March Held To Deliver New York City Racial Justice Commission's Ballot Proposals To City Clerk's Office

The three proposals include adding a statement of values to guide government, establishing a Racial Equity Office, and creating a tool to measure the true cost of living in New York City.

• Dec 28, 2021

New Testing Sites, Vaccine Mandates Highlight New York City's Efforts To Fight Spread Of Omicron Variant

Workers at private companies in New York City are now required to show proof of vaccination as new mandates take effect to address COVID and the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant.

• Dec 27, 2021

Here's What You Need To Know When Paying Big Money For Quicker COVID-19 Test Results

Patients in a crunch to get COVID-19 PCR tests quickly are shelling out hundreds of dollars to speed up results. But some are learning not even money can force it.

• Dec 27, 2021

Connecticut Readying 2 Million COVID-19 At-Home Rapid Tests For K-12 Schools

More than 14,000 people in Connecticut have tested positive for COVID-19 since Thursday.

• Dec 27, 2021

Mayor De Blasio Says Climate Crisis Will Be NYC's Next Big Project, And Congestion Pricing Is A Must

The mayor said congestion pricing will lead to a $15 billion investment in mass transit and a reduction in traffic.

• Dec 27, 2021

Desmond Tutu, Nobel Laureate And Anti-Apartheid Leader, Dies At Age 90

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the retired South African clergyman who challenged apartheid, won a Nobel Peace Prize and became a global campaigner for human rights, has died.

• Dec 26, 2021

Upper East Side Neighbors May Be One Step Closer To Getting Wish Of Community Garden At Site Of Vacant Lot

For months, residents in an Upper East Side neighborhood tried to turn an abandoned, rat-infested lot into a green space.

• Dec 23, 2021

New York City Leaders Urge Incoming Adams Administration To Address Rikers Island COVID Surge

More than half of those incarcerated are unvaccinated, putting them at severe risk as the Omicron variant spreads.

• Dec 23, 2021

N.J. Lawmaker Proposes Harsher Penalties For So-Called 'Porch Pirates' Who Steal Packages

Tis the season of taking for thieves that steal packages from doorsteps. 

• Dec 23, 2021

With Decision Deadline Looming, Roughly One-Third New York State Communities Have Opted Out Of Marijuana Dispensaries

Municipalities have until Dec. 31 to decide if they will allow legalized adult-use recreational marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption sites.

• Dec 23, 2021

No Criminal Charges Despite 'Credible, Deeply Troubling' Allegations By State Trooper Against Andrew Cuomo, Nassau DA Says

A female state trooper accused the governor of running the palm of his hand across her stomach as she held the door open for him. The trooper told investigators she "felt completely violated" by Cuomo. 

• Dec 23, 2021

Mayor-Elect Eric Adams Announces Several Administration Appointments

"Our administration is assembling a team of seasoned public servants who are battle-tested and ready to get to work on behalf of the people of this city," Adams said.

• Dec 23, 2021

Dr. Chokshi Staying On As NYC Health Commissioner Through Adams Transition

Meanwhile, Adams tapped Dr. Ashwin Vasan to be the city's next health commissioner. 

• Dec 23, 2021

On Record Day Of COVID-19 Infections In New Jersey, Officials And Residents Sound Alarm On Testing Problems

A line of people about 100 deep in Linden, some saying they were too sick to speak with CBS2, stood in the cold on Wednesday night.

• Dec 22, 2021

Despite Spike In COVID Cases In Suffolk County, Frustration Grows Over State Mask Mandate

Wednesday marked another day of shattered COVID-19 daily positivity records on Long Island. Suffolk County had the highest numbers in the state.

• Dec 22, 2021

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