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New York lifts COVID vaccine requirement for health care workers
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
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The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
It comes as the city lifts its COVID vaccine mandate for city workers that led to nearly 2,000 people losing their jobs. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more on the response.
Now, the police and firefighters unions are calling to let members who refused to get vaccinated return to work. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
What message does this send as we leave the emergency phase of the pandemic? We speak with a professor of public health to find out.
COVID vaccinations will become optional for current and prospective employees starting Feb. 10.
Employees at private businesses and students who want to take part in extracurricular activities no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has reaction to the changes.
New York City is lifting its COVID vaccine mandate for the private sector. We hear from an expert about what it will mean for the city's recovery.
The change also affects students looking to take part in extracurricular activities. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement Tuesday before getting his second booster shot. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Mayor Adams says the city will also end the mandate for students participating in extracurricular activities.
New York City workers who were fired because they were unvaccinated now have a chance to get their jobs back, Mayor Adams says.
It means all students can go despite their vaccine status. That is, unless it's at a private facility.
Mayor Eric Adams says vaccines will no longer be required for the big dance. CBS2's John Dias hears from students on the Upper West Side.
Mayor Eric Adams says students no longer need to be vaccinated to attend prom, despite rising COVID numbers in the city. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The city is strongly recommending testing before attending events and says students should wear masks at prom and graduation.
As is typical, the justices did not say anything in rejecting the case, and it was one of more than 100 turned away.
Four teachers claimed the COVID vaccine mandate was unconstitutional.
Jared Vigil says he was initially granted an exemption for religious reasons for the spring semester.
CBS2's Cory James has the story.
Candice Horan had her prom dress picked out until there was an announcement at John Bowne High School in Flushing.
Firefighters, paramedics, police officers, transit and sanitation workers were among those standing in solidarity.
It comes as Mayor Eric Adams faces backlash over his decision to change the rules for professional athletes and performers. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has a live report.
Leaders held a news conference Monday. Mayor Adams says he's open to meeting with leadership.
The noted the city recently exempted pro athletes and performers, while firefighters continue to lose their jobs for being unvaccinated.
The mayor announced Thursday certain groups would be exempt from the city's workplace vaccine mandate, setting off a backlash from municipal unions and others. CBS2's John Dias reports.
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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.
Wednesday marks 10 years since the death of Eric Garner, who died at the hands of an NYPD officer after being taken down in what is now an illegal chokehold. His dying cry of "I can't breathe" became a slogan of the Black Lives Matter movement when protests swept the city.
New York City subway crimes continue to fall by double digits, and Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams are crediting their influx of the National Guard and police into the system.
Wednesday marks 10 years since the death of Eric Garner, who died at the hands of an NYPD officer after being taken down in what is now an illegal chokehold. His dying cry of "I can't breathe" became a slogan of the Black Lives Matter movement when protests swept the city.
New York City subway crimes continue to fall by double digits, and Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams are crediting their influx of the National Guard and police into the system.
New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, plus the chance of potentially severe thunderstorms.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, plus the chance of potentially severe thunderstorms.
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.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, plus the chance of potentially severe thunderstorms.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
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.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
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 looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
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.
"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.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the case, which stems from the 2021 on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
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.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Orioles, aided by a pair of miscues by the Yankees, rallied in the ninth inning for a 6-5 win on Sunday.
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.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
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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 John Elliott is calling for temperatures in the 90s and the possibility of severe weather on Wednesday, but expects several days of cooler temps and lower humidity to follow.
Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday transit crime is down 44% this week and 27% over the last four weeks. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Several Democrats say if Menendez does not step down, they will call for his expulsion. Booker said he will lead that effort. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Garner's death at the hands of police 10 years ago sparked protests across the country. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Around 150 people gathered to protest the construction project at 25th Avenue and 86th Street in Bensonhurst. The NYPD says City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang was arrested after pushing an officer. Chopper 2's Jim Smith reports.