Science teacher moonlights as hospital worker on COVID front line
Marc Mosca is a science teacher. But he has also worked every weekend at a hospital. Since the pandemic hit, he has put his own health at risk on the front line.
Marc Mosca is a science teacher. But he has also worked every weekend at a hospital. Since the pandemic hit, he has put his own health at risk on the front line.
Westchester County leading the way on antibody testing for coronavirus
As thousands scramble to find out if they were exposed to COVID-19, many of them cannot even find the coveted antibody test. But in Westchester County, the tests are in supply and ready to be distributed.
As thousands scramble to find out if they were exposed to COVID-19, many of them cannot even find the coveted antibody test. But in Westchester County, the tests are in supply and ready to be distributed.
Indian Point nuclear plant to begin shutdown
One of the two operating nuclear reactors at the Indian Point Energy Center north of New York City is shutting down this week. The 1,020-megawatt Unit 2 reactor will shut down Thursday night and the Unit 3 reactor will close a year later under an agreement plant owner Entergy reached in 2017 with the state and the environmental group Riverkeeper.
One of the two operating nuclear reactors at the Indian Point Energy Center north of New York City is shutting down this week. The 1,020-megawatt Unit 2 reactor will shut down Thursday night and the Unit 3 reactor will close a year later under an agreement plant owner Entergy reached in 2017 with the state and the environmental group Riverkeeper.
Yonkers ER staff saves lives and suffers in COVID-19 hot spot
Saint Joseph's Medical Center is located just over a mile from the northern border of New York City's borough of the Bronx. The hospital normally has 194 acute-care beds but has been treating many more patients in one of the poorest sections of Westchester County's largest city since the new coronavirus began spreading rapidly through the region.
Saint Joseph's Medical Center is located just over a mile from the northern border of New York City's borough of the Bronx. The hospital normally has 194 acute-care beds but has been treating many more patients in one of the poorest sections of Westchester County's largest city since the new coronavirus began spreading rapidly through the region.
Tens of thousands of dollars raised to feed Westchester hospital workers
After hitting an initial $10,000 goal, New Castle Town Supervisor Rob Greenstein started upping it in increments of $5,000 that soon grew to increments of $10,000. Most recently, he just raised his goal from $100,000 to $150,000.
After hitting an initial $10,000 goal, New Castle Town Supervisor Rob Greenstein started upping it in increments of $5,000 that soon grew to increments of $10,000. Most recently, he just raised his goal from $100,000 to $150,000.
Westchester company testing COVID-19 drug treatment
Scientists at Regeneron are working on drug treatments to fight COVID-19.
Scientists at Regeneron are working on drug treatments to fight COVID-19.
Tornado Warning expires for parts of NYC, Nassau, Westchester
UPDATE: The National Weather Service Tornado Warning for southern Westchester County, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Nassau County has expired.
UPDATE: The National Weather Service Tornado Warning for southern Westchester County, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Nassau County has expired.
NY nurses' union sues state, hospitals
The New York State Nurses Association filed separate lawsuits against the state's Health Department, Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and Westchester County Health Care Corp.
The New York State Nurses Association filed separate lawsuits against the state's Health Department, Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and Westchester County Health Care Corp.
Amusement parks across the region closed by coronavirus
Rye Playland, along with many other amusement parks in the region will be closed for the immediate future, due to the coronavirus crisis.
Rye Playland, along with many other amusement parks in the region will be closed for the immediate future, due to the coronavirus crisis.
Common to experience more vivid dreams during pandemic, experts say
“We see very often that individuals report vivid dreams, vivid nightmares, whenever they go through traumatic events," says Dr. Brittany LeMonda, a Neuropsychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital.
“We see very often that individuals report vivid dreams, vivid nightmares, whenever they go through traumatic events," says Dr. Brittany LeMonda, a Neuropsychologist at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Nurses dealing with coronavirus have tires slashed in hospital parking lot
Some nurses at a New York hospital who had just been lauded for their work during the coronavirus pandemic ended their stress-filled overnight shifts to find their tires had been slashed while they worked.
Some nurses at a New York hospital who had just been lauded for their work during the coronavirus pandemic ended their stress-filled overnight shifts to find their tires had been slashed while they worked.
NY teachers 3D print face shields for hospital workers
Nearly a dozen teachers have equipped their basements with 3D printers and laser cutters to manufacture face shields for health-care workers.
Nearly a dozen teachers have equipped their basements with 3D printers and laser cutters to manufacture face shields for health-care workers.
Officials look for ways to battle rise in coronavirus cases in Yonkers
The number of positive coronavirus cases continues to rise in Yonkers, but Mayor Mike Spano says his city will survive, albeit with some restrictions.
The number of positive coronavirus cases continues to rise in Yonkers, but Mayor Mike Spano says his city will survive, albeit with some restrictions.
Man, 72, stabbed in Hanukkah attack dies from injuries
A man who was among the five people stabbed during a Hanukkah celebration north of New York City has died three months after the attack, according to an Orthodox Jewish organization and community liaison with a local police department.
A man who was among the five people stabbed during a Hanukkah celebration north of New York City has died three months after the attack, according to an Orthodox Jewish organization and community liaison with a local police department.
Kids and coronavirus: What are the dangers?
Like many parents, Kerry McKenna didn’t think her 4-year-old son was in danger of contracting coronavirus.
Like many parents, Kerry McKenna didn’t think her 4-year-old son was in danger of contracting coronavirus.
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.
Chefs start ?Million Gallon Challenge? to help those impacted by coronavirus in Westchester County
A coalition of chefs and restaurateurs are working together to feed people in need as the coronavirus outbreak continues in Westchester County.
A coalition of chefs and restaurateurs are working together to feed people in need as the coronavirus outbreak continues in Westchester County.
Rick Pitino returns to college basketball as Iona coach
Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named basketball coach at Iona College on Saturday.
Hall of Famer Rick Pitino was named basketball coach at Iona College on Saturday.
National Guard distributes food in New Rochelle
Shoulder to shoulder, National Guard troops have been packing goods through the night at Feeding Westchester.
Shoulder to shoulder, National Guard troops have been packing goods through the night at Feeding Westchester.
Cuomo unveils first drive-thru coronavirus testing facility
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo opened the state's first drive-through COVID-19 mobile testing center in New Rochelle Friday, where a containment zone was put into place this week.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo opened the state's first drive-through COVID-19 mobile testing center in New Rochelle Friday, where a containment zone was put into place this week.