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Two nights after the Democrats held a debate, four Republicans vying for the party's nomination got together at Rider University in Lawrenceville.
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Two nights after the Democrats held a debate, four Republicans vying for the party's nomination got together at Rider University in Lawrenceville.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Tested positive for COVID in 2024? Here's what to know about isolation, testing, new vaccines and more.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
The CDC is reportedly weighing a revision to COVID-19 guidance which could allow people who test positive to return to work sooner.
The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 is spreading, but health officials say the symptoms are not more severe and the added public health risk is "low."
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.
She's hoping to prevent a surge in cases during the fall and winter months and another "tripledemic."
Vaccine experts considered narrower recommendations for only higher-risk groups, but decided almost all Americans could benefit.
The new shots are similar to previously approved formulas but were updated to target strains of the virus descended from Omicron.
The CDC recommends a new shot, targeting more a recent variant, for virtually all Americans to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization or death.
"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.
New York City's beloved owl Flaco is getting his very own exhibit at The New York Historical, called "The Year of Flaco."
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a weeklong shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and on Long Island in an effort to thwart transmission of bird flu.
Amandeep Singh is set to be sentenced on Long Island for a wrong-way crash that killed teens Ethan Falkowitz and Drew Hassenbein.
Crews in Alaska are searching for a plane that went missing with 10 people on board while over Norton Sound off Nome.
The search is on in the Bronx for two men who police say attacked and robbed an 87-year-old man after forcing their way into his apartment.
New York City's beloved owl Flaco is getting his very own exhibit at The New York Historical, called "The Year of Flaco."
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a weeklong shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and on Long Island in an effort to thwart transmission of bird flu.
Amandeep Singh is set to be sentenced on Long Island for a wrong-way crash that killed teens Ethan Falkowitz and Drew Hassenbein.
The search is on in the Bronx for two men who police say attacked and robbed an 87-year-old man after forcing their way into his apartment.
A family is desperate for answers after a 15-year-old boy was found dead in New Rochelle early Thursday morning.
Another round of snow and sleet is coming to NYC on Saturday night, and much of the area will be under a winter storm watch.
Snow and freezing rain fell early Thursday around the NYC area, so how much did we get?
The weather starts out warm Tuesday around the NYC area, but turns cold and windy by the afternoon.
Chris Collins, one of the victims in the Washington, D.C. plane crash, is being remembered for his active volunteer work and love for animals at a Connecticut dog shelter.
From snow to spring-like temperatures, the NYC area will see another weather rollercoaster this week.
Another round of snow and sleet is coming to NYC on Saturday night, and much of the area will be under a winter storm watch.
Officials on Thursday announced charges against the suspect in last week's fatal shooting of 9-year-old Yasin Morrison in Newark.
A viral video claims there was an ICE raid at a popular restaurant in New Jersey, but the owner says the whole thing was a hoax.
The brother of Brian Sicknick, a U.S. Capitol Police officer who died days after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on on the Capitol, blasted President Trump's decision to grant clemency to some 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants.
A man has been arrested after a child was shot and killed outside his grandparents' home in Newark on Friday.
Amandeep Singh is set to be sentenced on Long Island for a wrong-way crash that killed teens Ethan Falkowitz and Drew Hassenbein.
A flower delivery service that claimed to operate out of Long Island has racked up thousands of complaints nationwide.
Democrats are looking to un-arm Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's citizen deputies.
For the second time in a little more than a year, a car has plowed through the front of a family-owned Chinese restaurant in Farmingdale.
Nassau County police will work directly with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to carry out operations, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced Tuesday morning.
The MTA says it needs more than $68 billion to fund its capital plan for subway improvements. The head of the agency told lawmakers Thursday it's up to them to figure out how to raise the money.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said "this level of access for unauthorized individuals is unlawful, unprecedented, and unacceptable."
Mayor Eric Adams spent another morning in Washington D.C. and his time with President Trump appears to have paid off.
For the second time in just two weeks, there has been a gun and gang takedown in New York City.
Democrats are looking to un-arm Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's citizen deputies.
Hundreds of people rallied at a Manhattan park on Monday, calling for protections for transgender people following President Trump's executive order banning gender-affirming health care.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has taken another step to protect New York doctors who prescribe abortion pills after one was indicted in Louisiana.
A New York doctor was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online in a state with one of the strictest abortion bans.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
The online system for federal health funding warned of delays due to executive orders after the Trump administration announced a freeze.
Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
Beyoncé released the dates for her Cowboy Carter Tour, with a stop in the New York area at MetLife Stadium.
Blue Man Group took the stage for the last time in New York City on Sunday, ending their 33-year run off-Broadway.
Kendrick Lamar swept all five categories he was nominated in, and Beyoncé finally won the coveted Album of the Year award.
The 67th annual Grammy Awards return to Los Angeles, with some of entertainment's biggest names arriving in style. Check out the highlights and fashion from Music's Biggest Night.
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Thursday night and snapped a four-game skid.
First baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Jordan Poole scored 19 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
The New York Rangers rallied to beat the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is asking Mayor Eric Adams for more funding towards the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to plant more trees.
An East Harlem pediatric clinic is encouraging families to launch their literacy journey early as data shows falling reading scores nationwide.
New York City's plan to redevelop Red Hook's waterfront is sparking debate.
A unique program allows public school alumni to invest in the future generations of students by contributing to their college scholarships.
The Schomburg Center is celebrating its 100th anniversary while preserving more than 11 million items in the archive.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that inspectors have found seven cases of bird flu during routine inspections this past week in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
More snow and sleet are headed our way Saturday night, and much of the area will be under a winter storm watch. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has a look at how people are preparing ahead of Super Bowl weekend.
Chief marketing officer at Swap, Juan Pellerano-Rendon shares what kinds of ads we can expect to see during Super Bowl LIX
A new book for young adults called "Skin" is about to hit store shelves. It combines fantasy, Caribbean folklore, and poetic verse to tell the story of two teenage girls in Brooklyn on their emotional journey of self-discovery. The author, Ibi Zoboi, tells Mary Calvi what readers can expect.
The beloved owl Flaco is getting his very own exhibit at The New York Historical, called "The Year of Flaco."