Paterson Public Schools drop mask mandate
The district had reinstated a mandatory mask policy when students returned from winter break.
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The district had reinstated a mandatory mask policy when students returned from winter break.
New York City health officials say a new Omicron subvariant is the most transmissible form of COVID-19 and now accounts for 73% of all cases in the city.
He adds the good news is people aren't being hospitalized as much as with other strains.
We hear from a doctor who says this strain is highly contagious, though cases aren't proving to be too severe.
The researchers found "a staggering" 90% of people living with long COVID only had a mild illness to start — but people who were hospitalized were more likely to develop the lasting symptoms.
CBS2 was in Yaphank on Thursday when Heaton, a new grandfather, was honored for the job he cherished.
Doctors say more and more kids and adults are coming down with COVID, the flu and RSV.
Doctors say more and more kids and adults are coming down with COVID, the flu and RSV, CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
It's said to be highly transmissible, but doesn't appear to cause severe respiratory illness.
Cases are once again on the rise across the country, along with RSV and the flu.
It's a new year, and a new COVID subvariant is dominating headlines. The new mutation is responsible for the majority of infections in the northeast. CBS2's Christina Fan spoke to doctors on what you need to know.
We hear from the superintendent about why the district made the move.
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
Head to a pharmacy for over-the-counter meds, like Tylenol and Motrin, and you may come across empty shelves.
The Biden administration announced new COVID measures for air travelers arriving in the United States from China.
Google's annual "Year in Search" report ranked leading queries that included the term "near me" across the U.S. this year.
The Biden administration reopened requests for four free tests per household through the U.S. Postal Service portal a week ago.
CDC says 45 states, including New York and New Jersey, have "high" or "very high" levels of respiratory virus
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are among the states grappling with the problem. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Parents offered mixed feelings amid not only COVID concerns, but a rise in flu and RSV cases.
The district brought it back due to a rise in COVID, RSV and flu cases in the area. CBS2's Kevin Rincon spoke to parents about the directive.
On Long Island, doctors at Northwell Health say COVID and flu cases are surging. Many hospitals are at capacity.
The city is making the updated COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine available to children ages 6 months to 4 years old.
One owner blames losing his bar due to a combination of bad politics, governmental red tape and the pandemic.
Hundreds of applications to get small business loans in the Bronx during the pandemic were rejected by the city. That's the finding of the city comptroller's office. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
A family is mourning after after a beloved brother and son was found dead in Crown Heights on Saturday night. The NYPD is still looking for the person responsible.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
A family is mourning after after a beloved brother and son was found dead in Crown Heights on Saturday night. The NYPD is still looking for the person responsible.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
The Republican is staying in the New York City mayor's race despite polling in third place and calls for him to drop out.
Hellen Obiri set a women's course record to win the NYC Marathon. Her countrymate Benson Kipruto won the men's race by less than a second.
Here are the winners and results in the 2025 NYC Marathon.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
The president says his lawyers are asking the courts for legal direction, insisting that ending the shutdown would be the best solution.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
Strong winds fueled the flames in Paterson as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government will "stop traffic" if it becomes a safety issue, adding, "We're not going to let that happen."
The Republican is staying in the New York City mayor's race despite polling in third place and calls for him to drop out.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
Rookie Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom in the final minutes on Sunday, helping the Islanders rally for a 3-2 win.
McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Jones, rushed for another score and the 49ers got back on track by running all over the Giants in a 34-24 victory on Sunday.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says Election Day looks beautiful, but there is a threat of more rain later in the week.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to many of them as they crossed the finish line on Sunday night.
Charleston police say 19-year-old Owen Kenney was last seen by his friends on Halloween, wearing a Boston Celtics jersey. Kenney is a freshman transfer student at the College of Charleston. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The boy's family is remembering him as a gentle soul, and they are asking the public to tell police anything they may know that leads to an arrest. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday he is urging air traffic controllers to go to work, even though many are struggling with second jobs. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
