NYC reports more than 8,000 new flu cases, health department says
The New York City Health Department says more than half of the city's flu cases this season are in people under 18 years old.
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The New York City Health Department says more than half of the city's flu cases this season are in people under 18 years old.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Local pharmacies and urgent care centers are feeling the impact as the flu continues to spread at high rates across New York City.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
Health officials say the flu vaccine is the best protection against the virus, and that it's not too late to get the shot.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Yet more and more New Yorkers are opting out of receiving the latest vaccine. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke with a Long Island mom who says she didn't get the shot last season and suffered the consequences.
Dr. Jessica Klein, pediatrician joins CBS New York to discuss the flu season.
Hundreds of free flu shots were given out Friday on Long Island, where medical experts are warning about the upcoming flu season. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff tells us why they are predicting this year could be bad.
Staggering numbers show a record number of children died in New York state from influenza over the winter.
Flu cases are skyrocketing in New York City with the number of cases nationwide at the highest levels in 15 years. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Dr. Michelle Morse, Acting Commissioner, New York City Health Department joins CBS New York to talk about how New Yorkers can stay safe from getting sick.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
Health officials urge people to get their flu shots, if they haven't already.
Pediatrician Dr. Mondana Yazdi said testing for whooping cough is more complicated than you might think.
The Health Department says flu cases surged 27% in New York state last week.
The Department of Health reported a 27% increase in cases across the state last week. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The potential for a tripledemic has doctors reminding people there is still time to get vaccinated for all three.
The potential for a tripledemic has medical professional reminding people there is still time to get vaccinated for all three. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Phenylephrine, a drug found in many common cold and flu medications, was deemed ineffective last week by an FDA advisory panel. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with more on the findings and how to make the right choices at the drug store.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
A vigil was held in the East Village on Saturday night for the teenager killed in a collision between a Citi Bike and a truck.
A woman has been arrested in connection to an attempted kidnapping in Brooklyn.
Crews battled a four-alarm fire at a Brooklyn restaurant Saturday.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
New York City and the surrounding area are dealing with an all-around gloomy Sunday.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Ahead of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, will be displaying items from his life and work.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
The Democratic congressman has partnered with Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler to introduce the Stop Rogue AI Act.
CBS News New York's John Elliott reports from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation Long Island Run/Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Sept. 19, 2026.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Racing returned to Belmont Park Friday afternoon, more than three years after the iconic Long Island track was shut down for renovations. The redevelopment cost $450 million. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Racing returns to Belmont Park on Friday, more than three years after the iconic Long Island track was shut down for renovations.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
The Democratic congressman has partnered with Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler to introduce the Stop Rogue AI Act.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok.
The Feast of San Gennaro is filling New York City's Little Italy with faith, music, games and many treats starting Thursday.
The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Diamondbacks over the Yankees 5-3 on Saturday night.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
The Yankees used a five-run first inning to take control early and beat the Diamondbacks 9-2 on Friday night.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
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.
Gounardes offer warnings about the tech industry's algorithms on social media, and more.
Gottheimer discusses AI and more during his sit-down interview with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
A new era of "Survivor" begins next week with 21 fresh cast members all competing for the grand prize in the South Pacific Ocean. Saturday, many of them met fans at American Dream Mall in New Jersey and offered a sneak peek at what's to come. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for September 19 at 11 p.m.
Singer Ed Sheeran took to the stage Saturday night in Philadelphia for the first time since turmoil hit his tour.
