New Jersey Closing In On 725,000 COVID Vaccines Administered
New Jersey is closing in on administering 725,000 COVID vaccines statewide.
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New Jersey is closing in on administering 725,000 COVID vaccines statewide.
Many 9/11 first responders are still waiting for their COVID vaccine shots, despite having preexisting conditions including battles with cancers, lung diseases and other ailments that put them at greater risk.
The story of a nurse in Queens, who became the first person in the country to get the COVID vaccine, resonated with a group of students several states away.
Volunteers with the Volunteer Vaccine Appointment Assistance Team search dozens of online sites and have helped several hundred seniors.
The mayor of Paterson, New Jersey is taking tech out of COVID vaccines by offering the shots to people the old-fashioned way. Many say they'd rather wait in line for hours than wait online for months.
The moves comes amid concerns about vaccine distribution and the spread of a new COVID variant.
It's the hottest ticket in town -- securing a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. But for many, it hasn't been easy, especially at sites in their own backyards.
New Jersey health officials on Wednesday reported six new cases of the B17 variant from the United Kingdom, bringing the total in the state to eight, including one death.
As COVID vaccines continue to roll out, admittedly with many bumps, many are asking how to minimize side effects from the shots.
As vaccine supply shortages plague the Tri-State Area, President Joe Biden says help is on the way.
The Biden administration is boosting the weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccines to states and territories by 16% next week and plans to give governors more advance notice on forthcoming allocations of the shots, according to multiple state officials briefed by the White House on Tuesday.
Hospital teams say to reach the people they want to reach, they have to go deeper, provide more depth to resources and who is delivering the message.
Mega vaccination sites keep opening in New Jersey, but an appointment is nearly impossible to find due to a lack of supply.
With New York City facing a COVID-19 vaccine supply shortage, some of its most vulnerable seniors have been unable to get their shot. One lawmaker is trying to change that.
The Bronx River Houses was the first stop for a mobile vaccination unit that hopes to reach 15,000 NYCHA seniors over the next eight weeks.
A new COVID-19 hotline is supposed to help New Jersey residents make vaccination appointments. But on the first day, it was overwhelmed.
There is increasing concern over a number of new strains of the coronavirus and if the available vaccines are effective against them. CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez has the answers.
"It's going to be a challenge," Fauci said in an interview on "Face the Nation" on achieving President Biden's goal.
The governor made a point of urging Black New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Polls show Black Americans are among the most reluctant to get the vaccine despite higher COVID-19 death rates than white Americans.
New Jersey health care workers were grateful to be back for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the state and country deal with a shortage.
Essex County, home to Newark, New Jersey's largest city, has been the hardest hit county by the coronavirus pandemic, with the highest number of positive cases and deaths.
Why not vaccinate young people who are out and about, and will the vaccine keep you from transmitting COVID to others? CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez has those answers.
A spokesperson for President Joe Biden says the administration is taking steps to clearly communicate with states on allocation and delivery.
Hundreds of people in New Jersey stood in line out in the cold Friday morning to get the COVID vaccine.
While many private clinics are still operating, that's not the case for the 15 city-run hubs.
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Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek re-election to Congress.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
A former New York prison guard was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks.
All week, Mamdani has been announcing key leaders of his incoming administration.
Our first snowfall of the season is already on the books, so how much more snow can we expect this winter?
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek re-election to Congress.
A former New York prison guard was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks.
All week, Mamdani has been announcing key leaders of his incoming administration.
New York City prosecutors want the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate Pedro Hernandez's murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
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.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
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.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
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.
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for governor of New York and will not seek re-election to Congress.
All week, Mamdani has been announcing key leaders of his incoming administration.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump. Follow live updates here.
Under a bill expected to be passed by the New York City Council, delivery app companies will be forced to stop firing delivery workers without cause.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
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.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
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.
J.T. Miller scored 2:21 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Thursday night.
The New York Knicks rallied for a 114-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.
The Miami Heat snapped a five-game losing streak with a 106-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
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.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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
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.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams made a last-minute attempt to block Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's pledge to freeze rent for New Yorkers.
A row of businesses in the Bronx was destroyed by a late night fire Thursday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on what this now means for the community just days before Christmas.
Winter officially begins Sunday, and our first snowfall of the season is already on the books. So how much more snow can we expect this winter? CBS News New York meteorologist Vanessa Murdock has the First Alert Winter Outlook.
The Department of Justice released the Jeffrey Epstein files Friday, but a top Justice Department official says it's only a partial release. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A federal judge has thrown out the murder conviction of one of the men found guilty in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay.
