New York City looking to close some areas seeing coronavirus surge
Mayor Bill de Blasio said shutdowns — including public and private schools — would happen starting Wednesday in nine ZIP codes, and indoor dining would be suspended.
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NYC neighborhoods see COVID-19 spike
New York City’s daily coronavirus infection rate has spiked above 3% for the first time in months. Mayor Bill de Blasio says eight ZIP codes in Brooklyn and Queens are to blame for the recent surge. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joins CBSN to talk about the latest coronavirus news.
NYPD cop accused of spying for China
An NYPD officer faces a variety of charges for allegedly acting as an agent of the Chinese government. Prosecutors say Baimadajie Angwang was in regular contact with a member of the Chinese consulate and provided intelligence on ethnic Tibetans in New York City. CBS New York's Kevin Rincon reports.
Fashion brand Telfar grows despite COVID-19
As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus, Fast Company reports global fashion sales have fallen by 50%. But Telfar, a unisex luxury fashion brand, appears to be one of the exceptions. Telfar Clemens, a fashion designer and founder of Telfar, joined CBSN to discuss his label and how it's finding success.
2 men indicted in killing of Jam Master Jay
Two suspects have been indicted in the 2002 killing of hip-hop artist Jam Master Jay, of Run DMC, which until now had been one of New York City's most notorious unsolved killings. Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Seth DuCharme, NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison and ATF Assistant Special Agent in Charge Daryl McCormick held a press briefing to announce new details in the case. Watch their remarks here.
Gun violence on the rise in New York City
Gun violence in New York City "spiked significantly" during the month of June compared to the same time last year, officials say. One of the most recent victims was a teenager in Queens. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Neighbors band together with mutual aid group
In what was at one point the center of the COVID-19 pandemic, one New York family decided to help their neighbors in need. A few posters around the neighborhood turned into an almost 1,000-person volunteer group called the Astoria Mutual Aid Network. Errol Barnett reports.
N.Y. has lowest number of virus hospitalizations since March 20
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the state had its lowest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations on Monday - 1,538 - since March 20. He also said the U.S. Open will be held this summer in Queens, New York, without fans. Watch his remarks.
Amazon executive on coronavirus precautions
Amazon temporarily closed its Queens, New York facility, after an employee that worked there tested positive for coronavirus. Separately, the retail giant is hiring 100,000 new workers to meet a growing demand, as more people go online to shop. Jay Carney, Amazon's senior vice president of global corporate affairs and former press secretary for President Obama, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the retail giant's business decisions in light of the coronavirus.
How a N.C. nurse ended up volunteering at a Queens hospital
"I believe it's our duty," Bevin Strickland said. "I believe we should be compelled to do something when we can."
"A backlog of funerals" in coronavirus' epicenter
"A lot of the COVID cases are more or less direct burials or direct cremation. But we do our best to serve the families," said one funeral director.
Coronavirus panic sparks racist incidents against Asian Americans
"They're just scared to get infected by Chinese people," restaurant owner Kin Lam told CBS News.
Serena Williams injures right ankle during U.S. Open
A couple of hours later, Williams was walking without any apparent hitch in her step
N.Y. teen charged with planning knife or bomb attack
Awais Chudhary faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted
Suspect arrested for plotting NYC attack in the name of ISIS
Sources say he was planning an attack in the New York City borough of Queens
Sex worker arrested in connection with death of Andrea Zamperoni
Angelina Barini, 41, was charged with possession and conspiracy to distribute substances containing fentanyl
NYPD commissioner makes plea to officers after recent suicides
Robert Echeverria died Wednesday night, less than a day after another officer took his own life
Pennsylvania teen wins $3 million at Fortnite World Cup
Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf scored 26 more points than runner-up "psalm" to take home the title Sunday night in New York City
New tally flips surprising results of Queens district attorney race
Political newcomer Tiffany Cabán seemingly defeated the establishment candidate in the primary in June
Hundreds honor detective who fought for 9/11 victims
Mourners honored Luis Alvarez, a former New York City police detective who fought until his final days for the extension of health benefits for Sept. 11 first responders
Cardi B pleads not guilty to felony strip club fight charges
The rapper faces two felony counts of attempted assault
N.Y. district attorney candidate looks to decriminalize sex work
Tiffany Cabán, with backing by prominent Democrats Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, is taking on five other candidates in Tuesday's Democratic primary
Removed organs a "mystery" after Army vet died in prison
The family of Army veteran Everett Palmer Jr. still doesn't how or why he died in a Pennsylvania prison
Man accused of planning attack on Times Square allegedly praised ISIS
Ashiqul Alam, 22, met with an undercover officer over a period of 10 months before he was arrested
Man found guilty in 2016 murder of NYC jogger Karina Vetrano
Chanel Lewis strangled and sexually assaulted the 30-year-old while she was out for a run in Queens
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