NYC raises COVID alert level to "high," advises masks indoors
The change in status comes as more test positive for the virus and the number of hospitalizations increases.
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The change in status comes as more test positive for the virus and the number of hospitalizations increases.
New York City raised its COVID alert level to high Tuesday as new cases and hospitalizations continue to climb; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
If your stash of at-home COVID tests is running low, you can now get more.
New York City's health commissioner is warning the risk of COVID transmission is now high as new cases and hospitalizations continue to rise; CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
New York City raised the COVID alert level to "high" Tuesday, based on case numbers and pressure on the health care system.
The FDA commissioner says while COVID cases tend to be less severe in children, the Omicron wave saw more kids getting sick and being hospitalized.
The day of remembrance will honor members of the school community lost to COVID-19.
Metuchen's superintendent said a COVID outbreak over the last week and a half led him to make the difficult decision, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Mayor Eric Adams is asking New Yorkers to take precautions.
The White House announced that flags would fly at half-staff to commemorate the tragic milestone.
That means the county is seeing levels of cases and hospitalizations that are putting a strain on the local health care system.
New York state's health department is recommending people wear masks in indoor public spaces as COVID subvariants continue to spread.
The state health department is urging New Yorkers in most communities to wear masks indoors.
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More than 100,000 people have died from COVID in the Tri-State Area. CBS2's Andrea Grymes spoke with local families remembering those they lost.
Students and teachers in Paterson, New Jersey are no longer required to wear masks in schools.
It means all students can go despite their vaccine status. That is, unless it's at a private facility.
Mayor Eric Adams says vaccines will no longer be required for the big dance. CBS2's John Dias hears from students on the Upper West Side.
Mayor Eric Adams says students no longer need to be vaccinated to attend prom, despite rising COVID numbers in the city. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The Department of Education says it has come to a point where events like proms can be held safely.
Reports said more than 100 passengers were not allowed to go on a connecting flight from Frankfort to Budapest.
As CBS2's Maurice Dubois reports, Jewish groups say 100 Jewish passengers were not allowed to catch a connecting flight from Frankfort to Budapest due to a mask dispute.
As CBS2's Dick Brennan reports, high school students all over the city will be thrilled to learn of Mayor Eric Adams' decision to reverse course on the issue.
The governor said she is not experiencing any symptoms and encouraged all New Yorkers to stay home if you do not feel well. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The warning from the White House comes amid a rise in cases in New York City, but Mayor Eric Adams isn't ready to bring back mask mandates, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
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.
Two of New York City's busiest subway lines are getting a boost 10 months after the MTA started collecting congestion pricing tolls.
New York City has seen the fewest number of shootings and the fewest number of shooting victims ever in the first 10 months of 2025, the NYPD said Monday.
All three NYC mayoral candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, are making the most of the final hours before Election Day.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Two of New York City's busiest subway lines are getting a boost 10 months after the MTA started collecting congestion pricing tolls.
New York City has seen the fewest number of shootings and the fewest number of shooting victims ever in the first 10 months of 2025, the NYPD said Monday.
All three NYC mayoral candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, are making the most of the final hours before Election Day.
Election Day is your final chance to vote in the 2025 NYC mayoral race. Here's how to find your polling place.
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.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
The president says his lawyers are asking the courts for legal direction, insisting that ending the shutdown would be the best solution.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
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.
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Days before Election Day, the president told correspondent Norah O'Donnell that he would potentially withhold federal funds if front-runner Zohran Mamdani wins the election for NYC mayor.
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Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are vying to become NYC mayor, the chief executive of one of the biggest and most complicated cities in the world.
Early voting has ended in New York City, and the initial numbers show the highest early voting turnout for a non-presidential election.
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.
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.
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.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
Rookie Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom in the final minutes on Sunday, helping the Islanders rally for a 3-2 win.
McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Jones, rushed for another score and the 49ers got back on track by running all over the Giants in a 34-24 victory on Sunday.
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.
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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.
Neutra, a 21-year-old native of Plainview, New York, served in the Israel Defense Forces and was killed when Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Daniel Hyden, of Monmouth Junction, N.J., was found guilty of killing four people at Corlears Hook Park. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Sherrill, a Democrat, continued her bus tour, while Republican Ciattarelli spoke at a packed tavern in Totowa. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Prosecutors said Hyden was intoxicated and speeding when he drove his Ford F-150 into a crowd a Corlears Hook Park. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
All three mayoral candidates are making the most of the final hours before Election Day, pointing to the record breaking early voting numbers as a sign they will win. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
