NYC lifts vaccine mandate for private sector workers
Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement Tuesday before getting his second booster shot. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
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Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement Tuesday before getting his second booster shot. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Mayor Adams says the city will also end the mandate for students participating in extracurricular activities.
Fauci says because the virus keeps evolving, it is unlikely it will ever be fully eliminated.
It's estimated that one in five adults who have COVID-19 suffer from long COVID for months, or even years, after being infected.
While only the World Health Organization can declare an end to the pandemic, the president's statement is music to many people's ears, CBS2's John Dias reports.
The new COVID-19 vaccine booster is out and coming to a doctor's office near you. The new booster is targeting the most prevalent omicron variants. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, medical experts are urging people to get it now before the weather changes and indoor gatherings return.
It's that time of year when germs start spreading fast, and there's a lot to be concerned about -- COVID, the flu, monkeypox, polio and even just the common cold.
Despite the jobs that were saved, residents say all of those dining sheds and sidewalk tables need an upgrade.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will not extend New York's COVID state of emergency, which is set to expire Monday night.
She says under the production's COVID protocols, she cannot return to the theater for 10 days.
There were plenty of emotions from ex-firefighters, educators and police officers outside City Hall on Friday.
CBS2's John Dias spoke with New Yorkers about their predictions for the fall season, and what doctors say we should know.
CBS2's John Dias spoke with New Yorkers about their predictions for the fall season, and what doctors say we should know.
The governor made the announcement before receiving her latest COVID booster Wednesday.
City and state officials are urging anyone 12 and older to get the latest booster shot that's specifically targeted for the Omicron variant. We hear from a doctor for more.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday masks will now be optional for mass transit riders. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has reaction.
If you're heading to school or work on an MTA bus, train or subway Thursday, you can leave your mask at home. CBS2's Dick Brennan has details on Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement and how commuters are reacting.
Masks are now optional on mass transit in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday morning. CBS2's Alice Gainer has more on where masks are still required.
The governor made the announcement Wednesday before getting her latest COVID booster shot. CBS2's Alice Gainer has the details.
The governor announced she is making masks optional on mass transit and in congregant settings.
A yearly booster shot may be required to help fight coronavirus, Dr. Fauci said Tuesday. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
New booster shots rolling out this week should offer protection against the original strain of the virus plus Omicron and new variants that may arise, health officials said.
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
New COVID booster shots targeting the highly contagious Omicron variant could soon be available. The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna shots. Nancy Chen reports for CBS2.
Until now, the other vaccines have targeted the original strain of the virus.
The former New York governor's attempt at a political comeback fell short in the race to occupy Gracie Mansion.
Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in regulation and then scored the only goal in the shootout in Boston's 4-3 victory on Tuesday.
The Blueshirts were blanked 3-0 on Tuesday and have scored just six goals in six games on home ice this season.
Zohran Mamdani won every borough except Staten Island, which went for Andrew Cuomo.
The 34-year-old Democratic socialist defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The former New York governor's attempt at a political comeback fell short in the race to occupy Gracie Mansion.
The 34-year-old Democratic socialist defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman from Queens, will be New York City's 111th mayor.
Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race. Here's a look at the NYC mayoral election results, and others, in real time.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening 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.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
The former New York governor's attempt at a political comeback fell short in the race to occupy Gracie Mansion.
Zohran Mamdani won every borough except Staten Island, which went for Andrew Cuomo.
The 34-year-old Democratic socialist defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman from Queens, will be New York City's 111th mayor.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
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.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in regulation and then scored the only goal in the shootout in Boston's 4-3 victory on Tuesday.
The Blueshirts were blanked 3-0 on Tuesday and have scored just six goals in six games on home ice this season.
The New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
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.
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.
Zohran Mamdani delivered a fiery victory speech to his supporters, speaking of a new age in government focused on "the most ambitious agenda to tackle the cost of living crisis that this city has seen since the days of Fiorello LaGuardia." Watch his full speech.
CBS News projects Zohran Mamdani as the winner in New York City's mayoral race. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore and Tony Aiello report.
The former governor addressed his supporters after Mamdani's projected victory.
Marcia Kramer and political analysts J.C. Polanco and Trip Yang break down Mamdani's win, and what they think voters are signaling with his victory. They agree his victory represents a generational shift.
The Republican nominee told his supporters he called Sherrill and congratulated her on winning the governor's race.
