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COVID Vaccine In New Jersey: Paterson Launching Mobile Vaccination Units
City officials say they will bring the vaccines to residents as a way to increase access and address hesitancy.
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City officials say they will bring the vaccines to residents as a way to increase access and address hesitancy.
Last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported children accounted for more than 22% of COVID cases, up from 3% one year ago.
The "VAXRIDE" program is funded by sponsors, including pharmaceutical company Novartis.
Residents have to be 21 or older to participate.
As New York pushes to get vaccine shots into the arms of younger adults, some Rockland County teens are stepping up.
Murphy said indoor capacity will rise to 50% three days early, on Friday. That will allow proms to take place over the weekend.
Wednesday, May 19. That's the day Gov. Andrew Cuomo says capacity restrictions for most types of businesses will be lifted in the state.
This includes fainting, dizziness, nausea, racing hearts or even chest pain.
Hundreds of current and former city staff members are expected to rally outside City Hall on Saturday in an attempt to push the return date back to September.
As CBS2's Andrea Grymes reported, it is important to note this is the mayor's goal, and not 100% set in stone.
Anyone over the age of 16 is eligible.
It has been a tough year for kids navigating through a pandemic while trying to learn in school or virtually.
In an effort to vaccinate 70% of it's population, Paterson is addressing COVID vaccine hesitancy amongst its Muslim population.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he wants as many young people ages 16 to 25 to get vaccinated as possible.
It's a catastrophe in India, where the number of COVID-19 cases is skyrocketing. There's a shortage of hospital beds, oxygen and medicine.
Some executive orders that have been in place since the peak of the coronavirus pandemic are being repealed by the state. That includes the midnight curfews.
Keep in mind, many venues have their own rules and you still need to wear a mask indoors.
The state is teaming up with some restaurants in an appeal to younger adults.
Some 10 million doses manufactured in the U.S. could be shipped out to other countries within the "coming weeks," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Monday.
As COVID-19 vaccines become widely available and anyone 16 and older can now get one, there is also a number of issues that are slowing their uptake.
Overall, six in 10 Americans say they will get vaccinated or report having received at least one dose. That leaves four in 10 who say "maybe" (18%) or "no" outright (22%).
New York officials announced state-run vaccination sites will resume administering the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine after federal health officials lifted the pause.
Effectively immediately, anyone eligible for the COVID vaccine can walk into a center run by New York City. Residency restrictions are also lifted.
The move comes as demand for COVID shots is softening nationwide. About 3 million people are getting vaccinated daily - an 11% decrease in the seven-day average.
After putting pressure on their school district, many Jersey City parents finally got the outcome they wanted. In-person learning will be back for some students starting next week.
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine is confident the federal government will come through with financial assistance after flooding devastated homes and businesses this week.
A new survey has revealed the various types of housing discrimination voucher holders face in New York City.
The family of a Jersey City man who was fatally shot by police is suing the department as they prepare to mark one year since the tragic day.
Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order requiring NYC agencies to review their properties for use as potential sites for affordable housing.
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate, suggested the two might back Trump's bid for the presidency.
A new survey has revealed the various types of housing discrimination voucher holders face in New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order requiring NYC agencies to review their properties for use as potential sites for affordable housing.
Hempstead Supervisor Donald Calvin is among Long Island lawmakers that want congestion pricing eliminated forever.
New York Rep. Ritchie Torres said his Social Security number was among those included in a massive data breach that involved billions of personal data records being leaked.
There's been another grisly discovery in Brooklyn Bridge Park Wednesday morning. Police officers found more apparent human remains in a bag there.
Incredible video footage shows a house in Oxford, Connecticut get washed away by floodwater.
More than a foot of rain fell in parts of Connecticut on Sunday, and 10 inches on Long Island on Monday.
Photos show some of the damage residents and workers across the Tri-State Area now have to clean up after Sunday's historic flooding.
Two people were found dead in Oxford, Connecticut and over 100 were rescued from extreme flooding statewide.
More torrential rain and flooding could cause problems in the Tri-State Area on Monday, after a damaging storm inundated the region yesterday.
The family of a Jersey City man who was fatally shot by police is suing the department as they prepare to mark one year since the tragic day.
Longtime New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 87.
Police in Bridgeton, New Jersey are looking for a woman who allegedly hopped a fence and got up close to a tiger enclosure at the Cohanzick Zoo.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced that the medical debts of thousands of New Jersey families would be relieved. Here's how to tell if you qualify.
The resignation of Sen. Bob Menendez went into effect Tuesday. A jury convicted him on federal bribery charges last month.
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine is confident the federal government will come through with financial assistance after flooding devastated homes and businesses this week.
Hempstead Supervisor Donald Calvin is among Long Island lawmakers that want congestion pricing eliminated forever.
More than a foot of rain fell in parts of Connecticut on Sunday, and 10 inches on Long Island on Monday.
Suffolk County is continuing to assess and clean up the damage from the powerful storm that pummeled the region Sunday.
Disney has now dropped its effort to get a wrongful death lawsuit dismissed over the fine print in its Disney+ streaming app. The company had previously said its terms include an arbitration clause.
Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order requiring NYC agencies to review their properties for use as potential sites for affordable housing.
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate, suggested the two might back Trump's bid for the presidency.
Yuanjun Tang once protested against the Chinese Communist Party during the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations, court documents said.
Hempstead Supervisor Donald Calvin is among Long Island lawmakers that want congestion pricing eliminated forever.
Longtime New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 87.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
Prosecutors have confirmed Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
The Cleveland Guardians outlasted the New York Yankees 9-5 in the longest major league game this season.
James McCann homered and drove in three runs against his former team to help power the Baltimore Orioles past the New York Mets 9-5.
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers still isn't sure if he'll suit up for the preseason finale against the Giants on Saturday.
The Mets did the Yankees a favor on Monday, defeating the Orioles 4-3 on Francisco Alvarez's homer in the ninth.
The US Open kicks off in New York next week. Before all the action starts, thousands of tennis fans are already getting in on the fun at Fan Week.
Veterans in Harlem find a community home at the American Legion Post #398, which bears the name of the Army's first Black General, Charles Young.
It's being called a possible solution to our city's ongoing lifeguard shortage. Some in South Brooklyn want lifeguards to be part of the FDNY.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
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.
Residents across Long Island lost precious family memories and possessions in horrific flooding earlier this week. Now, there's a push to make sure homeowners get reimbursed. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock explains how.
Mayor Eric Adams said the Department of Transportation is moving forward with a simplified version of a safety redesign for McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn.
More familiar faces are set to take the stage for night three of the Democratic National Convention before Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepts his party's nomination for vice president. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports from Chicago.
The heartbroken family of a Jersey City man who was fatally shot by police is suing the department as they prepare to mark one year since the tragic day. Andrew Washington was having a mental health crisis when he was killed. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has more on the push to change the way officers respond to mental health calls.
New Yorkers in rental assistance programs are dealing with bogus fees and deposits demanded by landlords, brokers, or even just outright scammers. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.