COVID-19 battle takes toll on New York City blood supply: Mayor
The city’s blood center is down to a two-day supply. May 17, 2020, 6:18 PM 7 min read 7 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Having already…
Coronavirus updates: 14 other states have COVID-related illness in kids, Cuomo says
A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 296,000 people worldwide. More than 4.3 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused…
Subway closure ‘outright disaster’ for the homeless who have few safe shelter options, advocates say
Homeless New Yorkers will face an even more threatening and dangerous situation when the city shuts down the subway system from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., according to advocates. The…
De Blasio condemns funeral for rabbi, receives backlash for his comments on ‘Jewish community’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio vehemently condemned a large funeral for an Orthodox Jewish rabbi Tuesday night amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, and received staunch criticism in return…
Coronavirus updates: Trump calls COVID-19 ‘the plague’ in Easter video message
While many countries around the world and cities in the U.S. are pointing toward positive signs that social distancing might be finally flattening the curve, the novel coronavirus death toll…
9th coronavirus death reported in U.S. as virus continues to spread
A virus epidemic that started in China about two months ago is now tightening its grip around the globe. Today’s biggest developments: U.S. death toll increases to 9 ‘We are…
NYPD cops shot in the Bronx in 2 separate ‘assassination’ incidents, 1 suspect in custody
A New York City police lieutenant was shot in the arm Sunday morning after an armed suspect opened fire inside a Bronx precinct about 12 hours after another officer was…
US cities ramp up security in wake of killing of Iran’s top general
Cities around the United States are ramping up security in the wake of an American airstrike that killed Iran‘s top military commander in Baghdad. “The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
‘We are hurting’: New York City police officer dies from apparent suicide, 9th this year
For the ninth time this year, a New York City police officer has died by suicide, two police officials confirmed to ABC News. Interested in NYPD? Add NYPD as an…
New York City police officer dies from apparent suicide, 8th this year
For the eighth time this year, a New York City police officer has died by suicide, two police officials confirmed to ABC News. Interested in NYPD? Add NYPD as an…