COVID Vaccine: Long Island Residents Frustrated Over Lack Of Appointments, Despite Highest Positivity Rate In State
Some lawmakers are crying foul, because Long Island accepts qualifying New York City residents.
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Some lawmakers are crying foul, because Long Island accepts qualifying New York City residents.
The patient is from Fairfield County and was transferred to a hospital in New York City for a procedure.
Nearly a dozen churches in New Jersey's largest city are part of an initiative urging the community to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cuomo took responsibility for what he called an information "void," which created skepticism, cynicism and anxiety for those who lost loved ones
As the vaccine continues to roll out, with bumps, across the country, another COVID-19 issue is also spreading.
More than a dozen conditions qualify, including cancer, pregnancy, heart conditions, diabetes and obesity.
Sunday was Valentine's Day, love was in the air and the coronavirus pandemic did not stop celebrations.
The governor announced Saturday that the state's "Am I Eligible" website would be updated with the newest eligibility conditions.
Starting Feb. 1, high schools around New York State were allowed to return to interscholastic sports, but not in New York City.
Police discovered eight loaded guns, 58 rounds of ammunition and arrested 14 people - including 11 adults and three juveniles.
She's under fire for comments she made to a virtual meeting with state Democratic lawmakers about information they requested on nursing home deaths during the pandemic.
Murphy said he's dropping the restrictions because COVID cases and hospitalizations are dropping around the state.
Grace and Charlie Limbach, of North Hempstead, have been married for nearly four decades. They say by renewing their vows, it symbolizes love persevering through the pandemic.
Love is in the air, but the coronavirus might be, too. That makes dating tricky.
They met Friday morning in the Oval Office along with a bipartisan group of mayors and governors to discuss COVID relief and vaccination efforts.
Some who booked vaccine appointments through the state's hotline say they were abruptly canceled.
Schools are urged to prioritize wearing masks and physical distancing, along with handwashing, cleaning of the facility and contact tracing with isolation and quarantine.
Thousands of drug stores across the Tri-State Area are now able to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to customers who have appointments.
Community leaders say there's still a level of vaccine hesitancy in some minority communities due to historic racism and mistrust in the medical system.
The new number of 9,056 recovering patients sent to hundreds of nursing homes is more than 40% higher than what the state health department previously released.
On the eve of indoor dining reopening with limited capacity in New York City, restaurant owners were excited, but said it's going to take more than that to keep them open for the long haul.
There was bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday. The shutdown was caused by taxi drivers.
Limited indoor dining reopens in New York City on Friday, but restaurant owners and local politicians say it's just not enough to keep the hard hit industry afloat.
Some of New Jersey's youngest eligible residents were vaccinated Thursday in Union County.
There's a sense of relief for more than 100 residents at the Betances Houses in the Bronx who were eagerly awaiting their COVID shots.
Trent Grisham homered twice and Cody Bellinger also went deep as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 10-5.
New York remained 1 1/2 games ahead of Arizona for the final NL playoff spot.
New York City is tied with Nashville for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 50 points.
The decisive Game 3 will be Friday night in Phoenix.
The holding facility came under fire earlier this summer over accusations people were being held there in unsanitary conditions.
The holding facility came under fire earlier this summer over accusations people were being held there in unsanitary conditions.
Elie Wiesel is just the 18th honoree in the United States Postal Service's "Distinguished Americans" series.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
The state comptroller's office says a new law is helping New Yorkers get faster returns.
The victim's daughter says her mother has not been able to verbally communicate.
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 bear was euthanized after it bit a woman. Witnesses said it had been acting strange before the attack.
Before a bill signing last week, New Jersey residents who were interested would have to seek the process out of state.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
Just about everyone who lives on Hopper Street tells a similar story. The smell has been around for a while and nobody seems to know why.
Grab the umbrella before you leave the house today, because rounds of rain are possible off and on throughout the day.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
The state comptroller's office says a new law is helping New Yorkers get faster returns.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
A new bug in New York that is small in size is causing serious damage to certain trees.
The boy's emergency cellphone helped locate him.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry testified before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
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.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
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.
Trent Grisham homered twice and Cody Bellinger also went deep as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 10-5.
New York remained 1 1/2 games ahead of Arizona for the final NL playoff spot.
New York City is tied with Nashville for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings with 50 points.
The decisive Game 3 will be Friday night in Phoenix.
More than 250,000 spectators will be in Farmingdale next week. Volunteers will be tasked with everything from giving directions to keeping Bethpage State Park shining.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 17 at 11 p.m.
Last week, members of St. Vladimir Orthodox Seminary approached a Yonkers Police officer to hand over what they thought were drugs found on their property.
Rosh Hashanah begins next week, marking the beginning of the Jewish High Holidays. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, the NYPD is already taking steps to keep observances safe.
A man accused in a grand larceny case involving a fake lease for a New York City apartment has turned himself in, police say.
Mayor Eric Adams set the stage Wednesday for a potential ban of horse-drawn carriages in New York City. The tradition dates back to the 1850s. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos spoke with carriage drivers who say the fight is not over.
