NYPD announces death of School Safety Agent due to COVID-19
The NYPD announced the death of Doris Kirkland, a 30-year veteran of the department, due to complications from COVID-19.
NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season
The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July. It's the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Neighborhood shops fight to stay afloat amid pandemic
Small businesses are trying to find ways to survive during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rapper Dave East taken into custody after traffic stop in Queens
The rapper known as Dave East was hauled off by cops overnight after a police stop near the Queensbridge Houses in the Astoria section of Queens.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently
Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently.
Police: Teen driver of BMW does 135 mph on NY highway
A Brooklyn man was busted for driving 132 mph while fleeing troopers on a highway in upstate New York.
NYPD officers kill man holding knife at scene of slain woman
Authorities say two people have been killed at a Manhattan apartment building, with one of them shooting the other and police fatally firing at the shooter.
Apple, Google release technology for pandemic apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. The companies said 22 countries and a number of U.S. states are already planning to build voluntary phone apps using their software.
Disney Springs officially reopens: What to know before you go and what it will look like
Disney Springs will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MTA to use UV lamps to sanitize subways and buses
MTA Chairman Pat Foye announced a pilot program to use ultraviolet lamps to clean trains, buses, and possibly even stations.
Spotify to bring on Joe Rogan podcast as exclusive
“The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast is moving exclusively to Spotify.
Upper East Side residential fire
A fire burned at an apartment building in New York City.
Scam alert: Text message offering free groceries from Target amid coronavirus pandemic is fake
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
NYPD shuts down Brooklyn Orthodox school
Police in New York shut down a Yeshiva school that was operating in defiance of a mandatory coronavirus shutdown.
Target extends $2-an-hour pay increase for workers through July 4
The pay bump will last into the summer, two months longer than originally announced.
NYPD officer captures 8-foot snake in front of Bronx home
The NYPD captured an eight-foot-long snake that was perched on a light fixture outside of a Bronx home on Friday morning.
Pedestrian struck and killed in Kew Gardens could be first in 2 months
A pedestrian was struck and killed in Kew Gardens, Queens Monday morning. The man was hit by a vehicle in front of 124-50 Metropolitan Avenue at about 6:30 a.m.
NYPD temporarily closes Sheep Meadow in Central Park
In order to make sure social distancing rules were being followed, the NYPD temporarily closed Sheep Meadow in Central Park on Saturday to limit crowding in parks without having to give people summonses.
Traffic slowly returns to New York City's streets
Weeks after New York City's streets were left almost barren by the coronavirus shutdown, cars are returning to the roads once again.