New Jersey Residents Encouraged To Get Their Booster Shots On 'Boost NJ Day'
New Jersey administered its first COVID vaccine one year ago Tuesday at University Hospital of Newark.
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New Jersey administered its first COVID vaccine one year ago Tuesday at University Hospital of Newark.
The city is requiring all employees to have at least one shot of the vaccine by Dec. 27.
The president's chief medical adviser says the current vaccines do not need to be changed to target the variant.
They need to show proof of at least one shot to dine indoors, go to the movies or other performances, and for school activities, like sports, dance and band.
Blakeman joins county executives in Dutchess, Putnam and Rockland who are also saying no to enforcing the mandate.
Sandra Lindsay stands just 5-foot-3, but the Northwell Health nurse shoulders a heavy weight.
A new study from Pfizer shows its two-dose vaccine provides just 33% protection against the Omicron variant, but 70% protection from hospitalization.
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, state officials in New Jersey are urging people to get their vaccinations and boosters.
This comes as nationwide the average number of COVID-19 cases is up 37% from last week, with hospitalizations rising in at least 42 states.
Businesses and venues that do not require and check for fully vaccinated status must ensure staff and patrons two years and older wear a mask at all times when indoors.
The union says the mandate comes at a time when they are in a serious staffing crisis and hundreds of correction officers are out on leave without pay.
The passport lets people show proof of vaccination on their phones.
The FDA ruled Thursday teens as young as 16 can get a third Pfizer dose as long as it has been six months since their last shot.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Manhattan State Supreme Court seeks to stop the city's vaccination deadline.
Leaders in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are now dealing with a triple threat: The Omicron variant, more time indoors over the next few months, and holiday gatherings.
The company says early lab tests suggest COVID-19 boosters offer protection against the Omicron variant.
The Broadway League announced Tuesday that all 41 theaters on the Great White Way will require vaccination for children ages 5-11.
There was new fallout Tuesday from the city's new vaccine mandate which goes far beyond any other in the nation.
The new variant has been found in at least a dozen states, but for now, the Delta strain remains dominant.
This comes as New York City is also extending the vaccine mandate for indoor dining, fitness and entertainment to include children ages 5 to 11.
With more people now getting COVID-19 booster shots, some New Yorkers are struggling to book an appointment.
Beginning December 14th, kids 5-11 must show proof of at least one dose for indoor dining, fitness, or entertainment. The same will also apply for high-risk extracurricular activities in schools.
New travel rules took effect at midnight, requiring everyone entering the U.S. to provide proof of a negative COVID test within one calendar day of their flight.
Starting Dec. 14, the vaccine mandate for indoor activities will include children ages 5 to 11, as well.
The department says it did not sell space for the ad, and it's possible someone pried open the glass casing.
In the home stretch of the New York City mayor's race, three new polls continue to show frontrunner Zohran Mamdani with a commanding lead.
People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed.
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.
Just before meeting with China's Xi Jinping, President Trump announced he had directed the Pentagon to resume testing of nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries.
In the home stretch of the New York City mayor's race, three new polls continue to show frontrunner Zohran Mamdani with a commanding lead.
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.
Today is 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.
Today is 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.
In the home stretch of the New York City mayor's race, three new polls continue to show frontrunner Zohran Mamdani with a commanding lead.
Just before meeting with China's Xi Jinping, President Trump announced he had directed the Pentagon to resume testing of nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries.
"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.
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.
The Marist poll shows Mamdani continues to have a double-digit lead over Cuomo, followed by Sliwa. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on the race.
The president's remarks come as he returns from a meeting on trade with the Chinese president. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
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 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.
