'I can do it.' Couple braves pandemic to help homeless in NYC

Along the lonesome sidewalks, homeless New Yorkers remain, unprotected from the elements and a disease that passes swiftly between people often without any sign or symptom.

Stocks fall as coronavirus bill fails second vote

U.S. equity markets slid Monday after the Federal Reserve announced "extensive new measures" to support the U.S. economy.

Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.

New York Stock Exchange to close trading floors, fully move to electronic trading

As the novel coronavirus global pandemic widens and worsens, the New York Stock Exchange is closing its iconic trading floor in Manhattan as well as two others and will move to fully electronic trading on Monday, March 23, its operator announced on Wednesday.

Takeout booze in New York City during coronavirus outbreak

New York's new takeout and delivery-only rule does not just apply to food.  Bars and restaurants can also sell alcohol-to-go.

Dow claws back 1,049 points as Fed, Treasury move to restore investor confidence

U.S. equity markets opened higher Tuesday as investors tried to claw back some of their losses from the steepest one-day slide since the Black Monday crash of 1987.

Once homeless teen is inspiring others through tap dance

From humble beginnings performing on New York City subways to appearing on national television, Josh Johnson has tapped his way to success.

Sign of the times:  Coronavirus signs on Manhattan businesses

Businesses and restaurants are using signs in their doors to let customers know about what they’re doing concerning the coronavirus.

Financial markets in turmoil over fear of coronavirus lockdowns

JPMorgan Chase now is forecasting the U.S. economy will shrink at a 2% annual rate in the current quarter and 3% in the April-June quarter.

'We're terrified':  Restaurants face uncertain future in coronavirus downturn

Restaurants across the New York City region are seeing an inevitable downturn as people curtail activities because of the coronavirus.  Now, many restaurants are fighting to survive.

New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade canceled

The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, which has been held every year since before the American Revolution, has been called off for 2020.

Dow tumbles into bear market under virus fears

Stocks are sinking again Wednesday, wiping out half of a huge rally from a day earlier as Wall Street continues to reel on worries about the coronavirus.