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When it comes to vaccination rates and protection from COVID, you could argue that the U.S. is a tale of two nations - at least when you look at those rates state by state.
In New York, COVID cases are increasing in every region, resulting in a 2.4% state positivity rate.
Dr. Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, said Americans who remain unvaccinated against the coronavirus are "propagating" the latest outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant.
New York City is upping the anti with new incentives for getting the COVID vaccine as a new CDC report warns the Delta variant is highly contagious.
The Broadway League announced that all 41 theaters will require audience members, performers and staff be fully vaccinated. In addition, all audience members are required to wear masks during performances. These policies are in effect through October.
Why is the Delta variant so contagious? Should you still get vaccinated? Should you avoid large public gatherings or vacations? CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez has the answers to these questions.
New York City restaurateur Danny Meyer, behind hot spots including Union Square Cafe and Gramercy Tavern, is requiring all staffers and diners inside his restaurants to be vaccinated, starting Sept. 7.
President Biden is calling on state and local governments to use COVID-19 relief funds to give $100 to residents who get vaccinated.
On average, that would mean the maximum number of students per classroom would be anywhere from 14 to 21.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hartford, New Haven and New London counties are classified as high risk.
Gov. Cuomo on announced New York is requiring all state employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Labor Day or undergo weekly testing.
"Reality is it's a lot easier to go ahead and live life as a professional player if you're vaccinated," New York Giants head coach Joe Judge said.
There's a tug of war between parents concerned about how COVID-19 will impact New York City schools in September.
In a statement, the governor also said he reserves the right to take more drastic action, including a statewide mask mandate.
This comes a day after Mayor Bill de Blasio said all city workers must be vaccinated by September 13 or face weekly COVID testing.
The CDC has reported an uptick in respiratory cases this summer - but don't assume it's just a cold.
The mandate applies to the city's roughly 400,000 employees, including those in the Department of Education, NYPD and the FDNY.
Nearly $3 billion in emergency funding is available, but landlords and tenants say the money is nearly impossible to get.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nearly all COVID hospitalizations and deaths are among people who have not received the coronavirus vaccine.
Transfers of the homeless out of hotels resumed Monday after some of the relocations were temporarily halted by a judge.
The schools chancellor encourages all families to get their eligible kids their first dose by August 9, so they are fully vaccinated by the start of the school year.
They say it should be up to parents if their child wears a mask in schools starting in September.
Cuomo says they'll focus on zip codes with high COVID spread and a low vaccination rate.
Schumer joined tenants in Manhattan on Sunday and called on the state to act now.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former Food and Drug Administration commissioner, said Sunday he thinks the U.S. is further into the COVID-19 epidemic driven by the Delta variant than CDC models are picking up.
Known for puck-handling and leaving the crease before it was common practice for netminders, Giacomin won the Vezina Trophy in 1970-71.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
Maurene Comey is suing the Trump administration over her firing in July, saying that her termination was unlawful and unconstitutional.
It's that time of year again when Gridlock Alert Days will close streets across New York City in anticipation of the United Nations General Assembly and the holiday season.
Mr. Trump called Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani a "rather shocking development, and a very bad one for New York City."
Known for puck-handling and leaving the crease before it was common practice for netminders, Giacomin won the Vezina Trophy in 1970-71.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
It's that time of year again when Gridlock Alert Days will close streets across New York City in anticipation of the United Nations General Assembly and the holiday season.
Mr. Trump called Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani a "rather shocking development, and a very bad one for New York City."
NYC officials are warning about car thefts targeting Toyota Highlanders in Washington Heights and Inwood, Manhattan.
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.
The LIRR's largest union has voted to authorize a potential strike, but officials say it will not start later this week as planned.
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.
Maurene Comey is suing the Trump administration over her firing in July, saying that her termination was unlawful and unconstitutional.
Mr. Trump called Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani a "rather shocking development, and a very bad one for New York City."
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
ICE raids, the federally led English-only initiative and an anti-DEI push have changed the national climate in which Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations occur -- when they do at all.
The New York governor announced her endorsement of Mamdani in an op-ed published by The New York Times.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
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.
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
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.
Known for puck-handling and leaving the crease before it was common practice for netminders, Giacomin won the Vezina Trophy in 1970-71.
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.
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.
Union representatives say they have requested a Presidential Emergency Mediation Board to weigh in, which will delay the timeline by several months. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The DOH says it is investigating measles exposures on the Lower East Side and SoHo.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Mr. Trump called Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani a "rather shocking development, and a very bad one for New York City. How can such a thing happen? Washington will be watching this situation very closely. No reason to be sending good money after bad!" CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen joined representatives from the LIRR Bargaining Coalition to announce the results of Monday's vote. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the update.
