Coronavirus School Closings: New Rochelle District Will Likely Shut Down For Weeks, Governor Says
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases grows, more schools and universities are closed across the area.
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As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases grows, more schools and universities are closed across the area.
As the coronavirus spreads, there's a huge rush to find effective treatments. Vaccines are a long way off and antivirals have been ineffective. But a local company may have a treatment, using cells.
On Long Island, 18 confirmed cases of coronavirus have prompted the closure of some schools, and an East End brewery.
With the coronavirus cases in New York doubling in the last 24 hours, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency to unlock certain government powers to handle the outbreak -- but testing kits remain in tight supply.
Would you pay $90 for a box of just five masks? How about $40 for a mere eight ounces of hand sanitizer? Or a typical bottle of sanitizing spray for $45?
The majority of the cases are in Westchester County.
One restaurant owner fears concerns over the coronavirus is why his restaurant is practically empty.
Passengers and crew members aboard the Grand Princess have tested positive for the coronavirus and will not be porting in San Francisco, Vice President Mike Pence announced Friday.
The majority of the New York cases are connected to a 50-year-old attorney from New Rochelle who works in Manhattan, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
An early allergy season is prompting possible confusion. Stuffy and runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, a cough: The distinction is important not only for peace of mind but for those around someone with symptoms.
As fears over the coronavirus grow, retail stores are selling out of products like hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and face masks. And some customers are reporting much higher prices than normal.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Robin Goodman explains how you can ease your kid's fears as the virus spreads.
A total of four people across the state are hospitalized as a result of the illness, officials said.
Quarantine is one strategy to prevent the coronavirus from spreading.
At least 18 of the confirmed coronavirus cases in New York trace back to a man from New Rochelle. Hundreds of people who attend his house of worship are under quarantine.
Police are searching for a suspect following the caught-on-camera assault of a 90-year-old woman in Brooklyn earlier this week.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
A man who was found on subway tracks in Queens has died from his injuries, according to his family.
The rain returns late Wednesday night with the possibility of severe storms and heavy rain that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Artificial intelligence will be banned in New York City public schools until students reach high school, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday.
The rain returns late Wednesday night with the possibility of severe storms and heavy rain that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
The rain returns late Wednesday night with the possibility of severe storms and heavy rain that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the pair went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
A man was arrested after he was seen on surveillance video stealing money from a kids' lemonade stand in New Jersey, police said.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
They may have been a bit disappointed, but for students in two public school districts, summer vacation came to an end on Monday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
Artificial intelligence will be banned in New York City public schools until students reach high school, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the Mets beat the Rays 3-2 on Monday night.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
Investigators in New Jersey found a woman dead and a man injured after they went for a hike in the woods and got lost for nearly two days. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Under the agreement, the legendary golfer will be banned from driving for five years. CBS News New York's Skyler Henry reports.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
As CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports, a City Council hearing on Wednesday that went on for hours addressed many issues.
Police are still searching for a suspect. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports from Brighton Beach, Monday's attack came out of nowhere.
