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Doctors called the incident "irresponsible" because the vaccine could have been corrupted, and the Herricks High School biology teacher appeared unversed in medical protocol.
Police say she gave a teenager what's believed to be a coronavirus shot in her living room.
City workers have been required to be vaccinated since Nov. 1, 2021.
The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday it authorized third doses of Pfizer-BioNTech's shot for that age group.
Paterson took steps Sunday to fight the rise in COVID-19 cases.
The governor and first lady were tested "due to a recent known non-family contact in their home."
Mayor Adams and other local leaders are implementing a new plan that gives students and teachers wider access to COVID tests.
Students not yet eligible for a booster shot when the mandate takes effect will be allowed on campus. Once eligible, they must get the shot to stay.
On the final day of 2021, Times Square is reminiscent of 2020 as the city prepares for a smaller New Year's Eve celebration.
Adams, who officially becomes mayor Saturday, said the city is at a critical moment in the fight against the pandemic.
Long Island has the highest COVID-19 positivity rate in the state at over 16%. In response, New York's largest health care provider is rolling out more testing sites.
Workers at private companies in New York City are now required to show proof of vaccination as new mandates take effect to address COVID and the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant.
Patients in a crunch to get COVID-19 PCR tests quickly are shelling out hundreds of dollars to speed up results. But some are learning not even money can force it.
More than 14,000 people in Connecticut have tested positive for COVID-19 since Thursday.
From Broadway to sports, the surge in Omicron variant cases is continuing to disrupt lives.
As the spike in cases continues, many people are wondering how to move forward safely and what we can expect in the new year when it comes to COVID-19.
New York also issued a warning about increasing pediatric hospitalizations.
New York is cracking down on fake vaccine cards.
More than half of those incarcerated are unvaccinated, putting them at severe risk as the Omicron variant spreads.
As we move into the holiday season, a time we thought the COVID-19 pandemic might be easing, it's actually a more confusing time.
A line of people about 100 deep in Linden, some saying they were too sick to speak with CBS2, stood in the cold on Wednesday night.
Wednesday marked another day of shattered COVID-19 daily positivity records on Long Island. Suffolk County had the highest numbers in the state.
Delta Air Lines is hoping to change health guidelines to avoid staffing shortages.
With a surge in COVID-19 infections, the city of Paterson is working to step up its vaccine efforts.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first of two different COVID-19 treatment pills Wednesday. The pill is called Paxlovid, and is made by Pfizer.
Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 32 points for the Nets.
New York City Public Schools have until Saturday to reach an agreement with its bus companies before risking service disruptions.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
For riders, the agency blame game doesn't change the commute they potentially face Thursday with heavy rain expected.
New York City Public Schools have until Saturday to reach an agreement with its bus companies before risking service disruptions.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
For riders, the agency blame game doesn't change the commute they potentially face Thursday with heavy rain expected.
"With early voting underway, I wanted to reiterate my support for Andrew Cuomo," Bloomberg said, in part, in a post on X.
Thursday will be a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the morning commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
According to activists, the majority of those taken away in the Woodbridge, N.J. operation were packers at Savino Del Bene, an international shipping company.
Thursday will be a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the morning commute.
Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
Video from the scene showed the two-story building on Richards Avenue engulfed in flames, as the massive inferno lit up the night sky.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
Members of the community protested on Tuesday, saying a $160 increase per year is too much.
The common cuckoo bird has only been spotted four times in U.S. history in the lower 48 states, experts say. Now, it's in Riverhead.
Blakeman and Koslow are vying to be executive of a county with a changing demographic and a population larger than 10 states.
"With early voting underway, I wanted to reiterate my support for Andrew Cuomo," Bloomberg said, in part, in a post on X.
City Council data from 2024 shows about 20% of New York City residents receive SNAP. In the Bronx, more than 40% of people rely on it.
After being highly outspoken against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani's policies, a group of bodega owners is endorsing him in the New York City's mayor's race.
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa have all made promises to reduce crime and make the city safer.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 32 points for the Nets.
The Eagles acquired cornerback Michael Carter II in a trade with the Jets ahead of next week's NFL trade deadline.
It was Quick's first shutout this season and the 64th of his career, tying Rangers great Henrik Lundqvist for 17th place in NHL history.
The loss snapped the Devils' eight-game win streak, which tied a franchise record for the most victories through the first nine games of a season.
New York's Jalen Brunson scored 36 points but hurt himself midway through the fourth quarter in a play that sparked Milwaukee's winning rally.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for October 29 at 11 p.m.
Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead, knocking out power and causing widespread destruction in the Caribbean. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with the local Cuban community about the heartache back in their home country.
The tiniest patients at Lenox Hill Hospital are getting into the holiday spirit. Newborns in the NICU were dressed for their first Halloween party Wednesday.
The documentary "Mount Mutombo" had its New York City premiere Wednesday.
The mayor of Toms River says they've moved trick-or-treating to Saturday, Nov. 1.
