Tiger at NYC Bronx Zoo positive for coronavirus
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday.
Cuomo: Coronavirus deaths, hospitalizations drop in NY for the first time
The number of daily deaths and hospitalizations due to coronavirus in New York fell for the first time since the crisis began, Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a press conference on Sunday, even as the death toll rose by 594.
New York City to give out free meals to anyone, no questions asked
Starting Friday, all New York City residents can get free meals at any of the locations that are handing out food for students.
Landlord gives New York pizzeria free rent for donating hundreds of pizzas a day to overwhelmed hospitals
A pizza place in New York City has dedicated itself to feeding health care and hospital workers who are struggling to keep up with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Now the restaurant's landlord is joining in to make sure that the food keeps coming out of the kitchen and into the hospitals.
Man hid coronavirus symptoms to visit wife in maternity ward, hospital says
A New York man with coronavirus symptoms hid them so he could get into the maternity ward as his wife gave birth last week, Fox News has confirmed.
Woman, 86, dies after knocked to ground at hospital for violating COVID-19 social distancing: report
An 86-year-old woman in a Brooklyn hospital died Saturday after being assaulted by another patient for allegedly breaking social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report.
Man faces assault charges after coughing on FBI agents
A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly coughing on FBI agents while claiming to have COVID-19, and with lying to them about a stash of surgical masks, medical gowns, and other medical supplies.
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo tests positive for coronavirus
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Brooklyn man who wooed woman via drone takes her on a date amid coronavirus pandemic, wears protective bubble
A New York photographer who used a drone to ask a woman on a date during the coronavirus pandemic used a protective bubble to meet her in person.
Viral photos show health care workers on plane, en route to New York to help in coronavirus fight
It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.
Dad bans son from house after he went on spring break trip amidst coronavirus pandemic
A father in New York reportedly banned his son from the family home after the college student went on a spring break trip amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Delta Air Lines offering free flights to medical volunteers heading to COVID-19 hot spots
Delta Air Lines is offering free flights to medical volunteers who want to assist crews in COVID-19 hot spots.
Trump backs away from possible quarantine order for New York and New Jersey
President Donald Trump backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a “strong Travel Advisory” be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak.
CDC issues 14-day domestic travel advisory for NJ, NY, CT
A 14-day travel restriction has been issued for New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.
President Trump says quarantine of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut "will not be necessary"
He has asked the CDC to issue a strong Travel Advisory in lieu of a quarantine, which he says "will not be necessary".
Mayor de Blasio: Religious services will be shut down; fines, closures possible
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
NYC hospital worker dies from coronavirus
An assistant nursing manager in Manhattan died Tuesday, reportedly from coronavirus.
US Navy ships headed to Los Angeles, New York for coronavirus relief: Here's a look inside
As a U.S. Navy hospital ship steams toward Los Angeles to help relieve the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, those on board are making final preparations.
Amazon employees test positive for coronavirus at 6 US warehouses
Warehouse workers sounded alarms last week that the company is not doing enough to protect them.
Boy, 4, honors pandemic heroes by dressing up as Walmart clerk for school's virtual 'Superhero Day'
A 4-year-old boy dressed up as a Walmart employee for ‘Superhero Day' to honor the pandemic heroes.