As Vaccination Rates Improve, Families Left Wondering Again About Holiday Gatherings, Trick Or Treating And More
For the second year in a row, the CDC is advising families to skip holiday gatherings, even if vaccinated.
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For the second year in a row, the CDC is advising families to skip holiday gatherings, even if vaccinated.
The latest numbers show around 10% did not comply, which means several thousand jobs had to be filled over the weekend.
Gov. Ned Lamont has directed heads of state agencies to put workers who don't comply on unpaid leave, starting as soon as Tuesday.
New York City school staff were up against the COVID vaccine buzzer. They had until 5 p.m. Friday to get their first dose or face termination.
This comes after its Wednesday night performance was canceled due to breakthrough COVID cases within the company.
Merck & Co. said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use.
The vaccine requirement also goes for all performers, crew and theater staff for all performances.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, the Supreme Court announced in a statement. He is fully vaccinated and has no symptoms.
The breakthrough cases were discovered just a day after "Aladdin" ended its nearly two-year shutdown due to the pandemic.
A panel of judges will take up the case on October 14.
Their main argument is that their rights are being violated because they are not allowed a testing option, like other municipal workers.
The Sleepy Hollow native never missed an opportunity to pay tribute to the fallen.
There is a suggestion that the cardiac issues may be more common in men, although that hasn't been firmly established.
Thousands of women are reporting a potential side effect of the COVID vaccine when it comes to their monthly menstrual cycles.
Several school staff unions are warning the city is not prepared to make up for the thousands of employees it could lose because of the reinstated vaccine mandate.
The company says it will refund the customers' money to the show, but they are not clear when it will be up and running again.
That means one in 14 students in Toms River have either had COVID or been impacted by the virus since the start of the school year.
The mandate includes workers at long-term care facilities, state hospitals, pre-K through grade 12 school workers and child care facility staff members.
Officials attribute their success to the city's grassroots efforts to get out into the community and educate the public.
It comes after a lawsuit on whether requiring the vaccine violates the religious freedom of two Long Island nurses and a health care worker in Syracuse.
Anyone who gets a shot can also get a free, seven-day MetroCard or round trip ticket on the Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North.
Dr. Minisha Sood says when it comes to weight gain and loss, it could be about more than just diet and exercise.
It comes after a lawsuit filed in August claimed the mandate is illegal and unconstitutional.
Lead study author Dr. Joe Zein says the steroid nasal sprays lower certain receptors on the cells of the nose that the COVID-19 virus uses to infect those cells.
Thousands of medical professionals remain unvaccinated, and repercussions are already being felt.
The Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 6-4 victory on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
Hochul announced her endorsement in an op-ed published by The New York Times.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
The New York Mets stopped an eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
The Cowboys extended their winning streak against the NFC East rivals to nine games — the longest active streak in the NFL among division opponents.
Hochul announced her endorsement in an op-ed published by The New York Times.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has become a frequent adversary of President Trump and a big factor in the election for NYC mayor.
Police identified the victim as 76-year-old John Muraco, who lived at the home on 102nd Street in Howard Beach, Queens.
The 2025 Yonkers Marathon stepped off Sunday morning in Westchester County, New York. It's a tough, hilly route along the Hudson River.
All proceeds from the event went to the Ryan Callahan Foundation to raise money for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
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.
Hochul announced her endorsement in an op-ed published by The New York Times.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has become a frequent adversary of President Trump and a big factor in the election for NYC mayor.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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.
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.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
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The rapper announced she would be appearing at Cloud Deli on West 159th Street for what she called a "Bodega Baddie" pop-up.
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.
The Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 6-4 victory on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
The New York Mets stopped an eight-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
The Cowboys extended their winning streak against the NFC East rivals to nine games — the longest active streak in the NFL among division opponents.
Josh Allen shook off a bloody nose as the Buffalo Bills cruised to a 30-10 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
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.
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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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for September 14 at 6:30 p.m.
A 15-year-old driver is accused of striking a pedestrian in Brooklyn, then trying to flee the scene Sunday morning.
Sunday morning, thousands of runners hit the pavement for the annual Yonkers Marathon, the second oldest marathon in the country. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with runners who traveled from all over to participate.
Grammy Award winner Ed Sheeran surprised fans with a pop-up performance in Brooklyn on Saturday.
New York City officials are issuing a warning about car thefts in Washington Heights and Inwood.
