Mayor-Elect Adams Hints That Mask Wearing In NYC School Classrooms Could Be Over By End Of School Year
This week, New York City is opening more than 1,000 pop-up vaccination sites at schools.
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This week, New York City is opening more than 1,000 pop-up vaccination sites at schools.
Time is of the essence for for 75,000 city workers after the mayor struck a deal with four labor unions, including the Uniformed Firefighters Association.
The drug maker said Friday its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90%.
Starting Monday, vaccinations will also be offered at public schools.
The deal affirms the city's right to impose those mandates but also allows workers who requested exemptions to stay on the payroll while they await a decision.
Young children received the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday in Queens, including 9-year-old Desiree Mohammadi.
When it comes to protecting the kids, we know you have concerns.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the state is prepared to administer shots to children, even at their schools.
The CDC issued formal recommendations for children as young as 5 years old to get vaccinated against COVID-19, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for younger kids to start receiving Pfizer's vaccine this week.
Since Monday, 2,000 more employees got the COVID-19 shot, which means 92% of the workforce is now vaccinated.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said 91% of the city's more than 300,000 employees are vaccinated. That leaves about 9,000 unvaccinated workers who were put on unpaid leave.
Tens of thousands of city workers face unpaid leave Monday because they have not gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
Candidates for mayor Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa made the mandate the main topic at Saturday campaign stops.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will send state resources if needed.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a smaller dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, a critical step for the more than 28 million children that may soon be eligible.
New York City workers face an ultimatum Friday: Get vaccinated or be placed on unpaid leave.
City officials are developing contingency plans to head off a shortage of first responders if resistance to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate continues.
The Friday deadline is approaching for city workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees from all departments are protesting -- some by not providing city services and others by organizing rallies.
It seems both candidates are on the same page for the time being.
COVID-19 shots for young kids could be available next week, after the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel approved the shot for children ages 5 to 11 on Tuesday.
Vaccines depend on the recipient's own immune system to respond to the shot by making antibodies and killer cells to fight off an invading germ, but not everyone can do that.
Another big step was taken Tuesday in the effort to vaccinate younger children against COVID-19.
With signs in their hands and some wearing their work uniforms, thousands gathered in front of the Brooklyn Bridge and marched across, calling on the mayor to end his vaccine mandate.
"Here's my message to all New Yorkers. Get that booster. It's good for you, it keeps you safe, it keeps you family safe. It's ready, it's here, it's now," de Blasio said.
Most New York City workers have a little less than an week to get at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But many continue to push back and refuse to do so.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
Veolia Water said emergency repairs were completed on the water mains that broke earlier this week in Hoboken.
The man accused of killing an elderly couple and setting them on fire in their Queens home is expected to be charged with two counts of murder Thursday.
The last firefighter to escape the North Tower shares his story with teachers and students to make sure the memory of 9/11 is never lost to future generations.
President Trump called Charlie Kirk a "giant of his generation."
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
The man accused of killing an elderly couple and setting them on fire in their Queens home is expected to be charged with two counts of murder Thursday.
A water main break flooded the intersection of Dyckman Street and Nagle Avenue today in Inwood.
Scientists say the commitment they made in 2001 to bring everyone home has not been forgotten.
City leaders gathered Wednesday to urge President Trump and Congress to pass the bipartisan 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025.
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.
Veolia Water said emergency repairs were completed on the water mains that broke earlier this week in Hoboken.
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 Jets are cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble on a kickoff return in their season-opening loss to the Steelers.
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 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.
Only a few days after EpiPens were placed in select police cruisers, officers used one to save a man's life after he was stung by a bee.
President Trump called Charlie Kirk a "giant of his generation."
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
A witness who saw the moment Charlie Kirk was fatally shot said he had just begun debating someone about mass shootings and gun violence when he was shot.
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.
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.
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A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
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.
The Jets are cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble on a kickoff return in their season-opening loss to the Steelers.
Judge matched Berra on Aug. 31 in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox when he hit a solo homer against Martín Pérez.
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.
Nearly two dozen families at the Farragut Houses in Downtown Brooklyn say they've been forced to trek to the post office twice a week after a faulty lock left their building's mailbox panel unusable.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
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.
It's a day of reflection and of remembrances steeped in sorrow, as family members vow to keep their loved ones' memories alive. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from the ceremony in Lower Manhattan.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The break was reported shortly before 11:45 p.m. under the elevated 1 train station at the corner of Dyckman Street and Nagle Avenue in the Inwood neighborhood. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Police say Jamel McGriff killed a couple inside their Bellerose home earlier this week. He was apprehended in Times Square on Wednesday following a three-day manhunt. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The wife of former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced to 54 months in prison Thursday in her federal bribery case. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports from the courthouse.
