Gov. Hochul urges New Yorkers to get new COVID vaccine
The governor says nearly everyone should get the new vaccine, even if they never got the old one. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports on her briefing.
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Long-term medicine shortages likely after tornado damages Pfizer plant
A major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant was severely damaged after a deadly tornado ripped through North Carolina on Wednesday.
Brooklyn charter school demands Pfizer sell empty lot next door
The Brooklyn-founded pharmaceutical giant has now gotten rid of its collection of properties here except a less-than half-acre vacant lot next door to the school. It's a sore thumb, and sore point that has soured the longstanding relationship. CBS2's Hannah Kliger has the story from South Williamsburg.
Health officials urge New Yorkers to stay up-to-date with vaccinations
The city is making the updated COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine available to children ages 6 months to 4 years old.
FDA authorizes Pfizer, Moderna booster shots targeting Omicron variant
New COVID booster shots targeting the highly contagious Omicron variant could soon be available. The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna shots. Nancy Chen reports for CBS2.
Updated COVID boosters targeting Omicron start rolling out
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
Pfizer begins third phase of clinical trial of Lyme disease vaccine
It's the only vaccine currently in this stage of development that could fight the tick-borne disease.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
Families relieved youngest New Yorkers can finally get vaccinated
COVID vaccines for children as young as six months old are now available across New York City. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook speaks with parents to see their reactions.
Doctor answers questions about COVID vaccines for children under 5
With COVID vaccines now available for children under 5, we speak with an expert about safety and efficacy.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
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.
NYC rolling out COVID vaccines for kids under 5
COVID vaccines for children as young as six months old are being made available across the city. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more.
Slight delay greets families looking to get children under 5 vaccinated
The city said it planned to start taking appointments for the Moderna and Pfizer shots starting at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
FDA authorizes vaccines for kids under 5
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines now head to the CDC for final approval.
FDA meeting on COVID vaccines for children under 5
If approved, kids could get shots as early as next week. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
FDA recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines for children under 5
The CDC says more than 440 children ages 4 and under have died from COVID during the pandemic.
FDA to rule on COVID vaccines for children under 5
The FDA is meeting today to decide whether to approve the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children as young as six months old.
NYC lifts school mask requirement for kids under 5
It comes as the city's health commissioner says New York has passed the peak of a COVID wave.
Pfizer shares promising news on COVID vaccine for babies
Pfizer says three child-sized doses of its COVID vaccine produced a strong immune response in kids ages six months to five years.
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
FDA approves Pfizer booster for kids 5-11
The FDA commissioner says while COVID cases tend to be less severe in children, the Omicron wave saw more kids getting sick and being hospitalized.
Demand for COVID antiviral Paxlovid not meeting expectations
The FDA says Paxlovid is 90% effective in preventing COVID hospitalization or death in high-risk patients.
Demand for Pfizer's antiviral pill Paxlovid appears to be lagging
Pfizer's antiviral pill was hailed as a miracle drug to treat COVID when it got emergency FDA approval in December, but demand appears to be lagging. CBS2's Tony Aiello explains why it isn't flying off pharmacy shelves as fast as you might expect.
COVID tests could soon cost you
As CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports, the FDA has authorized a second COVID booster shot for people over 50. But for anyone without insurance, the vaccine, as well as testing, could now cost you.
Docs: Get your second COVID booster sooner rather than later
The FDA has authorized a second booster of Moderna or Pfizer as early as four months after receiving first one.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/3 Sunday morning forecast
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Rangers rally for win over Predators
The Rangers trailed 2-0 and 3-1 before scoring three straight to get their league-best 17th win.
Police identify woman found dead at luxury NYC apartment building
Police said no criminality is suspected. The medical examiner's office will determine how she died.
Retired NYPD detective celebrates 100th birthday
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
NYPD: Man wanted for attacking 69-year-old boarding bus in Bronx
According to police, the man approached the victim from behind, knocked him to the ground and struck him in the head multiple times.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/3 Sunday morning forecast
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Police identify woman found dead at luxury NYC apartment building
Police said no criminality is suspected. The medical examiner's office will determine how she died.
Retired NYPD detective celebrates 100th birthday
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
NYPD: Man wanted for attacking 69-year-old boarding bus in Bronx
According to police, the man approached the victim from behind, knocked him to the ground and struck him in the head multiple times.
George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/3 Sunday morning forecast
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
First Alert Weather: Rain showers expected for evening commute
Still a little cold this morning, then some rain showers with highs around 50.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures back to normal
It's shaping up to be a milder day, with highs in the upper 40s to near 50.
First Alert Weather: Coldest morning so far this season
It's the coldest morning since last February, with widespread wind chills in the teens and low 20s.
Beloved Scarsdale, N.Y. attorneys killed in Connecticut car crash
At a New Jersey funeral on Tuesday, family and friends remembered Toby and Brooke Cohen.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/3 Sunday morning forecast
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Elderly woman missing, son injured after house fire in Woodbridge, N.J.
A neighbor called the woman, believed to be in her 80s, and her son fixtures of the neighborhood.
Striking nurses reach tentative agreement with NJ hospital
The nurses went on strike on Aug. 4, fighting for better staffing, sick time and insurance benefits.
NJ TRANSIT Santa Train helps 350 kids ring in the holidays
Santa traded his sleigh for a classic train to deliver presents to hundreds of kids from New Jersey.
First Alert Weather: Rain showers expected for evening commute
Still a little cold this morning, then some rain showers with highs around 50.
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Retired NYPD detective celebrates 100th birthday
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
L.I. parties begin search for George Santos' replacement
Party leaders said they will announce their candidates in the special election to fill Santos' seat next week.
Rep. Santos speaks with CBS New York ahead of expulsion vote
"Me resigning is me folding, is me giving in to the desire of a select few," Santos told CBS New York.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
Preview of our documentary "The 5:33 - Legacy of the LIRR Massacre"
CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff was one of the reporters there that night, 30 years ago at the Merillon Avenue train station in Garden City. The suburban community was shattered by what was then unthinkable.
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George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
L.I. parties begin search for George Santos' replacement
Party leaders said they will announce their candidates in the special election to fill Santos' seat next week.
Pablo Guzmán a key figure in founding of Young Lords Party
Before Pablo Guzmán broke stories and won Emmys, he was a key figure in the founding of a Latino-led radical movement that had a brief lifespan, but lasting legacy.
Judge rejects Trump's motion to dismiss 2020 election interference case
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution after leaving office for alleged conduct during his time in office.
Who voted to expel George Santos? Here's how each House member voted
The vote count on the expulsion resolution for George Santos was 311 to 114, with 105 Republicans joining 206 Democrats in voting to oust him.
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World AIDS Day events raise awareness across New York City
Friday marked the 35th annual World AIDS Day, when people gather to remember those who have died of and been impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Over $5M awarded to school-based mental health clinics across NY
This is all part of the governor's $1 billion plan to transform that state's mental health care system.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
How to avoid holiday loneliness: Coping strategies, resources
There's evidence being lonely can literately shorten your life, and these feeling can be experienced at any age.
NYC parents worried about respiratory illnesses impacting children in China
Hospitals in China are swamped with kids diagnosed with pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Wu-Tang Clan members open up about the group 30 years after debut album
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Rock band KISS celebrated in New York as they play their farewell shows
A legendary rock band is giving a goodbye kiss to their hometown.
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Rangers rally for win over Predators
The Rangers trailed 2-0 and 3-1 before scoring three straight to get their league-best 17th win.
Knicks beat Raptors to win 3rd straight
New York improved to 10-0 against teams with losing records.
Sharks beat Devils for 1st road win
New Jersey had its three-game winning streak snapped.
NBA player invites high school coach to live with him after coach's wife died
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson invited his high school coach to move in with him in New York after his coach's wife of 31 years died. His former coach took him up on his offer.
Knicks send Pistons to franchise-record 16th straight loss
New York improved to 9-0 against teams who currently have losing records.
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HPD installs new boiler for Harlem apartments after CBS New York report
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
Hamas hostages survived on "a piece of bread," cousin says
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
Queens residents want trash-ridden railroad tracks cleaned up
One resident reported the problem in April to the train operator, New York & Atlantic Railway, but hasn't seen action.
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50th Annual Village Halloween Parade
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 12/2/23 Evening Weather
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for December 2 at 6 p.m.
Santa visits annual children's party at Hoyt Street Garden
The third annual children's party at the Hoyt Street Garden was held Saturday. Kids had a chance to craft their own ornaments and spend a little time with Santa.
"Breakfast with Santa" held in Park Slope
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy in Park Slope hosted Breakfast with Santa on Saturday. The place was packed with kids doing arts and crafts, making cookies and lining up to tell Santa what they want for Christmas.
Radio City Rockettes tell CBS New York what to expect at Christmas Spectacular
The Radio City Rockettes have returned for their annual Christmas Spectacular. A few members joined CBS2 News This Morning to talk about what to expect this year.
NYPD helps retired detective celebrate 100th birthday
The NYPD helped a retired detective celebrate a milestone birthday this weekend. Frank Agoglia turned 100 on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NcvqBD
