Cemeteries race to keep up with coronavirus burials
As the world retreats and the pandemic’s confirmed death toll in New York City alone charges past 10,000, funeral directors, cemetery workers and others who oversee a body’s final chapter are sprinting to keep up.
Coronavirus ravages NY nursing homes: Many report multiple deaths
The despair wrought on nursing homes by the coronavirus was laid bare Friday in a state report identifying numerous New York facilities where multiple patients died over the past few weeks.
Concierge's work and family provide focus during pandemic
Joe DeLuca is up early to help his three children get ready for school. With schools closed indefinitely that means helping them with their assignments until he is relieved at noon by his wife, Frances, a home health aide who works mornings and weekends.
Hospital staff cheers as mom leaves hospital after beating COVID-19
A mother of five was cheered on by hospital staff as she left Staten Island University Hospital following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.
FDNY applauds healthcare workers in show of solidarity
Firefighters applauded health care workers and blared sirens from their trucks in New York on April 3 in a show of support for their emergency-response colleagues battling the COVID-19 outbreak in the city.
FDNY firefighters applaud healthcare workers across NYC
Firefighters applauded healthcare workers across New York City as part of a show of solidarity for emergency services workers battling the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: FDNY via Storyful
Amazon worker fired after coronavirus protest on Staten Island
A workers who participated in a walkout at a New York City fulfillment center said that Amazon fired him Monday afternoon.
Small businesses reach out on the internet to stay connected to customers during crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing out the creativity for small business owners trying to stay afloat.
Small business adjust models, reach out to customers online during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has led to not just a loss in social connections among family and friends, but also for Mom & Pop store owners and their customers. Now, several businesses on Long Island are taking to the internet to stay in touch with their customers and help create a sense of community.
Off-duty cop stabbed by girlfriend, cops say
An off-duty police officer was stabbed in the shoulder by a woman believed to be his girlfriend, said police.
Car wheels being stolen across New York City
The largest police union in New York City says that wheel thefts are becoming a nightly occurrence again.
Cashless tolling, wider lanes credited with fewer accidents along Goethals Bridge
Cashless tolling and wider lanes have made the Goethals Bridge a safer place for motorists, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said.
Suspects climb through McDonald's drive-thru window
Police are offering a reward of up to $2500 for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects in a robbery at a McDonald's in Sunnyside.
NYPD officer charged with possessing child pornography
A veteran New York City police officer has been charged with possession of child pornography after a federal investigation of his online activity, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.
Retired NYPD cop says he was assaulted for 'Make 50 Great Again' birthday hat
A man says he was assaulted by a woman while out celebrating his birthday because of the hat he was wearing.
Makeup artist with cerebral palsy defying the odds
At 25 years old, Stephanie Debes is like any other young woman in so many ways. But she has faced battles most people her age could never imagine.
NYPD searching for missing Staten Island 15-year-old
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 15-year-old girl from Staten Island.
Hunt on for suspect in 'grandparent scam'
A man is suspected of targeting elderly people in a phone scam across New York City.
Fire torches row of townhouses on Staten Island
A fire burned through several homes on Staten Island.
Tolls, fares, fees rise at Hudson River and Staten Island crossings
Commuters in New Jersey need more money in their pockets or E-ZPass accounts as they cross bridges and tunnels at opposite ends of the state Monday.