New Jersey Closing In On 725,000 COVID Vaccines Administered
New Jersey is closing in on administering 725,000 COVID vaccines statewide.
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New Jersey is closing in on administering 725,000 COVID vaccines statewide.
Many 9/11 first responders are still waiting for their COVID vaccine shots, despite having preexisting conditions including battles with cancers, lung diseases and other ailments that put them at greater risk.
The story of a nurse in Queens, who became the first person in the country to get the COVID vaccine, resonated with a group of students several states away.
Volunteers with the Volunteer Vaccine Appointment Assistance Team search dozens of online sites and have helped several hundred seniors.
The mayor of Paterson, New Jersey is taking tech out of COVID vaccines by offering the shots to people the old-fashioned way. Many say they'd rather wait in line for hours than wait online for months.
The moves comes amid concerns about vaccine distribution and the spread of a new COVID variant.
It's the hottest ticket in town -- securing a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. But for many, it hasn't been easy, especially at sites in their own backyards.
New Jersey health officials on Wednesday reported six new cases of the B17 variant from the United Kingdom, bringing the total in the state to eight, including one death.
As COVID vaccines continue to roll out, admittedly with many bumps, many are asking how to minimize side effects from the shots.
As vaccine supply shortages plague the Tri-State Area, President Joe Biden says help is on the way.
The Biden administration is boosting the weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccines to states and territories by 16% next week and plans to give governors more advance notice on forthcoming allocations of the shots, according to multiple state officials briefed by the White House on Tuesday.
Hospital teams say to reach the people they want to reach, they have to go deeper, provide more depth to resources and who is delivering the message.
Mega vaccination sites keep opening in New Jersey, but an appointment is nearly impossible to find due to a lack of supply.
With New York City facing a COVID-19 vaccine supply shortage, some of its most vulnerable seniors have been unable to get their shot. One lawmaker is trying to change that.
The Bronx River Houses was the first stop for a mobile vaccination unit that hopes to reach 15,000 NYCHA seniors over the next eight weeks.
A new COVID-19 hotline is supposed to help New Jersey residents make vaccination appointments. But on the first day, it was overwhelmed.
There is increasing concern over a number of new strains of the coronavirus and if the available vaccines are effective against them. CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez has the answers.
"It's going to be a challenge," Fauci said in an interview on "Face the Nation" on achieving President Biden's goal.
The governor made a point of urging Black New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Polls show Black Americans are among the most reluctant to get the vaccine despite higher COVID-19 death rates than white Americans.
New Jersey health care workers were grateful to be back for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the state and country deal with a shortage.
Essex County, home to Newark, New Jersey's largest city, has been the hardest hit county by the coronavirus pandemic, with the highest number of positive cases and deaths.
Why not vaccinate young people who are out and about, and will the vaccine keep you from transmitting COVID to others? CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez has those answers.
A spokesperson for President Joe Biden says the administration is taking steps to clearly communicate with states on allocation and delivery.
Hundreds of people in New Jersey stood in line out in the cold Friday morning to get the COVID vaccine.
While many private clinics are still operating, that's not the case for the 15 city-run hubs.
The 2025 Yonkers Marathon stepped off Sunday morning in Westchester County, New York. It's a tough, hilly route along the Hudson River.
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The Portland Timbers held on for a 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls, with Antony scoring the go-ahead goal in the 73rd minute.
Alonso Martínez scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and New York City FC beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Saturday night.
All proceeds from the event went to the Ryan Callahan Foundation to raise money for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
The 2025 Yonkers Marathon stepped off Sunday morning in Westchester County, New York. It's a tough, hilly route along the Hudson River.
All proceeds from the event went to the Ryan Callahan Foundation to raise money for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
The rapper announced she would be appearing at Cloud Deli on West 159th Street for what she called a "Bodega Baddie" pop-up.
According to NYCHA, the existing buildings on West 17th and West 26th streets will be demolished and new buildings will be constructed.
There's been a major upgrade for the Staten Island Railway. New subway cars now make up the entire fleet.
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.
According to officials, air quality testing did not detect pollutants or anything corrosive or hazardous.
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.
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.
President 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.
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The rapper announced she would be appearing at Cloud Deli on West 159th Street for what she called a "Bodega Baddie" pop-up.
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."
The Portland Timbers held on for a 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls, with Antony scoring the go-ahead goal in the 73rd minute.
Alonso Martínez scored the go-ahead goal early in the second half and New York City FC beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Saturday night.
The Texas Rangers rallied past the plummeting New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday.
Max Fried earned his major league-leading 17th win and Jazz Chisholm Jr. had three hits - including a solo homer that moved him to the brink of the 30-30 club - leading the New York Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Judge reached 362 homers in his 1,130th game.
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.
Ted Lange, who played Isaac, wrote and directed a new off-Broadway play, and his old co-stars from the hit CBS series are part of the cast.
Ahead of the 2025 Breakthrough for Brain Tumors race, we hear from organizer Drew Flugstad-Clarke and survivor Matthew Zachary.
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