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The governor says she wants to make it easier to become a health care worker.
The governor wants to alleviate what can be a crushing financial burden to get the education necessary.
Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about the health care workforce in New York City.
U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer.
The Health and Human Services Department is telling hospitals that they "must" provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
Thomas Zahn says the home health aides he hired to care for his ailing father did more harm than good.
The congresswoman is expected Monday in Flushing, Queens.
As the pandemic transitions to an endemic, some of the damage done over the past 24 months will take years to undo.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks attends ribbon cutting at school nurse training facility in Manhattan.
It's something the city Board of Health declared a crisis. From there, a group was formed to address the issue.
New York City's board of health had declared racism in health care a crisis. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Monday's deadline will not be enforced, to give people more time and avoid staffing shortages.
Mayor Eric Adams says the spaces will provide a quiet place for the frontline workers to recharge, destress and heal.
Mayor Eric Adams recently ordered his administration to move forward with the de Blasio-era plan.
Pagano had been a registered nurse licensed in New Jersey since 2016. The hospital said he passed all the background checks required to work there.
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $216 billion budget proposal on Tuesday, and it features an ambitious agenda.
According to the American Medical Association, only 5% of American doctors are Black and only 2% are Black men.
Home health aides are asking New York state for a raise. They say the current minimum wage is not a living wage for caregivers, and as a result, there is a critical shortage.
Under the new plan, retired workers would be switched to the Medicare Advantage Plus or opt out to keep their current insurance, but it would cost $200 more a month.
Bronx Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson was on hand for the event recognizing health care workers for their service to the community.
Tens of thousands of home health care workers could lose their jobs Friday, if they don't get at least partially vaccinated by the end of Thursday.
A panel of judges will take up the case on October 14.
This comes as a similar mandate for New York City teachers has been pushed back.
All Department of Education employees must get their first COVID-19 shot by Monday or risk losing their jobs.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
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.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
A tiny 8-week-old kitten was spotted by multiple drivers on top of the concrete median in the middle of the road.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
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.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 19 at 11 p.m.
A 72-year-old man was pushed onto subway tracks at a busy subway station in Midtown in an unprovoked attack early Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke with the victim from his hospital bed.
Six years after leaving the U.K. to head here to the U.S., Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back home. But why the sudden change of heart? CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor, killing a mom and her 5-month-old baby, has now been detained by ICE.
Staten Island neighbors are sharing more details about a 19-year-old who was found dead in what's described as suspicious circumstances. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
