering right now. And while they do work, they don't always fit perfectly. So wearing a cloth mask over the surgical mask could help a lot.

NYC lifts cap on number of street food vendors

The city council has passed a bill lifting the cap on street food vendors for the first time in 40 years.

Cuomo lifts indoor dining ban in hot spots; plan for NYC coming Friday

Gov. Cuomo says the state will release a plan by the end of the week for starting to reopen restaurants in New York City for indoor dining.

NYC restaurants say ban on indoor dining is misguided

The mayor and the governor are on the same page about prohibiting indoor dining. But restaurant industry leaders say it just doesn't make any sense.

Pizza Hut introduces a new Detroit-style pizza, available nationwide

Detroit-style pizza is rectangular in size with a thick, crispy crust. Pizza Hut says they’ve spent a year perfecting their new recipe.

Rate of confiscated guns by TSA doubles in 2020, the most in 19-year history, agency says

The Transportation Security Administration announced on Tuesday that the rate at which firearms were confiscated from passengers nearly doubled, despite less people traveling due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has been in 19 years in 2020.

Biden to reinstate COVID-19 travel rules

President Joe Biden on Monday will formally reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow travel across open borders, according to two White House officials.

‘COVID Bandit’ leaves $1,400 tip, enough to give each bakery employee $200

A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.

Candy company paying $30 an hour to eat, review sweets

A Canadian confectioner is hiring chocoholics and candy lovers to test treats for the sweet salary of $30 per hour.