Gov. Murphy: New Jersey To Lift Statewide School Mask Mandate On March 7; Connecticut Considering Ending Indoor Mandate On Feb. 28
New Jersey is one of the first states in the region to lift the school mask mandate.
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New Jersey is one of the first states in the region to lift the school mask mandate.
Those structures have been a lifeline for restaurants during the pandemic and now the process begins to make them stay.
The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna have proved remarkably effective at providing protection from the coronavirus.
It appears COVID cases connected to the Omicron variant are slowing down across the country.
State health officials say the positivity rate is now 3.7%.
The BBB says you should never have to hand over your personal information for a free COVID test.
Suffolk County officials say 29-year-old Brooke Hogan was arrested Friday for allegedly helping Julie DeVuono and Marissa Urraro forge the cards at Wild Child Pediatric Healthcare, where Hogan worked as a receptionist.
The governor did not comment on whether he will be extending the public health emergency, which expires next week.
A recent report revealed an estimated 167,000 children in the U.S. lost a caretaker due to COVID-19. But there's a place on Long Island these children can go to get support.
Vaccines will still be required to enter restaurants, bars, nightclubs, gyms and indoor entertainment facilities until Feb. 16.
There are major developments in the fight against the COVID virus: Vaccines for very young children, and optimism amongst experts that the pandemic may be starting to ease.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced new efforts to get more children vaccinated.
The mandate will stay in effect while the state appeals a judge's decision that found the order unconstitutional.
The policy applies to vaccinated and unvaccinated students.
Joe Rogan has responded to criticism of his podcast after Neil Young said he wanted to leave Spotify because of Rogan's contributions to spreading "false information about vaccines" on the platform.
Theatergoers age five and up must be vaccinated to enter a Broadway show.
New York City is making progress in the fight against the Omicron variant, the mayor announced Sunday.
One dermatologist says hair loss is increasingly common in people who had COVID or suffered a deep emotional impact due to the pandemic.
The Department of Education said Wednesday students and staff who test positive will have to isolate for five days, instead of 10.
The subvariant's genetic traits make it harder to detect and more contagious.
Sarah Palin is facing online criticism for dining at a New York City restaurant after testing positive for COVID-19.
The state's workers' compensation board is offering free webinars about workers' rights and assistance filing compensation claims.
A judge found Thomas lacked the capacity to understand the proceedings against him, or to his assist his own defense.
The battle over New York's mask mandate has taken several turns over the last several hours.
The original vaccine still offers good protection against severe illness and death.
To keep New Yorkers safe from global threats, the NYPD maintains a massive intelligence operation at its Joint Operations Center.
Research and experts say friendships are crucial for mental health and well-being.
It's New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's turn to try to figure out how to lessen these eyesores without compromising safety.
The NYPD released bodycam footage of officers arriving to the off-campus Columbia University residential building where ICE agents were taking a student into custody.
Harmonie Wright said she cradled her son, Zacharia Padilla, in her arms after a hit-and-run driver struck him in Brownsville.
To keep New Yorkers safe from global threats, the NYPD maintains a massive intelligence operation at its Joint Operations Center.
It's New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's turn to try to figure out how to lessen these eyesores without compromising safety.
The NYPD released bodycam footage of officers arriving to the off-campus Columbia University residential building where ICE agents were taking a student into custody.
Harmonie Wright said she cradled her son, Zacharia Padilla, in her arms after a hit-and-run driver struck him in Brownsville.
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins' office confirmed the budget plan will have a "robust progressive and corporate tax proposal."
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Middle Country Road in Suffolk County will be getting major improvements, as a portion of it has been on a list of New York's ten deadliest roads for years.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins' office confirmed the budget plan will have a "robust progressive and corporate tax proposal."
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rangers beat the Maple Leafs 6-2 on Thursday night to pick up their first regulation win at home in more than three months.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
Actress Daryl Hannah is back in the public eye due to the new FX miniseries "Love Story," which depicts her as a drug-using, somewhat irritating girlfriend of John F. Kennedy Jr. In an op-ed in Friday's New York Times, Hannah explains why this is not acceptable, celebrity or not. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The experts and the science agree: human connection is crucial for our mental health and well-being, but in a busy and stress-filled world, these relationships can sometimes be overlooked. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu is breaking the stigma about the importance that meaningful connections can have on our lives.
There are nearly 400 miles of scaffolding across New York City sidewalks. For decades, mayors have tried to lessen these eyesores without compromising safety. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, it's now Mayor Zohran Mamdani's turn.
Three former presidents were among the dignitaries in Chicago on Friday to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson. Ash-har Quraishi reports on the sendoff for the civil rights activist and former Democratic presidential candidate.
With fighting in Iran and the Middle East intensifying, questions remain about how and when the campaign will end and who will lead the Persian country moving forward. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
