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.
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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
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SCOTUS will not hear NYC teachers' lawsuit on vaccine mandate
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Student calls vaccine requirement to attend prom a double standard
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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.
Mayor Adams facing backlash over vaccine mandate decision
Critics are calling the decision to lift the mandate for professional athletes and performers a double standard. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Mayor Adams discusses COVID vaccine mandate exemptions for performers and pro athletes
The mayor made the announcement on the change in city policy at a press conference at Citi Field on Thursday morning.
Mayor Adams: Performers, pro athletes now exempt from NYC vaccine mandate
The mayor said at a press conference Thursday the move will help boost the city's economy and end sports teams' competitive disadvantage. However, many objected to Adams' new executive order. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Mayor Adams expected to lift vaccine mandate for athletes, performers
After months of pressure, CBS2 has learned the mayor plans to exempt athletes and performers from the city's workplace vaccine mandate. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
New Yorkers enjoy first day of mask and indoor vaccine mandates being lifted
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the story.
Giddy Mayor Adams tours businesses in East Village as most vaccine mandates are lifted
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NYC students shed their masks for first time
Masks are now optional for students at New York City public schools. This comes as the city also ends its Key to NYC vaccine requirements. CBS2's John Dias has all the details.
NYC lifting school mask, indoor vaccine requirements
This comes as New Jersey ends its statewide school mask mandate today too. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Most vaccine and mask mandates to end Monday in New York City
CBS2's Kevin Rincon visited some restaurants on Sunday night to get reaction from patrons.
New York City set to lift most mask and vaccine mandates on Monday
CBS2's Kevin Rincon has the story.
Most mask and vaccine mandates in NYC set to be lifted on Monday
CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
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