COVID Vaccination Buses Hit The Beach To Reach More New Yorkers This Memorial Day
When the lines outside traditional vaccination facilities dwindled, New York City packed up some of those doses and put them on buses directly to communities.
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When the lines outside traditional vaccination facilities dwindled, New York City packed up some of those doses and put them on buses directly to communities.
The state will raffle 50 full tuition, room and board scholarships to SUNY or CUNY schools to those who get their first dose at a state-run site through July 7.
Beginning June 4, Gov. Phil Murphy says employers may allow fully vaccinated workers to take off their masks and stop social distancing.
Teenagers are among the latest group being urged to get the COVID-19 vaccine and one Harlem school is bringing it directly to them.
Teens between 12 and 17 years old who choose to get vaccinated will have a chance to win one of 50 full tuitions to any public college or university, including room and board.
Ten sites are participating, including locations in New York City and on Long Island.
New Jersey will join New York and Connecticut, which adopted the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines last week.
It was a huge a weekend for New York sports fans as several stadiums and arenas expanded their capacity for fully vaccinated fans.
A big weekend for New York City's sports teams started Friday as several stadiums and arenas expand capacity for fully vaccinated fans.
Popular dating apps like Tinder, Match and Bumble are making it easier for singles to find others who are vaccinated, and they're getting some help from the White House.
Officials hope big bucks will help lure more people to get their shot.
Food services, offices, gyms, retail, salons and more can also increase to 100% capacity, but they must still be able to maintain six feet of distance if not everyone is vaccinated.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced starting Wednesday, those who receive at least one vaccine dose can enter to win dinner with the governor and the First Lady.
A Stamford salon owner says it feels like a new day now that the updated CDC guidance is in effect in Connecticut.
A whistleblower has accused a company in New York City of administering over-diluted doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
As the city rebounds from the COVID pandemic, Manhattan's streets bustling on the road to recovery, a stressful struggle to survive goes on in Corona, Queens.
The clinic for ages 12 and up will also be open Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, by appointment only.
Organizers Urban Health Plan and Grow NYC say the community was greatly impacted by the pandemic.
Lauren Anderson bought Yankees tickets off StubHub for May 26. At the time, getting in required proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test, but now her section is only for fully vaccinated fans.
New Yorkers have different comfort levels when it comes to ditching their masks.
As you've heard, members of the New York Yankees organization have tested positive for COVID-19 even though they were reportedly vaccinated. Why did this happen? Dr. Max Gomez has answers.
A former drug store clerk on Long Island has been charged with stealing and forging COVID-19 vaccination cards, something health officials say is not only illegal, but dangerous.
According to the CDC, a survey showed 46 to 60 percent of parents said they will get their kids vaccinated.
Assuming the CDC does give its approval, as early as Thursday you can get your child a shot here in New York City at one of the more than 250 sites that offer the Pfizer vaccine.
You can now get a COVID-19 vaccine shot while on your commute.
Jesper Bratt scored the winning goal in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
Two incidents in New York City during Hanukkah have Jewish communities on edge and calling for the condemnation of hate.
The Powerball jackpot leaped to an estimated $1.5 billion after no one won Wednesday night's pot of gold of approximately $1.25 billion.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
The union representing bus dispatchers says critical systems inside the MTA's bus command center repeatedly failed, but the transit agency is pushing back on those claims.
Two incidents in New York City during Hanukkah have Jewish communities on edge and calling for the condemnation of hate.
The union representing bus dispatchers says critical systems inside the MTA's bus command center repeatedly failed, but the transit agency is pushing back on those claims.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
Pope Leo XIV is expected to name Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York, sources briefed on the transition say.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
Jesper Bratt scored the winning goal in a shootout and the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
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.
Police in Sparta Township, New Jersey, rescued a dog from an icy lake Wednesday.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for December 17 at 11 p.m.
A driver slammed into a commercial building in Springfield, New Jersey, on Wednesday, creating a hole in the wall. The driver was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence, officials said.
It's the end of an era for the Archdiocese of New York. We're expected to hear Thursday that Pope Leo has accepted the resignation of Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has reaction and details on who's expected to replace him.
Hanukkah is feeling heavy for the Jewish community in New York City. Just this week, two Jewish men say they became the targets of separate antisemitic attacks. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
