Indoor dining in NYC can resume at 25% capacity on Feb. 14, Cuomo says
Cuomo had closed restaurants to indoor dining on December 14, preventing the struggling businesses from cashing in on the lucrative Christmas and New Year's seasons.
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Cuomo had closed restaurants to indoor dining on December 14, preventing the struggling businesses from cashing in on the lucrative Christmas and New Year's seasons.
New York Attorney General Letitia James released a report saying the state may have undercounted COVID-19 deaths in nursing home patients "by approximately 50%," because it did not include those who died off-site at hospitals. CBSN New York has details.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday the state will give its next allotment of COVID-19 vaccine doses to hospitals that have administered the greatest proportion of what they were given earlier. The governor and state officials discussed the state's efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic in a briefing that also touched on the new variants of the virus and the state's efforts to procure more of the vaccine. Watch a portion of their remarks.
The move makes 7 million New Yorkers eligible for the shot.
Cuomo called the fast-spreading strain "nothing short of frightening."
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday the state will start scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for the next group of people on Monday. That includes first responders and education and public transit workers. People 75 and older, and public safety workers, will also be eligible to start making appointments for vaccinations. Watch his remarks.
Total coronavirus hospitalizations in the state Wednesday stood at 8,655 and there were 161 new deaths due to the virus.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said during a Wednesday briefing he had asked federal officials to implement testing of international travelers or allow New York to do so to prevent spread of the coronavirus. The Democrat also said the results of Tuesday's Senate runoff elections in Georgia would be good for New Yorkers in the fight against COVID-19 and in addressing the state's $15 billion budget shortfall. Watch his remarks.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday a new COVID-19 strain that was detected in the state after it was first identified in the United Kingdom last month "could be a game changer." He called it "highly problematic."
The state's first confirmed diagnosis of the contagious new strain was detected in Saratoga Springs.
States such as Colorado and California have also confirmed cases of the variant.
"It's been a long time, and that team has a charisma and personality that is infectious," the New York governor said
Moves are designed to keep a new, highly contagious strain of COVID-19 from being brought to their states or spreading within them.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday a shutdown that would close non-essential businesses is "totally avoidable" — and that he doesn't believe the state is destined for one. "Destiny is what we make it," Cuomo said at a COVID-19 briefing. Watch his remarks.
The question of whether New York City needs to go into a full shutdown became a political football this week between the governor and the city's mayor.
Doctors across the country are dealing with unprecedented levels of traumatic stress, not only from the sheer pressure from their jobs but also the life-or-death decisions they're forced to make as hospitals fill up with COVID-19 patients. In an article in The Atlantic, writer Jordan Kisner takes a closer look at the impact on New York City doctors and nurses, and she joined CBSN with more.
New York City will once again have a Republican in Congress after Nicole Malliotakis defeated Representative Max Rose in New York's 11th Congressional District. The congresswoman-elect joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her victory as part of a historic group of Republican women in Congress, as well as the coronavirus response on Staten Island.
Cuomo said "hope is on the way" as the first doses of the vaccine are delivered to frontline health care workers.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo held a briefing Monday as Pfizer's new coronavirus vaccine rolls out in the state. One of the first doses of the vaccine went to a critical care nurse, who got the shot on live TV.
The New York governor said indoor dining is too high of a risk given hospitalizations, a rising infection rate and the city's density.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an update on COVID-19 restrictions, including an end to indoor dining in New York City as of Monday. "The federal government must provide relief to these bars and restaurants," Cuomo said. Watch his remarks.
New York state pushed back against a request from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect data from residents who receive a coronavirus vaccine. The federal agency asked all 50 states to sign an agreement that allows them to obtain personal information from vaccinated people, including names and birthdays. Leaders like New York Governor Andrew Cuomo believe the Trump administration would use the information to deport undocumented immigrants, which the agency denies. New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday the state expects to receive 170,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as this weekend. Nursing home residents and staff will be prioritized for vaccinations followed by "high-risk" hospital workers. Watch his remarks.
Nursing home residents and staff will be prioritized for vaccinations, following by "high-risk" hospital workers.
As public school districts nationwide struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, New York City is reopening elementary schools. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joins CBSN to explain what the state is doing to control the latest surge, the plan for economy recovery, and efforts to inform New Yorkers about the safety of the vaccine.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Trump says he'll end the war soon, when he wants to, as Iran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz and warns U.S.-linked banks will be next.
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
Howard Schultz said he and his wife will move to Florida as Washington weighs a roughly 10% annual tax on earnings over $1 million.
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.
Howard Schultz said he and his wife will move to Florida as Washington weighs a roughly 10% annual tax on earnings over $1 million.
The emergency oil release — the largest in the multinational organization's history — could help ease oil prices in the short term, according to analysts.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
An image of the sighting showed the massive bear standing over the carcass near Yellowstone Lake.
The inflation data captures the period before the Iran war broke out. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation fears.
Howard Schultz said he and his wife will move to Florida as Washington weighs a roughly 10% annual tax on earnings over $1 million.
The emergency oil release — the largest in the multinational organization's history — could help ease oil prices in the short term, according to analysts.
The inflation data captures the period before the Iran war broke out. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation fears.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
The emergency oil release — the largest in the multinational organization's history — could help ease oil prices in the short term, according to analysts.
Trump says he'll end the war soon, when he wants to, as Iran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz and warns U.S.-linked banks will be next.
Australian officials say six of seven members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were granted asylum are staying but the seventh has changed her mind and will return home.
Police are investigating after a fire on a regional bus in Kerzers, west of Switzerland's capital, killed at least six people.
Pop culture icon Flava Flav stopped by "CBS Mornings" to discuss his plans to celebrate women Olympic and Paralympic medalists from the 2026 Winter Games.
Kurt Russell, who stars in "The Madison," spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the series, explaining the script "was so familiar" and that he related to it. Russell praised creator Taylor Sheridan, who was also behind the popular series "Yellowstone," and discussed what it was like to work with Michelle Pfeiffer again decades later.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
American tap dancer Michelle Dorrance talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving the 88-year-old's artistry for future generations in a project at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
New video has emerged of fuses being bought at a Pennsylvania fireworks store by one of the suspects accused of throwing explosive devices outside the New York City mayoral residence. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
New York City police have given the all clear after concluding a suspicious package found near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was harmless.
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Pop culture icon Flava Flav stopped by "CBS Mornings" to discuss his plans to celebrate women Olympic and Paralympic medalists from the 2026 Winter Games.
February's CPI report shows inflation held steady. Erin Delmore, a geoeconomics correspondent, joins to break it down.
Dozens of U.S. service members suffered serious injuries in Kuwait as the war with Iran began, including shrapnel wounds and brain trauma, multiple sources told CBS News. Aaron Navarro has more.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune weighed in on the SAVE America Act on Tuesday, saying, "I can't guarantee an outcome" for the bill's passage. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
Religion has faded across the West, but the hunger for meaning hasn't. In an age of AI and scientific triumph, the oldest question remains. Steven Pinker and Ross Douthat debate God, morality, and whether a secular society can sustain itself.