COVID Vaccine: Westchester County Starting Public Awareness Campaign Aimed At Hesitant Young People
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he wants as many young people ages 16 to 25 to get vaccinated as possible.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he wants as many young people ages 16 to 25 to get vaccinated as possible.
The move comes after the district went back and forth on the decision, frustrating parents and local leaders.
The full data on nursing home deaths wasn't released until late January of this year.
It's a catastrophe in India, where the number of COVID-19 cases is skyrocketing. There's a shortage of hospital beds, oxygen and medicine.
There will be daily health screenings and cleanings, and rules for face coverings and social distance remain in place.
Some executive orders that have been in place since the peak of the coronavirus pandemic are being repealed by the state. That includes the midnight curfews.
Long Island political leaders are calling on state officials to allow their beaches to open at normal 100% capacity.
As New York City public schools hope all students return in person this fall, it's also preparing to address the pandemic's widespread impact.
Keep in mind, many venues have their own rules and you still need to wear a mask indoors.
Among the changes -- food will no longer be required with the purchase of alcohol in bars and restaurants.
Students can expect to be in school a lot more going forward in New Jersey's largest city.
Many worried there would be no dancing at prom, but the governor plans to announce dance floors are allowed at indoor catered events, with masks and social distancing required.
Some 10 million doses manufactured in the U.S. could be shipped out to other countries within the "coming weeks," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.
As COVID-19 vaccines become widely available and anyone 16 and older can now get one, there is also a number of issues that are slowing their uptake.
Overall, six in 10 Americans say they will get vaccinated or report having received at least one dose. That leaves four in 10 who say "maybe" (18%) or "no" outright (22%).
New York officials announced state-run vaccination sites will resume administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine after federal health officials lifted the pause.
Effectively immediately, anyone eligible for the COVID vaccine can walk into a center run by New York City. Residency restrictions are also lifted.
The move comes as demand for COVID shots is softening nationwide. About 3 million people are getting vaccinated daily - an 11% decrease in the seven-day average.
A panel of advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Friday to recommend resuming use of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine to protect against COVID-19.
After putting pressure on their school district, many Jersey City parents finally got the outcome they wanted. In-person learning will be back for some students starting next week.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joe Saladino says helping people know their status in 24 hours with a test that's less invasive than a nasal swab is a game changer.
The programs have been closed for more than a year, causing many individuals to regress.
On the road to reopening, President Joe Biden's administration is urging America's schools to hit the gas pedal, and reopen to the safest extent possible.
Reactions to the vaccine can happen even up to a week after the shot.
"Unless we can convince more people who are sitting on the sidelines now, we're not gonna have enough people vaccinated to hit herd immunity," said Larry Levitt, with the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Police say a woman was outside a home when she was approached by a man who grabbed her by the neck and held a screwdriver to her throat.
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder. Follow live updates.
A New York judge dismissed the state terrorism charges against the suspected United Healthcare CEO shooter Tuesday.
Police said Gerry Hill, 59, was struck in the head while at the bodega on Knickerbocker and Flushing avenues at around 7 p.m. Monday.
Experts commissioned by the U.N. Human Rights Council say Israeli forces are "continuing to commit" genocide in Gaza. Israel calls the report Hamas lies.
Police say a woman was outside a home when she was approached by a man who grabbed her by the neck and held a screwdriver to her throat.
A New York judge dismissed the state terrorism charges against the suspected United Healthcare CEO shooter Tuesday.
The poll of more than 800 voters found New York Gov. Kathy Hochul with 52% over Stefanik with 27% in next year's governor election.
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday in Manhattan, where two state terrorism charges were thrown out, but the murder charge will stand.
NYPD officials said officers were leaving an unrelated call when they heard shots being fired near East 123rd Street and Second Avenue.
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.
The honor comes five years after her 20-year-old son, Daniel, was killed by a disgruntled attorney at her home.
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.
It turns out, the 92-year-old never told the utility she converted from oil to gas. Lawmakers say more customers could have made the same, costly mistake.
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.
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder. Follow live updates.
The poll of more than 800 voters found New York Gov. Kathy Hochul with 52% over Stefanik with 27% in next year's governor election.
President Trump is suing The New York Times for $15 billion for what he says is a yearslong pattern of defamation and libel by the paper against him.
"It was me," a Discord account belonging to accused Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson appeared to state just hours before he was taken into custody, according to a company spokesperson.
The judge in Mangione's case is expected to rule on some motions and could potentially set a trial date.
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.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
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.
Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Mary Calvi sits down with author Rebecca Stead about her highly anticipated new novel "The Experiment"
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
The latest development comes as a United Nations panel levels new allegations of genocide claims, which Israel strongly denies.
Redford had been a star for nearly his entire adult life, and in the 1970s he was the biggest movie star in the world.
Police said Gerry Hall, 59, was struck in the head while at the bodega on Knickerbocker and Flushing avenues at around 7 p.m. Monday.
