Israel agrees to pause in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations, U.N. says
The vaccination campaign is targeting 640,000 children under 10, United Nations officials said.
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The vaccination campaign is targeting 640,000 children under 10, United Nations officials said.
The North Texas man is being remembered across the world for his inspirational story of resilience, after living in an iron lung for more than 70 years after contracting polio.
The percentage of children fully immunized against polio is about 60% versus a statewide average of 80%.
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York City's health commissioner, gave an update on the latest on COVID, monkeypox, and polio. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
On Wednesday, NYC's health commissioner gave an update on the latest on COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio.
This comes as the FDA approves COVID boosters for kids as young as five. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan provides the latest update on COVID, monkeypox, polio and more.
It's that time of year when germs start spreading fast, and there's a lot to be concerned about -- COVID, the flu, monkeypox, polio and even just the common cold.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is declaring a state disaster emergency to expand New York's polio vaccination efforts.
It comes after the potentially deadly virus was detected in wastewater in Nassau County on Long Island.
The Sullivan County samples are genetically-linked to the case of paralytic polio in Rockland County.
New York health officials continue to sound the alarm about polio, now detected in wastewater samples collected in Sullivan County.
The county's health department is opening additional vaccination clinics.
The virus that causes polio – a disease which had not been seen in the U.S. in nearly a decade – has recently been detected in New York City. Elaine Quijano has more.
Health officials say the polio virus has now been detected in the wastewater in New York City. CBS2's Andrea Grymes reports.
The discovery was made weeks after polio cases were found in Rockland County.
Polio is likely circulating in the five boroughs, according to the city and state health departments. It is preventable with vaccination.
A team from the CDC is in New York to investigate the first polio case in the nation in a decade.
The CDC team will help with outreach and vaccinations.
There are concerns that polio may be spreading in New York after a single case was confirmed in Rockland County in July. The virus has now been found in wastewater samples in both Rockland and Orange counties. Trinity Chavez reports for CBS2.
The health department said it is still investigating the virus' origin, after finding eight of the positive wastewater samples are genetically linked.
Rockland's next clinic will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pomona Health Complex.
Seventy-one people in Rockland County have been vaccinated against polio after a rare case surfaced there last week.
Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated after a case of polio was detected in Rockland County. Friday, the county opened a two-day vaccine clinic. CBS2's Christina Fan spoke to those who booked an appointment.
Free vaccines were provided Friday morning at the Pomona Health Complex. Another clinic will be held on Monday.
The Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial resumed Monday in NYC with Dawn Richard back on the stand.
Federal investigators looking into the Mexican navy ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge are expected to provide an update today.
Tom Cruise is proving the sky is the limit for the eighth time in nearly three decades in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning."
Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam that capped a six-run eighth inning, sending the Yankees to an 8-2 victory over the Mets in the Subway Series.
The 2025 Israel Day Parade in New York City focused on the effort to bring the remaining hostages home from Gaza.
The Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial resumed Monday in NYC with Dawn Richard back on the stand.
Federal investigators looking into the Mexican navy ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge are expected to provide an update today.
Tom Cruise is proving the sky is the limit for the eighth time in nearly three decades in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning."
The 2025 Israel Day Parade in New York City focused on the effort to bring the remaining hostages home from Gaza.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy spoke with Marcia Kramer on this week's episode of "The Point."
Saturday turned out to be a nicer day than expected, despite a threat of isolated strong-to-severe thunderstorms.
The rainy weather lets up some today around NYC, but thunderstorms are back in the forecast to close out the week.
The rainy weather returns today around NYC, with a chance of showers for the rest of the week. Here's when it will be the worst.
Plan on plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures in the mid to upper 70s for Mother's Day.
The forecast shows more rounds of rain, which may be heavy at times, Friday around the NYC area.
NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen reached a tentative deal Sunday that will end the strike.
NJ Transit trains are still not running Sunday as the engineer strike entered its third day.
Two lanes of I-80 in Wharton, N.J. will reopen next week after months of sinkhole repairs, the state DOT says.
As the NJ Transit strike continues, state officials and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen said they had constructive talk on Saturday.
After a chaotic and emotional day, the clean-up effort in Collings Lakes, New Jersey, is just beginning in this community.
The Long Island Rail Road is warning riders to prepare for possible service disruptions next week when Amtrak starts repairing the East River Tunnels.
Two young men deported to El Salvador after living on Long Island for nearly a decade are pleading for a second chance.
CBS News New York got a rare look inside the East River Tunnels before Amtrak's $1.6 billion project to repair Superstorm Sandy damage begins.
Hospitals are already seeing an unusually high number of emergency room visits for tick bites, which are raising concerns about tick-borne illnesses.
New York is sending inflation refund checks to eligible residents. Gov. Kathy Hochul says they're expected to hit the mail this fall.
Republican leadership is committed to putting the legislation on the floor before Memorial Day.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy spoke with Marcia Kramer on this week's episode of "The Point."
New technology and a change to New York state law could help protect social workers who visit clients in the field.
Five Republicans on the House Budget Committee blocked the legislation from advancing on Friday.
The 40th Annual AIDS Walk New York drew approximately 10,000 people to Central Park on Sunday, organizers said.
A traveler with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport for several hours while infectious Monday, health officials said.
Disparity in mental health care can take many forms, but there is help, and no one should have to suffer in silence.
The Food and Drug Administration's food safety labs and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's World Trade Center Health Program were reinstated.
Long Island's only remaining duck farm is raising a new generation of ducklings after a bird flu outbreak forced it to euthanize an entire flock.
Tom Cruise is proving the sky is the limit for the eighth time in nearly three decades in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning."
Cassie Ventura took the stand again in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for her final day of cross-examination.
Cassie Ventura, Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend, was on the witness stand for a third day Thursday as defense attorneys began their cross examination.
Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in England for allegedly hitting someone with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Cassie Ventura was back on the stand for cross-examination in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial after accusing him of raping her in 2018.
Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam that capped a six-run eighth inning, sending the Yankees to an 8-2 victory over the Mets in the Subway Series.
Scottie Scheffler has won the PGA Championship for his third major title.
Alonso Martínez had a goal and an assist and New York City FC defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-0 in the 26th edition of the Hudson River Derby.
After finishing as runner-up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, the heavy-favorite Journalism earned a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the Preakness Stakes.
Francisco Lindor hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Mets beat the Yankees 3-2 in the Subway Series on Saturday.
Two Jewish matchmakers are preparing for an upcoming event to connect people with physical disabilities looking to find love.
Jacqueline Kimmelstiel, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor, achieved a goal by attending the University of Mount saint Vincent for one day.
An organization called The Doe Fund is bringing three new affordable housing buildings to the Bronx
Bringing nature into classrooms is one of the missions of a nonprofit organization called New York Sun Works.
More than a century ago, Chinese Americans in New York City were tired of demeaning portrayals of their culture in film. So they created a film company in Brooklyn.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Nick Reisman, Politico reporter joins CBS New York to help breakdown what to watch in this year's mayoral race.
Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard is expected back on the stand Monday in New York City.
Officials said two people were killed and 19 were injured when a Mexican navy ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest.
NJ Transit rail engineers reached a tentative agreement with the agency Sunday night, but trains won't return to normal service until Tuesday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook and Christina Fan have team coverage for the commute.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
