Measles vaccine rates decline
Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease joins CBS New York to discuss measles.
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Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease joins CBS New York to discuss measles.
"My opinions about vaccines are irrelevant," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during the House hearing.
New York is now reporting two confirmed cases after three cases were reported in Begen County, New Jersey.
CBS News New York has learned both New York measles patients -- an infant and a child from New York City -- have since recovered.
There have been two confirmed measles cases in NYC, as the deadly outbreak continues to spread in Texas.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
More parents in the U.S. are choosing to not vaccinate their children, a deep dive into why and when hair starts to go gray, a selfless surrogate helps a Tennessee woman finally become a mother, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
George Latimer replaced squad member Jamaal Bowman to represent Westchester County and parts of the Bronx in Congress. Watch his full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer weighs in on a potential vaccine debate in Congress and attorney Jim Walden, a former Democrat, shares why he's entering the New York City mayor's race on this episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Dr. Mary Koslap-Petraco, Medical Council at the American Society for Meningitis Prevention and Patti Wukovits, Co-Executive Director at the American Society for Meningitis Prevention join CBS New York to discuss World Meningitis Day.
FDA approves at home flu vaccine--a nasal spray-- that consumers will be able to order online. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains how it works.
Federal officials issue a warning about a drop in vaccination rates; Afghan women finishing their medical degrees in Scotland; A new campaign encourages men to get screened for prostate cancer. Michael George reports.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
The Amityville nurse practitioner admitted to forging COVID vaccine record cards for cash.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain more about the outbreak and how to stay healthy.
The research from Mount Sinai found that antibody response from the COVID vaccine is long lasting, instead of short term.
Thousands of schools are below a critical threshold to achieve herd immunity against measles, a CBS News investigation found.
The recent measles outbreak in Philadelphia is raising concerns about a similar situation happening here.
Despite a safe and effective vaccine to protect against measles, a decrease in children getting immunized is leading to a comeback of the highly contagious and potentially deadly virus.
Jeanette Breen administered the pellets as an alternative to vaccinations and then falsified their immunization records, the New York Health Department said.
Pediatrician Dr. Mondana Yazdi said testing for whooping cough is more complicated than you might think.
Pediatrician Dr. Mondana Yazdi said testing for whooping cough is more complicated than you might think. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The vaccine is FDA approved and recommended for expectant moms at 32-36 weeks.
The Health Department says flu cases surged 27% in New York state last week.
The decision undoes an attempt to wrap up more than two decades of military prosecution beset by legal and logistical troubles.
It's now been six months since the massive fire at the apartments at 2910 Wallace Ave. left hundreds of people displaced.
Two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.
Immigration agents arrested 20 people during a raid at a warehouse in Edison, New Jersey, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says.
Eight people were hurt when an MTA bus crashed in Queens Friday morning.
It's now been six months since the massive fire at the apartments at 2910 Wallace Ave. left hundreds of people displaced.
Two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street.
Manhattanhenge, a phenomenon when the sunset aligns with the New York City street grid, occurs tonight for one of the final times in 2025.
A new survey by the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee found 74% of riders encountered issues with OMNY.
Three people were shot and a child was injured in the commotion when a gunman opened fire near a barbecue in East Harlem on Thursday night, police and witnesses said.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
Severe weather caused damage across the region Tuesday, even triggering a tornado warning in parts of New Jersey.
Heavy downpours may suddenly occur and lead to flash flooding Tuesday in the Tri-State Area.
The 4 of July forecast in NYC is looking ideal for holiday festivities and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show.
Immigration agents arrested 20 people during a raid at a warehouse in Edison, New Jersey, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says.
Amanda Anisimova upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Wimbledon on Thursday to reach the first Grand Slam final of her career.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
Two vacant homes were destroyed and multiple firefighters were injured after a fire erupted overnight in Jersey City, New Jersey.
More storms are possible Thursday in the Tri-State Area after a tornado warning in New Jersey last night.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
A Long Island family says their town is to blame for delays on reconstruction plans after a driver crashed into their home.
Suffolk Community College student Sara Lopez Garcia was detained by ICE in May, one day before commencement.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
Longtime former Long Island Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, who died in June, will be laid to rest on Long Island on Tuesday.
The decision undoes an attempt to wrap up more than two decades of military prosecution beset by legal and logistical troubles.
There is high anxiety in Rockland County over the Trump administration's plan to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti.
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security called Mahmoud Khalil's claim "absurd," accusing him of "hateful behavior and rhetoric" that threatened Jewish students.
More than two dozen NYPD officers may soon be out of a job because they were hired illegally, the department said Thursday.
A federal judge in New Hampshire certified a class action lawsuit over President Trump's birthright citizenship order and issued a preliminary injunction blocking it.
Mount Sinai's Waldman Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center uses relatively new screening technology to detect and monitor spots.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
Rise Up NYC, the free concert series that launched in 2022, is returning to the five boroughs this summer.
Organizers say the event is likely going to be New York City's largest dance music festival, with some 50,000 fans in attendance.
During a remote hearing in the Sean "Diddy" Combs case in Manhattan on Tuesday, a judge said the music mogul will face sentencing on Oct. 3.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
The Yankees rallied past Seattle 6-5 on Thursday night after Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo took a no-hitter into the eighth.
Jordan Westburg homered and drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Mets 7-3 on Thursday to sweep a doubleheader.
New York Mets pitcher David Peterson has been added to the NL roster for the All-Star Game, replacing San Francisco left-hander Robbie Ray.
Amanda Anisimova upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Wimbledon on Thursday to reach the first Grand Slam final of her career.
The Yankees beat the Mariners 9-6 on Wednesday night.
It's now been six months since the massive fire at the apartments at 2910 Wallace Ave. left hundreds of people displaced.
A frustrated Brooklyn homeowner reached out to CBS News New York for help about a dangerous tree outside her home.
Concerns with a so-called open-air drug market in the South Bronx continue to soar.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has opened a centennial exhibit celebrating its internationally respected bonsai collection.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
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.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York is taking steps to prepare for extreme weather and possible federal cuts after the tragic flooding in Texas.
At least 120 people are dead and more than 170 are still missing a week after catastrophic flooding hit Central Texas. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Two people died when a car drove through a Brooklyn intersection, hitting and killing them as they crossed the street. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
An MTA bus slammed into a light pole and ticket machine Friday morning in Queens. Eight people suffered minor injuries. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
