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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Former correctional facility to house asylum seekers in Harlem
New York City officials say the state provided the Lincoln Correctional Facility as a temporary site.
Police: 16-year-old stabbed in neck with switchblade in the Bronx
The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim in the right side of the neck with a switchblade.
3-month-old baby girl found dead in wooded area of the Bronx
Sources tell CBS2 the baby was staying in a shelter when ACS became concerned and requested a wellness check.
Manhattanhenge tonight: When and where to snap the best shot
The phenomenon takes place when the sun sets perfectly between the buildings of Manhattan.
Memorial Day looking warm and breezy, with highs near 80
Today will be mostly sunny, warm and breezy with highs near 80.
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Former correctional facility to house asylum seekers in Harlem
New York City officials say the state provided the Lincoln Correctional Facility as a temporary site.
Police: 16-year-old stabbed in neck with switchblade in the Bronx
The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim in the right side of the neck with a switchblade.
3-month-old baby girl found dead in wooded area of the Bronx
Sources tell CBS2 the baby was staying in a shelter when ACS became concerned and requested a wellness check.
Manhattanhenge tonight: When and where to snap the best shot
The phenomenon takes place when the sun sets perfectly between the buildings of Manhattan.
Memorial Day in NYC: USS Intrepid set for annual ceremony
It will feature an iconic flyover known as the Missing Man Formation and the laying of four ceremonial wreaths.
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Memorial Day Weekend mass exodus begins as residents flee Tri-State Area
Area airports saw their usual crowds and highways filled up with cars as people took off on vacation.
Lamont wants Arizona Coyotes to move to Hartford
Connecticut hasn't had an NHL team since the Hartford Whalers left for North Carolina in 1997.
United ending service at Westchester County Airport on July 1
The airline said a shortage of planes and pilots forced its hand, but there's no shortage of passengers.
Police: 10-year-old shot in the face by gel pellet gun
It happened as the boy was walking home from his bus stop in Middletown, Connecticut this week.
Where does NYC rank on the best places to live in the U.S.?
U.S. News and World Report has released its annual list of the best places to live in the country.
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15-year-old boy dies after being pulled from the water off Jersey Shore
Five other people were rescued. There was no immediate word on their ages or conditions.
New display in N.J. town honors local Marine killed in Vietnam in 1966
Memorial Day is taking on more meaning for the people of Hawthorne -- remembering Lance Cpl. Billy Dutches.
Taylor Swift rocks MetLife Stadium: "This is our Super Bowl"
Swifties didn't care about the cost. They just wanted to see their girl and she didn't disappoint.
Memorial Day Weekend mass exodus begins as residents flee Tri-State Area
Area airports saw their usual crowds and highways filled up with cars as people took off on vacation.
Student and service dog get diplomas at Seton Hall graduation
The audience cheered loudly as Grace Mariani and her dog Justin accepted their diplomas from the Seton Hall University president.
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Veterans memorial unveiled in East Meadow's Eisenhower Park
It honors those who served and those who were killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thousands pack Jones Beach for the amazing Bethpage Air Show
The unforgettable exhibition showcases a variety of military aircrafts, along with defensive tactics.
L.I. man charged in death of man suspected of stealing tires off his SUV
Detectives said Luis Pena was stealing tires off Jacob Mejia's Toyota Highlander before Mejia fatally stabbed him in Bellerose Village.
Air Force Thunderbirds headlining this year's Bethpage Air Show
Crowds poured into Jones Beach on Friday to watch practice runs of the Bethpage Air Show's high-flying fun.
Judge rules letter from Brian Laundrie's mom can be used in civil suit
The Petito's attorneys say the letter proves Roberta Laundrie knew her son killed Gabby Petito and offered to help cover it up.
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What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
The Point: NYC gun czar on what's driving 24 percent decrease in shootings
Mayor Eric Adams named AT Mitchell the city's gun czar almost a year ago. So far, there have been about 396 shootings in 2023, almost a 24 percent decrease from 2022.
Hakeem Jeffries expects Dem support for debt ceiling deal
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
VP Kamala Harris praises cadets in West Point's 1st commencement speech by a woman
"It is clear you graduate into an increasingly unsettled world where longstanding principles are at risk," Harris said.
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New York lifts COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
Doctors at Elmhurst Hospital reach agreement to end strike
More than 150 unionized physicians walked off the job Monday for a planned five-day strike.
Park in East Meadow helps families affected by dementia-related illnesses
Alzheimer's can strike quickly. Two years ago, Sandra Dozier was Professor Dozier, teaching multiple classes.
Elmhurst Hospital doctors on strike over claims of unequal pay
Residents claim Mount Sinai pays them $7,000 less each year compared to their counterparts at the Manhattan campus.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: What is HIIT Training?
Dr. Kumar explains what makes high intensity interval training different from other kinds of workouts.
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Broadway showstopper Lillias White on giving audiences "my entire heart"
For the 71-year-old Tony-winner, now appearing in "Hadestown," it all began as a child in Brooklyn, N.Y., when relatives encouraged her to dance and sing on her grandmother's dining room table.
Taylor Swift rocks MetLife Stadium: "This is our Super Bowl"
Swifties didn't care about the cost. They just wanted to see their girl and she didn't disappoint.
Taylor Swift concerts, Memorial Day Weekend travel could mean traffic disaster
Pop superstar's shows at MetLife expected to compound what's expected to be busiest travel weekend in years.
Taylor Swift fans wait overnight for Eras Tour merch at MetLife Stadium
Taylor Swift kick's off a three-night run at MetLife Stadium on Friday.
Broadway attendance recovers to pre-pandemic levels
Broadway was shuttered by the pandemic for about a year-and-a-half.
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Mets blow big early lead, drop series to Rockies
Francisco Alvarez hit a three-run homer in the Amazins' six-run fourth, but they fell 11-10 on Sunday.
Yankees hammer Yu Darvish, take 2 of 3 from Padres
The Bombers erupted for seven runs in the third on their way to a 10-7 win on Sunday.
McMahon's go-ahead homer in 7th lifts Rockies over Mets
Pete Alonso hit his MLB-best 20th home run of the season and rookie Francisco Álvarez knocked a three-run blast in the loss.
NYCFC doomed by 2 goals during first-half stoppage time, loses to Union
With the 3-1 victory on Saturday, the Union has beaten the Boys in Blue four straight times.
IKF comes through in 10th, Yankees edge Padres
DJ LeMahieu, who had an RBI double in the first, homered in the seventh in the Bombers' 3-2 win.
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Fleet Week rolls into NYC with Parade of Ships
The annual tradition returned Wednesday in New York Harbor, ahead of Memorial Day.
"Ladies and Gentlemen... The Beatles!" exhibit at Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center
The exhibit focuses on the key period between 1964 and 1966, when the Beatles became international superstars.
2023 Met Gala
This year's theme centered on Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his work as creative director of Chanel.
Remembering Harry Belafonte through the years
The groundbreaking singer, actor and activist died Tuesday at the age of 96 in his New York home.
2023 Mets home opener
The Mets unveiled a massive new scoreboard and defeated the Marlins in their home opener at Citi Field.
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Former Harlem prison set to house asylum seekers
New York City officials say the state provided the Lincoln Correctional Facility as a temporary site.
Girl, 3 months old, found dead in the Bronx
Her body was discovered around 10:30 p.m. Sunday in a wooded area near the Major Deegan Expressway.
16-year-old stabbed with switchblade in the Bronx
The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim in the right side of the neck with a switchblade.
Sharing AAPI stories through dance
We're highlighting a short film that premieres this Wednesday as part of the 15th season of the Ariel Rivka Dance Company.
First Alert Weather: Memorial Day feeling warm and breezy
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
