New York lifts COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
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The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
"It's such a lonely place to be in because no one wants to hear about [COVID] anymore," one patient said.
CBS2's Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS2 to explain how the news may impact our health and economy.
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A study found life expectancy in New York City had the worst drop in decades between 2019 and 2020.
We spoke with New York City Hospitality Alliance Executive Director Andrew Rigie for an update.
Lawmakers say it's time for the Biden administration to reveal what is known about the virus' origins to prevent future outbreaks.
Dr. David Perlin leads a team of researchers at the Hackensack Meridian Health Center for Discovery and Innovation in New Jersey.
The U.S. is still seeing an average of more than 40,000 new COVID-19 cases per day, according to the CDC.
Sources tell CBS2 Mount Sinai Health System is still requiring staff, patients and visitors to mask up.
The health department says it's advising health care facilities to develop and implement their own masking plans.
While workers who refused to get vaccinated could be rehired, the mayor said employees will not receive back pay.
The mandate led to protests, lawsuits and hundreds of city employees losing their jobs.
The nearly 2,000 public employees fired for refusing to get the shot won't automatically get their jobs back.
The agency would determine each spring which strains to select for the fall season.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the new strain was first detected in New York in October.
The district had reinstated a mandatory mask policy when students returned from winter break.
He adds the good news is people aren't being hospitalized as much as with other strains.
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It's said to be highly transmissible, but doesn't appear to cause severe respiratory illness.
District officials cited a rising number of COVID, flu and RSV cases for the new mandate.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar says people who don't know they're sick may attend holiday gatherings and spread these illnesses.
Ninety percent of the country is seeing a surge, and New York is fighting a so-called trifecta of viruses.
Students and faculty are asked to mask up in all indoor public spaces.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
Det. Jonathan Diller was fatally shot during a traffic stop in 2024. Opening statements began Tuesday for Guy Rivera, who is accused of killing him.
An earthquake struck in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. in Westchester County Tuesday morning.
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
An earthquake struck in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. in Westchester County Tuesday morning.
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
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Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
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Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming to the New York Jets and will fill a major need for Aaron Glenn's defense.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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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.
President Trump said the war could end soon, but also threatened to hit Iran harder if it stops the flow of oil in the region. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The NYPD released photos of the suspect Monday, asking the public for help identifying him. Officials said a person of interest was in custody Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Councilmember Sandy Nurse is introducing legislation to increase New York City's minimum wage to $30 by 2030. The current minimum wage in the city is $17 per hour.
Multiple dolphins were seen swimming and jumping out of the water in the East River off Randall's Island.
A fire engulfed an elementary school in Laurel Hollow on Long Island, causing extensive damage, officials said Tuesday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
