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%.
On Wednesday, NYC's health commissioner gave an update on the latest on COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio.
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.
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.
It comes after the potentially deadly virus was detected in wastewater in Nassau County on Long Island.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is declaring a state disaster emergency to expand New York's polio vaccination efforts.
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.
Polio is likely circulating in the five boroughs, according to the city and state health departments. It is preventable with vaccination.
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.
The CDC team will help with outreach and vaccinations.
A team from the CDC is in New York to investigate the first polio case in the nation in a decade.
The health department said it is still investigating the virus' origin, after finding eight of the positive wastewater samples are genetically linked.
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.
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.
Free vaccines were provided Friday morning at the Pomona Health Complex. Another clinic will be held on Monday.
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.
The Teens for Food Justice Hydroponic Farm at the Urban Assembly Maker Academy is a triumph. Rows of fresh vegetables, from cucumbers to kale to basil to arugula, are all grown there, and the kids are responsible for it.
The Urban Assembly Maker Academy in Manhattan is built around career and technical education pathways with hands-on learning in the classroom.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
Some people in Jackson Heights, Queens were without power overnight into Friday morning.
The family of a 14-year-old boy who was struck by a piece of a building facade on Queens sidewalk in May is filing a lawsuit.
The Teens for Food Justice Hydroponic Farm at the Urban Assembly Maker Academy is a triumph. Rows of fresh vegetables, from cucumbers to kale to basil to arugula, are all grown there, and the kids are responsible for it.
The Urban Assembly Maker Academy in Manhattan is built around career and technical education pathways with hands-on learning in the classroom.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
Some people in Jackson Heights, Queens were without power overnight into Friday morning.
The family of a 14-year-old boy who was struck by a piece of a building facade on Queens sidewalk in May is filing a lawsuit.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
With the temperatures rising into the 90s and a dangerous heat index, Newark, New Jersey, is activating a Code Red warning to keep residents and soccer fans attending World Cup festivals safe.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Fans will soon gather at Choripan in Hackensack, New Jersey, to root for Argentina as they look to win their second consecutive World Cup title.
Dangerous heat and severe storms are back in the picture for New York City and the surrounding area in Friday's weather forecast.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
A Long Island woman says her efforts to avoid check washing didn't keep her from being robbed, calling the experience "upsetting and disheartening."
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reacting to threats from President Trump's border czar about sending more ICE agents to the state.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
A judge has found former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander not guilty in a bench trial over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall.
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets earned a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
The NYPD said "reckless and dangerous" fan behavior before and after the game between the Knicks and Spurs justified stepped-up security around the Garden.
A video shared online shows at least one egg tossed in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs superstar as he entered his hotel following the loss to the Knicks.
Fans will soon gather at Choripan in Hackensack, New Jersey, to root for Argentina as they look to win their second consecutive World Cup title.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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.
From the moment the switch was flipped in January of 2025, this endeavor has grown exponentially. Rows of fresh vegetables, from cucumbers to kale to basil to arugula, are all grown there, and the kids are responsible for it. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.
The Maker Space at Urban Assembly Maker Academy is where all the action happens. It's a triangle where nothing but work is being done, including computer science, digital media and even bench building, photography, and more. Chris Wragge reports.
Temperatures will feel like the upper 90s and even the low 100s. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the forecast.
The Knicks are just one win away from winning their first NBA Championship in more than 50 years. So how are the Knicks preparing for Saturday's critical Game 5? CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer has a look ahead.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for June 11 at 11 p.m.
