Mask mandate in NYC schools, vaccine mandate in most public places set to be lifted Monday
Mayor Adams, who announced the changes going into the weekend, said the city should be celebrating the milestone.
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Mayor Adams, who announced the changes going into the weekend, said the city should be celebrating the milestone.
These are the first steps toward normalcy after the pandemic up-ended our lives two years ago.
Judith Persichilli has led the state's efforts against COVID-19, making it her mission to educate and vaccinate.
The governor said as COVID moves from pandemic to endemic, there's no longer a need for weekly updates.
Face masks will be optional for New York City's public school students in grades K-12 starting Monday. But kids younger than 5 will still have to wear one.
New York's statewide school mandate is officially over, meaning local school officials will now set masking policies.
Suffolk County corrections officer, family thank Long Island doctors for their perseverance and professionalism.
A little more than 51% of students are fully vaccinated, but the numbers vary drastically citywide.
COVID cases likely to determine just how back to "normal" the Big Apple gets in the short term
Janine Domingues, with Child Mind Institute, says if nothing else, at least get the conversation started.
Parents said they want no bullying and support for their children regardless of their decision when masks become optional.
Mayor Eric Adams is also considering ending the Key to NYC vaccine requirement for indoor dining, entertainment and fitness.
Tri-State officials are making major changes to mask mandates and other COVID restrictions as the numbers continue to improve.
Potential move follows Gov. Hochul's decision to lift state mask mandate on schools this week.
The governor said the state's mandate will be lifted, but local officials may still require masks indoors.
Masks will still be required for everyone inside school buildings.
The mayor says he's going to be unveiling plans in the coming days to begin rolling back requirements.
Two doses of a new COVID vaccine that is based on a conventional approach has achieved stunning success.
The governor said he will hold his 250th and final COVID briefing on March 4.
Health expert says CDC data suggests MIS-C is less common with Omicron variant compared to prior COVID strains
The poll found 58% of people want to wait for data in early March before lifting the school mask mandate.
It's part of an effort to avoid staffing issues and give people more time.
Buckingham Palace said the 95-year-old British monarch will continue with light duties at Windsor Castle over the coming weeks.
The health department says up to 25% of the state's health care workforce would have missed Monday's deadline.
New York state is delaying enforcement of the COVID-19 vaccine booster mandate for health care workers due to concerns about staffing shortages.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
AI-powered technology is helping expand what is possible for people who are blind or have low vision.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
The NYPD touted progress in its fight against illegal guns in New York City Tuesday, announcing that so far this year more than 3,000 guns have been seized so far this year.
A mother and child were hit by a car Tuesday morning in New Jersey, according to police.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
AI-powered technology is helping expand what is possible for people who are blind or have low vision.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
The NYPD touted progress in its fight against illegal guns in New York City Tuesday, announcing that so far this year more than 3,000 guns have been seized so far this year.
Luigi Mangione returned to a New York City courtroom Tuesday morning for a final pretrial hearing in his state murder case.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
A mother and child were hit by a car Tuesday morning in New Jersey, according to police.
New technology is being installed at Newark that will help track planes and vehicles moving around the airport.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
A car plowed into a road crew on Long Island Monday morning, killing one worker and seriously injuring two others, Suffolk County police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Bridal designers are already racing to predict the next Taylor Swift-inspired trend.
The humidity is keeping the storm threat in the NYC area, with the potential for showers in the afternoon and evening. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Rescue efforts continue as crews search for survivors after the strongest earthquake to ever hit the South American country. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New radar technology is being installed at the New Jersey airport to help controllers detect movement on runways. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
