New York City doled out 62,000 doses in a day while the state as a whole did 179,000 shots — both were records.
As of Monday, 41,000 Black senior citizens ages 65 and over had received at least their first COVID shot, roughly 15% of those eligible.
Healthgrades named six city medical centers among the best 250 in the USA.
“At the point that it was given, hydroxychloroquine was considered a potential therapy," said Dr. Howard Zucker, head of the NY Health Dept.
More than 29,000 New Yorkers died of COVID-19 and 700,000 fell ill since the virus first hit the city one year ago.
Elderly Black and Hispanic New Yorkers have died at far greater rates than white non-Hispanic or Asian New Yorkers.
It’s too early to tell if a potentially homegrown coronavirus variant detected in New York City is cause for concern, top city doctors said.
New data released by New York City provides a limited snapshot of how far the more-contagious variant has spread.
The drug manufacturer promised upon approval it can produce 20 million doses of its single-shot coronavirus vaccine by the end of March.
Here's how the waning coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospitals in New York City.
The Take Care initiative will keep New Yorkers safely isolated even as the city's vaccination program surpasses 1.5 million doses into arms.
Eleanore Bumpurs has struggled to get NYCHA to address unhealthy and unsafe living conditions — including lead paint.
Weddings, catered events and billiard halls were also on the list for reopenings announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday.
Shipments of coronavirus vaccines that last week got held up by winter weather finally arrived Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
According to a spokesperson for the mayor, however, the severe winter weather has brought the vaccine effort to a "standstill."
The South African variant case involved a resident of Nassau County, Cuomo said in a news release.
As CBS2’s Jenna DeAngelis reported Friday, it comes following the CDC’s new guidelines to “double mask.”
The FDNY responded to the building on 81st Street in Jackson Heights just before midnight.
Listeria is a bacteria that can cause symptoms such as high fever, headaches and abdominal pain.
New sites scattered across the city offer rapid tests for $30 as part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to expand reopening through testing.
The city put 77 percent of its COVID-19 vaccine sites in 33 hard-hit areas, yet vaccination rates are far lower than in wealthier areas.
The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the New York City area.
Police say two of the children who were in critical condition are now listed as serious but stable.
Harsh winter weather battering the nation will postpone the COVID-19 vaccine resupply by several days, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
“Using two masks is more effective at stopping the spread of the virus,” Dave Chokshi, the city’s health commissioner, told New Yorkers.
“I was not going to be turned away,” cancer survivor Suzanne Carter told CBS2’s Jessica Layton.
The Masbia food pantry in Borough Park has worked to procure enough food to operate 24 hours per day.
When home health aide and East New York resident Evette Reid found out about the new site opening close to home, she was elated.
Up to 35,000 appointments could be shelved as harsh winter weather across the country delays vaccine shipments, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced efforts to reach home bound seniors, home health aides and hard-hit Brooklyn communities.
Newly-released data shows significant disparities in which New York City neighborhoods and ZIP codes have so far received the vaccine.
Now the workers who make that possible — by preparing and serving food — are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The couple barely left each other's side throughout the entire ordeal.
Veronica, who suffers from a rare bone disorder, is in special need of a Latino donor.
Many seniors eligible for the COVID vaccine have been struggling to get appointments in New York City.
The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in New York City.
Recently a snowy owl ruffled many feathers. Now coyote sightings have hairs standing on end.
It’s part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program rolling out across the country to help speed up distribution.
Duane Reade, Walgreens, Costco and Rite Aid pharmacies are poised to deliver 26,500 shots a week to New Yorkers who are 65 and up.
New York’s statewide coronavirus rate hit the lowest percentage since Nov. 25, but the city’s rate remains higher.