FDA Authorizes Pfizer Pill To Treat COVID-19
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first of two different COVID-19 treatment pills Wednesday. The pill is called Paxlovid, and is made by Pfizer.
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With Authorization On Horizon, Pfizer And Merck Pills Viewed As Potential Game Changers In COVID-19 Pandemic Fight
But as CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez reported Tuesday, the pills will not replace vaccines as the best weapon against the virus.
Merck Asks FDA For Emergency Authorization For First Pill To Treat COVID-19
Drug maker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world's arsenal against the pandemic.
Merck Ends Contributions To Boy Scouts Over Anti-Gay Policy
The Merck Foundation says the Boy Scouts' exclusion of gays from its ranks and leadership positions conflicts with giving guidelines and the company's nondiscrimination policy.
As Gas Prices And Tolls Rise, Carpooling Gains In Popularity In New Jersey
There are websites that help travel companions link up. They include erideshare.com and a service from the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
JPMorgan Chase Spearheads Effort To Find Jobs For Veterans Through 100,000 Jobs Mission
JPMorgan Chase and nearly 40 other companies, some of them also based in the New York City area, have teamed up to try and get veterans back into the workforce.
New Cholesterol Drug Shows Highly-Promising Results
An experimental Merck drug safely boosted good cholesterol to record highs while dropping bad cholesterol to unprecedented lows in a study that stunned researchers and renewed hopes for an entirely new way of lowering heart risks.
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Police: Mother pushing stroller fatally shot on Upper East Side
Police say the woman was pushing her 3-month-old baby in a stroller when a gunman approached her from behind.
New York City launches School Without Walls program
Th program gives high school students hybrid and remote learning options.
Huntington to announce 4th of July boat speeding zone
Suffolk County Police Marine Units will be out in force looking for those operating boars in an unsafe manner.
Hochul could sign new gun control bill Thursday
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 6/30 Thursday morning forecast
It's another dry start and that will continue all day.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Video of man with gun in subway station sparks concealed carry concerns
Police say the passenger is former law enforcement and was defending himself, so he was not charged.
Mom, half-brother charged with murder in Bronx girl's death
Police say she was found with blunt force trauma to her stomach and trauma to her face and arms on Aug. 10, 2021.
Crime Without Punishment: A closer look at disparities in NYPD's homicide clearance rates
According to data analyzed by CBS News, the national homicide clearance rate has been improving for cases involving white victims, but falling for Black and Hispanic victims.
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New York City launches School Without Walls program
Th program gives high school students hybrid and remote learning options.
Huntington to announce 4th of July boat speeding zone
Suffolk County Police Marine Units will be out in force looking for those operating boars in an unsafe manner.
Hochul could sign new gun control bill Thursday
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify.
Goats help Riverside Park Conservancy clean hillside
Goats from a local farm will roam the sloped terrain that is full of invasive plants.
Abortion rights activists protest in Midtown
They blocked the entrance to the University Club of New York on West 54th Street.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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Officials report increase in guns found at Newark Airport
The TSA says 80% of the firearms were loaded.
Police searching for suspects after car plows into N.J. flower shop
Surveillance video shows the moment a Ford Edge went full speed into Morningside Florist on West Broadway.
1-year-old critical after near drowning in N.J., police say
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Monday at a home on Beechwood Drive.
Harassing packages sent to former NJ home of Samuel Alito
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
Port Authority asks flyers to pre-book parking at airports
The Port Authority says travelers who do not pre-book parking spots will be charged a summer peak period surcharge.
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Huntington to announce 4th of July boat speeding zone
Suffolk County Police Marine Units will be out in force looking for those operating boars in an unsafe manner.
Experts remind public to leave fireworks to professionals
One mistake could send you and your family to the hospital, or worse.
Fishermen catch small shark at Nassau County beach
Once on the sand, they removed the hook and released the shark.
Strangers, social media help woman get back dresses she left on LIRR
Judie Ulberg knows how stressful weddings can be. She works in the business. But this was different.
Nassau County rolling out "vaxmobile" for children
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
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Hochul could sign new gun control bill Thursday
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify.
Abortion rights activists protest in Midtown
They blocked the entrance to the University Club of New York on West 54th Street.
Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice Thursday
Jackson will be sworn in on Thursday at noon, when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official.
Fresh off primary win, Gov. Hochul turns to gun permits, carry rules
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
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NYC monkeypox cases rise as city waits for vaccine shipment
The city is still waiting for a shipment from the federal government.
Chokshi details de Blasio-Cuomo tensions during pandemic
Dr. Dave Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo got in the way of public health.
Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Health officials await additional monkeypox vaccines; Cases climb to 48 in New York City
The demand was overwhelming, and all appointments were booked through Monday.
Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
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R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Off-Broadway events offer affordable, family-friendly fun
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
Jimmy Awards honor high school musical theater performers
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Teen reunites with TV crew who helped him after car crash
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
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Brenner completes hat trick in 70th, Cincinnati draws NYCFC
NYCFC (8-4-4) got two goals from Héber, another one from Gabriel Pereira and one from Talles Magno.
Verlander dominant, sends Mets to first 3-game losing streak of season
Veteran right-hander throws two-hit ball over eight innings in Astros' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
Judge, Stanton homer as Yankees sweep A's, improve to 56-20
With the 5-3 victory, the Bombers are now 56-20, matching 2001 Mariners and 1998 Yankees for best start since 1930.
Sears pitches major league-best Yankees past lowly A's
Sears (3-0) made his second spot start and limited the A's to three hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros' romp over Mets
Carlos Carrasco (8-4) had a second straight rocky outing against Houston.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"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.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"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.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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New York City launches School Without Walls program
The program gives high school students hybrid and remote learning options.
Huntington to announce 4th of July boat speeding zone
Suffolk County Police Marine Units will be out in force looking for those operating boars in an unsafe manner.
Ketanji Brown-Jackson to be sworn in as newest Supreme Court justice
Brown-Jackson's swearing in comes at a pivotal time for the Supreme Court after a week packed with landmark decisions, CBS2's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Hochul could sign new gun control bill Thursday after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify, CBS2's John Dias reports.
Gunman kills 20-year-old woman pushing baby stroller
Investigators believe the woman was targeted, but it's still unclear why, police sources told CBS2's Elijah Westbrook.
