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. 

Portal lists companies hiring in NJ right now amid the coronavirus crisis

Thousands of people have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic. But many companies that remain open need help and are hiring.

Commissioner Shea: 177 NYPD officers test positive for coronavirus

According to NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea, 177 police officers have tested positive for COVID-19, as of Tuesday, March 24. 

Amazon’s Alexa will sing you a hand-washing song if you ask

Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa, now has a way to help you stay germ free by singing you a hand-washing song. 

Amazon temporarily closes Kentucky warehouse due to coronavirus

Amazon has temporarily closed a Kentucky warehouse after an unspecified number of workers tested positive for the coronavirus.

NYC, other cities take unplanned plunge into online learning

The New York City school system, the nation's largest with 1.1 million students, took the plunge into online education on Monday, joining districts around the U.S. in an unplanned, unprecedented test of virtual teaching during the coronavirus shutdowns.

Dozens of members of FDNY test positive for coronavirus

46 members of the FDNY have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Monday, according to the fire commissioner.

Mayor de Blasio says he spoke with Trump about need for virus aid

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that he spoke with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence about the city's urgent need for medical supplies to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

City Sleeps: A look at the empty New York City streets amid the virus

Efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus have completely altered the usual New Yorker way of life, grinding the “city that never sleeps” to a halt in the last week after it became one of the nation's epicenters for the fast-spreading virus.

NYPD officers on the front line of coronavirus fight in NYC
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The New York City Police Department is on the front line of the coronavirus fight in New York City, and some officers are saying they are concerned about getting sick themselves, or getting their families sick. FOX News spoke with Police Commissioner Dermot Shea about the NYPD's plans to keep its officers safe.

Woman gives birth in toilet paper aisle of Walmart store

Customers cheered at a Walmart in Missouri after a woman gave birth to a baby girl in the store's toilet paper aisle.

35 NYPD officers test positive for coronavirus

The number of NYPD officers who have tested positive for coronavirus has risen to 35.

Glendora man, 34, dies from coronavirus; recently visited Disney World in Florida: Report

A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.

MTA: 23 employees test positive for COVID-19 coronavirus

The MTA revealed that 23 employees across New York City Transit and the Long Island Rail Road have reportedly tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus as of March 18. 

NYPD, FDNY disperse Orthodox Jewish groups amid COVID-19 outbreak

Videos posted on social media platforms purport to show weddings and prayer groups going on as usual in heavily Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

Amazon worker at Queens warehouse tests positive for coronavirus

A warehouse worker at an Amazon facility in Queens tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple published reports. The worker was receiving medical care and was in quarantine.

Walmart cuts store hours amid coronavirus outbreak

Walmart is joining the growing list of companies that are dedicating an hour to allow only senior citizens to shop in their stores.