100 children in NYC with inflammatory illness possibly linked to COVID-19

"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.

More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations

American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves. 

Study: Virus death toll in NYC worse than official tally

New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus may be thousands of fatalities worse than the official tally kept by the city and state.

10,000 deaths: Ravaged nursing homes plead for more testing

An industry group says only about a third of the 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. have ready access to tests that can help isolate the sick and stop the spread.

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.

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.

Coronavirus has killed 50 NYC teachers, DOE workers

More than four dozen employees of New York City schools have died of coronavirus-related causes.

3 NYPD officers die within hours of each other due to coronavirus

Three NYPD officers succumbed to the coronavirus between Sunday and Monday, according to the department. Det. Jeffrey Scalf and Det. Raymond Abear died on Monday. Aux. Capt. Mohamed Rahaman died a day earlier. NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea made the announcement via Twitter.

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.

Crew member aboard USNS Comfort tests positive for coronavirus

A crew member aboard the USNS Comfort, the Navy hospital ship docked at Pier 90 on Manhattan's West Side, has tested positive for coronavirus, a US Navy representative confirmed to FOX 5 News.

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.

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.