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.

• Nov 19, 2020

How a Long Island county tackled the pandemic

In a piece for The New Yorker magazine, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran discussed the earliest days of the pandemic in her Long Island community and how she and other local officials worked to keep their citizens safe. She joins CBSN to talk about her experience, what her county needs from the federal government, and how she hopes people can protect themselves during the holidays.

• Nov 17, 2020
• 9:44

Shelter dog becomes a K-9 officer

A dog that was adopted from a shelter and returned twice has become the newest member of the Owego Police Department in New York. Chip Reid introduces us to K-9 Officer Maggie.

• Nov 16, 2020
• 1:34

Shelter dog becomes newest member of police department

The officers in a small town police department in New York can't say enough about their newest recruit, especially considering the unusual route she traveled to get there.

• Nov 16, 2020

Cuomo may sue Trump administration over vaccine distribution

Cuomo said that because the vaccine distribution plan depends on private health care providers, it could cause unequal distribution.

• Nov 15, 2020

Can farming hemp help fight climate change?

Hemp, a species of cannabis that does not create a marijuana-like high, has an ancient history with usage dating back centuries.

• Nov 14, 2020

Pig rescued from barn fire after woman sees it on livestream

A pig was able to be rescued from a burning barn thanks to a woman who was watching a livestream of the sleeping animal.

• Nov 13, 2020

Trump accuses Cuomo of delaying vaccine

President Trump said Friday that a COVID-19 vaccine could be distributed widely by April, but he said delivery to New York could be delayed due to Governor Andrew Cuomo's comments. Watch his remarks.

• Nov 13, 2020
• 1:27

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
• 1:31

Local leaders implement drastic changes as COVID-19 cases surge

The number of new infections recorded each day in the U.S. has doubled in just three weeks, and Americans are now dying each day at levels not seen since the worst months of the pandemic.

• Nov 12, 2020

New York sets new restrictions for bars, restaurants

The new restrictions, an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, will go into effect Friday.

• Nov 11, 2020

Syracuse University cancels in-person classes amid COVID surge

On Sunday, the school reported eight new student cases of COVID-19. Three days later, the number of new cases jumped to 52.

• Nov 11, 2020

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.

• Nov 11, 2020

Indie booksellers struggle during COVID-19

The Strand Book Store is a New York institution, with four floors of books, and 93 years of tradition. But while it survived a Great Depression, World War II, 9/11 and Amazon, it has struggled during the era of COVID-19. New Yorker contributor Kelefa Sanneh talks with the Strand's owners, and with the owners of EyeSeeMe, an African-American children's bookstore in St. Louis, about how independent booksellers are finding ways to cope during the coronavirus pandemic, and about the community of readers that wants them to survive.

• Nov 8, 2020
• 5:08

NYPD investigating anti-discrimination chief over alleged vulgar posts

The investigation comes after the New York City Council's Oversight and Investigations Division released a report linking Deputy Inspector James Kobel to vulgar posts spanning more than a year.

• Nov 6, 2020

Americans anxious over political uncertainty

Protesters on both sides of the political divide took to the streets Wednesday, highlighting the heightened tensions over the undecided presidential election. David Begnaud spoke with voters in New York and New Jersey.

• Nov 5, 2020
• 4:20

Ocasio-Cortez projected to win second term in House

"Thank you to the Bronx & Queens for re-electing me to the House despite the millions spent against us, & trusting me to represent you once more," AOC tweeted.

• Nov 5, 2020

Ritchie Torres becomes first openly gay Black member of Congress

If Democrat Mondaire Jones wins his New York race, he will join Torres as one of two openly gay Black members of Congress.

• Nov 4, 2020

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
• 5:19

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
• 6:41

101-year-old voter casts ballot undeterred

A 101-year-old New York resident continues to have her voice heard by voting in every presidential election since voting for Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952. Born before women even had the right to vote, this year she battled long lines and inclement weather to cast her ballot. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Nov 1, 2020
• 1:30

Testimonies to Susan B. Anthony

Voters, women mostly, have been flocking to Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, N.Y., to pay tribute to suffragist Susan B. Anthony, who died never knowing her fight to win women the sacred right to vote would succeed. Steve Hartman talked with some of those who made a pilgrimage to her gravesite.

• Nov 1, 2020
• 2:25

The haunting roots of "Sleepy Hollow" story

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," first published 200 years ago by Washington Irving, is still one of America's all-time great ghost stories. Two centuries later, it still remains linked to Halloween and its spooky season. Jeff Glor visits the history of the classic tale this Halloween, in the spot where it all began.

• Oct 31, 2020
• 6:13

56 get COVID after "superspreader" wedding, birthday party

Nearly 300 additional people have been forced to quarantine following the events.

• Oct 29, 2020

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