New Yorkers urged to wear masks again as new wave of COVID hits
A new wave of COVID cases is hitting New York City, prompting health officials to issue a recommendation for New Yorkers to wear their masks again. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has details.
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A new wave of COVID cases is hitting New York City, prompting health officials to issue a recommendation for New Yorkers to wear their masks again. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has details.
The CDC says COVID is a concern in New York City, with all five boroughs at a high community level. As CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, it's prompting health officials to issue a recommendation for New Yorkers to wear their masks again.
The city reported the highest COVID positivity rate since January. CBS2's Leah Mishkin has more.
New York City health officials say the COVID positivity rate has surged to 14%, which is the highest level since January.
Citywide transmission rates are back at the highest levels we've seen since May.
The CDC says the Omicron subvariant BA.5 is now dominating the United States, and in New York City, new COVID cases are on the rise.
CBS2's Jessica Moore speaks with Northwell Health nurse Sandra Lindsay, who will be receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden next week. In 2020, Lindsay became the first person in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 outside of a clinical trial.
New York City is rolling out what it calls the first mobile COVID "Test to Treat" program.
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
Staff will be administering the first dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine to eligible children.
Former New York City health commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi is giving new insight about what it was really like working through the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic. As CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas explains, Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo got in the way of public health.
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
Some young children on Long Island got their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
COVID vaccines for children as young as six months old are now available across New York City. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook speaks with parents to see their reactions.
With COVID vaccines now available for children under 5, we speak with an expert about safety and efficacy.
COVID vaccines for children as young as six months old are being made available across the city. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more.
After that, mask protocols will be evaluated on a month-to-month basis.
CBS2's Ali Bauman has more on the Broadway League's decision to make masks optional in July.
The mayor's office says a shipment has arrived and bookings should begin at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday.
The city said it planned to start taking appointments for the Moderna and Pfizer shots starting at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
New York City workers who were fired because they were unvaccinated now have a chance to get their jobs back, Mayor Adams says.
COVID-19 vaccines have finally been approved for children under the age of 5. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the goal is to start administering them within the next week. Michael George reports for CBS2.
It's been more than two years since the start of the pandemic, and Friday, many parents got the news they've been waiting for -- the FDA authorized the first COVID vaccines for children under 5. As CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports, vaccines for kids will be available at New York City-run vaccination sites starting next week.
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines now head to the CDC for final approval.
Fauci, who is 81, is fully vaccinated and has been boosted twice, according to the National Institutes of Health.
A firefighter suffered serious injuries battling a fire at matzo factory in Kensington, Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
The NYPD is investigating two possible antisemitic hate crimes in Brooklyn. It all comes during Hanukkah.
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.
A firefighter suffered serious injuries battling a fire at matzo factory in Kensington, Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
The NYPD is investigating two possible antisemitic hate crimes in Brooklyn. It all comes during Hanukkah.
Once a week, Bryan Reisberg takes an adoptable dog from a NYC shelter on an adventure through the streets of the city, and even on the subway.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
After more than three decades of swipes, the MetroCard, a familiar piece of New York City history, is heading into retirement.
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.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
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.
The winter storm blanketed New Jersey and brought up to six inches of snow to some areas.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
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.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
President Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC on Monday over a documentary that spliced parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech on the Ellipse.
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.
The casinos clearing the last hurdle are Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park in Queens, Bally's Bronx, and Resorts World New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack, also in Queens.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
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.
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Rob Reiner was a California transplant who never lost his New York edge. He was born in the Bronx, and raised in New Rochelle.
R&B musician Trey Songz was arrested in New York City over the weekend after an incident at the Dramma nightclub near Times Square.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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.
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.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
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.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
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.
A firefighter and three civilians have been injured in a matzo factory fire in Kensington, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for December 16 at 11 p.m.
The 18th annual "Hanukkah on Ice" was held at Wollman Rink on Tuesday.
Christmas came early for some students in New Jersey, and it's all thanks to the New York Jets. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The home of New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu was burglarized in Los Angeles.
