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World Scurries To Contain New COVID 'Variant Of Concern'
Despite the shutdown of flights, there was increasing evidence that the variant is already spreading.
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Despite the shutdown of flights, there was increasing evidence that the variant is already spreading.
There is growing concern over a new COVID-19 variant that could spread faster, and may put vaccines to the test.
The race is on to learn more about the new variant, like how transmissible is it and is it resistant to current vaccines?
Currently identified as B.1.1.529, the new variant has also been found in Botswana and Hong Kong in travelers from South Africa, officials said.
The governor said the state Department of Health worked with hospital officials and community leaders to get the emergency department back up and running.
The technology screens thousands of medical records through data sharing with doctors, pharmacies and law enforcement.
With millions of Americans still unvaccinated and a recent surge in new infections nationwide, some party hosts are requiring friends and family to get tested on or before arrival.
Approximately 4.2 million Americans are expected to fly for Thanksgiving -- a more than 80% increase from last year.
COVID cases in children have risen by 32% from just two weeks ago.
Supporters say it's crucial to not only our blood supply, but life-saving research. Opponents say the plans would set a dangerous precedent for the whole city.
Vaccine hesitancy is having a direct impact on health care in the city of Long Beach. The barrier island's only emergency department stopped taking patients Monday.
Last Monday, assistant varsity football coach Kyle Moodt was prepping his Bellport High School squad for the Division II Suffolk County Championship on Saturday night.
When arranging your festivities, think about your most vulnerable family members.
A recent study found the majority of Americans surveyed plan to celebrate like they did before the pandemic.
With record-breaking numbers at airports and more people gathering this year for Thanksgiving, health experts are concerned that could ignite a winter wave of new COVID cases
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia in Washington Heights wants to shut down its Acute Inpatient Rehab Unit.
Surveillance video shows the moment a gunman opened fire into a crowded barbershop in the Bronx on Sept. 1.
A strong cold front will a bring a taste of fall to the region Sunday.
This year CCCADI in East Harlem honors Haiti as the first Black independent nation.
The 2024 New York City Labor Day Parade stepped off a celebration of workers' solidarity Saturday in Manhattan.
A strong cold front will a bring a taste of fall to the region Sunday.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
New York and New Jersey woke up to rainy weather Friday, as many set out for Labor Day weekend.
Thursday should stay pretty cloudy with perhaps a stray shower or two and highs in the mid 70s in New York City!
Rutgers University has ordered an investigation of its gymnastics program after its coach was accused of abuse.
A strong cold front will a bring a taste of fall to the region Sunday.
A police officer shot and injured a man in Rumson, New Jersey on Friday.
The community came together Friday night for a vigil in honor of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were killed by a suspected drunk driver last week.
West Orange, N.J. town officials say the new owners of The Manor illegally cut down hundreds of trees on the historic property.
Two young sisters, ages 2 and 4, died in an apparent drowning in Holtsville on Long Island on Saturday.
A strong cold front will a bring a taste of fall to the region Sunday.
There's a renewed push to make Sept. 11 a federal holiday.
A suspect was arrested Friday after a body was found stuffed in a suitcase on Long Island earlier this week.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
There's turmoil inside the NYPD as more details emerge about the feds' interest in Police Commissioner Edward Caban, sources say.
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argued that a $5 million judgment finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll should be thrown out.
The homes of at least four top New York City officials were raided by federal agents Wednesday, sources said.
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Trucks will be back on New York City streets again Tuesday and Thursday to conduct additional spraying for mosquitoes.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has led to one death in New York, the CDC said Wednesday.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Sixteen-year-old Julian Hall scored in the 89th minute to rally the New York Bulls to a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City.
The surging Mets extended their longest winning streak in more than six years with a 4-0 victory over the Reds on Saturday.
The New York Yankees clinched their 32nd straight winning season by blanking the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Saturday.
Rutgers University has ordered an investigation of its gymnastics program after its coach was accused of abuse.
Mets infielder Jeff McNeil is out for the rest of the regular season after fracturing his wrist on a hit-by-pitch in Friday's game.
This year CCCADI in East Harlem honors Haiti as the first Black independent nation.
It comes despite an overall increase of more than $17 million in grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
A New York City artist returned to her childhood favorite restaurant to restore a ceiling mural damaged in a flood.
As students head back to school next week, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make sure kids have at-home libraries.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for Sept. 7 at 11 p.m.
A block party held in Harlem on Saturday aimed to raise awareness about domestic violence.
A 13-foot python found in a Central New York home is now living at a zoo upstate.
Police are searching for the person behind a violent hate crime on the subway at Columbus Circle on Aug. 17.
Police say a gunman who fired into a crowded Bronx barbershop is still on the run almost one week later. The shooting was caught on surveillance cameras from several different angles. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.