NYC mayor says city may face another full shutdown
"All forms of restrictions have to be on the table," Mayor Bill De Blasio warns as coronavirus cases climb.
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NYC mayor says no line-jumping for COVID vaccine
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio told reporters people of privilege won't be allowed to "jump the line" ahead of those who have a greater need for a COVID-19 vaccine. The mayor's comments come as city officials expect to start receiving the first doses of a vaccine a few days after it's approved by the federal government. Watch de Blasio's remarks.
NYC mayor vows not to let people "jump the line" for vaccine
"We've got to protect those who serve us and those who are most vulnerable, and we will enforce that rigorously," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
NYC elementary schools to begin reopening
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that public elementary schools will begin reopening on December 7. The announcement comes nearly three weeks after schools shut down as coronavirus cases increased.
Viewing rules for Rockefeller Center tree
At a press conference Monday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined some of the COVID-19 safety measures in place to avoid crowds at this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The lighting ceremony will be closed to the public and tickets will be required to visit the tree. Watch the mayor's remarks.
Tickets required for Rockefeller Center tree
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says tickets will be required to visit the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree this year to help prevent crowds amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks.
NYC public elementary schools to begin reopening on December 7
Public schools closed on November 19 when the city reached a seven-day COVID-19 positivity average of 3%, but de Blasio said Sunday that metric will no longer be used.
New York City mayor urges people to avoid travel this Thanksgiving
He told people who are traveling to do so safely and follow the rules, and warned of financial penalties for violations.
NYC schools suspend in-person learning
New York City public schools have suspended in-person learning because the coronavirus positivity rate surpassed 3% citywide. That's despite the fact that the positivity rate within schools is at just 0.23%, and as restaurants and bars remain open. Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena of Northwell Health joined CBSN to discuss why that 3% rate is arbitrary, and what states in the Midwest -- where rates are even higher -- need to do to stop the spread of the virus.
NYC mayor: Indoor dining, gyms likely to close in "next week or two"
New restrictions are likely to follow citywide schools closures, which were announced Wednesday.
Teachers' union leader on NYC closing schools
New York City has closed public schools for in-person learning due to rising cases of COVID-19. Michael Mulgrew is the president of the United Federation of Teachers, the union which represents city school teachers, He joined CBSN to discuss the impact this will have on the quality of the education students are receiving this school year.
New York City public schools close over COVID
As coronavirus cases surge in the U.S., many hospitals are reaching their breaking points. In New York City, in-person learning was canceled for the nation's largest public school system after the city's seven-day test positivity rate rose above 3%. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports on what's happening across the country, and Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the decision to move New York City's public schools to remote learning.
NYC Mayor de Blasio on public schools closing
First on "CBS This Morning," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins to discuss why he closed public schools and what the city needs to do as coronavirus cases surge.
New York City to close public schools as coronavirus cases rise
The nation's largest public school system will shift to fully remote learning as the state and nation grapple with the pandemic.
NYC closes schools as COVID cases rise
The nation's largest public school system is returning to fully-remote learning as coronavirus cases rise. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that the shutdown begins Thursday. Watch his remarks.
NYC schools may close "as early as Monday" as cases spike
"Have a plan, an alternative plan, for as early as Monday," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Mental health 911 calls will be handled by experts, not NYPD, in new program
First lady Chirlane McCray said NYPD officers will be "relieved" of responsibilities they should have never have been asked to handle.
NYPD accused of assault on Bronx protesters
A new Human Rights Watch report claims New York City police officers deliberately assaulted protesters in the Bronx earlier this summer. Human Rights Watch acting director of crisis and conflict Ida Sawyer joined CBSN to explain what happened in Mott Haven.
New York City looking to close some areas seeing coronavirus surge
Mayor Bill de Blasio said shutdowns — including public and private schools — would happen starting Wednesday in nine ZIP codes, and indoor dining would be suspended.
Cam Newton tests positive for coronavirus
Sunday’s highly anticipated game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots has been postponed after players on both teams, including Patriots quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, cases are spiking throughout the country. Danya Bacchus reports.
"Alarming" COVID hot spots in NYC amid battle over reopening schools
COVID's spread focused again in Orthodox Jewish communities as principals vote no-confidence in Mayor Bill de Blasio after school opening delays.
New York City delays in-person learning
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will be delaying in-person learning for another week as pressure from teachers and parents continue to grow over coronavirus safety concerns. Nikki Battiste reports.
Indoor dining in New York City can resume later this month
The city's restaurants have been limited to only take-out and delivery since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
N.Y. pushes back after Trump threatens funds
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio are pushing back after President Trump threatened to cut federal funding for cities he deemed "anarchist jurisdictions." CBSN NY has details.
New York City sees 166% increase in shootings last month
NYPD's chief of crime control strategies says the agency is coping with the lowest number of cops on the street in six years.
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