Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?

Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.

Treated lumber, coins, aluminum cans are in short supply amid the pandemic

The co-founder of Burnham & Lobozzo Builders in Maine first noticed a shortage of pressure-treated wood (used for decking and other outdoor projects) three weeks ago.

Atlantic City's Borgata casino to reopen July 26

The Borgata casino will be the last of Atlantic City's nine gambling resorts to resume operating amid the coronavirus outbreak.

'Magic School Bus' author Joanna Cole dies at age 75

Author Joanna Cole, whose “Magic School Bus” books transported millions of young people on extraordinary and educational adventures, has died at age 75.

Fitness studios on Long Island offer outdoor workouts

Power 10 Fitness Club in Port Washington set up equipment in its outdoor parking lot so that members can get their sweat on.

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Some health and fitness clubs on Long Island are taking the workouts outside so that people can stay in shape in a safer environment amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Chipotle to hire 10,000 employees

The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.

Programs that bring summer camp to your home

Officially summer day camps are back open, but throughout the Tri-State area many camps decided to close for the season due to COVID-19, and many parents chose not to send their kids to camp out of an abundance of caution.

Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows' diets

The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.

David Tyree opens juice shop with wife, children in NJ

If you're in Morristown, New Jersey, you can now “catch” a fresh juice, or “Big Blue” smoothie. That's because New York Giants Super Bowl Hero, David Tyree, known for his "Helmet Catch" is now the proud owner of  "Clean Juice", with his wife Leilah.

Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19

Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.

Looking for love in the time of coronavirus

Online dating is booming during the COVID-19 pandemic as people look for the person they'd truly like to be quarantined with.

Online dating surges during COVID-19 pandemic
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With so many of us stuck inside our homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, online dating has seen a surge of interest.

Financial District rooftop bar turns to the Greenhouse Effect to attract customers

Ampia Restaurant and Rooftop in the Financial District has introduced new two-person greenhouses to allow patrons to enjoy drinks and food while maintaining social distancing.