Coronavirus Update: FDNY Says More Than 1,300 Members Return To Work After COVID-19 Concerns
That number includes members who tested positive, were exposed or suspected they had it.
Watch CBS News
That number includes members who tested positive, were exposed or suspected they had it.
New York saw 731 deaths reported in past 24 hours, the worst day since the coronavirus outbreak began, bringing the state's total up to 5,489 deaths so far.
As the Tri-State Area inches toward the apex of the coronavirus pandemic, Nassau County is experiencing a growing number of deaths.
Criswell says it is more important than ever for people to not let their guard down and to continue to practice social distancing.
Students who were scheduled to take the exams will be exempt from passing this year's assessments.
The Passaic Police Department called its mission "Operation Spread Some Love."
For many students and teachers, this week would be spring break, but as the quarantine continues, trips have been canceled and kids remain cooped up inside.
Both types of tests will detect the various strains of corona that have been isolated.
Otis Livingston speaks with WFAN host Mike Francesa about MLB's plan to have teams play in Arizona.
A local food festival that doubles as a fundraiser for schools has been canceled due to the coronavirus. But that hasn't stopped organizers from finding a way to give back.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio are on the hot seat facing calls to do more to protect minority communities and share a racial breakdown of those sickened by COVID-19 as evidence mounts that the economically-disadvantaged are the hardest hit.
Unemployment is skyrocketing and so is the demand on local food banks.
Most families are still cooped up and quarantined at home, and in some households, it's taking a major toll on relationships.
Bakers on Long Island are adjusting to changes around Easter and Passover celebrations created by the spread of coronavirus.
The 35-year-old Charles Shaffer is reportedly a chief resident at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city's fight against coronavirus is showing some signs of hope, but the economic battle is just beginning.
CBS2's Kristine Johnson has several personal connections to Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J., and she's putting a spotlight on several donors helping support the medical staff risking their own lives in the fight against COVID-19 coronavirus.
Peloton will pause all live workout classes until the end of April after an employee in its New York studio tested positive for coronavirus last week.
Spring has sprung at farmers markets around New York City, but new safety guidelines are being strictly enforced during the coronavirus pandemic.
Last night, President Donald Trump declared the ship will soon become a coronavirus treatment facility.
Many have asked what can they to do show frontline workers a tremendous debt of gratitude. In Bergen County, the answer may be as easy as tying a blue ribbon around an old oak tree, or any tree for that matter.
There's plenty of disturbing news online during the coronavirus pandemic, but you can also find some hope and cheer in clips making the rounds on social media.
Today is what has become known as Takeout Tuesday, a chance to help struggling restaurants stay in business during the coronavirus shutdown.
Bingo night got a little more interesting for residents of a senior living facility in Texas.
CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez examines the differences between symptoms commonly experienced during allergy season to those of coronavirus.Max Minute: Allergies Or Coronavirus?
The NYPD wants your help finding a man they suspect of sexually abused six young victims.
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man after he barricaded himself inside his apartment, police said.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
The NYPD wants your help finding a man they suspect of sexually abused six young victims.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man after he barricaded himself inside his apartment, police said.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Loved ones and community members said their final goodbyes to Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a Queens resident who was killed overseas during the war with Iran.
A Bronx mother and grandmother have been charged in the death of a teenage family member. The medical examiner ruled the boy died by homicide, noting he was malnourished and dehydrated.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
Authorities are asking the public for help after the turtles were found on the edge of a river in Cranford, New Jersey.
Police say Stephen Charles sexually abused five boys, aged 10, 11, 13, 16, and 18, as well as a 13-year-old girl. They want your help finding him.
City officials said there have been no new cases in the past two weeks, and they believe the source has been eliminated.
First responders are still looking for a little girl who was swept away by rough waters in New Jersey's Passaic River. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Loved ones and members of the community said their final goodbyes to Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, who was a beloved resident of Ozone Park, Queens. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
