Outbreak of Coronavirus from China could impact US business, tourism

As the coronavirus continues to spread in China and beyond, here’s a look at how the outbreak could impact business and tourism in the U.S.

A.I. computer creates music for Manhattan hotel

A Lower East Side hotel partnered with Bjork and Microsoft A.I. to create music for the hotel’s lobby.

4 cruise ship passengers test negative for coronavirus

Four passengers who were taken to a hospital after their cruise ship arrived in New Jersey tested negative for a new virus that has sickened more than 20,000 and killed nearly 500, mostly in China.

Royal Caribbean imposes ban following coronavirus scare

At least two dozen people were quarantined aboard a Royal Caribbean Cruise ship that docked in Bayonne Friday morning while they waited to be tested for coronavirus.

New York to sue Trump over Global Entry ban

the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is closing new enrollments into its Trusted Traveler Programs to residents of New York. Now the state is suing.

Homeland Security suspends Global Entry, TSA Precheck programs for New Yorkers

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that it would no longer let New York residents enroll in its “trusted traveler” programs because of a new state law that blocked federal immigration officials from accessing motor vehicle records.

Home-sharing site for women only

At Golightly, all properties are owned or managed exclusively by women.

Airliner skids, breaks open in Istanbul; 3 dead, 179 injured

A plane skidded off the runway Wednesday as it tried to land in Istanbul, crashing into a field and breaking into pieces.

Set sail with the gals aboard a 5-night ‘Golden Girls’ themed cruise

Set sail with your favorite golden gals on board a five-night cruise themed around the popular 1980s sitcom, “The Golden Girls.” 

Only one Princeton student still being assessed amid outbreaklating amid China virus

Princeton University says only one student who recently traveled to China is still being assessed among those required to self-isolate amid the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak in that country.

Damaged Air Canada plane lands in Madrid after tense hours

An Air Canada Boeing 767 aircraft with 128 passengers on board flew in circles to burn off fuel ahead of making an emergency landing at the Madrid Airport.

Delta, American and United suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak

Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.

U.S. tells Americans to avoid traveling to China due to coronavirus

The U.S. State Department issued a Do Not Travel advisory for all of China due to the outbreak connected to the coronavirus.

Cruise ship checked for coronavirus

Health authorities were screening passengers aboard a cruise ship after a passenger from Macao came down with flu-like symptoms.

U.S. looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.

American among airlines canceling some China flights, cutting services due to coronavirus

American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles and both Shanghai and Beijing from Feb. 9 through Mar. 27. The airline cited "the significant decline in demand for travel to and from China."

Report: NY is America’s 19th-best state to drive in

A new study by financial advisory site WalletHub ranks New York as the 19th-best state to drive in, while Connecticut and New Jersey come in at number 40 and 43 out of 50, respectively.

Amtrak train hits work truck on tracks in Conn.

More than 60 people were aboard the train headed to Springfield, Massachusetts on Friday morning when it hit a truck on the tracks.