New York barber who 'illicitly' cut hair for weeks has coronavirus
A New York barber who cut hair over the past few weeks amid the state's coronavirus restrictions has tested positive for the virus, according to health officials on Wednesday.
Health care workers who came to New York to fight coronavirus must pay state income tax, Cuomo says
Health care heroes who came from around the country to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in New York will still have to pay state income taxes, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
FDNY paramedic in month-long coronavirus coma has woken up, union says
New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.
More animals test positive at Bronx Zoo
Officials at the Bronx Zoo have announced that a total of eight lions and tigers have tested positive for COVID-19.
Hospital staff celebrate 98-year-old woman's 'triumphant win' over COVID-19
Pennsylvania hospital staff celebrated a 98-year-old patient’s “triumphant win” after she recovered from the new coronavirus, COVID-19.
Long Island police hold parade for Korean War veteran's 90th birthday
Police officers in North Massapequa in Long Island, New York, held a drive-by birthday parade for a 90-year-old Korean War veteran on Sunday, April 12.
Bakers create sweet treats featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci during coronavirus pandemic
Bakers in New York, one of the places hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, are paying homage to Dr. Anthony Fauci by putting the face of the infectious disease expert on donuts.
New York couple wed in marriage officiated from friend's window
A New York couple had their wedding on the streets of Manhattan on March 20, following the closure of the city’s marriage bureau, with the ceremony officiated by a friend from his fourth story window.
New York joins California in asking residents to stay home to contain COVID-19
New York state moved to join California on Friday in ordering nearly all residents to stay in their homes, as governors undertook their most sweeping efforts yet to contain the coronavirus and fend off the kind of onslaught of patients that has caused southern Europe to buckle.
Family doesn’t let social distancing get in way of grandma’s 95th birthday
A New York family gathered outside to wish their grandmother a happy 95th birthday, in light of new social distancing precautions prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.
NYC orders restaurants and bars to close
Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered that all bars, restaurants, and cafes in New York City to close starting on Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak.
New York City closing schools until at least April 20 to stop spread of coronavirus
New York City will close public schools as early as Tuesday, sending over 1.1 million children home in hopes of curbing the spread of coronavirus.
NYPD makes dozen arrests in brutal attack on girl in Brooklyn
Police in New York have arrested 12 teens in connection with the brutal attack and robbery of a girl in Brooklyn.
Girl, 15, viciously assaulted during gang robbery in Brooklyn
A 15-year-old girl was attacked and robbed by a large group in a frightening incident that was caught on camera.
Manhattan woman is first coronavirus case in New York
A 39-year-old healthcare worker who had traveled to Iran and is the first coronavirus case in New York City is recovering at her home in Manhattan, said NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday.
New York homes covered in ice, resemble 'Frozen' after storm brings strong winds, lake-effect snow
After temperatures dipped below freezing on Wednesday, days of persistent strong winds and heavy waves blew the water from Lake Erie ashore, encasing several homes in Hamburg, New York in ice.
FDNY firefighter who found his brother's body at Ground Zero dies of cancer
A retired FDNY firefighter who helped recover his brother's body at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks has died of cancer.
Patient plays violin during brain tumor removal
An orchestra violinist played her instrument during an operation to remove a brain tumor at King’s College Hospital in London on Jan. 31, ensuring the musician’s hand movement and coordination were not accidentally damaged by surgeons.
Photos of chihuahua, pigeon cuddling go viral, draw in thousands of donations for non-profit animal rescue
A photo of a pigeon and chihuahua cuddling at animal shelter in New York have gone viral.
2 more retired FDNY firefighters die from 9/11 related illnesses, says FDNY
Two more retired FDNY firefighters have died from 9/11 related illnesses, according to the fire department.