CBS Evening News, August 28th, 2020
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The history of the Brooklyn Bridge: "An iconic piece of New York City and beyond"
When it was completed in 1883, it was hailed as an engineering marvel and called the eighth Wonder of the World.
Doctor on booster shots, rise in COVID cases
Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines including rising pediatric cases.
NYC mayor-elect Adams: I'll take my first three paychecks in bitcoin
Days after winning his mayoral race, Adams vowed New York City will be "the center of the cryptocurrency industry."
101,000 NYC students faced homelessness
A stunning new report by New York City officials highlights a major crisis facing thousands of public school students: the lack of available permanent housing. Dr. Megan Sandel, Boston Medical Center's principal investigator of Children's HealthWatch and co-director of The Grow Clinic, joins CBSN AM to discuss the new report and how housing problems affect students nationwide.
NYC sanitation workers investigated for alleged fake vaccination cards
Employees who faked their vaccination will be suspended without pay, the department said.
COVID cases on the rise ahead of Thanksgiving
The CDC reports over 1 million children ages 5 to 11 have received the first dose of Pfizer's pediatric vaccine. This comes as several states and New York City begin expanding booster eligibility to all adults. Director of vaccine research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Dr. Robert Frenck, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with a look at the day's pandemic news.
Former Japanese princess starts new life in NYC
Former Japanese princess Mako Komuro arrived in New York City after leaving the royal family for a new life with her husband.
14-year-old who was missing for almost a month found on NYC street
"It appears that Jashyah was a runaway," acting Essex County Prosecutor Ted Stephens said Friday.
COVID vaccines roll out for young children
Dr. Dyan Hes' practice in New York City was one of the first to offer COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11. The founder of Gramercy Pediatrics spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the early demand for shots, what parents should know about their kids getting the shot and how this round of vaccinations could affect schools.
Veterans participate in 9-state relay
Hundreds of veterans are running in a relay from the 9/11 Memorial in New York City to Atlanta while carrying the American flag to combat feelings of isolation. Janet Shamlian shares more in the CBS News series "Honoring our Heroes."
Some U.S. cities are giving parents $100 to get kids vaccinated
Vaccinating all New Yorkers ages 5 to 7 would prevent an estimated 38,000 cases of COVID-19, health officials say.
Supreme Court hears New York gun control case
The Supreme Court is hearing its' first major gun control case in over a decade. CBS News legal contributor and Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the details.
Former NYPD captain Eric Adams elected mayor of New York City
In his election night speech, Adams said his victory is for "the underserved, the marginalized, the abandoned" who have felt "betrayed" by New York City.
Eric Adams wins race for NYC mayor
Democrat Eric Adams, a former NYPD captain and Brooklyn borough president, claimed victory in the New York City mayor's race, defeating Republican Curtis Sliwa. Adams will be only the second Black mayor in the city's history. CBSN New York has more on that race plus the election of Alvin Bragg as the next Manhattan district attorney.
Eric Adams speaks after projected win
Democrat Eric Adams is the winner of the New York City mayor's race, CBS News projects. In his acceptance speech, the former police officer pledged to be a mayor for all of the city's residents when he takes office on January 1. Watch his remarks here.
Eric Adams projected winner in NYC mayor race
Democrat Eric Adams is the projected winner of the New York City mayoral race, defeating Republican Curtis Sliwa. CBS New York's chief political correspondent Marcia Kramer joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the race.
Judge denies NYPD union's bid to halt COVID vaccine mandate
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate is set to take effect on November 1.
New York City police union sues city over COVID vaccine mandate
The union is asking the court to halt the vaccine mandate ahead of Friday's deadline.
“On Being a Black Photographer” photo essay
Brooklyn-based photographer Andre D. Wagner reflects on the current moment in America in this original essay, "On Being a Black Photographer."
Norm Lewis performs in Lincoln Center plaza
Only on "CBS This Morning," Tony-nominated actor and singer Norm Lewis performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" a cappella in an empty Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts plaza. The New York City complex, home to the New York City Ballet, the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic, Jazz at Lincoln Center and more, has been closed since March 12 due to coronavirus concerns.
NYC begins Phase 1 reopening
The rate of new infections in New York City has dropped to its lowest level since the outbreak began. The Big Apple reopened for business 100 days after the first case was confirmed. Mola Lenghi reports.
Protests grow across U.S. demanding justice for George Floyd
The seventh day of protests nationwide brought no rest for those demanding change, with thousands filling the streets from New York to Los Angeles. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.
Man asks neighbor out via drone amid lockdown
Singles are finding ways to make an emotional connection despite coronavirus restrictions discouraging people from meeting in person. One New York City couple managed to communicate via everything from drone to protective bubble after spotting each other on their respective roof and balcony. Meanwhile, dating apps are pushing others to video chat. Jamie Yuccas reports on the dating scene's transformation amid the pandemic.
New York City requiring vaccine for cops, firefighters, city workers
The mandate affecting the nation's largest police department and over100,000 other workers carries a Nov. 1 deadline for getting the first vaccine dose.
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