New York lifts COVID vaccine requirement for health care workers
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
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NYC police, fire unions fighting to have fire members reinstated
It comes as the city lifts its COVID vaccine mandate for city workers that led to nearly 2,000 people losing their jobs. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more on the response.
COVID vaccine mandate ends for NYC workers
Now, the police and firefighters unions are calling to let members who refused to get vaccinated return to work. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
NYC ending COVID vaccine mandate: What it means
What message does this send as we leave the emergency phase of the pandemic? We speak with a professor of public health to find out.
NYC ending COVID vaccine mandate for city workers
COVID vaccinations will become optional for current and prospective employees starting Feb. 10.
NYC ends private sector vaccine mandate
Employees at private businesses and students who want to take part in extracurricular activities no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has reaction to the changes.
How ending NYC vaccine mandate will impact economy
New York City is lifting its COVID vaccine mandate for the private sector. We hear from an expert about what it will mean for the city's recovery.
NYC ends COVID vaccine mandate for private sector
The change also affects students looking to take part in extracurricular activities. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
NYC lifts vaccine mandate for private sector workers
Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement Tuesday before getting his second booster shot. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
NYC lifts private sector vaccine mandate
Mayor Adams says the city will also end the mandate for students participating in extracurricular activities.
Chance for NYC workers to get their jobs back
New York City workers who were fired because they were unvaccinated now have a chance to get their jobs back, Mayor Adams says.
Students rejoice over NYC's decision to drop vax mandate for prom
It means all students can go despite their vaccine status. That is, unless it's at a private facility.
NYC students react to prom update
Mayor Eric Adams says vaccines will no longer be required for the big dance. CBS2's John Dias hears from students on the Upper West Side.
NYC drops prom vaccine requirement
Mayor Eric Adams says students no longer need to be vaccinated to attend prom, despite rising COVID numbers in the city. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Adams lifts COVID vax requirement for high school prom
The city is strongly recommending testing before attending events and says students should wear masks at prom and graduation.
SCOTUS declines to hear NYC vaccine mandate lawsuit brought by teachers
As is typical, the justices did not say anything in rejecting the case, and it was one of more than 100 turned away.
SCOTUS will not hear NYC teachers' lawsuit on vaccine mandate
Four teachers claimed the COVID vaccine mandate was unconstitutional.
Student says civil rights violated by Montclair State's vax policy change
Jared Vigil says he was initially granted an exemption for religious reasons for the spring semester.
Student in dispute with Montclair State University over school's change in vaccine requirement
CBS2's Cory James has the story.
Student calls vaccine requirement to attend prom a double standard
Candice Horan had her prom dress picked out until there was an announcement at John Bowne High School in Flushing.
NYC municipal workers: End vaccine mandate double standard
Firefighters, paramedics, police officers, transit and sanitation workers were among those standing in solidarity.
Frontline workers rally for end of vaccine mandate
It comes as Mayor Eric Adams faces backlash over his decision to change the rules for professional athletes and performers. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has a live report.
FDNY speaks out against NYC's vaccine mandate
Leaders held a news conference Monday. Mayor Adams says he's open to meeting with leadership.
FDNY union leaders call for full repeal of vax mandate
The noted the city recently exempted pro athletes and performers, while firefighters continue to lose their jobs for being unvaccinated.
Adams defends decision to exempt pro athletes and peformers
The mayor announced Thursday certain groups would be exempt from the city's workplace vaccine mandate, setting off a backlash from municipal unions and others. CBS2's John Dias reports.
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Red Alert in place Sunday for flood risk & strong winds
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Lights shine at Yonkers park for Grand Holiday Illumination
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Inactive rocket launcher found in Brooklyn building
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/8 Friday morning forecast
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Mayor Adams, faith leaders call for peace this holiday season
The mayor says in the months since the Hamas terror attack, there has been a 250% rise in ethnically-motivated hate crimes.
Adams appoints new jails commissioner to sway judge
Adams handed the correction commissioner's badge to Lynelle Maginley-Liddie, hoping it will help convince a judge not to appoint a federal receiver to run Rikers Island.
NY can enforce laws banning guns from "sensitive locations"
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Santos says he makes more money from Cameo than he did in Congress
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NYC Council passes bill requiring schools to carry naloxone
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Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
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Increase in flu cases across N.Y. prompts doctors to advise vaccines
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New film tells story of Sandy Hook father's journey to heal
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