2 more NYPD employees die amid coronavirus pandemic
Two more members of the NYPD have died. Through Monday, 824 uniformed members and 106 civilian members of the department had tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the NYPD.
Two more members of the NYPD have died. Through Monday, 824 uniformed members and 106 civilian members of the department had tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the NYPD.
Walmart announces it will conduct temperature checks for employees due to COVID-19
The national retailer said it will also be offering gloves and masks to associates as supplies permit.
The national retailer said it will also be offering gloves and masks to associates as supplies permit.
Amazon worker fired after coronavirus protest on Staten Island
A workers who participated in a walkout at a New York City fulfillment center said that Amazon fired him Monday afternoon.
A workers who participated in a walkout at a New York City fulfillment center said that Amazon fired him Monday afternoon.
Small businesses reach out on the internet to stay connected to customers during crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing out the creativity for small business owners trying to stay afloat.
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing out the creativity for small business owners trying to stay afloat.
NYPD searching for man in connection with deadly subway fire
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate a man wanted for questioning in connection with a deadly fire inside a Manhattan subway station.
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate a man wanted for questioning in connection with a deadly fire inside a Manhattan subway station.
First uniformed NYPD officer dies of coronavirus
The New York City Police Department has announced its first uniformed officer to die due to coronavirus, the third member of the NYPD to die in the last 48 hours.
The New York City Police Department has announced its first uniformed officer to die due to coronavirus, the third member of the NYPD to die in the last 48 hours.
Small business adjust models, reach out to customers online during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has led to not just a loss in social connections among family and friends, but also for Mom & Pop store owners and their customers. Now, several businesses on Long Island are taking to the internet to stay in touch with their customers and help create a sense of community.
The coronavirus pandemic has led to not just a loss in social connections among family and friends, but also for Mom & Pop store owners and their customers. Now, several businesses on Long Island are taking to the internet to stay in touch with their customers and help create a sense of community.
Mayor de Blasio: Religious services will be shut down; fines, closures possible
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
Coronavirus causes staffing problems for NYPD
On Friday, March 27, 2020, 4,111 NYPD uniformed employees were on the sick report. That means 11.4% of the department’s uniformed workforce called out sick.
On Friday, March 27, 2020, 4,111 NYPD uniformed employees were on the sick report. That means 11.4% of the department’s uniformed workforce called out sick.
Walt Disney World extends closure time of properties to fight the spread of coronavirus
Disney has announced it is extending the date of its closures to properties in Florida and California in the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
Disney has announced it is extending the date of its closures to properties in Florida and California in the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
NYPD announces first two coronavirus deaths
Dennis C. Dickson was a custodian assigned to police headquarters who had worked with the department for 14 years.
Dennis C. Dickson was a custodian assigned to police headquarters who had worked with the department for 14 years.
Deadly fire inside Manhattan subway station under investigation
At least one person is dead after a fire inside the West 110th Street subway station in Manhattan.
At least one person is dead after a fire inside the West 110th Street subway station in Manhattan.
Deadly fire at Manhattan subway station
At least one person was killed in a fire at the West 110th Street station in Manhattan.
At least one person was killed in a fire at the West 110th Street station in Manhattan.
Second MTA employee, a bus driver, dies of coronavirus
The Transport Workers Union Local 100 has announced that Oliver Cyrus, a 61-year-old MTA bus driver operating out of the Manhattanville Depot passed away on Thursday due to coronavirus.
The Transport Workers Union Local 100 has announced that Oliver Cyrus, a 61-year-old MTA bus driver operating out of the Manhattanville Depot passed away on Thursday due to coronavirus.
Some Amazon orders taking up to a month to ship as company announces delay on non-essential items
Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items.
Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items.
A new beat for police across US: Enforcing social distance
In New York City, they've started dismantling basketball hoops to prevent people from gathering in parks and playing. In Lakewood, New Jersey, police broke up a wedding being held in violation of a ban on large gatherings. And in Austin, Texas, officers are encouraging people to call a hotline to snitch on violators of the city's orders for people to stay home.
In New York City, they've started dismantling basketball hoops to prevent people from gathering in parks and playing. In Lakewood, New Jersey, police broke up a wedding being held in violation of a ban on large gatherings. And in Austin, Texas, officers are encouraging people to call a hotline to snitch on violators of the city's orders for people to stay home.
Amazon employees test positive for coronavirus at 6 US warehouses
Warehouse workers sounded alarms last week that the company is not doing enough to protect them.
Warehouse workers sounded alarms last week that the company is not doing enough to protect them.
Starbucks offers free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during coronavirus pandemic
Starbucks is giving away free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Starbucks is giving away free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Target to stop accepting in-store returns, exchanges for 3 weeks amid COVID-19 pandemic
Target will stop accepting in-store returns and exchanges for the next three weeks--one of several changes the Minneapolis-based retailer is making to protect employees and customers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Target will stop accepting in-store returns and exchanges for the next three weeks--one of several changes the Minneapolis-based retailer is making to protect employees and customers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
MTA to reduce subway, bus, railroad service
Ridership on New York's subways, buses, and commuter railroads has plummeted more than 80% since authorities took drastic steps to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus amid a global pandemic. And now the MTA has announced that it will begin reducing service on Wednesday in response to that drop.
Ridership on New York's subways, buses, and commuter railroads has plummeted more than 80% since authorities took drastic steps to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus amid a global pandemic. And now the MTA has announced that it will begin reducing service on Wednesday in response to that drop.