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"To preserve our ability to staff our sites, we have temporarily closed certain locations. It is our hope that closing sites now will best allow us to avoid future closures as this surge continues," the company said in a statement.
The new rules include an increase in COVID testing in schools, more testing options for teachers and staff, and changes to the exposure protocol.
Anyone experiencing symptoms, or who has been exposed to COVID, will be able to get tested by appointment only.
According to a departmental order shared with CBS2, all uniformed members who were scheduled to be off must now report to work.
The announcement came Tuesday in reaction to rising hospitalizations across the country that include children.
"The Music Man" has canceled all performances through the end of the year due to COVID-19. It's one of many forced to close either temporarily or for good.
Hundreds of flights were canceled Tuesday in the U.S.
The league took an extended holiday break in the hope that COVID cases won't continue to disrupt the season. Games resumed Tuesday night.
"The Nutcracker" was scheduled to run through Jan. 2 at Lincoln Center's David Koch Theater.
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.
Lines of customers waiting to pick up merchandise were forming outside the Fifth Avenue store early Tuesday morning.
Starting Wednesday, Hoboken will be reinstating its mask mandate for indoor commercial facilities.
The decision also was driven by a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, propelled by the Omicron variant.
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.
As the Omicron variant spreads rapidly, experts are pushing the vaccine booster more than ever, but officials are struggling to get our most vulnerable residents boosted.
Cases of COVID-19 among children in New York are leading to an "uptick" in hospitalizations.
This is the time of year when we think of gathering with family and friends. But what about those who have no one to gather with, who are left lonely?
From Broadway to sports, the surge in Omicron variant cases is continuing to disrupt lives.
Monday, the mayor of Newark signed an executive order that will require proof of vaccination in order for people to enter many establishments, and Bergen County is expanding testing.
So far Monday, nearly 1,000 flights have been canceled nationwide, according to FlightAware.com.
There's at least one new site in each of the five boroughs.
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.
Hundreds of flights out of Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark airports have been affected by a global surge of COVID cases among airline crews.
According to officials, air quality testing did not detect pollutants or anything corrosive or hazardous.
There's been a major upgrade for the Staten Island Railway. New subway cars now make up the entire fleet.
Police responding to a 911 call of an assault in progress made a shocking discovery in Queens.
President Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
A teenage girl was killed after being struck by an SUV in Queens early Saturday morning.
There's been a major upgrade for the Staten Island Railway. New subway cars now make up the entire fleet.
Police responding to a 911 call of an assault in progress made a shocking discovery in Queens.
A teenage girl was killed after being struck by an SUV in Queens early Saturday morning.
Charlie Kirk was remembered as an inspiration for young conservatives.
Miller Gardner was 14 when he died in his sleep, according to a statement from the New York Yankees.
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.
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."
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Judge reached 362 homers in his 1,130th game.
Aaron Judge hit his 362nd career homer to pass Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees' all-time list, and Luis Gil pitched six no-hit innings to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
The Rangers beat the Mets 8-3 on Friday night to give New York its third seven-game losing streak this year.
The Tigers were unable to complete their first sweep of the Yankees in New York since 2008.
Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling Mets to complete a four-game sweep.
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.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Keri Anne DeMott was killed by a drunk driver. The foundation set up in her name encourages people to avoid drunk driving and to make positive choices. CBS News New York's John Elliott was there for their sixth annual Day in the Park celebration.
New subway cars now make up the entire fleet. The first R211 cars were rolled out late last year, and more arrived Friday.
The Made In New York Awards ceremony dedicated to the city's vibrant theater and live performance community will take place Monday. Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and Broadway actress, singer, dancer and producer LaChanze stopped by to discuss the ceremony with CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge and Doug Williams.
Police say the suspect was driving a Chevy Suburban and struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle after fatally hitting the girl. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Calvi and Trigani visited the iconic Patsy's restaurant in Midtown to discuss her book "The View From Lake Como."
