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City councilman Mark Levine, chair of the health committee, tweeted, "This shocking order, forced by a lawsuit, changes nothing about the risks associated with group gatherings - especially those held indoors."
For the first time during the coronavirus outbreak since March, New York State saw less than 100 death in a 24-hour period linked to coronavirus-related illness, and other numbers suggest Long Island could be ready to start reopening by Wednesday.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the assessment about Nassau and Suffolk counties, as well as the Mid-Hudson region, during his Friday COVID-19 briefing.
The order allows "any non-essential gathering of ten or fewer individuals, for any lawful purpose or reason."
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York's already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped.
The metrics or targets would need to keep trending favorably with sustained downturns in hospitalizations, ICU admissions and positive tests.
When it comes to making sure passengers don't again spread coronavirus, compared to other states, the Tri-State Area gateway has little to no enforcement.
New York has 40% more nursing home patients than Florida, but 700% more nursing home covid deaths. Was a state mandate to blame?
A day after the World Health Organization announced the worst 24-hour increase of more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases since the global outbreak began, New York State had it's best number with only 246 new confirmed infections.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said coronavirus numbers are "headed in the right direction" but data shows most new cases are coming from low income and communities of color.
"New York will be a full partner. Anything we can do to make it happen and make it happen safely, we will," he said.
The Governor said at his daily coronavirus briefing that the state is willing to work with teams on having them return to play as long as they do it safely and without fans.
With thousands out of work due to the economic shutdown of the region due to the coronavirus outbreak, New York's governor is hoping some unemployed or those looking for more work will join the scientific follow-up fight as contact tracers.
The governor says New York is now completing 40,000 tests per day, and he wants that to increase.
"The new problem is we have more sites and more testing capacity than we're using," Cuomo said. He said New York is now conducting 40,000 COVID-19 tests per day at 700 testing sites.
Improving COVID-19 are allowing more reopening on at hospitals in two counties in downstate New York as well as horse and auto racetracks across the state, though fans won't be in the stands.
It may not look like the summer Long Islanders have come to love, but there will be a form of a beach season in New York.
The governor says five regions upstate and in Central New York will begin Phase One of reopening on Friday.
State senators say they are hopeful a plan can be hashed out to open New York's beaches, perhaps in early June.
"We're basically right back to where we were before we started this horrific situation," Cuomo said.
"You're having already some salons, $30,000, $40,000 of debt," said Floribel Thomas of the Salon Operators Association.
There are questions over whether or not our local elected leaders are being tested for coronavirus, after members of the White House staff tested positive.
Tri-State Area officials have repeatedly said testing and tracing will be key to reopening the economy in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
New York State had 488 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours along with 161 deaths related to coronavirus-related illness, the best daily metrics on record since March 19.
All nursing home staff must now be tested for COVID-19 for twice a week. Hospitals also now can not discharge patients to a nursing home unless they test negative for coronavirus.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is going dark for five days in February to upgrade computer systems that date back six decades.
A judge on Wednesday threw out the boundaries of the only congressional seat in New York City represented by a Republican.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 21 at 11 p.m.
The mayor of Piscataway, New Jersey, said his government is still trying to secure enough salt for the upcoming snow storm.
A Bergen County, New Jersey, school district says it will have to cut staffing after discovering a multimillion dollar budget gap. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman attended an emotional Board of Education meeting Wednesday.
As the New York City nurses strike continues, support is coming from the patients who relied on their care. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A judge has declared the lines of New York's congressional district held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis are unconstitutional. As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, it's a ruling that could have major implications for the 2026 midterm election.
