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Tracers were able to identify 331 active cases and help 1,057 people who needed access to medicine, food and other services. They also helped 40 people find hotel rooms to quarantine.
Restaurants can begin outdoor dining Monday, and non-essential retail stores can allow customers inside.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidelines for a variety of summertime activities but, CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez says the same rules still apply: wash your hands often, don't touch your face and wear a face covering.
There has been progress in the fight against COVID-19, but the massive protests and the reopening of businesses have created fears of a new wave of infections.
Gov. Phil Murphy and The New Jersey Department of Health announced guidance for organized, outdoor sports to resume on Monday, June 22.
The news comes as parts of the state gear up for Phase 3 reopening.
All students in grades six through 12, and parents or guardians with children in grades 3-K through 12 are invited to fill out a survey.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sent a stern warning to restaurant and bar owners Sunday.
A woman seen on video getting coughed on inside a Queens coffee shop last Saturday has filed a report with NYPD.
As New York's drop in COVID-19 cases continues, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday a handful of youth sports can begin in regions in Phase 3 of reopening. The regions can start holding low-risk sports on July 6, with safety protocols in place.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Saturday allowing personal care facilities to reopen on Monday, June 22.
Fed-up officials held a news conference Saturday night, calling on businesses and patrons to be more responsible.
While New York's coronavirus numbers are going down, 14 other states are seeing around a 25% increase in new cases.
"We've done it. We've tamed the beast. We are now 180 degrees on the other side," Cuomo said.
The health commissioner said that overnight camps "have congregate settings and sleeping arrangements in close quarters that present too many risks."
The decision came after New Jersey's Attorney General filed a lawsuit Friday.
Major cities around the nation are reopening, but unlike here in New York, their coronavirus cases are rising, sometimes dangerously.
The ultraviolet pilot program started in May and is now expanding.
More than 1 million people are out of work in New Jersey because of the coronavirus pandemic. That has increased the need for food banks and added new challenges to the mix. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports on how one food pantry is helping.
The weekend is usually a time when worshipers gather for services, but churches have been closed to group gatherings for months during the coronavirus pandemic. As CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reported Friday, that changes in New York and New Jersey this weekend
Westchester is welcoming the return of many outdoor activities now that it entered Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. But, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports the restrictions still in place are a reminder that the coronavirus pandemic is ongoing.
The mayor introduced what he called "Get Cool NYC" last month after announcing the city's public pools would remain closed due to health concerns and budget cuts.
Families are asking to speed up reopening, and the county executive agrees.
That will allow for outdoor dining at restaurants and non-essential retail stores to once again allow customers inside. Libraries will remain closed, but will be allowed to have curbside pickup.
There are new signs the road to reopening will be a bumpy ride for the economy.
NYPD officers shot a man who was armed with a knife in Queens on Monday morning, police sources said.
New York City's pivot to remote learning Monday has "gone very well," Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels said Monday.
Columbia University has named its next president. The board of trustees has appointed Jennifer Mnookin to lead the university.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
Snow showers are impacting the Tri-State Area Monday morning and afternoon. A cold pattern will stick around for storm cleanup, leaving roads and sidewalks slushy and messy.
NYPD officers shot a man who was armed with a knife in Queens on Monday morning, police sources said.
New York City's pivot to remote learning Monday has "gone very well," Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels said Monday.
Columbia University has named its next president. The board of trustees has appointed Jennifer Mnookin to lead the university.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't mincing words when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in Minneapolis.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
Sherrill said NJ Transit service will stop running during the winter storm on Sunday, when heavy snow is forecast to bury the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
If you're looking to get out of New York City via LaGuardia Airport, you're going to have to wait a while.
The monster winter storm that New York City and the Tri-State Area have been bracing for arrived Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet and frigid temperatures.
The NYC area is bracing for a major winter storm that's set to hit the region with heavy snow on top of dangerous, subfreezing weather.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't mincing words when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's actions in Minneapolis.
The New York City nurses strike is not over, but an agreement has been reached with the hospitals to maintain health care benefits.
Mamdani said five New Yorkers died Saturday and were found outside.
The police chief said federal immigration enforcement "tactics are very obviously not safe, and it is generating a lot of outrage and fear in the community."
Instead of a snow day, New York City public school students will pivot to remote learning on Monday, the city announced.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half as the Los Angeles Clippers built a 38-point lead in the second quarter and beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-89 on Sunday.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
Matty Beniers and Berkly Catton scored 18 seconds apart in the third period, Joey Daccord made 27 saves and the Kraken beat the Devils 4-2 on Sunday.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Jason Tucker scored twice and Alex Lyon stopped 26 shots and tied a Buffalo record with his ninth straight victory as the Sabres beat the Islanders 5-0 Saturday.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
Rockland County's snow totals were some of the highest in the New York City suburbs. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Police sources say officers responded to a 911 call on Parsons Boulevard reporting a man with a weapon.
The Tri-State Area is digging out after Sunday's massive snowfall, and with cold temperatures sticking around, the snow won't melt soon. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku, Allen Devlin, Nick Caloway and John Elliott have team coverage.
NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels talks about how traditional snow days could be a thing of the past. But, he says, never say never.
Mayor Mamdani spoke alongside other officials Monday morning to give an update on the aftermath of the major winter storm.
