Connecticut Gov. Lamont Replaces Health Commissioner Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Deidre Gifford, commissioner of the state Department of Social Services, will also serve as acting public health commissioner.
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Deidre Gifford, commissioner of the state Department of Social Services, will also serve as acting public health commissioner.
There is a simple device that can detect this drop in blood-oxygen well before you start getting out of breath.
Different northeast states are reopening in different ways. That could include New Jersey, with beaches open by Memorial Day.
It includes guidelines for small businesses planning to reopen on May 20.
The state's largest teachers union, the Connecticut Education Association, praised Lamont's decision.
The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on companies giving antibody tests. It wants them to submit data to prove they are legitimate.
Paul Cary, 66, was a 30-year veteran of the Aurora Fire Service and part of the 500 EMS workers FEMA sent to help the city during the peak of the crisis.
Connecticut's governor says certain businesses could reopen as early as May 20 with new safety guidelines.
Dozens of decomposing bodies improperly stored in unrefrigerated rental trucks were discovered at a Brooklyn funeral home on Wednesday.
Connecticut has had more than 27,000 COVID-19 and over 2,200 deaths.
The Labor Department's latest report says roughly 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. The figure, comparatively lower than the last five weeks, brings the six-week total to 30 million U.S. workers filing jobless claims.
There is big news for people laid off and looking for health care insurance.
With college deadlines approaching and the uncertainty of whether or no some will be in session, some students are wondering if this is the time for a gap year.
CBS News has obtained the White House's new guidance given to states on how to test and trace for the coronavirus.
Jonathan Coelho was just 32 when he died last week from cardiac arrest due to the coronavirus.
The Feast of San Gennaro is back in NYC's Little Italy for 2025. See how long it lasts and which streets to visit.
Walden was running as an independent, but last week, he announced he was suspending his campaign.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
In 2023, a judge ordered the DOE to improve the situation with a series of changes.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway today.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
More than 700 New Jersey residents were killed on 9/11.
Veolia Water said emergency repairs were completed on the water mains that broke earlier this week in Hoboken.
A Humpty Dumpty statue on a Jersey Shore golf course had a great fall — and police say two unknown vandals are to blame.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The ceremony is held on 9/11 every year in Lido Beach, where people watched the horror in Lower Manhattan unfold in the distance.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
With the world's greatest professional golfers set to arrive at Bethpage Black for the biannual battle between the U.S. and Europe, local residents are busy renting out their homes and driveways.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
Walden was running as an independent, but last week, he announced he was suspending his campaign.
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Timeline of the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk, according to information gathered by the CBS News Confirmed team.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
For Dr. Ellen Mandel, supporting the mission to end breast cancer is personal.
Comedian Nate Bargatze spoke to "CBS Mornings" about preparing to host the 77th Emmy Awards on Sunday.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The Tigers were unable to complete their first sweep of the Yankees in New York since 2008.
Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling Mets to complete a four-game sweep.
Detroit has outscored New York 23-3 over the past two nights and won four of five against the Yankees this year with one meeting left.
Max Kepler homered and drove in five runs and Bryce Harper also went deep as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 11-3.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
In less than a week, more than 270,000 daily riders are bracing for a possible work stoppage. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 11 at 11 p.m.
Twenty-four years ago, the course of our country changed on a bright, blue September morning. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis shows us this year's 9/11 tributes.
New video shows a person of interest hanging from a building then dropping to the ground moments after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on a college campus in Utah. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
