2 Islanders Games Postponed Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
General manager Lou Lamoriello said forward Casey Cizikas became the latest player to test positive. The Islanders would have had as many as eight players unavailable.
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General manager Lou Lamoriello said forward Casey Cizikas became the latest player to test positive. The Islanders would have had as many as eight players unavailable.
Despite the shutdown of flights, there was increasing evidence that the variant is already spreading.
There is growing concern over a new COVID-19 variant that could spread faster, and may put vaccines to the test.
The race is on to learn more about the new variant, like how transmissible is it and is it resistant to current vaccines?
Currently identified as B.1.1.529, the new variant has also been found in Botswana and Hong Kong in travelers from South Africa, officials said.
People who spoke to CBS2 said for them, getting tested will bring peace of mind.
With millions of Americans still unvaccinated and a recent surge in new infections nationwide, some party hosts are requiring friends and family to get tested on or before arrival.
Approximately 4.2 million Americans are expected to fly for Thanksgiving -- a more than 80% increase from last year.
COVID cases in children have risen by 32% from just two weeks ago.
Jeremy Thode has a lot of ground to cover. He's walking 300 miles in six days across Suffolk County with a message for students about their mental well-being.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to impose a COVID vaccine mandate on MTA employees.
Vaccine hesitancy is having a direct impact on health care in the city of Long Beach. The barrier island's only emergency department stopped taking patients Monday.
When arranging your festivities, think about your most vulnerable family members.
A recent study found the majority of Americans surveyed plan to celebrate like they did before the pandemic.
With record-breaking numbers at airports and more people gathering this year for Thanksgiving, health experts are concerned that could ignite a winter wave of new COVID cases
The vote came a few hours after the FDA expanded its emergency use authorization for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to cover all adults age 18 and up.
While millions have yet to get their first COVID-19 shot, many are scrambling to get a third, their booster jab. But which one and why? Dr. Max is here to clear up any confusion.
From getting their first doses to adults getting boosters, CBS2 is taking an in-depth look at vaccines, answering questions and separating fact from fiction.
CBS2's Jessica Moore spoke with four moms split down the middle about whether to give their kids the COVID vaccine.
The good news is that new vaccine technology will allow us to develop vaccines effective against new variants, but the challenge remains how to reach herd immunity.
Nearly 70% of all New Yorkers are fully vaccinated. Still, in some neighborhoods, that number drops to below 50%.
Since the CDC recommended booster shots in September, more than 25 million people have received theirs -- with more than two million of those given out in the Tri-State Area.
When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, everyone has their own reasons for getting the shot or holding out.
With her mom's blessing and a call to her pediatrician, Gandhi became one of 100 chosen out of 2,000 who applied for a Rutgers University vaccine study.
The Garden City boy was born with a problem with his trachea and esophagus, so the past two years have meant almost total isolation at home for his family.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Jurors in Manhattan federal court reached a verdict Monday after weeks of testimony in the sex trafficking trial of brothers Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
President Trump is holding a news conference in Miami after saying the war with Iran is "very complete, pretty much."
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
New York City Police are looking for the man accused of pushing two men onto the subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
Two IEDs were thrown during protests outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Gracie Mansion, on Saturday, the NYPD said.
Hundreds marched along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday, calling for liberation in Iran while standing in solidarity with its people.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
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.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
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.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
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.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
President Trump is holding a news conference in Miami after saying the war with Iran is "very complete, pretty much."
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Two IEDs were thrown during protests outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Gracie Mansion, on Saturday, the NYPD said.
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
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.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming to the New York Jets and will fill a major need for Aaron Glenn's defense.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday.
Luka Doncic had 35 points and eight rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James' injury absence to grind out a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the sun and temperatures in the 70s will return on Tuesday, but after that things will get dicey for a few days.
A criminal complaint against both suspects was unsealed on Monday. They are believed to have traveled from Pennsylvania to carry out Saturday's attempted attack in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Some say the mayor's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Author Lior Torenberg talks to Mary Calvi and answers readers' questions about her book "Just Watch Me"
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch detailed the charges against Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi after homemade bombs ignited during protests outside Gracie Mansion.
