Cuomo: Virus is 'effective killer'; 799 more deaths in NY
The governor said that his administration is asking funeral directors from outside the region to come help deal with the number of people who have died in this public health crisis.
The governor said that his administration is asking funeral directors from outside the region to come help deal with the number of people who have died in this public health crisis.
Long Island sisters raise money to buy masks for hospital workers
Two sisters on Long Island have raised thousands of dollars to buy PPE for hospital workers.
Two sisters on Long Island have raised thousands of dollars to buy PPE for hospital workers.
Ex-MLB player set to finish med school on Long Island to fight coronavirus
In 2010, Mark Hamilton made it to The Show. In 2011, he even earned a World Series ring with the Cardinals. But his MLB career was short — just 47 games. Now the resident of Queens is about to embark on a new career with Northwell Health system on the front lines of the fight against a global pandemic.
In 2010, Mark Hamilton made it to The Show. In 2011, he even earned a World Series ring with the Cardinals. But his MLB career was short — just 47 games. Now the resident of Queens is about to embark on a new career with Northwell Health system on the front lines of the fight against a global pandemic.
Gov. Cuomo extends stay-at-home rules through April 29
New Yorkers must stay at home through April 29, the governor says.
New Yorkers must stay at home through April 29, the governor says.
Coronavirus cases on Long Island near 30,000
The rate of hospitalization on Long Island is slowing.
The rate of hospitalization on Long Island is slowing.
Fashion designer Naeem Khan creates special face mask for hospital workers
Fashion designer Naeem Khan, known for dressing some of the world's biggest celebs, and lavish wedding dresses, put his team to work to craft protective masks for frontline workers.
Fashion designer Naeem Khan, known for dressing some of the world's biggest celebs, and lavish wedding dresses, put his team to work to craft protective masks for frontline workers.
Coronavirus continues its rapid spread on Long Island
The growth of coronavirus cases on Long Island is concerning local officials as the apex is expected next week.
The growth of coronavirus cases on Long Island is concerning local officials as the apex is expected next week.
Coronavirus crisis escalates at Long Island hospitals
One doctor on Long Island called the coronavirus is the most catastrophic crisis of his nearly four-decade career.
One doctor on Long Island called the coronavirus is the most catastrophic crisis of his nearly four-decade career.
Restaurants delivering to the frontlines of pandemic response
Restaurants in the Tristate Region are stepping up, and doing their part to help healthcare workers while on they're on the job. Companies like SUBWAY are serving up hundreds of boxed lunches. Just Salad is donating 5,000 meals-a-day to Mt. Sinai, and Blackbarn Restaurant is pitching in for Bellevue Hospital.
Restaurants in the Tristate Region are stepping up, and doing their part to help healthcare workers while on they're on the job. Companies like SUBWAY are serving up hundreds of boxed lunches. Just Salad is donating 5,000 meals-a-day to Mt. Sinai, and Blackbarn Restaurant is pitching in for Bellevue Hospital.
Medical students graduating early to battle coronavirus
Medical students from across Long Island are deciding to graduate early in order to get out onto the front lines of battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Medical students from across Long Island are deciding to graduate early in order to get out onto the front lines of battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Medical students graduating early, heading to frontlines of coronavirus battle
Medical students from across Long Island are joining the fight against coronavirus, graduating early to help battle the pandemic.
Medical students from across Long Island are joining the fight against coronavirus, graduating early to help battle the pandemic.
Food distribution center opens on Long Island
A temporary emergency food distribution center opened on Glen Cove Wednesday to help meet the growing demand for food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
A temporary emergency food distribution center opened on Glen Cove Wednesday to help meet the growing demand for food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Northwell Health using modified BiPAP machines as ventilators
Northwell Health is using 3D-printed parts to turn bilevel positive airway pressure machines into ventilators.
Northwell Health is using 3D-printed parts to turn bilevel positive airway pressure machines into ventilators.
New Yorkers seek refuge at summer homes
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise and this crisis appears to have no definitive end date, many New Yorkers are flocking to their summer homes for refuge. And many of those communities don't want them. Reported by Teresa Priolo
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise and this crisis appears to have no definitive end date, many New Yorkers are flocking to their summer homes for refuge. And many of those communities don't want them. Reported by Teresa Priolo
Outbreak at LI elderly housing complex has relatives fearful
In less than two weeks, the coronavirus has claimed six lives at one Long Island retirement community and left residents there isolated from loved-ones barred from visiting.
In less than two weeks, the coronavirus has claimed six lives at one Long Island retirement community and left residents there isolated from loved-ones barred from visiting.
Long Island officials scrambling to prepare as coronavirus infections rise
On Friday officials announced at least 4,657 cases of novel coronavirus confirmed in Nassau County and at least 3,385 in Suffolk. And as New York approaches the anticipated peak of infection, officials want to make sure there are enough resources available on Long Island.
On Friday officials announced at least 4,657 cases of novel coronavirus confirmed in Nassau County and at least 3,385 in Suffolk. And as New York approaches the anticipated peak of infection, officials want to make sure there are enough resources available on Long Island.
Long Island preparing for rise in coronavirus cases
Officials are trying to make sure there are enough resources available for the anticipated peak of coronavirus infections on Long Island.
Officials are trying to make sure there are enough resources available for the anticipated peak of coronavirus infections on Long Island.
Some grocery stores close to protect customers, employees from COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, concerns are growing for the safety of shoppers and grocery store workers.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, concerns are growing for the safety of shoppers and grocery store workers.
Unemployment surges on Long Island during pandemic
With all nonessential stores closed for business, thousands of Long Islanders are trying to get by without a paycheck, some dipping into their savings while others are banking on the government for assistance. We asked people to share their stories and the responses poured in.
With all nonessential stores closed for business, thousands of Long Islanders are trying to get by without a paycheck, some dipping into their savings while others are banking on the government for assistance. We asked people to share their stories and the responses poured in.
Long Islanders struggling to make ends meet during cornavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of Americans unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. FOX 5 NY asked for some of your stories.
The coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of Americans unemployed and struggling to make ends meet. FOX 5 NY asked for some of your stories.