New Yorkers Age 16 And Up Can Now Receive COVID Vaccine; 'It Will Help My Life In Many Ways'
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only one authorized for 16- and 17-year-olds. The other shots haven't been approved yet for use by people under 18.
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The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only one authorized for 16- and 17-year-olds. The other shots haven't been approved yet for use by people under 18.
Tuesday, 36 states have opened eligibility for vaccinations to people ages 16 and older, while 12 more and the District Columbia are already set to do so by April 19.
That comes as new concerns emerge about variants targeting younger people.
The mayor said many seniors are still waiting to get their shots and noted Hempstead residents are usually the last to find out about pop-up vaccination sites.
Gov. Murphy announced a major expansion to New Jersey's COVID vaccine eligibility list.
New York City reached a COVID vaccination milestone last week, with a record number of residents receiving shots in the arm.
The 11 p.m. curfew for bars and restaurants and the 12 a.m. curfew for catered events remain in effect.
According to the Department of Health, 36% of the city's population has had at least one dose. But in the Bronx and Brooklyn, that number is 31%, compared to Manhattan, where it's 44%.
More people become eligible this week for the coronavirus vaccine in New York and New Jersey.
There was another single day record in New York City.
There has been a major step on the road to reopening, allowing people to go for a night on the town.
Travelers who are fully vaccinated don't need to be tested before or after traveling, unless required to do so by their destination. They also don't need to self-quarantine, according to the new guidelines.
At least 2 million Americans are homebound. There is no central registry, so it's more difficult to find and reach those who are isolated.
Over the past two weeks, the average number of daily new cases in Connecticut has increased by more than 60%.
Schools in the Maplewood-South Orange school district have been all virtual for more than a year. The Pfizer news gives renewed hope for a return back to schools with teachers and friends.
The vaccine had the same side effects in children as in adults - fever, malaise and body aches -- but was generally well tolerated.
The site will be open seven days a week, and can vaccinate 6,000 people a day.
Activists say those incarcerated should have had access to vaccines weeks ago, when others living in congregate settings became eligible.
Then next week, on April 6, eligibility will expand again to residents at least 16 years old.
The coronavirus variant that's circulating in Brazil is becoming more concerning, both for infectiousness and for severity of disease.
New Yorkers have gotten the message when it comes to masks and now the state wants COVID vaccinations to be just as common.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a major expansion of vaccine eligibility.
The mobile vaccination unit will move to underserved communities around the state over the next two months.
Thousands of workers now qualify, including food production workers, eldercare and support staff, as well as hospitality, postal and shipping staff and more.
With the push to get herd immunity against COVID, the state continues to add more groups to the vaccine eligibility list. A family on Long Island wants to know why they can't get a shot to their vulnerable, homebound senior.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning, José Caballero added a three-run blast and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 8-3 on Sunday for their sixth win in seven games.
A.J. Ewing finished a triple shy of the cycle and the Mets beat the Braves 8-1 on Sunday to hand the top team in the majors its second consecutive series loss.
Knicks fans were gearing up Sunday for a week of celebrations that will culminate with a ticker-tape parade down the famed Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan on Thursday morning.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Knicks fans were gearing up Sunday for a week of celebrations that will culminate with a ticker-tape parade down the famed Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan on Thursday morning.
Dozens of people were arrested in New York City as celebrations for the Knicks' NBA championship turned violent and destructive, the NYPD said.
After the Knicks won the NBA title, the NYPD said dozens of rowdy fans climbed onto a row of school buses, ripped off the hoods, smashed windshields and lit one of fire.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
New York Knicks fans waited more than half a century to win another NBA title, and they finally have their moment to celebrate.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Leaders from around the Tri-State Area are encouraging fans to use public transportation to get to and from the World Cup matches.
Severe weather and storm threats return to the New York City area on Sunday.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Severe weather and storm threats return to the New York City area on Sunday.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning, José Caballero added a three-run blast and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 8-3 on Sunday for their sixth win in seven games.
A.J. Ewing finished a triple shy of the cycle and the Mets beat the Braves 8-1 on Sunday to hand the top team in the majors its second consecutive series loss.
Knicks fans were gearing up Sunday for a week of celebrations that will culminate with a ticker-tape parade down the famed Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan on Thursday morning.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your seven-day forecast as we approach the first official day of summer next weekend.
For many couples, sharing their wedding day with a major sporting event could be seen a nightmare, with worries of distracted guests. But for one couple, it was truly a dream come true. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
After more than 100 days of fighting, President Trump says a peace agreement has been reached with Tehran.
As CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports, businesses along the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan could see A financial windfall on Thursday. Also, expect fans to be dressed from head to toe in championship gear. Andrew Ramos has that part of the story.
Once they clear out, expect beautiful conditions on Monday and Tuesday -- plenty of sun and temperatures in the upper 70s. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your forecast.
