Woman attacked after telling teens to put on masks

The NYPD wants to find two people who viciously assaulted a woman who told them to put on masks.

NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state

All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.

NYC schools shutdown leaves parents scrambling, frustrated

Parents of NYC public school students described Mayor Bill de Blasio’s decision to close schools for in-person learning beginning Thursday as “terrible,” “a lack of leadership,” and “disappointing.”

MTA warns of severe service cuts, layoffs without federal funds

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is warning mass transit riders that severe service cuts and layoffs of agency employees are possible.

Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees

All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.

‘I strongly disagree’ - Nassau County Exec. slams NYC school closures

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has said that she 'strongly disagrees' with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to close schools in New York City.

Mayor blames coronavirus for huge spike in NYC shootings

Mayor de Blasio blames the coronavirus pandemic for the increase in shootings this year in New York City.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams enters mayoral race

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams officially entered the mayoral race Wednesday with an announcement on FOX 5 NY morning program, Good Day New York.

2 suspects surrender in Queens home invasion and standoff

Two men surrendered to police after a hostage situation that began as a home invasion and standoff in Richmond Hill, said police.

New York City remains below threshold, keeping schools open

New York City school buildings remain open through Wednesday as the city's coronavirus test results stay under the limit that would force a shutdown.

300,000 tweets flagged over election disinformation, CEO says during Senate hearing

A Senate panel is calling on the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter to defend their handling of disinformation in the contest between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.

Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery, shaking up another industry

The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.

NYC public schools to remain open Monday, Tuesday

New York City public schools would remain open to in-person instruction Monday and Tuesday, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Arrest made in Manhattan attack on actor Rick Moranis

Police have made an arrest in the random attack on actor Rick Moranis on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

New York City virus rate stays below school-closing line on Saturday

Students, parents and teachers continued anxiously watching New York City's coronavirus test results as the latest figures Saturday fell under the city's threshold for shutting down school buildings, but the mayor warned that the city was at a “crucial” point in fighting the virus' resurgence.

Disneyland Resort expected to stay closed until January 2021

Disneyland Resort has announced that Disneyland and California Adventure Park will remain closed at least until January 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.