New York City To Implement 'Stay Safe And Stay Open' Initiative, Doubling Testing For COVID-19 In Schools
The announcement came Tuesday in reaction to rising hospitalizations across the country that include children.
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Former NYC Health Commissioner: Threshold For Herd Immunity Against COVID-19 Will Be Higher Due To Highly Contagious Delta Variant
On Twitter, Dr. Tom Frieden said, "The higher infectivity of Delta means the threshold for herd immunity will be higher."
Former CDC Director Arrested On Sex Abuse Charge In NYC
Dr. Tom Frieden is accused of forcibly touching and harassing a 55-year-old woman in October 2017.
Massive Ebola Training Session Held At Javits Center As CDC Releases Revised Gear Guidelines
Federal officials will be in New York City Tuesday with new guidelines to promote head-to-toe protection for health workers treating Ebola patients.
Obama Names Ebola 'Czar' As Precautions Expand
President Barack Obama is naming Ron Klain as the point man on the U.S. government's response to the Ebola crisis.
Health Officials Defend Their Response To Ebola
The federal government is ramping up its response to the Ebola crisis after a second Dallas nurse became ill and it was disclosed that she had been cleared to fly a day before her diagnosis.
Stepped Up Ebola Screenings Start At Newark Liberty, 3 Other US Airports
Customs and health officials at Newark Liberty Airport will start taking the temperatures of passengers from three West African countries as part of a stepped up Ebola screening program.
President Obama: Ebola Monitoring Must Be 'More Aggressive'
A second health care worker at a Dallas hospital who provided care for the first Ebola patient diagnosed in the U.S. has tested positive for the disease, the Texas Department of State Health Services said.
Mayor Bill De Blasio At Ebola Roundtable: NYC Is Ready
The mayor convened a meeting of city agencies at City Hall on Thursday as a display of readiness against the spread of the deadly virus.
Area Airports On Alert To Look For Passengers With Ebola Symptoms
Newark and John F. Kennedy airports are among 20 ports of entry in the U.S. with quarantine stations that have been staffed with health officials trained to look for symptoms of Ebola in passengers.
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Water main break floods Belleville, impacts service in Newark
The 72-inch main broke around 8 a.m. Tuesday on the border of Belleville and Newark.
Mayor Adams threatens to campaign against Gov. Abbott in Texas
The mayor's threat could spell danger for Abbott, who is facing a stiff challenge from Democrat Beto O'Rourke.
Republicans vow to investigate DOJ over FBI's search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Sources told CBS News the search by the FBI is connected to a Justice Department probe of Trump's handling of presidential records.
FDA issues emergency use authorization for new monkeypox vax protocol
A go-ahead is expected soon to start administering the vaccine in a different way, by stretching out doses.
Animal rights advocates protest Suffolk County business Sloth Encounters
The so-called "one-of-a-kind experience" allows one-on-one holding and feeding of the small mammals.
Fans react to Serena Williams' plans to "evolve away" from tennis
The leader of fashion, business and entertainment says she and her husband are focused on growing their family.
Car strikes several pedestrians, crashes into Bronx building
Chopper 2 was over East 163rd Street near Prospect Avenue after the incident. The car struck several pedestrians and then crashed into a hair salon.
A look at the law governing presidential records
Mr. Trump maintained in February his records were turned over to the National Archives "in an ordinary and routine process."
Bus riders rally for better service in Brooklyn
The group rallied in support of upgrading the city's above-ground public transportation network.
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Mayor Adams threatens to campaign against Gov. Abbott in Texas
The mayor's threat could spell danger for Abbott, who is facing a stiff challenge from Democrat Beto O'Rourke.
FDA issues emergency use authorization for new monkeypox vax protocol
A go-ahead is expected soon to start administering the vaccine in a different way, by stretching out doses.
Animal rights advocates protest Suffolk County business Sloth Encounters
The so-called "one-of-a-kind experience" allows one-on-one holding and feeding of the small mammals.
Fans react to Serena Williams' plans to "evolve away" from tennis
The leader of fashion, business and entertainment says she and her husband are focused on growing their family.
Car strikes several pedestrians, crashes into Bronx building
Chopper 2 was over East 163rd Street near Prospect Avenue after the incident. The car struck several pedestrians and then crashed into a hair salon.
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Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
Workers can receive up to $1,000 from the Premium Pay Program.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
It will offer tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated programs.
Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
New York City joins state in declaring monkeypox emergency
The numbers are troubling, and experts say vaccine delays will only allow the virus to spread more.
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Traffic moving again after 2-car crash in North Bergen
The cars were on the Route 3 West ramp to Route 495.
N.J. bill offers incentives to "Stay in Jersey" in wake of congestion pricing
The new bill would offer New York businesses incentives to open New Jersey-based offices.
Water main break floods Belleville, impacts service in Newark
The 42-inch main broke around 8 a.m. Tuesday on the border of Belleville and Newark.
Car port collapses in N.J., trapping vehicles inside
One woman told CBS2 she had to get a ride to work, because her truck was trapped under the debris.
"Real Housewives of N.J." star Teresa Giudice remarries
She tied the knot to Luis Ruelas over the weekend at Park Chateau Estate in East Brunswick.
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Animal rights advocates protest Suffolk County business Sloth Encounters
The so-called "one-of-a-kind experience" allows one-on-one holding and feeding of the small mammals.
Fans react to Serena Williams' plans to "evolve away" from tennis
The leader of fashion, business and entertainment says she and her husband are focused on growing their family.
Gabby Petito's family files $50 million wrongful death suit against Utah police
The 22-year-old was killed by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, during a cross-country trip last year.
New York agriculture officials to address spotted lanternflies
The gray and black dotted insect feeds on more than 70 plants that are critical to agriculture.
Study: HOV toll on Southern State Parkway could fund drastic improvements
A 10-mile stretch is known as "Blood Alley" for treacherous turns, short ramps, sharp exits and merges.
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Mayor Adams threatens to campaign against Gov. Abbott in Texas
The mayor's threat could spell danger for Abbott, who is facing a stiff challenge from Democrat Beto O'Rourke.
FDA issues emergency use authorization for new monkeypox vax protocol
A go-ahead is expected soon to start administering the vaccine in a different way, by stretching out doses.
A look at the law governing presidential records
Mr. Trump maintained in February his records were turned over to the National Archives "in an ordinary and routine process."
Republicans vow to investigate DOJ over FBI's search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Sources told CBS News the search by the FBI is connected to a Justice Department probe of Trump's handling of presidential records.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
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FDA issues emergency use authorization for new monkeypox vax protocol
A go-ahead is expected soon to start administering the vaccine in a different way, by stretching out doses.
CDC team investigating Rockland County polio case
The CDC team will help with outreach and vaccinations.
CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.
Hundreds of people may have polio virus, New York Health Department says
The health department said it is still investigating the virus' origin, after finding eight of the positive wastewater samples are genetically linked.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
"Real Housewives of N.J." star Teresa Giudice remarries
She tied the knot to Luis Ruelas over the weekend at Park Chateau Estate in East Brunswick.
LL Cool J's hip-hop festival draws thousands in Queens
Organizers say partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.
Elton John visits new musical "The Devil Wears Prada"
The Broadway-bound show is now playing in the Second City through Aug. 21.
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Fans react to Serena Williams' plans to "evolve away" from tennis
The leader of fashion, business and entertainment says she and her husband are focused on growing their family.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
Judge hits 44th homer as Yankees beat Mariners to end skid
But the Yankees got a bad break early - Matt Carpenter fractured his left foot.
Chris Bassitt throws 8 solid, Mets stay red hot with win over Reds
With their 13th victory in 15 games, the Amazins' extended their NL East lead to seven games over idle Atlanta.
Niesha Butler reflects on opening Brooklyn education center
Former hoop star's education center helps young people by teaching skills from computer coding to chess.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
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.
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Vinyl makes comeback at Brooklyn Public Library
What's old is new again. Yes, you can enjoy long-playing 33's now. It's the library's new vinyl records collection and the records don't skip. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
Water main break impacts University Hospital in Newark
The hospital is telling people not to come unless it is an emergency, and right now it is trying to conserve water. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Fans react to Serena Williams' decision to "evolve away" from tennis
Serena Williams announced she will "evolve away" from tennis, disappointing fans everywhere. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's Tuesday 8/9 evening weather headlines
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has a look at the forecast.
"Sloth Encounters" sparks heated battle over cuddling creatures
The so-called "one-of-a-kind experience" allows one-on-one holding and feeding of the small mammals. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
