First COVID vaccine given in New York: "Weapon that will end the war"
Cuomo said "hope is on the way" as the first doses of the vaccine are delivered to frontline health care workers.
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Cuomo announces N.Y.'s COVID vaccine rollout
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo held a briefing Monday as Pfizer's new coronavirus vaccine rolls out in the state. One of the first doses of the vaccine went to a critical care nurse, who got the shot on live TV.
"Humans": Connecting with the world one photo at a time
A decade ago Brandon Stanton began photographing and interviewing random strangers on the streets of New York, opening doors into the lives of everyday people and their experiences of joy, pain, success and struggle. His social media endeavor, Humans of New York, begat a successful book. In the years since he's traveled to more than 40 countries, collecting portraits and stories for his latest book, "Humans." Stanton talked with correspondent Jim Axelrod about finding the human connections we need now more than ever.
COVID driving record homelessness figures in NYC, advocates say
The Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing said more than 20,000 single adults were sleeping in shelters — more than any time in history.
Cuomo says NYC indoor dining suspended starting Monday
The New York governor said indoor dining is too high of a risk given hospitalizations, a rising infection rate and the city's density.
Cuomo announces NYC must close indoor dining
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an update on COVID-19 restrictions, including an end to indoor dining in New York City as of Monday. "The federal government must provide relief to these bars and restaurants," Cuomo said. Watch his remarks.
N.Y. official on CDC request for personal data
New York state pushed back against a request from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect data from residents who receive a coronavirus vaccine. The federal agency asked all 50 states to sign an agreement that allows them to obtain personal information from vaccinated people, including names and birthdays. Leaders like New York Governor Andrew Cuomo believe the Trump administration would use the information to deport undocumented immigrants, which the agency denies. New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
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.
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.
New York expects 170,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as soon as this weekend
Nursing home residents and staff will be prioritized for vaccinations, following by "high-risk" hospital workers.
Possible tax issues loom for remote workers
There are only a few weeks left in 2020, and that means it will soon be tax season. But due to the pandemic, paying them might be a little more complicated for those who are working from home. CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain.
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.
NYC bar owner who defied COVID rules struck deputy with car
Danny Presti tried to drive away from his bar, Mac's Public House on Staten Island, as deputies were arresting him for serving patrons in violation of city and state closure orders.
Massive fire devastates historic church, women's shelter in NYC
The fire ripped through an adjacent women's shelter that has stood side-by-side with the church since 1892, displacing more than a dozen women.
Protests over COVID rules on Staten Island
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Staten Island Wednesday night after a bar manager who declared the location an "autonomous zone" was arrested for violating COVID safety rules. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has details.
NYC mayor: First COVID vaccine shipments could come by Dec. 15
"The cavalry is coming," he said, "and the moment we have all been waiting for is finally here."
Raw footage: Anti-lockdown rally at NYC bar
CBS New York's Chopper 2 filmed a protest that was held outside a Staten Island bar on Wednesday after a manager was arrested the night before for refusing to comply with New York's coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Bar owner who defied COVID rules arrested in sting
Protesters shouted as deputies arrested Danny Presti, the co-owner of Mac's Public House on Staten Island.
Cuomo urges feds to protect undocumented immigrants in vaccine rollout
Cuomo said the federal program requires states to collect and share personal information for those taking the vaccine, which could be shared with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
Cuomo outlines plan to help hospitals as virus cases rise
"We are not going to live through the nightmare of overwhelmed hospitals again," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
Tickets required for Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree this year
"This is not a spectator event as it is in the past," NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Supreme Court bars COVID limits on church, synagogue attendance
The temporary ban on measures imposed by New York state on religious gatherings won't actually have an impact now as restrictions have been eased in the state.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree owl released
Rockefeller, the tiny, beloved owl that was rescued from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree last week, has been set free. She was released into the wild in upstate New York after a week of rehabilitation.
Cuomo expects "significant rise" in COVID-19 cases in December
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said gatherings during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend will likely lead to a rise in coronavirus cases.
COVID hospitalizations in N.Y. are up 128% in 3 weeks, Cuomo says
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged "serious caution" this Thanksgiving.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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