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Gov. Hochul urges New Yorkers to get new COVID vaccine
The governor says nearly everyone should get the new vaccine, even if they never got the old one. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports on her briefing.
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The governor says nearly everyone should get the new vaccine, even if they never got the old one. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports on her briefing.
New COVID booster shots targeting the highly contagious Omicron variant could soon be available. The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna shots. Nancy Chen reports for CBS2.
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
The Biden administration has reached a deal to buy $66 million doses of Moderna's new COVID vaccine booster that targets the Omicron variant.
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
COVID vaccines for children as young as six months old are now available across New York City. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook speaks with parents to see their reactions.
With COVID vaccines now available for children under 5, we speak with an expert about safety and efficacy.
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
COVID vaccines for children as young as six months old are being made available across the city. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more.
The city said it planned to start taking appointments for the Moderna and Pfizer shots starting at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines now head to the CDC for final approval.
If approved, kids could get shots as early as next week. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
The CDC says more than 440 children ages 4 and under have died from COVID during the pandemic.
The FDA is meeting today to decide whether to approve the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children as young as six months old.
It comes as the city's health commissioner says New York has passed the peak of a COVID wave.
Right now, only children ages 5 and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. But that could soon change.
Moderna on Thursday submitted a request to the FDA for emergency use authorization for two low-dose COVID vaccines for babies and children under 5. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to a Long Island family involved in the clinical trial.
The company asked the FDA to authorize a lower dose of its COVID vaccine for children 5 and under.
The FDA has pledged to "move with all expediency" to review the company's data on a lower-dose kids' vaccine.
As CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports, the FDA has authorized a second COVID booster shot for people over 50. But for anyone without insurance, the vaccine, as well as testing, could now cost you.
The FDA has authorized a second booster of Moderna or Pfizer as early as four months after receiving first one.
Breaking news for people who got the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
In a long-awaited development, Moderna says it will ask for emergency authorization of its coronavirus vaccine for children under 6. Now, it's up to regulators to decide if the pediatric doses are safe and effective; CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez reports.
The company says its lower dose shot is effective in kids under 6. CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez explains.
U.S. health officials currently recommend a primary series of two doses of the Moderna vaccine and a booster dose months later.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
New York City landlords would be required to provide air conditioning to their tenants under a bill introduced Thursday.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
New York City landlords would be required to provide air conditioning to their tenants under a bill introduced Thursday.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Right now, there are two shuttles, which transport people to and from their cars and the AirTrain.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Protesters returned to the site of a future homeless shelter in Brooklyn for the second day in a row Thursday.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
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 New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 18 at 11 p.m.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 19 at 11 p.m.
A Staten Island deli manager is using free snacks to motivate students to get good grades. As CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, his idea is creating quite a buzz on social media.
Bob Newhart, a comedy legend of TV and film, has died at the age of 94. He was a mild-mannered accountant before he became a mild-mannered comedian, loved by all generations. CBS New York's Maurice DuBois reports.
A new bill would require air conditioning be provided to all New York City renters. CBS New York's Ali Bauman explains why advocates say it's a matter of public health.