Plea deal made in L.I. unauthorized COVID vaccine case
A plea deal was made Friday in a COVID-19 vaccine case on Long Island that drew national attention.
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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 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.
The agency says a rare but potentially life-threatening risk of blood clots is possible. CBS2's Dick Brennan has the story.
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.
The FDA has pledged to "move with all expediency" to review the company's data on a lower-dose kids' vaccine.
Right now, only children ages 5 and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. But that could soon change.
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.
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
Officials say a record 580 pounds of cocaine was seized in New York City, with a street value of at least $10 million.
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
New York City's Trinidad and Tobago Parade won't be stepping off in Brooklyn this weekend.
A Long Island resident says he feels in danger after last week's rain caused a mudslide behind his condominium complex.
Officials say a record 580 pounds of cocaine was seized in New York City, with a street value of at least $10 million.
New York City's Trinidad and Tobago Parade won't be stepping off in Brooklyn this weekend.
An engagement ring was recovered from the bottom of the Hudson River after slipping off a bride-to-be's finger.
In a letter to the City Council, TWU members claim it would be expensive and challenging to find suitable homes for the horses should the industry be put out of business in New York City.
A father and son were stabbed in Bayside, Queens, just after midnight Friday morning.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
Lightning may have started a church fire in Bergen County, New Jersey, on Thursday morning, neighbors say.
Heavy rains brought more flooding to New Jersey on Thursday, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
Five men were spotted going into a manhole early Thursday morning on Long Island, according to Nassau County police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Long Island resident says he feels in danger after last week's rain caused a mudslide behind his condominium complex.
Recent rains have taken a dramatic toll on one condominium complex on Long Island. One of the unit owners says he feels in danger, living on the edge of a steep drop-off.
People were spotted climbing into a manhole in Wantagh. It comes after numerous similar incidents in New York City.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
The White House said President Trump will "pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line."
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Thursday night.
Christian Walker had three hits and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Astros to a 5-1 victory over the Yankees on Thursday night.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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President Trump has lost another court fight over his hush money conviction.
Police in Bayside, Queens, are searching for two suspects, who stabbed a father and son early Friday morning.
The ring slipped off Denise Rivera's finger on the deck of Billy Joe's Ribworks restaurant in Newburgh, New York, on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 28 at 6 p.m.
A city project promised to help Queens residents deal with flooding, but some homeowners say it's done just the opposite, leaving their homes more vulnerable than ever. The city, however, is calling the project a success overall. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
