New York City Temporarily Closes 15 Vaccine Hubs, Cancels Thousands Of Appointments Due To Shortage
While many private clinics are still operating, that's not the case for the 15 city-run hubs.
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While many private clinics are still operating, that's not the case for the 15 city-run hubs.
The president is expected to sign 10 executive orders as part of his strategy to combat COVID-19, which has killed more than 400,000 Americans and infected more than 24 million people nationwide.
There is frustration at local pharmacies as tight vaccine supplies continue to plague the coronavirus pandemic response in New York.
Research continues to come out that the coronavirus is mutating with new strains emerging around the world. What does that mean for the vaccine's effectiveness, and will we need boosters every few years?
The mayor says the city could vaccinate 300,000 people this week if it had the supply.
Long Island is leading the state in COVID-19 positivity. Its seven-day average is more than 7.6%, but that's significantly down from earlier in the month when it was in double digits.
With demand high and supplies low, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday he wants to go straight to the source.
A nursing school in New Jersey has issued a controversial ultimatum.
On Monday, as the nation remembered Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., there was a new effort to improve racial equity in our area.
As millions of Americans clamor for a COVID-19 vaccine, there are many who are still hesitant. Some of that comes from side effect rumors circulating on social media, like infertility from the vaccine.
Residents over the age of 75 can start getting vaccinations through health care providers, online or by calling the state hotline.
The historic Abyssinian Baptist Church on West 138th Street filled all 250 appointments.
New York City is opening more vaccination sites, including one in Harlem on Sunday, but it's still a challenge for many to actually get the shot.
As New Yorkers flock to newly opened sites, it's become clear demand is already outpacing supply.
The supply comes from the federal government, which expanded eligibility but without providing more vaccines.
Thousands of New Yorkers were left out in the COVID cold because their appointments for shots were suddenly canceled.
New Jersey teachers unions are calling on the state to prioritize educators for the COVID-19 vaccine. One group says teachers should be ahead of smokers, who are now eligible
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday announced the framework of his plan to administer COVID-19 vaccines to the American population.
The city would not answer how many overnight appointments were booked, nor how many doses were administered overnight.
Hundreds of people sat in their cars and were among the first to get their shots. But so many more were left behind frustrated and trying to navigate a system that is overwhelmed.
There are reports a text message went out saying hundreds of doses needed to be given out before they expired.
New coronavirus vaccine sites opened Thursday on Long Island and in New York City.
The Democrat, who represents parts of Manhattan and the Bronx, received his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine last week.
From overloaded to websites to supply shortages, many people are having trouble booking an appointment -- just as more cases of the new variant have been found in New York.
As the demand for a COVID-19 vaccine increases around the country, more vaccination sites are popping up in New Jersey.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
As the U.S. and Iran remain locked in a costly standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, a Hezbollah lawmaker "firmly rejects" the extended Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
The Mets survived a ninth-inning bullpen mix-up, then hung on to beat the Twins 10-8 Thursday night behind Bo Bichette's tiebreaking, three-run double.
A redevelopment project that is projected to add some $6 billion into Midtown may not happen after all, following a video put out by Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week.
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory over the Knicks on Thursday and a 2-1 series lead in their first-round playoff series.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
A redevelopment project that is projected to add some $6 billion into Midtown may not happen after all, following a video put out by Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week.
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory over the Knicks on Thursday and a 2-1 series lead in their first-round playoff series.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
Chopper 2 was over the blaze at the Reformed Church of Astoria on 12th Street, between Astoria Boulevard and 27th Avenue.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
The New York Giants selected Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets selected Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
A minor earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
A redevelopment project that is projected to add some $6 billion into Midtown may not happen after all, following a video put out by Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Mets survived a ninth-inning bullpen mix-up, then hung on to beat the Twins 10-8 Thursday night behind Bo Bichette's tiebreaking, three-run double.
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory over the Knicks on Thursday and a 2-1 series lead in their first-round playoff series.
Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep and a season-high six-game winning streak.
The New York Giants selected Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets selected Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
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.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is hours away from a deadline to veto a controversial bill that would set buffer zones around schools. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Amtrak announced it is suing the Metro-North Railroad for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains from running on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The NYPD is investigating a vandalism spree that happened on Atlantic Avenue near 127th Street in Richmond Hill, Queens
Local politicians and organizations are pushing for a ferry service to run between the West Harlem Piers and Edgewater, New Jersey for the World Cup games. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A fire broke out at a house just before midnight Thursday on Crotona Avenue and East 182nd Street in the West Farms section.
