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New Website Lets New Yorkers Know When Leftover COVID Vaccine Doses Are Available
Eligible recipients will receive a text when a shot is available in their neighborhood and have a short window to claim it.
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Eligible recipients will receive a text when a shot is available in their neighborhood and have a short window to claim it.
It follows Gov. Phil Murphy's recent decision to add all kindergarten through 12th grade school employees to the vaccine eligibility list.
The county's COVID vaccine supplies are increasing, saying optimism is around the corner.
Starting next Wednesday, so-called "public-facing" workers can also get the shot, including government workers, nonprofit workers and essential building service workers.
Then next week, all public-facing employees, nonprofit employees and building workers will also be eligible.
Johnson & Johnson's new COVID vaccine appears to be the shot of choice in New Jersey.
The diocese and bishop did not go so far as to prohibit the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, but they are urging against it on moral grounds. Other religious leaders, including Pope Francis, have said all brands of the vaccine are acceptable.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky announced the highly anticipated guidance during a White House COVID-19 briefing Monday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidance for fully vaccinated people, outlining what they can safely do — including visiting indoors and mask-free with others.
The Javits Center is now running around the clock, and the demand is high.
A dozen new community pop-up sites are opening across the state this weekend as the federal vaccine supply increases. Other centers are extending their hours.
Initially, the focus is on Brighton Beach and Co-Op City in the Bronx, but the effort will ramp up in just over a week.
Around this time last year, health care workers were overwhelmed by the coronavirus. Treatments were little more than an educated guess.
Superintendents across Long Island say confidence and safety among teachers and students this spring bodes well for the fall.
Many of the residents had been worrying about how to use a computer to book an appointment, or even how to physically get there.
The lights of Broadway have been dim for a year because of the pandemic, but CBS2's Dave Carlin caught up with the Broadway legend who is full of hope.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being given to eligible residents of the Bronx.
Ava and Lily Weinstein, from Roslyn, created a system to help seniors get appointments after seeing their grandparents struggle with it.
Experts say don't post pictures of your vax card on social media.
Sixty-seven-year-old Susan Maxwell-Trumble, of Babylon, left South Shore University Hospital with more than a new hip. She was among the first in the country to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
It didn't take long for thousands of people to sign up. The site is part of state and federal efforts to reach hard-hit communities.
There was another major milestone on Wednesday morning in the fight to end COVID-19.
The shipment will help relieve some of the demand, and city officials say they already know how they will distribute the first batch.
On March 2, 2020, as we were still learning about the concerning virus at our doorstep, Dr. Angela Chen was just a few hours removed from diagnosing the city's first positive patient.
It was New Year's Eve 2019 when word began to trickle out of a cluster of viral pneumonias of unknown origin in Wuhan, a city of 11 million people in central China.
Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
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.
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 formally accepted 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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 21 at 11 p.m.
A family is suing the Jersey City Police Department over the 2023 death of a man killed during what they say was a mental health crisis. This lawsuit comes after a hauntingly similar incident just a few weeks ago. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has more on the push to change the way officers respond to mental health calls.
Democrats across the country are paying tribute to Bill Pascrell Jr. The longtime New Jersey congressman died Wednesday at the age of 87. As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, his fellow lawmakers remembered him as a man devoted to his party and his country.
Tim Walz, on the biggest stage of his life, introduced himself to the nation Wednesday and formally accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president at the Democratic National Convention. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports from Chicago.
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.