For years, researchers have quantified how much is lost from the country’s gun violence deaths and injuries and it goes beyond the dollars and cents.
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America has a gun violence problem. What do we do about it?
The nation’s gun violence runs deep into all communities. Experts contend that it must take a multi pronged approach to curb the violence.
Few people medically exempt from getting COVID-19 vaccine: Experts
Scientists say there are very few medical conditions and scenarios that would bar someone from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
Forensic teams look back at 20-year mission to identify World Trade Center remains
Forensic scientists have been working hard to provide closure to hundreds of families who lost loved ones at the World Trade Center.
Why liberal Portland has become a focal point for the far-right
Radical groups have been operating in state for decades.
Kathy Hochul takes charge to regain New Yorkers’ trust as she assumes governor’s seat
Kathy Hochul has vowed to curb Albany’s toxic culture.
Meet Kathy Hochul, the woman who will make history as NY’s 1st female governor
New York’s first female governor has had a long history in the state’s political environment.
More businesses are mandating COVID-19 vaccines. Is that legal?
Vaccine mandates have had strong legal ground in the past, according to experts.
Why COVID-19 vaccine incentives didn’t really work: Experts
Lotteries and other incentives programs failed to move the needle on vaccinations, according to health data.
The Olympics’ newest sports poised to break barriers for women, minorities
They’re the new faces of the newest Olympic sports and they hope their time in Tokyo will inspire new generations of athletes.
How New York City is slowly but surely rebounding from COVID-19
Experts say the city is slowly showing signs of strengthening.
Where COVID-19 has and hasn’t spread since states reopened: Analysis
Health experts say the data can help with future pandemic planning.
Here’s how effective vaccine incentives like free beer really are
As more states offer freebees to get their vaccination numbers up, experts contend those incentives should not be treated as the only solution.
Why mask mandates for kids continue even as case numbers go down
Children still need to take extra caution to protect themselves from the coronavirus.
Why COVID-19 cases haven’t seen sharp drop despite spike in vaccinations
Medical experts say low number of vaccinations and variants are still keeping COVID-19 cases high despite a jump in vaccinations.
Legal marijuana movement builds as more states change laws
The national push to change marijuana laws grows stronger, according to experts.
MSG, Barclays Center welcoming fully vaccinated fans back, other businesses likely to follow
As more Americans get vaccinated, sports and indoor events are relaxing some procedures to cater to those crowds who got their shots.
Baseball stadiums are reopening this spring. What’s the COVID risk?
All major league baseball stadiums will reopen to fans for the first time since the pandemic began. Health experts say this should be fine, if, the teams stick to the guidelines.
Advocates call on ‘secretaries, janitors, students’ to sign-up for 9/11 compensation
Attorneys and advocates say thousands of Manhattan residents and workers haven’t applied for benefits related to 9-11 health issues.
COVID-19 case numbers drop, signaling winter surge is slowing
Experts say a drop in coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths is promising but urged people to continue heeding health warnings.