Flu, COVID and RSV cases surging across New York, health officials say
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
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In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted on changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
New Jersey is the latest state to expand access to the COVID vaccine for people of all ages. It counteracts restrictions put in place by the Trump administration. As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, the move comes as New Jersey is reporting a slight uptick in COVID cases.
New Jersey health officials are making COVID-19 vaccines more accessible to anyone who wants one.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive order comes as a direct rebuke to the federal government's new guidance on COVID-19 shots.
Hochul signed an executive order Friday to make it easier to get the COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies statewide.
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC have shared different recommendations for children getting COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know.
A new strain of COVID-19 is spreading across the United States.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Federal health officials are re-evaluating long-standing covid-19 guidance. All while scientists track the rise of NB.1.8.1 — a newly emerged strain raising fresh questions here in the U.S. Dr. Mallika Marshall helps us make sense of the headlines.
As the Trump administration moves to limit COVID booster vaccines for some, here's what to know about the latest variant NB.1.8.1 and its symptoms.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tuesday marks five years since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with doctors and a patient who battled the illness.
COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic five years ago, when offices emptied, schools went virtual and social gatherings were canceled. How do Americans feel about its impact today?
How the World Health Organization is responding after the United States dropped out, why a teenager stayed awake during his heart surgery, looking at those suffering from long COVID five years after the beginning of the pandemic, and the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas.
New research from Mount Sinai is revealing who may be more likely to suffer from the lingering symptoms of "long COVID."
Flu season has arrived with the holidays, and with cases of flu, RSV and COVID on the rise, what can you do about it? CBS News New York's Dave Carlin got answers from health experts.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
There were dueling calls Thursday for investigations between Andrew Cuomo and the House subcommittee investigating deaths in New York nursing homes during the pandemic.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit over COVID deaths in nursing homes filed against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Daniel Arbeeny filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against Cuomo two years ago. However, a judge dismissed the case on Monday. Her reason for doing so has not yet been released. CBS News New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
The NYPD said the woman knocked on the door to an East New York apartment before two other suspects drew guns on a man who answered.
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Video shows flames shooting out of a sewer on Millstone River Road in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey.
A home invasion shut down two schools in Fairfield, Connecticut, as police responded Thursday morning to the scene on Candlewood Road.
The New York accent is one of the regional dialects disappearing from everyday language, according to a new study.
The NYPD said the woman knocked on the door to an East New York apartment before two other suspects drew guns on a man who answered.
The New York accent is one of the regional dialects disappearing from everyday language, according to a new study.
Heavy rain will impact most of the New York and New Jersey area on Friday morning, with communities farther north seeing snow.
NewYork-Presbyterian nurses and hospital officials will meet for their next bargaining session on Thursday as the largest and longest nurses strike in city history continues.
Some pieces of New York sports history are heading up for auction: Tom Seaver's personal collection.
A home invasion shut down two schools in Fairfield, Connecticut, as police responded Thursday morning to the scene on Candlewood Road.
Heavy rain will impact most of the New York and New Jersey area on Friday morning, with communities farther north seeing snow.
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Video shows flames shooting out of a sewer on Millstone River Road in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
Heavy rain will impact most of the New York and New Jersey area on Friday morning, with communities farther north seeing snow.
There's a state of emergency in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, after two sinkholes opened up. One of them swallowed a dump truck.
Heavy rain will impact most of the New York and New Jersey area on Friday morning, with communities farther north seeing snow.
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
Just weeks ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was against the sweeps. He says now, however, they'll be unlike how they've been done before.
Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the federal government to do away with the statute of limitations on sex abuse and trafficking victims' right to sue.
The Gateway Tunnel Project is poised to get back on track after more than $200 million in funding that had been withheld is now back.
Transit crime has ticked up so far this year, according to NYPD crime data. The NYPD is blaming the recent cold.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Investigators said three suspects pulled out guns after the homeowners answered the door in East New York.
It was a rough morning commute for some drivers in Brooklyn on Thursday. At least four cars were awaiting tows on the Gowanus Expressway. Chopper 2 spotted several large potholes on the highway.
Zazzie is a friendly, loveable 6-year-old Silky Terrier mix. She loves to be with people, go on walks and is looking for her forever home.
The former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested Thursday for suspected misconduct in public office stemming from the Epstein files. CBS News' Tina Kraus is tracking the developments.
It's a cloudy day, but all eyes are on the morning commute Friday. There will be heavy rain in New York City, with snow possible in neighborhoods to the north. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the latest forecast.
