New York City Receives Needed COVID Vaccine Shipment, As Restrictions Ease This Week
This comes as vaccine shipments delayed by last week's storm are expected to arrive Monday.
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This comes as vaccine shipments delayed by last week's storm are expected to arrive Monday.
Delayed shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine due to last week's snow are expected to arrive as early as Monday in New York. It's a promising sign of progress.
Cuomo said the variant's arrival in New York means that COVID-19 safety measures like wearing masks and maintaining distance from other people are more important than ever.
The statewide positivity rate dropped to 3.06%, and the positivity rate for New York State has declined for 43 straight days.
The county executive said they expected to see cases in the county, as there have already been confirmed cases in neighboring counties.
The sites at Medgar Evers College and York College will start administering shots on Wednesday. The sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
Trying to make an appointment for a COVID vaccine can be a daunting task, especially for seniors.
Health officials say the proper way to double mask is to first put on a disposable mask, then a cloth face covering for a more snug fit.
The results come back in as little as 30 minutes. For most members of the public, the service will cost $30 per test.
In a statement released Thursday, Carnegie Hall says more time is required to address the COVID-19 crisis before artists, staff and audiences can return safely.
Gov. Cuomo said he seeks to end weeks of bitter turmoil over nursing home deaths by asking lawmakers to work with him to pass a budget, reform nursing homes and rebuild the economy.
In the fall, each student will be assessed to determined what programs are needed, and starting now, educators will get a chance to review what's working around the state to know how to best invest the money.
With millions fully vaccinated, maskless, indoor, close quarter gatherings are still not advised, even if the whole guest list is vaccinated.
A Westchester County woman with a rare genetic disorder says she secured a COVID vaccine appointment, but was turned away.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission put out guidance in December stating employers could require vaccines.
Even as her family grieves her loss, they are proud of the life she lived and the difference she made.
Charges of systematic racism in the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccine distribution and nursing homes, have promoted calls for a federal civil rights probe of city and state actions.
Doctors remind us it takes up to a month after that second dose to achieve the 95% protection, which is important for those thinking of gathering in a group, seeing the grandparents or planning a getaway.
Next week, classes will be held remotely from Feb. 22 until at least Feb. 26.
Meanwhile, Mount Sinai Hospital abruptly canceled already-scheduled appointments Wednesday.
As more people begin to qualify for the COVID vaccines, there is one group that is excluded from getting vaccinated -- children.
Members of the group Voices For Seniors clutched photos of their loved ones.
New York City's state-approved reopening plan says children can only participate if they have parent or guardian consent for COVID-19 testing.
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Overall, New Yorkers give Gov. Andrew Cuomo high marks for his response to the coronavirus pandemic, but are disappointed with his handling of the release of data on nursing home deaths.
Agostino Abbatiello, 24, has been held in the Centre County Prison since he surrendered to authorities last month.
Erin Piacenti was identified as one of the two people stabbed by a woman Monday afternoon in Times Square before police shot and killed the suspect.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial can't come to a unanimous decision, they told a judge after entering their fourth day of deliberations Tuesday in Massachusetts.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Erin Piacenti was identified as one of the two people stabbed by a woman Monday afternoon in Times Square before police shot and killed the suspect.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
City officials said they want to expand oversight of cooling towers, which can contain Legionella bacteria. The plan is to track registered towers and crack down on unregistered ones.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum announced Monday it will educate visitors in new ways about the day of the terror attacks and the people who were inspired to give back over the last 25 years.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation Monday to make outdoor dining on New York City streets a year-round extravaganza.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
A man was arrested after he was seen on surveillance video stealing money from a kids' lemonade stand in New Jersey, police said.
Thirteen people were hurt when a shuttle bus crashed at Newark Airport early Monday morning.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
They may have been a bit disappointed, but for students in two public school districts, summer vacation came to an end on Monday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Israel discusses the "technological miracle" of identifying victims of the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years after the planes hit the towers, and more. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
City officials said they want to expand oversight of cooling towers, which can contain Legionella bacteria. The plan is to track registered towers and crack down on unregistered ones.
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and New York Congressmen Tim Kennedy and Joe Morelle introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act, challenging President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation Monday to make outdoor dining on New York City streets a year-round extravaganza.
Nurse Jiayi Zheng's death has left a Brooklyn community grappling with a tragedy that many say could've been prevented.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the Mets beat the Rays 3-2 on Monday night.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
The beam is traveling more than 10,000 miles across America to mark 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku says strong bands of rain will continue to move through the Tri-State Area, but Wednesday won't be as wet.
New York City is promising tougher enforcement and better tracking of cooling towers, where Legionella bacteria can grow. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullin said the arrests have led to a reduction in crime. New York officials say the reduction is due to local law enforcement, not ICE.
Six firefighters suffered minor injuries after a fire engulfed Hawthorne's Tire Center on Goffle Road.
