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COVID boosters for older Americans may be more important than ever, according to a new report, as studies suggest the current COVID wave is much bigger than we realize; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The FDA has authorized a second booster of Moderna or Pfizer as early as four months after receiving first one.
As we move into the holiday season, a time we thought the COVID-19 pandemic might be easing, it's actually a more confusing time.
New York's positivity rate is slowly, but steadily climbing. Health officials say the biggest spike is likely to come after New Year's.
As more countries report cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, scientists in the U.S. are analyzing tens of thousands of virus samples, looking for the new strain.
While cases in the state have been on the rise in recent weeks, the Delta variant continues to be the concern. But there is a lab in Nutley that has started to turn its attention to Omicron.
Monday marked a major milestone on the road to reopening in New York City.
Thousands of city municipal workers will return to their offices full-time on Monday, just after President Biden issued his most aggressive COVID vaccine mandate yet.
In the midst of the pandemic, some congregations are carefully planning to gather in person, while others will connect virtually.
The Transportation Security Administration says it screened more than 1.3 million people at security checkpoints Tuesday. The last time it was that low was May 18, when it was 1.4 million.
A new study finds troubling news concerning the Delta variant and those unvaccinated against the coronavirus.
Federal regulators are considering approving a COVID-19 booster shot starting as soon as five months after the previous dose.
In her inaugural address Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Kathy Hochul discussed her top priorities, including managing the COVID pandemic and making changes to the culture in Albany.
It has been a fast developing few days as we try to understand the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whether tailgating, celebrating at a big event or dancing at a concert, some wonder how safe it is to attend with no mask mandates and no social distancing.
We're just a few weeks away from the start of the school year. As it stands right now, most children heading back to the classroom will do so without the option to learn from home.
All 21 counties now have either a high or substantial rate of transmission.
While some parents believe the mandate will be tricky to enforce, others say they should try everything possible, especially with the Delta variant causing COVID cases to soar.
As the COVID-19 cases continue to tick up, some parents said they saw the mask plan coming.
The initiative will be phased in beginning Aug. 16, with full enforcement by Sept. 13.
Despite Nassau County boasting a high vaccination rate, the number of hesitant residents is significant as the Delta variant rages on.
In New York City, 10 million doses of the COVID vaccine have been given out. But it's still not enough, and more local lawmakers say de Blasio is making a mistake.
In New York, COVID cases are increasing in every region, resulting in a 2.4% state positivity rate.
Dr. Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, said Americans who remain unvaccinated against the coronavirus are "propagating" the latest outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant.
New York City is upping the anti with new incentives for getting the COVID vaccine as a new CDC report warns the Delta variant is highly contagious.
A bullet grazed the boy's leg while he was standing in a courtyard on Quincy Street with the three other victims.
Expect mostly sunny skies with some more high clouds streaming in toward this evening. It's humid, but not overly oppressive.
One pedestrian, who police say was a grandmother, was killed. An 8-year-old boy was critically injured.
A person of interest was taken into custody.
Demonstrators say they will continue to speak out and rally in the streets. More protests are planned for Sunday.
Attendees had the chance to voluntarily share information like photos and DNA reference samples.
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
According to nationwide statistics, staffing shortages are impacting at least one-third of all U.S. swimming pools.
It was hosted by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and the NYPD.
A bullet grazed the boy's leg while he was standing in a courtyard on Quincy Street with the three other victims.
A person of interest was taken into custody.
Demonstrators say they will continue to speak out and rally in the streets. More protests are planned for Sunday.
One pedestrian, who police say was a grandmother, was killed. An 8-year-old boy was critically injured.
Attendees had the chance to voluntarily share information like photos and DNA reference samples.
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
The five cubs were born on May 2.
According to nationwide statistics, staffing shortages are impacting at least one-third of all U.S. swimming pools.
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
In a blue state like New York, political experts say the ruling is the political equivalent of manna from heaven.
New York could very well become the country's abortion capital.
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
Alonso's home run over the left-center field wall against Miami reliever Jimmy Yacabonis (0-1) snapped a 3-3 tie.
New York was no-hit for just the eighth time. Houston had been the previous team to do it on June 11, 2003.
New York lost for just the fourth time in its last 23 games overall.
Lindor gave the Mets a quick lead with his solo shot in the first.
The slugger remains on track to become a free agent after the World Series.
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
It happened less than an hour after an 8-year-old was hurt in a separate shooting.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Four people, including a child, were injured when shots were fired near a courtyard at a NYCHA complex, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 25 at 11 p.m.
Police are investigating the deaths of three people inside a home in Queens.
