Students rejoice over NYC's decision to drop vax mandate for prom
It means all students can go despite their vaccine status. That is, unless it's at a private facility.
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.
The FDA has pledged to "move with all expediency" to review the company's data on a lower-dose kids' vaccine.
As is typical, the justices did not say anything in rejecting the case, and it was one of more than 100 turned away.
With Passover, Easter and Ramadan overlapping this weekend, more at-home testing kits are being handed out.
Jared Vigil says he was initially granted an exemption for religious reasons for the spring semester.
In the last seven days in New York City there's been an average of more than 1,500 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases a day. The positivity rate is more than 3%, but hospitalizations and deaths are decreasing.
Candice Horan had her prom dress picked out until there was an announcement at John Bowne High School in Flushing.
Medical experts tell CBS2's Jennifer McLogan it's a matter of personal judgement, but there's no reason to hesitate.
White House says program that reimburses clinics and hospitals for testing stopped accepting claims last week.
The FDA has authorized a second booster of Moderna or Pfizer as early as four months after receiving first one.
Firefighters, paramedics, police officers, transit and sanitation workers were among those standing in solidarity.
Immunocompromised Americans are also now eligible for an extra dose, as well as all those first vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
For every action, there is a reaction, and New Yorkers have plenty of them when it comes to Adams' new COVID vaccine exemption for professional athletes and performers.
Dr. Max Gomez says there are concerns because some early symptoms of COVID resemble allergies.
U.S. health officials currently recommend a primary series of two doses of the Moderna vaccine and a booster dose months later.
Mayor Adams, who announced the changes going into the weekend, said the city should be celebrating the milestone.
Two doses of a new COVID vaccine that is based on a conventional approach has achieved stunning success.
That's out of a municipal workforce of 370,000.
One year ago, a deadly New York City parking garage collapse sparked calls for increased oversight, but CBS New York has found inspections are past due for hundreds of garages across the city.
A bill in the state budget will give New York City the authority to lower the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph.
Israel launched at least one missile strike at Iran early Friday morning, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News, in apparent retaliation for last weekend's drone and missile attack.
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One public library in New Jersey is offering free gently used wedding dresses for brides-to-be. The selection is getting bigger by the day, thanks to donations coming in.
One year ago, a deadly New York City parking garage collapse sparked calls for increased oversight, but CBS New York has found inspections are past due for hundreds of garages across the city.
A bill in the state budget will give New York City the authority to lower the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph.
A young Long Island boy is the first in New York state to undergo a new gene therapy for a rare blood disease.
Illegal pot shops are popping up near New York City schools and daycares and there needs to be a crackdown, community group Silent Voices United says.
Montefiore in the Bronx screened 200,000 people for social detriments of health, and found at least 20% have at least one social need.
Some lingering rain and light drizzle remains Thursday, and temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler, feeling like the 40s.
Today will be at least 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, with a little rain developing in the afternoon.
We're in for another sunny and pleasantly warm afternoon, but not as warm as yesterday. Highs will be in the low 70s.
Today will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 70s, possibly even 80 inland. Late showers are possible south of the city.
Damaging wind gusts are the main threat, but we can't rule out small hail or an isolated tornado northwest of NYC.
One public library in New Jersey is offering free gently used wedding dresses for brides-to-be. The selection is getting bigger by the day, thanks to donations coming in.
The conservative Christian group has controlled Ocean Grove's beaches for more than 150 years.
Some lingering rain and light drizzle remains Thursday, and temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler, feeling like the 40s.
A New Jersey father accused of killing his 9-year-old son back on March 28 has died from injuries he suffered that same day, officials said.
Today will be at least 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, with a little rain developing in the afternoon.
A young Long Island boy is the first in New York state to undergo a new gene therapy for a rare blood disease.
Over 250 pizzerias across Long Island are raising money Wednesday for three police charities and the family of fallen NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is appeared in court in Suffolk County, Long Island.
More 55-gallon drums containing waste petroleum and chlorinated solvents have been found buried in Bethpage Community Park.
Lindy Jones pleads not guilty in last month's deadly shooting of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller in Far Rockaway, Queens.
Israel launched at least one missile strike at Iran early Friday morning, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News, in apparent retaliation for last weekend's drone and missile attack.
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.
Police arrested more than 100 people at Columbia University on Thursday at a makeshift encampment set up by pro-Palestinian protesters on the university's main lawn.
Twelve people have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, filling out the panel on the third day of proceedings.
CBS New York did some digging and found out just how much the MTA has budgeted for congestion pricing pollution mitigation.
Montefiore in the Bronx screened 200,000 people for social detriments of health, and found at least 20% have at least one social need.
19 people have been stricken — including nine who have been hospitalized — after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
East Harlem community leaders say the state oversaturated the neighborhood with methadone and other drug treatment centers as most patients live elsewhere.
Younger adults are aging faster, increasing their risk for early onset cancers. So which anti-aging techniques actually work?
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
The coming-of-age story is a favorite for generations of middle and high school students, and they're returning to it on Broadway.
CBS New York's Steve Overmyer met Ed Alstrom, the organ player who has been hyping up Yankees fans in the Bronx for over 20 seasons.
Eleanor documented much of the chaos on "Apocalypse Now" in what would become one of the most famous making-of films about moviemaking, 1991's "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse."
Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4.
Aaron Judge broke a 4-all tie with a two-run single in the ninth inning, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton hit solo home runs and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 to avoid their first sweep of the season.
Starling Marte hit his 150th career homer, powering the New York Mets to a 9-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a sweep of a three-game series.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base four times and had two RBIs, Yusei Kikuchi pitched six sharp innings to win for the first time this season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 5-4, handing New York its third consecutive loss.
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Buzunesh Deba, who lives in the Bronx, became the default winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon in 2016 when the first-place winner was disqualified for doping, but she says she has not yet received her prize money.
While many are excited about the idea of a state-of-the art skate park in Brooklyn, one of the largest on the East Coast, others oppose the location chosen.
East Harlem community leaders say the state oversaturated the neighborhood with methadone and other drug treatment centers as most patients live elsewhere.
President Joe Biden dropped in virtually to speak at the National Action Network convention Friday, breaking down his efforts to reduce the burden on Black people and boost opportunities for their success.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku has your First Alert Forecast for April 18 at 11 p.m.
Two United States officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
"Suffs," a new Broadway musical telling the story of women who fought for the right to vote, celebrated its opening Thursday night. Two women who left their own mark on the world were there. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
One year ago, a deadly New York City parking garage collapse sparked calls for increased oversight, but CBS New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi has found inspections are past due for hundreds of garages across the city.
New York state lawmakers are set to pass "Sammy's Law," allowing New York City to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. The bill is named after a Brooklyn boy who was killed by a speeding driver more than 10 years ago. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.