NYPD to continue social distancing patrols despite violent arrest
New York City's mayor rejected calls Monday to stop having police officers enforce social distancing during the coronavirus crisis after one was caught on video pulling a stun gun on a man and violently taking him to the ground.
New York City's mayor rejected calls Monday to stop having police officers enforce social distancing during the coronavirus crisis after one was caught on video pulling a stun gun on a man and violently taking him to the ground.
Protests not allowed during pandemic, say NYC mayor and police commissioner
After a gathering by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship during the coronavirus with a religious organization, the city's police commissioner and mayor said protests would not be tolerated.
After a gathering by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship during the coronavirus with a religious organization, the city's police commissioner and mayor said protests would not be tolerated.
Walmart pays hourly staff nearly $180M in bonuses
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide.
Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide.
2 two men found dead on NYC subway trains
Two men, both believed to be homeless, were found dead in New York City subway trains in less than 24 hours over the weekend.
Two men, both believed to be homeless, were found dead in New York City subway trains in less than 24 hours over the weekend.
Violent arrest raises concerns about NYPD social distancing patrols
The NYPD says that a social distancing enforcement action led to the arrests of three people on Manhattan’s Lower East Side on May 2 as footage of the incident went viral on social media.
The NYPD says that a social distancing enforcement action led to the arrests of three people on Manhattan’s Lower East Side on May 2 as footage of the incident went viral on social media.
Social media footage shows violent arrest of people allegedly violating social distancing orders
An investigation has been launched into the arrest of three people on the Lower East Side after footage of the arrest went viral on social media.
An investigation has been launched into the arrest of three people on the Lower East Side after footage of the arrest went viral on social media.
De Blasio praises New Yorkers for warm weather social distancing
As warmer weather tempted New Yorkers to come out of quarantine, police dispatched 1,000 officers this weekend to enforce social distancing and a ban on congregating in public spaces.
As warmer weather tempted New Yorkers to come out of quarantine, police dispatched 1,000 officers this weekend to enforce social distancing and a ban on congregating in public spaces.
MTA preparing for massive deep-cleaning of NYC Subway
Beginning next week, for the first time in its 115-year history, the nation?s largest transit system will halt service with every New York City Subway line shutting down from 1-5 a.m. in order to disinfect the trains and platforms.
Beginning next week, for the first time in its 115-year history, the nation?s largest transit system will halt service with every New York City Subway line shutting down from 1-5 a.m. in order to disinfect the trains and platforms.
As warmer weather beckons, NYPD to enforce social distancing
As warmer temperatures tempted New Yorkers to come out of quarantine, police dispatched 1,000 officers this weekend to enforce social distancing and a ban on congregating in public spaces.
As warmer temperatures tempted New Yorkers to come out of quarantine, police dispatched 1,000 officers this weekend to enforce social distancing and a ban on congregating in public spaces.
Apple set to deliver thousands of iPads to LA, New York to help with remote learning
Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.
Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.
NYPD shuts down another Hasidic funeral
Tensions between police and members of New York City’s Hasidic Jewish community flared again Thursday as officers interrupted a crowded funeral procession to crack down on social distancing violators.
Tensions between police and members of New York City’s Hasidic Jewish community flared again Thursday as officers interrupted a crowded funeral procession to crack down on social distancing violators.
NYC subway will shutdown overnight due to coronavirus
New York City will shut down its subway system each day from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. to increase cleaning of trains and stations during the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday.
New York City will shut down its subway system each day from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. to increase cleaning of trains and stations during the coronavirus crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday.
NYC subway halting overnight service for virus cleaning
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is shutting down its subway system each day from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. to increase cleaning of trains and stations during the coronavirus crisis.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says New York City is shutting down its subway system each day from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. to increase cleaning of trains and stations during the coronavirus crisis.
Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
Gov. Cuomo directs MTA to clean subway cars every 24 hours
The governor has ordered the MTA to clean all subway cars every night, as the system’s homeless population has soared in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.
The governor has ordered the MTA to clean all subway cars every night, as the system’s homeless population has soared in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.
Cuomo to MTA: Subway cars must be cleaned every 24 hours
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make sure New York City's subway cars are cleaned and disinfected every 24 hours as the city attempts to deal with a rise in homeless people in the subway.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make sure New York City's subway cars are cleaned and disinfected every 24 hours as the city attempts to deal with a rise in homeless people in the subway.
Mayor de Blasio slammed for breaking up rabbi's funeral
Mayor Bill de Blasio blasted the Jewish community in Williamsburg following a large turnout for a rabbi's funeral during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Bill de Blasio blasted the Jewish community in Williamsburg following a large turnout for a rabbi's funeral during the coronavirus pandemic.
Paramedic beats COVID-19 (and guilt), gets back to his EMS station
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work. Paramedic Alex Tull is one of them.
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work. Paramedic Alex Tull is one of them.
These first responders beat COVID-19; now they're back at work
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work, some with a lingering cough and lost weight.
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work, some with a lingering cough and lost weight.
Coronavirus pushes cities to cap third-party delivery fees
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.