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Clearing Up Confusion About Safety And Efficacy Of The Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine
There have been reports of vaccinated people getting COVID and concerns over the supply and effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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There have been reports of vaccinated people getting COVID and concerns over the supply and effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
About 24% of New Yorkers are fully vaccinated, and about 37% of New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
COVID vaccine supply nationwide will see a shortage this week as infection rates continue to rise in parts of the country.
In New York, 4.7 million people have been fully vaccinated. That's just under 24% of the state.
As of Friday morning, over 5 million COVID vaccine doses have been administered in New Jersey and over 2 million residents are now fully vaccinated.
The mayor of Norwalk says the theater will administer vaccines every week until it reopens on Memorial Day.
Tourism took a big hit last summer at places like Seaside Park. But a New Jersey Assembly member is hoping mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will get things rolling again.
A new mobile vaccine bus is rolling around the five boroughs trying to get as many people as possible to roll up their sleeves and get a COVID-19 shot.
A new vaccine being developed by one of the owners of the Los Angeles Lakers could offer protection from COVID-19 without the need for an injection.
Students will have to provide proof of vaccination before returning to campus for the fall semester.
As vaccine eligibility expands, there is a new push to bring mobile vaccination vans and ambulances stocked with supply into neighborhoods and homes.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is the only one authorized for 16- and 17-year-olds. The other shots haven't been approved yet for use by people under 18.
Tuesday, 36 states have opened eligibility for vaccinations to people ages 16 and older, while 12 more and the District Columbia are already set to do so by April 19.
That comes as new concerns emerge about variants targeting younger people.
The mayor said many seniors are still waiting to get their shots and noted Hempstead residents are usually the last to find out about pop-up vaccination sites.
Gov. Murphy announced a major expansion to New Jersey's COVID vaccine eligibility list.
New York City reached a COVID vaccination milestone last week, with a record number of residents receiving shots in the arm.
The 11 p.m. curfew for bars and restaurants and the 12 a.m. curfew for catered events remain in effect.
According to the Department of Health, 36% of the city's population has had at least one dose. But in the Bronx and Brooklyn, that number is 31%, compared to Manhattan, where it's 44%.
More people become eligible this week for the coronavirus vaccine in New York and New Jersey.
There was another single day record in New York City.
There has been a major step on the road to reopening, allowing people to go for a night on the town.
Travelers who are fully vaccinated don't need to be tested before or after traveling, unless required to do so by their destination. They also don't need to self-quarantine, according to the new guidelines.
At least 2 million Americans are homebound. There is no central registry, so it's more difficult to find and reach those who are isolated.
Over the past two weeks, the average number of daily new cases in Connecticut has increased by more than 60%.
Aaron Judge homered twice and drove in three runs and Juan Soto hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in five to power the New York Yankees to an 8-1 rout over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.
President Joe Biden has approved Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's request for a federal emergency declaration in three counties in response to the historic rainfall and devastating flooding from storms earlier this week.
Gov. Tim Walz is formally accepting the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
A proposed bill in New Jersey would allow individuals to deduct up to $1,000 from their gross income on their state income tax returns for tolls paid via the E-ZPass system.
Pinch-hitter Jesse Winker led off the ninth inning with his first home run for the New York Mets, giving them another rousing 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
We're learning more about the plan approved by the New York City Council to bring four new Metro-North stations, and thousands of new apartments and jobs, to the Bronx.
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.
President Joe Biden has approved Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's request for a federal emergency declaration in three counties in response to the historic rainfall and devastating flooding from storms earlier this week.
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.
A proposed bill in New Jersey would allow individuals to deduct up to $1,000 from their gross income on their state income tax returns for tolls paid via the E-ZPass system.
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.
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.
Gov. Tim Walz is formally accepting the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
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.
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.
Aaron Judge homered twice and drove in three runs and Juan Soto hit a two-run homer in the first inning and drove in five to power the New York Yankees to an 8-1 rout over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.
Pinch-hitter Jesse Winker led off the ninth inning with his first home run for the New York Mets, giving them another rousing 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
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.
We're learning more about the plan approved by the New York City Council to bring four new Metro-North stations, and thousands of new apartments and jobs, to the Bronx.
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.
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.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says President Joe Biden has approved his request for an emergency declaration in Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield counties. It comes after historic rainfall over the weekend.
A temporary New York City Parks employee is charged with murder as a hate crime in Brooklyn in connection to the shooting death of a migrant.
One of the oldest and most popular boxing gyms in the United States was honored Wednesday afternoon with a street naming in Brooklyn. Gleason's Gym Way now stands along Water Street in Dumbo. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado shares what makes the historic gym so special.
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.