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Gov. Murphy Explains Decision To Lift COVID-19 Mask Mandate
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said "the science and the data and the facts on the ground in New Jersey have allowed us to take this step."
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said "the science and the data and the facts on the ground in New Jersey have allowed us to take this step."
It's the vice president's second official trip to New Jersey.
New Jersey is one of the first states in the region to lift the school mask mandate.
CBS2's Meg Baker spoke to Murphy about this and other pandemic topics, as critics accuse him of abusing his emergency powers during the COVID crisis.
Platkin once served as Murphy's chief counsel.
The governor did not comment on whether he will be extending the public health emergency, which expires next week.
Governors from across the nation are gathering to discuss infrastructure, education and cybersecurity.
Several counties along the Jersey Shore are under a blizzard warning. The rest of the state is under a winter storm warning.
Health care employees need their booster shots by Feb. 28, and those in high-risk settings by the March 30 deadline.
In November, Murphy became the first Democrat in 44 years to win a second term as New Jersey governor, beating Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
Snow will shift to sleet and freezing rain, making poor driving conditions.
This comes as the governor anticipates possible changes to the Roe v. Wade ruling during a Supreme Court hearing later this year.
For the second year in a row, Murphy gave his State of the State virtually due to the pandemic.
After the governor spoke on the issue, the Legislature cancelled the vote. Some spoke up in opposition to Murphy's blanket policies.
It was back to school on Monday for kids in New Jersey, though not everyone was in the classroom.
The governor and first lady were tested "due to a recent known non-family contact in their home."
It will have the capacity to administer up to 1,000 rapid nasal PCR tests per day with results provided approximately 24-48 hours later.
The growing demand for COVID tests in New Jersey is leading to long lines in parking lots.
Thirteen huge cranes load and unload freight containers from cargo ships as they arrive to the Port of Newark, a critical operation that never stopped during the pandemic, but has taken on more to help supply chain breakdowns.
New Jersey administered its first COVID vaccine one year ago Tuesday at University Hospital of Newark.
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, state officials in New Jersey are urging people to get their vaccinations and boosters.
Leaders in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are now dealing with a triple threat: The Omicron variant, more time indoors over the next few months, and holiday gatherings.
The rules are adopted from a vote by the state Board of Medical Examiners.
The event is part of a national effort to raise awareness about antisemitism.
New Jersey already has some of the strictest gun safety laws on the books, and these bills would be an expansion.
An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King overnight in Kensington, Brooklyn.
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An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King overnight in Kensington, Brooklyn.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A potential explosive device was found outside a Harlem police station house Wednesday afternoon.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
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NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
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Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, chanting "Free, Free Palestine," and some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu's speech.
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State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
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An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
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The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
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The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
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