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"It was a creative way-- here's how politics works. Politics is boring," Santos said.
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"It was a creative way-- here's how politics works. Politics is boring," Santos said.
The agency would determine each spring which strains to select for the fall season.
It's said to be highly transmissible, but doesn't appear to cause severe respiratory illness.
A plea deal was made Friday in a COVID-19 vaccine case on Long Island that drew national attention.
"I'm grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, which has kept my case mild, and I urge everyone to do the same," said the 76-year-old former president.
All students and staff must be up to date on their boosters by Nov. 1 in order to be allowed on campus.
Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement Tuesday before getting his second booster shot.
New booster shots rolling out this week should offer protection against the original strain of the virus plus Omicron and new variants that may arise, health officials said.
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer.
"Your immune system will have a harder time fighting off this current wave."
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
The mayor's office says a shipment has arrived and bookings should begin at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
The city said it planned to start taking appointments for the Moderna and Pfizer shots starting at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The CDC says more than 440 children ages 4 and under have died from COVID during the pandemic.
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
It means all students can go despite their vaccine status. That is, unless it's at a private facility.
The agency says a rare but potentially life-threatening risk of blood clots is possible. CBS2's Dick Brennan has the story.
The Food and Drug Administration said the shot should only be given to adults who cannot receive a different vaccine or specifically request J&J's vaccine.
Lisa Doyle called the offer to Laura Russo a miscarriage of justice.
The state is home to 37 out of the 54 U.S. counties the CDC says have high levels of community transmission.
The state is home to 37 of the country's 54 counties the CDC says are high with community spread. CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
The Food and Drug Administration released a "tentative" schedule of meetings for its outside vaccine advisers in June.
Right now, only children ages 5 and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. But that could soon change.
Police say a 23-year-old pedestrian was killed and four other people were injured when the car jumped a curb Sunday.
The Winters Center for Autism trains adults to do clerical work and housekeeping, and Jakes 58 Casino-Hotel hires them.
Today we'll hit a high of 77, which is exactly average. A stray shower is possible late in the day.
You've probably seen social media posts about these medications, and celebrities have helped build the buzz around them.
At one point, officials say the plane flew into unauthorized airspace over Washington, D.C., prompting a fighter jet to respond.
Police say a 23-year-old pedestrian was killed and four other people were injured when the car jumped a curb Sunday.
In addition to DWI, the driver is also charged with reckless driving and driving with a suspended license.
Police say the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder struck a 24-year-old man on a bike, then kept going.
The 7-year-old girl's mother fought the man and broke his grip on her daughter, police said.
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We're told four people are in critical condition, including two with burn injuries.
Eight people were injured when the second floor of the building crashed into the basement Friday.
Workers say the bear took a box out into the parking lot and devoured around 60 cupcakes.
Among other things, the changes would prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
The governor and education officials say the state offers more than 200 camps, including many free programs.
One whale was off Wainscott, New York, and the other in Raritan Bay, New Jersey.
New Jersey Forest Fire Service said conditions from the Bass River State Forest wildfire are improving. However, the lack of rainfall is still creating challenges for firefighters battling the blaze.
Bynum was in court for a bond hearing as he awaits extradition back to New Jersey.
Ten governors sent a letter to publishing companies saying censorship will not be supported in their states.
Registered voters can cast a ballot at their designated locations Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
The Winters Center for Autism trains adults to do clerical work and housekeeping, and Jakes 58 Casino-Hotel hires them.
At one point, officials say the plane flew into unauthorized airspace over Washington, D.C., prompting a fighter jet to respond.
One whale was off Wainscott, New York, and the other in Raritan Bay, New Jersey.
Eastbound and westbound lanes were closed for most of the morning.
For thousands of years, the Shinnecock people worked with seaweed. But this effort, in its third year, combines tribal history with a calling to answer a modern dilemma: Bay waters are dying. Seaweed can help.
As attorney general, Letitia James filed sexual harassment charges against then-Gov. Cuomo and brought civil fraud charges against former President Trump.
Among other things, the changes would prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Registered voters can cast a ballot at their designated locations Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
You've probably seen social media posts about these medications, and celebrities have helped build the buzz around them.
Helicopters using an EPA-approved pesticide will target non-residential areas.
The findings have not yet been peer reviewed, but researchers said it's the best evidence they've found of a wild animal having a nightmare.
The state Department of Health says the two cases are the first reported in New Jersey since February.
Public health officials say it's too early to know if it's the start of a full-blown COVID wave in New York City.
The Emmy-winning star of "Killing Eve" is now an Olivier Award-winner and Tony-nominee for her performance in the one-woman play "Prima Facie," as a British barrister confronting injustice in the legal system with regards to victims of sexual assault.
The cast of the recent Broadway revival of "Into the Woods" gave one of the performances at Friday's Ham4Ham show.
A sprawling exhibit on Fifth Avenue in Midtown invites visitors to get inside the world of "Alice In Wonderland."
The star of the improv show and longtime partner of DC Young Fly reportedly died in Miami on Wednesday.
Joel was named Madison Square Garden's first-ever music franchise in December, 2013.
Anthony Volpe provided some insurance with a two-run homer in the ninth.
The Mets totaled just five runs in the series and fell back to .500 for the 11th time.
The Yankees rebounded from an 8-4 loss Friday night in the opener of the high-profile interleague series.
Orlando City beat the Red Bulls for a second time this season and a fourth straight time in all competitions.
The Mets have scored 11 runs in the first five games of a homestand that ends Sunday.
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and a team of youth leaders will are joining elected officials to discuss solutions.
Both little girls were victims at the hands of their parents, according to prosecutors.
Eight city parks have converted land management to organic products and practices.
Aromas of fresh spices drift from a basement of Ganesh Temple in Flushing. Dosas, mango lassi, and other South Indian fare - all vegetarian - are on the menu at Temple Canteen.
There's only one kosher Jewish deli left in the Bronx, and for Jewish American Heritage Month, CBS2 speaks with two people trying to preserve these recipes so they're never forgotten.
The annual tradition returned Wednesday in New York Harbor, ahead of Memorial Day.
The exhibit focuses on the key period between 1964 and 1966, when the Beatles became international superstars.
This year's theme centered on Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his work as creative director of Chanel.
The groundbreaking singer, actor and activist died Tuesday at the age of 96 in his New York home.
The Mets unveiled a massive new scoreboard and defeated the Marlins in their home opener at Citi Field.
One estimate finds almost 42% of Americans are considered obese. So should weight issues be treated with medication, like any other disease?
Adults with autism are being trained and hired for jobs thanks to a unique partnership between a casino hotel and a nonprofit. CBS2's John Dias reports.
We're gathering tomorrow to celebrate our readers' choice with author Brenda Janowitz.
CBS2's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Police say the driver is now in custody. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports from the scene.