Pandemic forcing couples to put wedding plans on hold
According to The Knot, there are 845,000 weddings scheduled in the U.S. from March to May, this year. But as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, couples here in New York and across the world have had to call an audible on their nuptials.
According to The Knot, there are 845,000 weddings scheduled in the U.S. from March to May, this year. But as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, couples here in New York and across the world have had to call an audible on their nuptials.
Protective barriers being installed at supermarket registers
Transparent barriers, a.k.a. sneeze guards, are going up in checkout lanes of several major supermarket chains.
Transparent barriers, a.k.a. sneeze guards, are going up in checkout lanes of several major supermarket chains.
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.
Long Island authorities accepting donations of medical supplies
The number of positive COVID-19 cases jumped to 2,869 with one new death in Nassau County. Suffolk County has at least 1,880 confirmed cases and four new deaths. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini is one of the latest officials to test positive for the virus.
The number of positive COVID-19 cases jumped to 2,869 with one new death in Nassau County. Suffolk County has at least 1,880 confirmed cases and four new deaths. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini is one of the latest officials to test positive for the virus.
4 retirement home residents die as virus spreads on Long Island
A fourth resident has died of the coronavirus at a Long Island retirement community and 13 residents have tested positive for the virus that has infected more than 12,000 people statewide as of late Saturday.
A fourth resident has died of the coronavirus at a Long Island retirement community and 13 residents have tested positive for the virus that has infected more than 12,000 people statewide as of late Saturday.
Coronavirus cases on Long Island continue to grow
The number of positive coronavirus cases on Long Island are now over 1,100, with 11 deaths, and officials say they are doing all they can to reduce deaths and illnesses.
The number of positive coronavirus cases on Long Island are now over 1,100, with 11 deaths, and officials say they are doing all they can to reduce deaths and illnesses.
More cases, food insecurity fears as coronavirus pandemic grows on Long Island
As the number of cases of and deaths from the coronavirus continues to grow on Long Island, officials are doing what they can not only to reduce the number of deaths and illnesses, but to keep people in need fed as businesses and even food pantries temporarily close.
As the number of cases of and deaths from the coronavirus continues to grow on Long Island, officials are doing what they can not only to reduce the number of deaths and illnesses, but to keep people in need fed as businesses and even food pantries temporarily close.
Long Island preparing for surge of COVID-19 cases at area hospitals
As testing increases across Long Island so is the number of positive novel coronavirus cases. The number island wide is now more than 600, including a Nassau County Police Officer.
As testing increases across Long Island so is the number of positive novel coronavirus cases. The number island wide is now more than 600, including a Nassau County Police Officer.
Minding your mental health during a pandemic
Stress and a lack of routine can trigger someone dealing with underlying psychological or substance abuse disorders.
Stress and a lack of routine can trigger someone dealing with underlying psychological or substance abuse disorders.
New Yorkers flock to gun shops during coronavirus crisis
A gun shop owner on Long Island says business is way up during the coronavirus pandemic.
A gun shop owner on Long Island says business is way up during the coronavirus pandemic.
Suffolk County executive under voluntary quarantine after staffer tests positive for coronavirus
Across Long Island, public and private schools, gyms and theaters are closed. Restaurants are still open but only for takeout or delivery.
Across Long Island, public and private schools, gyms and theaters are closed. Restaurants are still open but only for takeout or delivery.
Long Island laboratory on the frontlines of the fight against coronavirus
Northwell Labs in Nassau County is one of New York’s only labs designated to test for coronavirus right now is stepping up its screening capacity.
Northwell Labs in Nassau County is one of New York’s only labs designated to test for coronavirus right now is stepping up its screening capacity.
Northwell Labs in Nassau County helping lead NY's fight against coronavirus
Northwell Labs is stepping up its coronavirus screening capacity in order to help fight the virus outbreak.
Northwell Labs is stepping up its coronavirus screening capacity in order to help fight the virus outbreak.
Coronavirus pandemic forces Americans studying abroad to return home
An American student studying in Italy for the semester had to abruptly return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
An American student studying in Italy for the semester had to abruptly return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several Long Island facilities close due to coronavirus outbreak
Medical experts say the vast majority of patients who have tested positive for the virus on Long Island are improving. They stress the importance of social distancing—not getting too close to other people—and staying home if you're feeling sick.
Medical experts say the vast majority of patients who have tested positive for the virus on Long Island are improving. They stress the importance of social distancing—not getting too close to other people—and staying home if you're feeling sick.
Long Island officials step up response to coronavirus outbreak
Long Island officials announced that many assisted- and senior-living facilities are temporarily limiting or in some cases eliminating visitors.
Long Island officials announced that many assisted- and senior-living facilities are temporarily limiting or in some cases eliminating visitors.
Cuomo: SUNY, CUNY classes to move online on March 19
SUNY and CUNY will be moving classes online on March 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SUNY and CUNY will be moving classes online on March 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nassau schools prepare for distance learning
Under new state policy, any school where a student or faculty member tests positive for the virus must immediately close for 24 hours to allow for time to assess the situation and see if the closure should be extended.
Under new state policy, any school where a student or faculty member tests positive for the virus must immediately close for 24 hours to allow for time to assess the situation and see if the closure should be extended.
Long Island woman found guilty in grieving mother's death
A nurse and mother from Long Island woman was found guilty on three counts in the homicide of an anti-gang activist's death.
A nurse and mother from Long Island woman was found guilty on three counts in the homicide of an anti-gang activist's death.
Two Long Island bus drivers diagnosed with coronavirus
Two school bus drivers are among the latest coronavirus patients on Long Island.
Two school bus drivers are among the latest coronavirus patients on Long Island.