Pearl River, NY|News|
Pfizer In Clinical Trial Of Coronavirus Vaccine
The international company's Pearl River-based R&D operation could get $1.95 billion from the FDA if the vaccine is approved.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Schools Won't Reopen Unless Coronavirus Rate Below 3 Percent
Mayor Bill de Blasio and city officials outlined strict safety standards for when schools reopen — and when they'll be closed.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
MA Music Industry Perseveres Amid Coronavirus
Boston rockers Ripe and a music executive explained the grittiness it takes to survive while the coronavirus threatens the entire industry.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Faces Rocky Coronavirus Recovery, Cuomo Warns
"We're going to have an issue," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said, detailing numerous hurdles for New York City's economy after the pandemic.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|News|
North Fork's Village Cheese Shop Finds A Way Forward In Pandemic
In a heartfelt letter to the community, the owner of a North Fork cheese shop shares steps he's taken to keep afloat during 'new normal'.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
East Hampton, NY|News|
The Stephen Talkhouse Gets Innovative With Live Music In Pandemic
After months of struggling to keep staff afloat, The Stephen Talkhouse brings back live music this week, safely, with outdoor video screens.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Long Island Barber Brings Haircuts To Customers Via Mobile Bus
Get Chopped Mobile Barber Bus is a barber shop on wheels that's appealing to customers concerned about coronavirus or who enjoy convenience.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Owner Of 91-Year-Old Northport Sweet Shop: We'll Survive Virus
"My father got through the Depression, so I should be able to get through this," said Pete Panarites, owner of the family business.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
An Upper West Side Family Affair: Feeding NYC Front-Line Workers
How a family came together to save a business and provide food for front-line workers and New Yorkers across the city.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Gov. Walz Signs Statewide Mask Mandate In Minnesota: What To Know
"Until there is a widely available vaccine, wearing a mask is one of the best tools we have," State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Ohio, OH|News|
Masks Made Mandatory Statewide In Ohio
Every county in Ohio will be under a mask mandate starting at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Mendota Heights, MN|News|
Minnesotans Can Buy These State Fair Foods At Upcoming Drive-Thru
The 2020 Minnesota State Fair may be canceled, but that doesn't mean Minnesotans won't get their fair food fix.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
St. Louis Park, MN|News|
St. Louis Park Becomes Latest City To Approve Mask Mandate
The St. Louis Park City Council approved the measure Tuesday night.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
New UW Study Will Track COVID-19 Prevalence In Washington
UW Medicine will work with public health agencies to choose 7,000 volunteers for antibody testing across the state.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Coronavirus Could Kill Third Of NYC Small Businesses, Study Says
It will be harder to restart New York City's economy after the coronavirus than shutting it down, a new study warns.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Huntington's Porto Fino Owner On Coronavirus Status: 'Not Good'
Dary Shooshtary, owner of the Italian restaurant, says he doesn't have "full confidence" the eatery will survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
St. Louis Park, MN|News|
St. Louis Park Parent Survey On Fall School Closes Wednesday
District leaders have proposed a local response to the three options from Gov. Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Education.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
When Does School Start? See When Your System Begins The Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many school systems in the state to delay starting the 2020-21 school year. See when yours starts.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
UW Medicine: COVID-19 Vaccine Delivers 'Promising Results'
UW Medicine says their COVID-19 vaccine has worked well in mice and models well for primates, and could be tested on humans soon.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
AL Voters Concerned About COVID-19 May Apply For Absentee Ballot
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said voters can vote absentee in November if they are concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Half Of Brooklyn Businesses Are Struggling To Stay Open: Study
A Chamber of Commerce study of hundreds of businesses found the coronavirus crisis means half are worried about surviving the next 3 months.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Big Soda Lake, Bear Creek Reservoir Reopen At 20% Capacity
Water activities and swim beach access are allowed at limited capacity, parks officials said.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY|News|
Abbey Inn and Spa Looks Ahead After 4-Month Soft Opening
The boutique hotel overlooking the Hudson opened as the coronavirus shut everything down, and business has been slowly growing ever since.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis Moving People From Powderhorn Camps To Other Parks
Between July 9 and July 16, the Powderhorn encampment was reduced from 560 to 270 tents, according to officials.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Mountain Brook, AL|News|
Mountain Brook School System Releases Reopening Plan
Mountain Brook City Schools will offer parents a choice as to what learning platform they want for their kids.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Cleveland Heights, OH|News|
Coventry PEACE Building Negotiations Stalled, Tenants Say
Tenants say the Heights Libraries have broken off negotiations on extending leases.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Watch: Is This The Biggest Candle In New Hampshire Or Concord?
Ross Mingarelli of CandleTree Soy Candles in Downtown Concord believes his 500-ounce minion may be largest candle in the Granite State.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Littleton, CO|News|
Littleton Public Schools August Delay: Back-To-School Plan
LPS Superintendent Brian Ewert gave parents and community members an update Friday on the district's back-to-school plan.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Enters Phase 4 Of Coronavirus Recovery: What It Means
The next phase of economic reopening starts Monday.
Adam Nichols, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Milwaukee Public Schools To Reopen With Full 'Virtual Learning'
The Milwaukee Public School system is the first major district to have its reopening plan approved. It starts with full virtual learning.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Outdoor Dining Extended To Oct. 31, Street Eating Expands
"The Open Restaurants program has worked," Mayor Bill de Blasio said as he announced its extension and 40 more blocks of open streets.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Colorado Artist Creates Message Of Hope In Lakewood
Artist Koko Bayer has been pasting heart-shaped prints around the Denver metro area to help people feel uplifted amid the pandemic.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
Michigan High School Fall Sports To Begin As Scheduled: MHSAA
High school football practices are scheduled to begin Aug. 10, with all other Fall sports to start practice Aug. 12.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Chappaqua-Mount Kisco, NY|News|
Most Are Complying With Town's New Mask Law: New Castle Police
They don't want to write you a summons or hit you with a fine.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Littleton, CO|News|
Littleton Public Schools Delays Start Date
The district's back-to-school start date will be delayed until Aug. 24.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Littleton, CO|News|
Littleton's Weekends On Main Continues: Schedule, Eateries, Map
Weekends on Main has been a "huge success," the city said.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Denver Extends Outdoor Patio Expansion Program
More than 270 restaurants and bars have been approved for the program.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|News|
Long Island Boxing Gym Develops Online Special Needs Class
With gyms closed, and those with special needs without their usual schools and activities, one East Northport gym owner saw a need to serve.
Jacqueline Sweet, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Minneapolis To Restrict Homeless Encampments Across City
Powderhorn Park has two large encampments where there are 560 tents and 282 people living there, according to an estimate from the board.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Lakewood, OH|News|
Lakewood Schools Reopening Plan Could Vary By Building
District officials said they could implement safety protocols in individual school buildings.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
