ER doctor on New York City closing schools

Public schools in New York City have gone back to all-remote learning. The decision comes as a new report from the U.N. Children's Fund warns of a "lost generation" as more than 570 million students across the globe see their classroom learning impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Dara Kass, a Yahoo News medical contributor and an ER doctor, joined CBSN to discuss what New York City and states across the country should be doing to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

• Nov 19, 2020
• 10:06

States tighten COVID-19 restrictions

New York City public schools are closed after the city reached a 3% positivity rate in coronavirus infections on Wednesday. As cases continue to surge across the country, many states are also reissuing restrictions and curfews, often in places where businesses remain open. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether these measures are effective and what impact they have on children. He also addresses recent promising vaccine progress. The most recent testing shows AstraZeneca's vaccine developed at England's Oxford University works well, is safe, and is highly effective on older patients.

• Nov 19, 2020
• 03:38

Owl saved from Rockefeller Center Christmas tree after days without food

A wildlife center is now rehabilitating the owl, named Rockefeller, and "feeding him all the mice he will eat."

• Nov 19, 2020

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.

• Nov 19, 2020

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.

• Nov 19, 2020
• 06:52

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.

• Nov 18, 2020
• 13:31

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.

• Nov 19, 2020
• 07:57

Teachers fatigued amid COVID pandemic

Recent studies are finding that teachers may be burning out due to circumstances brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. A recent study found 66% of teachers in Illinois say they are more burned out than usual. In New York, a citywide public school shutdown order is forcing teachers to change their routine again. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Nov 19, 2020
• 04:24

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.

• Nov 18, 2020
• 08:04

Impact of remote learning on America's youth

New York City public schools are halting in-person classes as coronavirus cases rise as CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports. What effect will this have on children? Learning specialist Dr. Rebecca Mannis joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the impact this pandemic is having on America's youth and their ability to learn.

• Nov 18, 2020
• 11:36

NYC schools close as U.S. virus deaths top 250,000

The New York City public school system will cancel all in-person classes, going online beginning Thursday. This comes after the city reached a 3% positivity rate. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• Nov 18, 2020
• 05:02

Coronavirus death toll in U.S. surpasses 250,000

Hospitals throughout the country are being overwhelmed and the nation's largest public school system in New York City has gone back to remote learning.

• Nov 18, 2020

Brothers keep their bar going amid pandemic

Paul and Anthony Ramirez, two brothers and bar owners in New York City, opened the Bronx Beer Hall seven years ago in a historically landmarked marketplace where they could celebrate community. The brothers spoke with CBS News to share how they were able to avoid making the last call during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Nov 17, 2020
• 02:04

ICU beds reaching capacity as COVID-19 cases surge

New coronavirus infections and hospitalizations are skyrocketing nationwide and now government officials are implementing new COVID-19 restrictions to combat the pandemic. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Nov 15, 2020
• 02:19

Christmas Tree arrives in New York City's Rockefeller Center

The tree was donated by Al Dick of Daddy Al's General Store in Oneonta, in central New York.

• Nov 14, 2020

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.

• Nov 13, 2020

New York City braces as COVID cases spikes

A second wave of coronavirus is about to crash down on New York City, prompting officials to take quick action. Meanwhile, New Jersey is seeing its highest daily COVID-19 case totals ever. Meg Oliver reports.

• Nov 12, 2020
• 01:31

Protesters across U.S. demand all votes be counted

Protesters are hitting the streets in multiple cities, including New York City, Philly and Chicago, calling for every single vote to be counted. Mola Lenghi takes a look.

• Nov 4, 2020
• 01:28

Ritchie Torres talks historic win for Congress

New York Democrat Ritchie Torres has become of the first Black and openly gay candidates to be elected to Congress. He joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about the results from election night and what he hopes to accomplish for the people of his district.

• Nov 4, 2020
• 05:19

Candidates make closing arguments to voters

In the frantic final 24 hours of campaigning, Joe Biden and President Trump hit critical battleground states to get out the vote. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green on election morning to talk about the long day ahead.

• Nov 3, 2020
• 05:08

U.S. cities brace for unrest ahead of Election Day

Law enforcement, local, and state officials are anticipating unrest and violence following the presidential election -- regardless of who wins. Many cities nationwide are boarding up businesses, apartment buildings, and government offices in preparation. Security expert Roderick Jones joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what Americans can expect.

• Nov 2, 2020
• 06:41

Brooklyn Grange cultivates green roof movement

Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farms is known for its produce harvest, but another arm of its business is gaining traction. Gwen Schantz, Brooklyn Grange co-founder and chief creative officer, shares with CBSN how the social enterprise is impacting New York, one green roof at a time.

• Oct 29, 2020
• 03:14

NYPD beefs up presence at polling locations

A Brooklyn police officer was suspended for using his car speaker to voice his support for President Trump, and another officer was caught removing PPE from activists outside of a polling station. Gothamist reporter Sydney Pereira joined CBSN to shed light on the two incidents and how the largest police union in New York City is continuing to support President Trump.

• Oct 28, 2020
• 09:27

Long lines for early voting in New York City

Thousands of voters in New York City have waited in line for hours to cast their ballots. Christine Chung, a reporter for The City, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on how early voting is going so far.

• Oct 27, 2020
• 04:51

Fights erupt between pro-Trump caravan and protesters in NYC

The clashes came after a Jews For Trump convoy of hundreds of cars rolled slowly through Manhattan and Brooklyn.

• Oct 26, 2020

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