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.
2 cats in NY state test positive for virus
Two pet cats in New York state have tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the first cases in companion animals in the United States, federal officials said Wednesday.
New York boy, 4, contracts coronavirus after being diagnosed with inoperable brain tumor
Matteo Ferruzzi, 4, tested positive for COVID-19, complicating the start of at least a year’s worth of chemotherapy treatment on an inoperable malignant brain tumor.
Broadway actor will have to have his leg amputated after complications from coronavirus
Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero will have to have his leg amputated after suffering complications from coronavirus.
New York to require face coverings on streets, public transportation
Face coverings will be required in busy spaces while New York City officials said they would create an emergency food reserve and take other steps to safeguard residents’ sustenance.
NY coronavirus deaths pass 10,000
The number of deaths related to coronavirus has passed 10,000 in New York.
Broadway shows will remain dark through at least June 7
Broadway producers are extending the shutdown of all productions through June 7.
779 more coronavirus deaths reported in New York
Gov. Cuomo reported another record day of deaths in New York as the coronavirus claimed 779 more lives.
New York sees largest number of coronavirus deaths in single day
In a sobering assessment of the coronavirus outbreak in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that a record 731 coronavirus deaths were reported in the past 24 hours in the state.
New York records 731 new coronavirus deaths in its worst day yet
New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus officially eclipsed the number of those killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11, health officials said Tuesday.
Judge denies R Kelly release amid coronavirus crisis
A federal judge in New York on Tuesday denied R&B singer R. Kelly's request for release from jail in Chicago because he was concerned he could contract the coronavirus while behind bars.
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.
Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead after coronavirus-induced pneumonia, son says
Ellis Marsalis Jr., the jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical clan, died late Wednesday after battling pneumonia brought on by the new coronavirus, leaving six sons and a deep legacy. He was 85.
NYC coronavirus deaths jump to 1,096; statewide toll 1,550
The number of deaths in New York from the coronavirus outbreak has climbed quickly.
‘Heartbeat of America’: Health care workers honored with red light atop Empire State Building in NYC
The Empire State Building used its LED light system to honor health care workers fighting the novel coronavirus.
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.
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.
USNS Comfort equipped with 1,000 beds arrives in NYC
The USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship with 1,000 beds, 12 operating rooms and a full medical staff, arrived in the city on Monday. It will be used to treat non-coronavirus patients to free up space in city hospitals.
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.
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.