See It: Fireworks Honor Essential Workers, As New York Lifts Most COVID Restrictions
"It's our way of saying thank you all across the state," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
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"It's our way of saying thank you all across the state," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
Cuomo said fireworks displays will be held across the state Tuesday night to celebrate the health care heroes and other essential workers on the frontlines of the pandemic.
City health officials say there is no safety risk. Patients are being contacted to get replacement shots to make sure they are fully protected.
Last year, New Yorkers applauded from their windows to celebrate essential workers. This year, on July 7, they can celebrate in person.
Those who are unvaccinated are most at risk and already make up a vast majority of new infections and hospitalizations.
Desiree Mohammadi of Syosset looks up to the health care heroes who got us through the pandemic, so much so, she wants to be one.
CDC and state guidelines in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut allow fully vaccinated people to take off their masks in most indoor and outdoor situations, but leave it up to the individual business to require face coverings or not.
Starting Monday, New York City senior centers resume indoor programming, with safety restrictions.
The leaders of the Group of Seven countries called for a new investigation into COVID-19's origins in China.
The parade is traditionally the largest celebration of Puerto Rican culture in the U.S.
The New York-Presbyterian hospital system says it will require all of its 48,000 employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a valid exemption.
The northeast corner of 98th Place and 57th Avenue in Corona has been renamed Priscilla Carrow Way.
Two passengers onboard the Celebrity Millennium cruise have tested positive for COVID-19, cruise operator Royal Caribbean Group announced Thursday.
There were efforts in New Jersey and Connecticut to get more people vaccinated Friday.
Centers will operate at reduced capacity, and mask wearing is required.
Experts recommend most cancer patients and survivors receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but there are some unknowns.
Organizers hoped more people would show up, even giving the first 100 a free ticket to the Observatory.
A JAMA study found 41% of women drank more in 2020 than in 2019. In some cases, it cost them their lives.
Pent up by COVID-19 lockdowns, a majority of Americans have indicated they will embark on a post-pandemic buying spree.
It would give certain special education students exceeding the age of eligibility, which is 21, an added year of education due to COVID-19.
Visitors can pre-register and schedule a time online beginning next week.
Superintendent John Marciante said it went against state guidance.
Pictures of victims and drawings line the cemetery's historic wrought-iron fence.
There are 100 clinical sites worldwide.
There are signs of hope on the road to reopening. A new survey finds more office workers than originally thought are expected to be back in the city this fall.
