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CDC downgrades NYC's COVID alert level
The New York City Health Department still lists the city on a high alert, however.
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The New York City Health Department still lists the city on a high alert, however.
The CDC is urging older Americans to be vigilant.
Masking protocols for July and beyond will be announced next month.
Adams said if the city moves into shutdown thoughts with every new variant, it is not going to function properly.
The change in status comes as more test positive for the virus and the number of hospitalizations increases.
The return of the mask mandate at Metuchen High School drew some polarizing reactions from students.
That means the county is seeing levels of cases of hospitalizations that are putting a strain on the local health care system.
Health officials say all but one county is now considered medium or high risk.
Two years later, Rev. Karen Davis-Lawson still can't believe her beloved husband of 12 years is gone.
Wednesday night, the Paterson Board of Education voted to end the mask mandate in schools and district buildings.
Fordham University is requiring guests at graduation to be fully vaccinated with a booster for those eligible.
It means all students can go despite their vaccine status. That is, unless it's at a private facility.
The Department of Education says it has come to a point where events like proms can be held safely.
Reports said more than 100 passengers were not allowed to go on a connecting flight from Frankfort to Budapest.
Hochul is asymptomatic and will work remotely this week.
The FDA announced strict new restrictions on the vaccine due to the risk of rare and life-threatening blood clots.
New data from the White House indicates 100 million Americans could get infected during a fall and winter COVID surge.
A higher risk category in New York City would mean reinstating the vaccine mandate at indoor venues.
Lisa Doyle called the offer to Laura Russo a miscarriage of justice.
This means New Yorkers are at greater risk of catching the disease right now across all five boroughs.
The state is home to 37 out of the 54 U.S. counties the CDC says have high levels of community transmission.
Right now, only children ages 5 and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. But that could soon change.
Postal workers, doormen, pharmacists and sanitation employees were among those at the dedication.
The state also has a seven-day average over 7 percent. Just a month ago, it was 2.4 percent.
"Not only is it illegal, it undermines our entire trust," Mayor Eric Adams said.
She was a child of the stage (her first role, at age 5, was in "The King and I") who starred in such hits as "A Chorus Line." Lee talks about her lifelong love of performing and teaching, helping raise many more Broadway babies.
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
A DNA test that Matt Katz took to answer questions about his ancestry only stirred more mysteries. The investigative journalist dug into a past replete with family secrets and early fertility treatments, and turned his journey into a podcast, "Inconceivable Truth."
Police took five people into custody after two people were shot in Brooklyn at what appeared to be a late-night party.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run double and the Boston Red Sox ended Carlos Rodón's seven-start winning streak by beating the New York Yankees 8-4.
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
Police took five people into custody after two people were shot in Brooklyn at what appeared to be a late-night party.
A Manhattan synagogue was defaced early Saturday morning, police say. It's the latest incident in a week-long escalation of antisemitic incidents across New York City.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Early voting is now underway in New York for federal, state and local primaries.
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
Strong to severe thunderstorms moved into the New York area late Friday afternoon.
Dan Hurley says he asked himself where he belongs when considering whether to accept an offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers or stay at UConn.
Many of the survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are graduating from Newtown High School Wednesday.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
After conducting a storm survey, the National Weather Service Mount Holly confirmed Saturday afternoon that an EF-0 landspout tornado touched down in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, between 5:59-6 p.m. Friday.
Police in Florham Park, New Jersey are warning residents about robbers who may be using Wi-Fi jammers to stop victims from using their phones to call for help.
Strong to severe thunderstorms moved into the New York area late Friday afternoon.
The Secret Service is involved, and a Philadelphia city councilmember wants to see an investigation into the thefts.
Expect a very pleasant Father's Day with bright skies, low humidity and temps in the upper 70s. A heat wave is likely in the days ahead.
Early voting is now underway in New York for federal, state and local primaries.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a Long Beach shooting that left another teenager injured Thursday.
At least one person was injured in a shooting in Long Beach on Thursday. Police say it happened as a massive crowd of young adults was being dispersed from the beach and boardwalk.
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are among the New York elected officials who want the anti-mask law brought back to stop antisemitic protesters.
Early voting is now underway in New York for federal, state and local primaries.
A hot-button issue in Brooklyn has candidates divided ahead of New York's Primary Election -- the McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Project.
Jurors could find the senator's strategy of pinning the blame on his wife offensive, legal experts say.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
Hundreds of people are now suing the New York City Department of Correction after they were allegedly abused at juvenile detention facilities.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Caring for aging parents can be stressful, expensive and tough to balance with a full-time job. But some couples in the so-called "sandwich generation" say there is a silver lining.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
New York is expanding access to doula services and becoming the first in the nation to give mothers 20 hours paid time off for prenatal care.
There has been one reported case of a new sexually transmitted form of ringworm in New York City, health officials say.
She was a child of the stage (her first role, at age 5, was in "The King and I") who starred in such hits as "A Chorus Line." Lee talks about her lifelong love of performing and teaching, helping raise many more Broadway babies.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
From theater legends to first-time performers, there have been many high points to this busy Broadway season.
Fans at her concerts last weekend danced so hard they generated seismic activity that was felt nearly four miles away from Murrayfield Stadium.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run double and the Boston Red Sox ended Carlos Rodón's seven-start winning streak by beating the New York Yankees 8-4.
The Red Bulls (8-4-6), who had a five-game win streak snapped last time out, are winless in back-to-back games.
J.D. Martinez homered twice, Jose Quintana ended a 10-start winless streak and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 Saturday for their eighth win in 10 games.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole struck out 10 batters in a Triple-A game, perhaps the final hurdle before he joins New York's rotation for the first time in 2024.
The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.
A hot-button issue in Brooklyn has candidates divided ahead of New York's Primary Election -- the McGuinness Boulevard Redesign Project.
The Harlem restaurant 67 Orange Street is stirring up some special cocktails ahead of the Juneteenth holiday.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan visited one Queens tavern that is participating in Juneteenth NY's Restaurant Crawl.
In October, CBS New York reported on the Magnolia Tree Earth Center's fight to restore its historic home.
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Harlem's historic venue honored Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds on Monday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
The annual Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in New Jersey is coming up, where pitmasters from around the U.S. compete for prizes and bragging rights.
The Citizens Queens 10K evolved from what used to be the Queens Half Marathon.
Baayork Lee was a child of the stage, whose first role, at age five, was in "The King and I" with Yul Brynner in 1951. Since then, she danced for George Balanchine in his production of "The Nutcracker," and appeared in such acclaimed Broadway shows as "Flower Drum Song," "Golden Boy" with Sammy Davis Jr., "Promises, Promises," and "A Chorus Line." Lee, now in her late 70s, talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about her lifelong love of being a Broadway trouper, and about co-founding the National Asian Artists Project for aspiring performers, helping raise more Broadway babies than she can count.
The officer injured his knee when the suspect tried to flee a traffic stop in Harlem, according to police.
There are millions today who owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health. But in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci, who combatted infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with Dr. Fauci, author of the memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service," about his role in countering indifference over the AIDS pandemic, and fighting misinformation about COVID-19.