Mayor Adams discusses COVID vaccine mandate exemptions for performers and pro athletes
The mayor made the announcement on the change in city policy at a press conference at Citi Field on Thursday morning.
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The mayor made the announcement on the change in city policy at a press conference at Citi Field on Thursday morning.
The mayor said at a press conference Thursday the move will help boost the city's economy and end sports teams' competitive disadvantage. However, many objected to Adams' new executive order. CBS2's John Dias reports.
The new executive order takes effect immediately, meaning athletes like Kyrie Irving can now play home games.
After months of pressure, CBS2 has learned the mayor plans to exempt athletes and performers from the city's workplace vaccine mandate. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The mandate for private sector workers will still apply to people with other types of jobs.
After months of pressure, CBS2 has learned Mayor Eric Adams plans to exempt athletes and performers from the city's workplace vaccine mandate; CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Mayor Eric Adams will announce Thursday that he's exempting athletes and performers from New York City's private sector vaccine mandate.
Uniformed cops are now being ordered to crack down on what the commissioner calls the "precursors of violence."
Mayor Adams says if rates remain low, he will lift the mask mandate for children in preschool and day care settings on April 4. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Mayor Eric Adams has decided to relax masking requirements for toddlers in preschool, nursery school and day care, but only if COVID rates remain low; CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
New York City students ages 2 though 4 will no longer be required to wear masks in schools and child care settings starting April 4. CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Vasan announce they are lifting the mask mandate for kids ages 2-4 starting next month.
The mayor and health commissioner say the change will take place on April 4, a long as the risk stays low.
The specialized groups aim to get illegal guns off the streets in areas with the highest number of shootings.
Police say the child was struck by a stray bullet Monday in Coney Island, Brooklyn. CBS2's John Dias has more on what the city is doing about it.
CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest on shooting in the city on Monday.
Mayor Eric Adams on Monday announced an increase in anti-gun teams on the street. Some experts wonder if the continued increase in crime will stall New York City's recovery from the pandemic. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
A mobile billboard seen around Manhattan and the Bronx called for Mayor Adams to remove the mask mandate.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams press conference on Monday, March 21, 2022.
As CBS2's John Dias reports, the mayor is adding even more officers to the force of 490.
It comes after another violent weekend in New York City. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Demonstrators gathered in lower Manhattan, upset the mayor's office is continuing the mandate.
CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Adams says he plans to hold similar meetings with mayors across the country.
Mayor Eric Adams joined Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to talk about solutions to gun violence Friday.
