NY coronavirus deaths pass 10,000

The number of deaths related to coronavirus has passed 10,000 in New York.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.