19 minutes ago | Times Union

Rensselaer and Columbia County officials expressed concern Monday that downstate travelers to the area - and the potential reshuffling of patients from downstate to upstate...
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Tourism revenue to take huge hit due to coronavirus outbreak, study projects

45 minutes ago | WESH

A new study projects $5.9 million U.S. travel industry jobs will be lost by May 1 while revenue losses will reach $83 billion.
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Spirit cancels New York, Connecticut, New Jersey flights after CDC warning

49 minutes ago | Reuters | 2 articles

Low-cost U.S. carrier Spirit Airlines Inc said on Monday it will cancel all flights to and from New York, Connecticut and New Jersey after U.S. officials warned against travel...
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How to explain to a skeptic that the coronavirus should be taken seriously

1 hour ago | Business Insider

Denial is a natural human response when we are faced with a situation that evokes overwhelming emotion and panic, like the coronavirus pandemic. Experts weigh in on how to...
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Uncle Joe Biden's big coronavirus headache and other commentary

1 hour ago | New York Post

Campaign desk: Uncle Joe's Big Corona Headache Joe Biden is “struggling to adapt” to the pandemic's effect on the presidential race, Douglas Schoen observes at The Hill...
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Antioch woman works to help those going without during COVID-19 pandemic

1 hour ago | WGN TV

ANTIOCH, Ill. - As product on store shelves continues to dwindle, an Antioch woman has taken it upon herself to help those going without during the COVID-19 crisis. What was...
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Khabib Nurmagomedov casts doubt on UFC 249 appearance

1 hour ago | Review Journal | 2 articles

Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, scheduled to fight Tony Ferguson, said Monday that he's in Russia and probably won't be able to leave because of travel bans.
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Airbnb is paying hosts $250 million after they criticized the company for leaving them on the hook for coronavirus cancellations

1 hour ago | Business Insider | 2 articles

AIrbnb has set aside $250 million to pay hosts impacted by its coronavirus policy, the company announced Monday. Airbnb will pay hosts 25% of what they normally would have...
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Spirit cancels all flights to New York area after CDC advisory

1 hour ago | National Post | 2 articles

WASHINGTON - Low-cost U.S. carrier Spirit Airlines Inc said on Monday it will cancel all flights to and from the New York region after U.S. officials warned against travel to...
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Governor orders Kentuckians not to leave the state - with exceptions

1 hour ago | WLKY

Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order Monday restricting travel to other states.
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Macy's to furlough 130,000 workers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Following numerous closures of offices and stores this year, Macy's announced Monday it will furlough 130,000 people. Read more ...

Chicago chef starts effort to help laid-off food workers

Celebrity chef Rick Bayless launches an effort to help restaurant workers who have been laid off during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more ...

Alan Merrill, ‘I Love Rock and Roll' co-writer, dies of coronavirus

The Bronx-born rocker, 69, died Sunday morning, daughter Laura Merrill posted to Facebook. Read more ...

Officials confirm new 2021 dates for Olympic Games

Last week, the IOC and Japanese organizers postponed the Olympics until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more ...

Dollar General announces discount for medical workers, guardsmen and first...

Dollar General announced Monday that its stores will provide medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen with a 10 percent discount on qualifying... Read more ...

Red Sox LHP Sale has Tommy John Surgery

BOSTON - Red Sox starter Chris Sale had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow on Monday, his 31st birthday, and the team said it was successful. Read more ...

Coronavirus in NY: State sees spike of 250 deaths, with 66,000 now infected

The coronavirus' toll on New York soared to frightening new heights on Monday, including a spike of more than 250 deaths, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read more ...