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COVID Vaccination Sites Continue Opening Across Tri-State Area As Eligibility Expands
Vaccine mega-sites are popping up across the Tri-State Area.
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Vaccine mega-sites are popping up across the Tri-State Area.
The old Sears at the Rockaway Town Square Mall has been turned into a vaccination hub for health care workers and, as of Friday, first responders like firefighters and police officers.
As the COVID vaccine rollout continues with bumps and snags, questions about the shots keep coming in.
The governor says because of supply issues, the vaccine will have to be rationed, and so each eligible group will get a the number of doses in proportion to the population.
Currently, New York City is in Phase 1A, which means only front line hospital workers and people in nursing homes can be vaccinated.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran again asked the governor to expand eligibility to include all first responders.
They are the first group in New Jersey outside of health care workers and nursing home residents allowed to get the vaccine.
The Big Apple is taking another step as it prepares to rollout the coronavirus vaccine to the public.
Mayor Bill de Blasio anticipates 10,000 NYPD officers and corrections officers could be vaccinated in a matter of days.
The call is out to retired health care workers to help with the massive vaccine effort. They're leaving the safety of retirement to join in the Herculean effort.
Only about a quarter of New Jersey's 400,000 doses of vaccine have been distributed, but there are signs they'll move much faster in a matter of days.
Mayor Bill de Blasio took ownership Tuesday of the city's initial failure to fast track the distribution of COVID vaccines.
Nassau County opened its first vaccination Point of Distribution Center, or POD, at Nassau Community College.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is under pressure to dramatically increase the pace of coronavirus vaccinations. On Tuesday, health departments in the northern suburbs finally were pressed into service.
They qualify for the initial phase of the vaccine, but they disagree on who should get it first.
Angry at a slow pace of vaccine distribution, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday expanded the number of eligible people and slammed hospitals who have not used their allotment.
Amid the confusion over the distribution of the two COVID-19 vaccines, there's another concern that could be as big.
Hundreds of health care workers in New Jersey started to get their second and final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday.
Sandra Lindsay got her second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine 21 days after getting the first dose.
Many people are hopeful for the COVID vaccine, including a Long Island nurse who wants to know why she still hasn't received it.
De Blasio says this kind of aggressive plan was not ready in December when the vaccine arrived because the focus was on making sure the injections were safe.
The second dose of the vaccine is scheduled to be provided on Jan. 19.
The first firefighter inoculations target those who work on engine companies, as opposed to those who work on ladder companies.
A post-Christmas spike in COVID cases is raising concern. New York's statewide positivity rate is 8.3% - an increase from the 5.9% seven day average.
The Garden state is starting a week later than New York and Connecticut, because the state missed a federal deadline by one day.
The New York State Thruway Authority has filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the contractors used for the construction of the Mario Cuomo Bridge, saying dozens of cables didn't meet durability specifications.
A wild goose chase in Queens brought some neighbors together for a rescue mission. It started when an injured Canada goose was spotted in the middle of the road.
Video showing the intense arrest of a surfer at Belmar Beach for not having a required beach tag is raising questions about enforcement.
New Jersey Democrats have until Aug. 29 to submit a name to the state to replace late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. on the November ballot.
The office of famed St. John's University basketball coach Rick Pitino was burglarized, and two suspects were caught on video carrying what police say was stolen memorabilia.
The New York State Thruway Authority has filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the contractors used for the construction of the Mario Cuomo Bridge, saying dozens of cables didn't meet durability specifications.
A wild goose chase in Queens brought some neighbors together for a rescue mission. It started when an injured Canada goose was spotted in the middle of the road.
The office of famed St. John's University basketball coach Rick Pitino was burglarized, and two suspects were caught on video carrying what police say was stolen memorabilia.
Dozens of current and former staffers at WCBS 880 joined a special on-air tribute as the all-news radio station prepares to sign off.
A child who had been reported missing in Midwood, Brooklyn Thursday has been found, with the help of CBS New York's Chopper 2.
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.
Video showing the intense arrest of a surfer at Belmar Beach for not having a required beach tag is raising questions about enforcement.
New Jersey Democrats have until Aug. 29 to submit a name to the state to replace late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. on the November ballot.
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.
Bill Pascrell Jr., the longtime New Jersey Democratic congressman, has died, his family announced. He was 87.
A long life prayer service for the Dalai Lama took place Thursday morning at the UBS Arena in Elmont on Long Island.
A woman driving the wrong way on the Southern State Parkway crashed and killed her 9-year-old son, New York State Police said.
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.
New Jersey Democrats have until Aug. 29 to submit a name to the state to replace late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. on the November ballot.
Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the Democratic party nomination for president, capping the four-day convention.
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.
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."
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled.
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."
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.
A wild goose chase in Queens brought some neighbors together for a rescue mission. It started when an injured Canada goose was spotted in the middle of the road.
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.
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.
All eyes are on the Mario Cuomo Bridge over possible safety concerns. The Thruway Authority has filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the contractors, saying dozens of cables didn't meet durability specifications. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
A wild goose chase in Queens brought some neighbors together for a rescue mission. It started when an injured Canada goose was spotted in the middle of the road. The neighbors reached out to CBS News New York's Elle McLogan, who covers Queens.
Dozens of current and former staffers at WCBS 880 joined a special on-air tribute as the all-news radio station prepares to sign off. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
When the NYPD reported a missing child Thursday in Brooklyn, CBS News New York immediately sent Chopper 2 to the scene, but what we didn't realize is that it would play a crucial role in finding the boy. Hannah Kliger spoke to Dan Rice, who's been a helicopter reporter for decades and says this is a first for him.
A surfer at Belmar Beach in New Jersey faces multiple charges for not having a required beach tag, but video showing his arrest is raising new questions. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.