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.
Coronavirus kills 385 people in NY; cases swell to 37,000
Another 100 people have died from COVID-19-related causes in New York, according to the governor.
Chef Floyd Cardoz dies of coronavirus complications
Chef Floyd Cardoz, a critically praised chef and TV celebrity, died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 59.
15,597 coronavirus cases in New York City
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he "respectfully disagrees" with President Trump about his hope that the crisis would last weeks not months.
'New York is the canary in the coal mine': Cuomo issues urgent COVID-19 warning to other states
While officials once thought the peak in New York would come in early May, they now say it could come in two to three weeks.
Boy, 4, honors pandemic heroes by dressing up as Walmart clerk for school's virtual 'Superhero Day'
A 4-year-old boy dressed up as a Walmart employee for ‘Superhero Day' to honor the pandemic heroes.
New York coronavirus cases jump to more than 15,000
Governor Cuomo says the number of coronavirus cases in New York has jumped to 15,166 as of Sunday morning.
38 positive for coronavirus in New York City jails, including Rikers
New York City was hit by the nation’s largest coronavirus jail outbreak to date this week, with at least 38 people testing positive at the notorious Rikers Island complex and nearby facilities — more than half of them incarcerated men, the board that oversees the city's jail system said.
NY cases jump to more than 5,000
New York has more than 5,000 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, more than double the number from yesterday.
New York City Mayor: Be prepared to shelter in place
New Yorkers should begin to prepare for the possibility of being ordered to shelter in place in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the mayor said Tuesday.
Mike Bloomberg pledges $40M to fight coronavirus around the world, including Africa
Bloomberg Philanthropies, the ex-mayor’s charitable organization, said it will use the funds to slow the spread of COVID-19 in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries.