COVID Vaccine: Pfizer Says It Will Seek FDA Approval 'Within Days'
Pfizer says results from its largest vaccine trial are complete, and it's 95% effective.
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Pfizer says results from its largest vaccine trial are complete, and it's 95% effective.
As coronavirus cases increase nationwide, there's a new breakthrough on a second COVID-19 vaccine. CBS2 spoke to a local woman who was part of the trial.
There's some promising news in the race for a COVID vaccine as cases continue to skyrocket in the U.S.
Mayor Bill de Blasio reminded everyone Tuesday that the city is on the brink of a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
The creatures, often seen on Long Island beaches, have been dwindling for years and that poses a potential problem for vaccine makers.
U.S. drugmaker Pfizer says human trials suggest its coronavirus vaccine is 90% effective at preventing COVID-19 infections.
The Dow jumped 5.3% in early trading, reaching a record high of 29,836. The S&P 500 rose more than 3%, while the Nasdaq added less than 1%.
The mayor says it will be available regardless of a person's ability to pay for it.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo predicts 40 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine are what the state will need, as he announced Sunday a preliminary plan for distributing one.
There's some progress in the race for a coronavirus vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says the patient's condition is now being evaluated by an independent data monitoring board, along with its own physicians.
One of the most promising COVID-19 vaccine trials has been slowed due to a lack of minority participation.
Getting a flu shot is more important than ever this year, with the coronavirus pandemic still raging. Yet, misinformation about flu vaccines continues to spread.
The Russian president says the vaccine has been registered for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated.
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, many are putting their hopes on a vaccine to end the health crisis.
The mayor specifically mentioned the pneumonia vaccine, warning that children with compromised respiratory systems are more vulnerable to COVID-19.
The race to develop and test a coronavirus vaccine is proceeding at warp speed, with several companies reporting promising results.
The race is on to develop a vaccine to protect against the coronavirus. But can one be developed quickly and safely?
In the U.S., there have been at least 26 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations and 14,000 deaths from flu so far this season.
A bill now being proposed would require parents to meet a vaccination schedule to enroll their kids in school unless they get a medical exemption.
The demonstration went on for hours outside as lawmakers tried to cast votes on several bills inside.
In the most severe cases, "they're just as vulnerable as if they were infants," said study senior author Stephen Elledge, a Harvard geneticist.
"First it will K-O the bacterium inside the tick, further it will also stop the conveyor belt that gets the Lyme into you and finally, it will also block Lyme even once its inside the body," Dr. Schutzer explained.
When adolescents go off to school, they're exposed to any number of potentially serious, even deadly diseases.
All children who do not have their required immunizations must have the first dose of vaccines within 14 days from the first day of school.
The Senegalese community in Harlem is getting ready to watch their beloved team play against France in the World Cup on Tuesday.
The New York Knicks will be honored with a ticker-tape parade Thursday. Here's the parade route, start time, and more.
Luigi Mangione was scheduled to be in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday morning for a hearing regarding his state murder case.
The evening rush will coincide with the end of the match between Senegal and France on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The Senegalese community in Harlem is getting ready to watch their beloved team play against France in the World Cup on Tuesday.
The New York Knicks will be honored with a ticker-tape parade Thursday. Here's the parade route, start time, and more.
Luigi Mangione was scheduled to be in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday morning for a hearing regarding his state murder case.
The evening rush will coincide with the end of the match between Senegal and France on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
The evening rush will coincide with the end of the match between Senegal and France on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Controversy is swirling in one Long Island village after Pride flags were taken down just as celebrations were ramping up. The move followed complaints about them hanging above banners honoring local military heroes.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Severe weather and storm threats return to the New York City area on Sunday.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
The New York Knicks will be honored with a ticker-tape parade Thursday. Here's the parade route, start time, and more.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The Mets fell behind by nine runs through two innings and never came close to recovering in an eventual 12-0 loss to the Reds on Monday night.
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
Kevin Hart and Stephen A. Smith say Spike Lee deserves a championship ring from the Knicks. Rings are typically given to players, coaches and executives.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Jenn Bisram has a look at how some fans are getting permanent reminders of their championship win, and Marcia Kramer has a look at ticker-tape parade security preparations.
Jessica Lappin, President Of The Downtown Alliance, talks with CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler about the story behind ticker tape parades and some of the most iconic ones.
A new study ranked the Garden State as the third best in the United States.
Harlem has a strong Senegalese community with many fans excited for the historical game against France on Tuesday in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
Luigi Mangione is being tried on federal and state charges for the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
