Paramedic beats COVID-19 (and guilt), gets back to his EMS station
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work. Paramedic Alex Tull is one of them.
These first responders beat COVID-19; now they're back at work
Thousands of America's first responders are sick. Dozens are dead. But many have recovered. And they're going back to work, some with a lingering cough and lost weight.
Coronavirus pushes cities to cap third-party delivery fees
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.
Starbucks to reopen 90% of US stores by June in ‘carefully planned stages,’ according to report
U.S. stores will be open for to-go and delivery service, with cafe seating remaining closed to customers.
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
NYC trying to get homeless people out of the subway system
New York City officials are creating more so-called Safe haven beds in an effort to get homeless people out of the subway system during the coronavirus pandemic.
NYC to designate at least 40 miles of streets for pedestrians only
New York City will open some streets to pedestrians only during the pandemic.
Netflix to release Michelle Obama documentary in May
“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.
Anxious, wary first responders back on the job
The new coronavirus doesn't care about a blue uniform or a shiny badge. Police, firefighters, paramedics and corrections officers are just a 911 call away from contracting COVID-19 and spreading it.
Man viciously attacked from behind outside Chelsea deli
The NYPD wants to find the man who assaulted another man in an unprovoked, vicious attack in Chelsea.
Man shot in August 3 attack at Texas Walmart has died, pushing death toll to 23
Guillermo Memo Garcia had been in the hospital since he was shot and wounded in August 2019 at a Walmart in Texas.
Disney World releases plant-based cookie fries recipe from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop during closure
Listen up Disney fans who have been missing out on the theme parks, but have been recreating their favorite Disney snacks and treats at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYPD announces deaths of two more Transportation Bureau members
The NYPD announced the death of two more members of its Transportation Bureau due to complications from coronavirus infections on Sunday.
Cuomo: L train repairs finished in 1 year, ahead of schedule
Gov. Andrew Cuomo credited expertise from Europe for helping speed repairs on a key train line connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan.
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.
Robbers break door down, take cash, sneakers
The NYPD is on the hunt for five individuals involved in a break-in and robbery at an apartment in Harlem.
Robbers break in, take sneakers, cash
The NYPD is on the hunt for five people involved in a break-in and robbery in upper Manhattan.
Starbucks serves 1 million free coffees to front-line workers, extends offer through May 31
Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.
FDNY firefighter loses 5-month-old daughter to coronavirus
Jay-Natalie La Santa died on April 20 due to complications from coronavirus.
Coast Guard ends search for missing boater in NJ
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a man who went missing after taking his rowboat into a southern New Jersey waterway shortly before strong storms swept through the area this week.