COVID Vaccination Rate Among Nursing Home Staffers Has Families Of Residents Concerned
According to the New York state Department of Health, the nursing home staff vaccination rate is now 58% - up from 46% in mid-March.
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According to the New York state Department of Health, the nursing home staff vaccination rate is now 58% - up from 46% in mid-March.
Officials are getting ready to target a new set of people: Commuters. It comes as vaccination rates in New York are on the decline.
The Pfizer vaccine for teens and tweens is the same as for adults. The same two doses three weeks apart have proven to be extraordinarily safe and even 100% effective in clinical trials on adolescents.
Vaccination against COVID-19 continues to go up and the Centers for Disease Control is loosening some of its outdoor mask-wearing guidelines.
It was the first weekend New York City opened up dining capacity to 75% and restaurants got a much-needed boost thanks to Mother's Day.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Sunday that state and local governments should begin "allowing people to resume normal activity" as more Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Any U.S. resident over the age of 18, including New Yorkers, can go.
The calls were allegedly made in early March as Cuomo faced calls to resign over the sexual harassment allegations.
On April 8, a record 115,795 COVID vaccine doses were administered. The number has plummeted to nearly 32,500 on Thursday as supply, once scarce, now outpaces demand.
Mobile vans would be stationed at popular tourist sites like Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Central Park and the High Line.
State lawmakers want pharmacies to play an even bigger role in vaccine distribution, long after the coronavirus pandemic is over.
The teams are trying to help build on the 58% of eligible New Yorkers who have already received a vaccine shot.
Nationwide, demand for the vaccine has dwindled. Vaccines are down 50% since peaking on April 13, the day the federal government announced a pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
City officials say they will bring the vaccines to residents as a way to increase access and address hesitancy.
Last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported children accounted for more than 22% of COVID cases, up from 3% one year ago.
The "VAXRIDE" program is funded by sponsors, including pharmaceutical company Novartis.
Residents have to be 21 or older to participate.
As New York pushes to get vaccine shots into the arms of younger adults, some Rockland County teens are stepping up.
Murphy said indoor capacity will rise to 50% three days early, on Friday. That will allow proms to take place over the weekend.
Wednesday, May 19. That's the day Gov. Andrew Cuomo says capacity restrictions for most types of businesses will be lifted in the state.
This includes fainting, dizziness, nausea, racing hearts or even chest pain.
Hundreds of current and former city staff members are expected to rally outside City Hall on Saturday in an attempt to push the return date back to September.
As CBS2's Andrea Grymes reported, it is important to note this is the mayor's goal, and not 100% set in stone.
Anyone over the age of 16 is eligible.
It has been a tough year for kids navigating through a pandemic while trying to learn in school or virtually.
Police responding to a 911 call of an assault in progress made a shocking discovery in Queens.
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
A teenage girl was killed after a being struck by an SUV in Queens early Saturday morning.
Aaron Judge hit his 362nd career homer to pass Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees' all-time list, and Luis Gil pitched six no-hit innings to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
The Rangers beat the Mets 8-3 on Friday night to give New York its third seven-game losing streak this year.
Police responding to a 911 call of an assault in progress made a shocking discovery in Queens.
A teenage girl was killed after a being struck by an SUV in Queens early Saturday morning.
Charlie Kirk was remembered as an inspiration for young conservatives.
Miller Gardner was 14 when he died in his sleep, according to a statement from the New York Yankees.
Welles Remy Crowther, a 24-year-old volunteer firefighter and equities trader, guided survivors in the South Tower to safety.
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.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
PSE&G said it increased its rate by 17% in June.
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.
Welles Remy Crowther, a 24-year-old volunteer firefighter and equities trader, guided survivors in the South Tower to safety.
Some 250,000 golf fans are expected to attend the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park, with nearly half taking the LIRR to get there.
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.
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Welles Remy Crowther, a 24-year-old volunteer firefighter and equities trader, guided survivors in the South Tower to safety.
PSE&G said it increased its rate by 17% in June.
President Trump expressed his apparent distaste for the man New York Republicans chose as their standard bearer in the mayor's race.
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."
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Aaron Judge hit his 362nd career homer to pass Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees' all-time list, and Luis Gil pitched six no-hit innings to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
The Rangers beat the Mets 8-3 on Friday night to give New York its third seven-game losing streak this year.
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.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
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.
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.
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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.
Police say the suspect was driving a Chevy Suburban and struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle after fatally hitting the girl. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Calvi and Trigani visited the iconic Patsy's restaurant in Midtown to discuss her book "The View From Lake Como."
CBS weekend news anchor and national correspondent Jericka Duncan was inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
A brief nuisance shower may make an appearance on Saturday. CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
It happened Friday night on 96th Street in East Elmhurst. No arrests have been made.
