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Mayor Bill de Blasio is championing what he calls the gold standard for keeping students safe in the classroom ahead of Monday's first day of school, which will be fully in person.
There are a lot of new protocols in schools, like screenings and temperature checks, but most parents said they are just thankful their kids are fully back in buildings.
Unvaccinated state employees will be tested for the coronavirus on a weekly basis. There is no testing option for health care workers at state-run hospitals.
More than 23 million total doses have been administered across the state.
Just ahead of Rosh Hashanah, which begins Monday at sundown, 13 rabbis from the Five Towns and Far Rockaway released a new video encouraging everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Many Americans with an autoimmune disease have had a poor response to COVID-19 vaccines, placing them at extremely high risk.
City students and staff are getting set to head back to class in two weeks. This has many parents and students wondering what school buildings are doing to prepare.
The phony cards were allegedly sold over Instagram, and the buyers are believed to be front-line and essential workers.
In a stark departure from her predecessor, she said she's not going to issue open-ended mandates that leave no room for localities to determine what works best for them.
The lines reportedly extended from the stadium entrance all the way back to the Mets-Willets Point subway station.
A survey earlier in the pandemic found 62% of intensive care nurses are burned out. Now we're seeing the long-term impact of that over-work.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, currently a member of Pfizer's board of directors, predicted Sunday that the drug company's COVID-19 vaccine could be available to children younger than 12 by early winter.
With less than a week before many schools start, the debate over a mask mandate continues to take center stage.
An emergency mask mandate has been issued for all schools in New York and there's a new vaccine initiative getting underway this weekend.
A new study finds troubling news concerning the Delta variant and those unvaccinated against the coronavirus.
Federal regulators are considering approving a COVID-19 booster shot starting as soon as five months after the previous dose.
While overall 60% of city residents are fully vaccinated, in Harlem, that number drops to about 50%.
Last year, fans were banned from the Open due to COVID, but this year, the tournament will be operating at full capacity.
The order applies to people who work at hospitals, nursing homes and more.
New York City is making another push to get young people vaccinated against COVID-19.
The NYPD's Police Benevolent Association is vowing to sue if officers are required to get the shot, saying in part it will "defend our members' right to make such personal medical decisions."
There's a new push to get New York Department of Education staff and students vaccinated as the Delta variant surges.
In her inaugural address Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Kathy Hochul discussed her top priorities, including managing the COVID pandemic and making changes to the culture in Albany.
This comes as the number of children hospitalized with COVID nationwide has tripled in just four weeks.
Unlike other city workers, there will be no weekly testing option for teachers.
A woman was arrested after her dog was found with a severe cut to its throat near a New York cemetery. She's now facing aggravated animal cruelty and abandonment charges.
Three people were shot in an apparent murder-suicide in a Bronx apartment building Thursday morning, police said.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see a significant amount with more than 6 inches Sunday night into Monday.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
Three people were shot in an apparent murder-suicide in a Bronx apartment building Thursday morning, police said.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see a significant amount with more than 6 inches Sunday night into Monday.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
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 winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see a significant amount with more than 6 inches Sunday night into Monday.
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.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see a significant amount with more than 6 inches Sunday night into Monday.
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.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see a significant amount with more than 6 inches Sunday night into Monday.
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 FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
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.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
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.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
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.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
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.
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.
It's a nice day out with temperatures in the 40s, but they will dip headed into the weekend. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest on the potential snow storm coming.
Two people were found dead and one was found injured at a Bronx apartment complex on Thursday morning. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Officials in Essex County spoke about how the county will prepare for the snow. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani detailed how the city is preparing for the weekend snow storm.
A deer was caught on video jumping thorough a bank's window in Suffolk County before officers chased it around.
