U.K. investigates new COVID-19 strain

More than one million Americans have received the vaccine, but more than 325,000 people have now died from coronavirus. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 3:29

Restaurant industry hit hard by pandemic

The restaurant industry is one of many to be hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. More than 110,000 restaurants have already closed permanently. As cases surge and weather gets colder, many establishments have to find alternate revenue streams to stay afloat. Annie Shi, co-owner of King Restaurant in New York City, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to share her story.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 6:19

"Feliz Navidad" with José Feliciano and Young People's Chorus of NYC

In a special performance for "Sunday Morning," singer-songwriter José Feliciano and the Young People's Chorus of New York City present Feliciano's classic yuletide song, "Feliz Navidad."

• Dec 20, 2020
• 2:37

NYC holiday season in the time of COVID-19

In a year unlike any other, Anthony Mason walks around his native New York City to take stock of the pandemic's impact on this city's iconic holiday season. Mason goes Christmas wreath shopping with Cyndi Lauper, walks down shuttered Broadway with Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, watches New York City Ballet's Tiler Peck dance "The Sugar Plum Fairy" from George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker," and visits with Central Synagogue's Cantor Mutlu for a Hanukkah message that meets the moment for a city that has survived and continues to endure.

• Dec 17, 2020
• 6:25

Major storm hits East Coast

Some areas along the East Coast could see more than two feet of snow in the season's first major storm. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Maryland and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN from New York City's Central Park, where heavy snow is piling up quickly.

• Dec 16, 2020
• 7:38

Pandemic ravaging public transit systems

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting public transportation systems across the country. A new article in Wired takes a closer look at how major budget cuts to key services could affect communities that depend on buses and subways every day. Wired staff writer Aarian Marshall joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• Dec 16, 2020
• 6:32

Indoor dining shut down in NYC

Indoor dining was shut down in New York City as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to slow the spread of COVID-19. This comes as the city's mayor, Bill de Blasio, pushes for a citywide shutdown of non-essential businesses after Christmas. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Erin Durkin, a reporter for Politico New York and the co-author of New York Playbook, about what this means for businesses that are already struggling to survive.

• Dec 16, 2020
• 5:12

Hospital workers pushed to the brink by COVID

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.

• Dec 16, 2020
• 14:40

Rep.-elect Malliotakis on NYC's COVID response

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.

• Dec 15, 2020
• 11:28

New York warns of more COVID shutdowns

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a warning this week that regional shutdowns could happen if the state doesn't get a handle on slowing the rise in COVID-19 cases. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul about the challenges ahead.

• Dec 15, 2020
• 7:11

Hospital ready to start vaccinating next week

As daily coronavirus deaths reach record highs, the promise of effective vaccines appears to offer a light at the end of the tunnel. A hospital in New York City hopes to start giving the Pifzer vaccine to its frontline workers next week, pending FDA emergency use authorization. From inside Mount Sinai Hospital, CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the challenges of distributing, storing and administering the vaccine.

• Dec 11, 2020
• 6:29

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.

• Dec 9, 2020
• 0:53

Cuomo on who will get COVID-19 vaccine first

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.

• Dec 9, 2020
• 9:21

Staten Island doctor: This is not a political virus

Interim Chairman of Medicine at Staten Island University Hospital Dr. Theodore Strange joins CBSN to discuss how his hospital is handling the local surge in coronavirus cases and residents' recent resistance against new mitigation measures.

• Dec 8, 2020
• 5:06

New York preps for vaccine as cases surge

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.

• Dec 7, 2020
• 8:49

Columbia students call for tuition strike

The Columbia University-Barnard College chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America is calling on the Ivy League school to lower costs amid the coronavirus pandemic, or they're threatening to withhold tuition payments. Although the school has frozen tuition and is offering some aid programs, the students say it is not enough. Student leader Christian Flores joins CBSN to discuss the campaign.

• Dec 7, 2020
• 6:40

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.

• Nov 29, 2020
• 7:31

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.

• Nov 30, 2020
• 1:58

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.

• Nov 30, 2020
• 2:08

Young adults move back in with parents

For the first time since the Great Depression, a majority of young adults are now living with their parents. Nearly 3 million U.S. adults moved back in with their parents or grandparents in March and April. “CBS This Morning” spoke to four of these adults about what it's been like to move back in with their parents. Laura Hopkins left a teaching job in Mexico to move back in with her parents in California. Eric Rivera left New York City after getting laid off to live with his parents in New Jersey. Will Francis moved out of his apartment in Los Angeles and back into his childhood home in Alabama. Chrissy Walker left New York City to work from her parents' home in Texas.

• Nov 26, 2020
• 5:14

Restaurants struggle to survive amid pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic has forced many restaurants to move dining outdoors, looming winter conditions are posing yet another challenge. Many restaurants may not be able to survive the next few months. Jim Axelrod reports.

• Nov 25, 2020
• 1:50

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree owl released back into the wild

"We are sure that Rocky will feel your love and support through her journey south," said the wildlife center where Rocky stayed for a week of rehabilitation.

• Nov 25, 2020

Owl found in Rockefeller tree recovering

An owl discovered in the branches of New York's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is recovering and may soon return to the wild. The owl, named "Rockefeller," was hungry and dehydrated after spending three days stuck in the Christmas tree that was shipped 170 miles away from its original location.

• Nov 21, 2020
• 0:26

Nourishing on a grand scale: One chef's effort to feed India

As the pandemic forced chef Vikas Khanna to put much of his cooking empire on hold, the Michelin star-winning restaurateur, cookbook author and TV host has mobilized an army half a world away to battle hunger in his native India. His #FeedIndia initiative has provided 50 million meals so far, all coordinated from his New York City apartment. Correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.

• Nov 22, 2020
• 4:12

Parents demand New York City schools reopen

Thousands of New York City parents sent a petition to the city's mayor and the state's governor on Thursday demanding that the nation's largest school system reopen immediately.

• Nov 19, 2020

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