Social Media Roundup: Seniors Celebrate Special Birthdays, Health Care Workers Seen As Superheroes

Seniors get special birthday shoutouts from their communities, plus health care workers honored on National Superhero Day.

• Apr 29, 2020

Cuomo Explains Criteria For Reopening As Long Island Officials Say They're Close To Meeting CDC Guidelines

People are getting antsy about reopening, and Long Island officials believe that region is close to doing it. Or is it?

• Apr 28, 2020

Mayor Bill De Blasio Says 'The Time For Warnings Has Passed' After Large Crowd Gathers For Funeral In Brooklyn

Many could be seen wearing face masks, but they were standing close together.

• Apr 28, 2020

Social Distancing Fatigue: Psychologist Says Some Are Willing To Put Social Connection Before Health 'Because We're Lonely'

The mentality of having done this for about 40 days already and still having several weeks to go is taking its toll.

• Apr 28, 2020

Union Leaders Outraged By President Trump's Actions In Response To Potential Meat Shortage, Citing Unsafe Work Environments

Supplies are overflowing -- there's no shortage of pigs and cattle -- but the work force is suffering the consequences of the coronavirus.

• Apr 28, 2020

Water Main Break Prompts Boil Water Advisory For Jersey City And Hoboken

Mayor Steven Fulop said a construction crew ruptured one of the main Jersey City lines. 

• Apr 28, 2020

CBS2 Spends A Day-In-The-Life With Bronx Woman Delivering Groceries To New Yorkers In Need

Many New Yorkers have taken self-isolation seriously, especially those at higher risk of getting the coronavirus. So they've had to rely on others to do the essential.

• Apr 28, 2020

This Teacher Rocks: Social Campaign Gives Parents And Kids Opportunity To Support Their Teachers

A new social media campaign allows parents and kids to give their teachers love ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week.

• Apr 28, 2020

NYC Restaurant Owners Trying To Wrap Their Heads Around All The Changes They'll Have To Make In Order To Reopen

For the second month in a row since the outbreak of COVID-19, New York state restaurants have been among the hardest hit in the country.

• Apr 28, 2020

'Where Are They Helping The Small Businesses?' Long Island Dress Shop Owner Seeks Financial Help To Keep Her Business Afloat

Paula Evangelista is a dress shop owner on Long Island and is desperate need of a small business loan after the coronavirus wiped out her prom and wedding business she was banking on this spring.

• Apr 28, 2020

Coronavirus Frontline Workers Driven To 'Fight The Fight' By Adopt-A-Nurse Facebook Group's Care

Two strangers were brought to tears after social media brought them together: one a nurse, the other a grateful daughter.

• Apr 28, 2020

Charities Say Money Is Not The Bottom Line As Season Of Raising Awareness Begins Anew Amid Pandemic

'Tis the season for great gatherings raising big money for charity.

• Apr 28, 2020

Mother Says Coronavirus Pandemic Has Made It Harder To Move Family Out Of Homeless Shelter: 'I Wanted To Better My Life Situation For My Children'

There are 58,000 people living in New York City homeless shelters, and families make up 70% of the people in shelters.

• Apr 28, 2020

101-Year-Old Survives Spanish Flu And Coronavirus, So What's Her Secret? Junk Food And Oreos, Says Her Son

Her medical staff at Good Samaritan/Catholic Health Services in Sayville believes Leigh-Manuell's strength and drive battled and beat the coronavirus. But she credits them.

• Apr 28, 2020

Mayor De Blasio Offers Solution To Homeless Taking Over Subways, But Key Players Are Not On Board

After weeks of ugly finger pointing about an increase in the number of homeless on the subways, Mayor Bill de Blasio has offered a solution.

• Apr 28, 2020

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