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People looking for work after a tough 18-month stretch lined up at the recruitment event in Flushing.
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People looking for work after a tough 18-month stretch lined up at the recruitment event in Flushing.
Time is of the essence for for 75,000 city workers after the mayor struck a deal with four labor unions, including the Uniformed Firefighters Association.
The drug maker said Friday its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90%.
Starting Monday, vaccinations will also be offered at public schools.
Lamont also says the state is getting closer to lifting the mask mandate for schools.
The deal affirms the city's right to impose those mandates but also allows workers who requested exemptions to stay on the payroll while they await a decision.
Young children received the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday in Queens, including 9-year-old Desiree Mohammadi.
When it comes to protecting the kids, we know you have concerns.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the state is prepared to administer shots to children, even at their schools.
Since Monday, 2,000 more employees got the COVID-19 shot, which means 92% of the workforce is now vaccinated.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said 91% of the city's more than 300,000 employees are vaccinated. That leaves about 9,000 unvaccinated workers who were put on unpaid leave.
Tens of thousands of city workers face unpaid leave Monday because they have not gotten the COVID-19 vaccine.
Candidates for mayor Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa made the mandate the main topic at Saturday campaign stops.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will send state resources if needed.
New York City workers face an ultimatum Friday: Get vaccinated or be placed on unpaid leave.
City officials are developing contingency plans to head off a shortage of first responders if resistance to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate continues.
The Friday deadline is approaching for city workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees from all departments are protesting -- some by not providing city services and others by organizing rallies.
Mayor David Martin announced the mask mandate that's been in effect since Aug. 12 has been lifted.
It seems both candidates are on the same page for the time being.
COVID-19 shots for young kids could be available next week, after the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel approved the shot for children ages 5 to 11 on Tuesday.
Vaccines depend on the recipient's own immune system to respond to the shot by making antibodies and killer cells to fight off an invading germ, but not everyone can do that.
Another big step was taken Tuesday in the effort to vaccinate younger children against COVID-19.
With signs in their hands and some wearing their work uniforms, thousands gathered in front of the Brooklyn Bridge and marched across, calling on the mayor to end his vaccine mandate.
"Here's my message to all New Yorkers. Get that booster. It's good for you, it keeps you safe, it keeps you family safe. It's ready, it's here, it's now," de Blasio said.
Most New York City workers have a little less than an week to get at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But many continue to push back and refuse to do so.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani 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.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Alex Killorn broke a second-period tie, rugged newcomer Jeffrey Viel scored his first goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
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.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
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.
Political Analyst Trip Yang discusses some of Mikie Sherrill's campaign promises as she is set to be sworn in on Tuesday.
Luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon are accused of using their wealth and influence to rape and sexually abuse dozens of women from 2002-2021.
You can help decide the first book for Club Calvi for 2026. The choices are "The Unwritten Rules of Magic" by Harper Ross, "Just Watch Me" by Lior Torenberg, and "A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing" by Alice Evelyn Yang.
New York officers are asking for the public's help in identifying a person who allegedly punched an MTA employee in the face on Sunday afternoon.
It's week two of the New York City nurses strike, with no end in sight. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders are expected to join nurses on the picket line Tuesday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
