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April 11, 2020

Minnesota nurse who answered NYC's call for help says coronavirus fight has been 'eye-opening'

A Minnesota nurse who answered New York City's call for aid in the fight against coronavirus said she would not have believed conditions in the city's hospitals if she had not seen them for herself.

April 11, 2020

Rev. Franklin Graham says praise from President Trump appreciated, should go to health workers battling coronavirus

While praise from President Trump was greatly appreciated, the real work in the fight against COVID-19 is being done by the incredible team of medical professionals who have joined the effort to battle the virus on the front lines of New York City, Samaritan's Purse President Rev. Franklin Graham said Saturday.

April 11, 2020

NYC midtown hotel hands out food to homeless population during coronavirus

An unnamed Marriott-owned hotel is trying to do its part to help out during the pandemic.

April 11, 2020

On this day 50 years ago, Apollo 13 blasted off on its dramatic, ill-fated mission

On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off into the Florida skies from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center atop a massive Saturn V rocket.

April 11, 2020

UPS driver 'honored' to deliver 88 drums of hand sanitizer to hard-hit NYPD

UPS driver John KcKown said Saturday that he was "honored" to deliver drums of hand sanitizer to the New York Police Department (NYPD). 

April 10, 2020

Lowy's Moving Service delivers 2,500 cases of Girl Scout cookies to NJ hospitals

A New Jersey company recently made a tasty donation to front-line workers fighting the coronavirus.

April 10, 2020

How to watch Easter Sunday services online

Easter is the "Super Bowl of Sundays" and this year, amid the coronavirus pandemic forcing millions of Christians to stay home, there is no shortage of church services to watch online.

April 10, 2020

As coronavirus crisis continues, is 3D printing having its moment?

The coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on the country’s medical supply chain leading the tech world to step up and provide quick solutions through 3D printing. Scores of companies, volunteer organizations, and tech-focused collectives have been nimbly designing schematics for anyone to print up items like ventilator parts and PPE equipment like masks. These designs could prove to be vital as the health crisis in the US begins its second month.

April 10, 2020

Hospitals request iPad donations to keep coronavirus patients in touch with their loved ones

Hospitals have been requesting donations of iPads and tablets in an attempt to keep coronavirus patients in touch with their loved ones.

April 10, 2020

Navy helicopters deliver respirators to protect crew aboard USNS Comfort

Navy helicopters are delivering respirators to health care crew members on board the USNS Comfort now treating patients in support of COVID-19 response efforts in the New York City area, Navy officials said.