Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect

A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.

Vaccine mandate: OSHA will begin issuing citations after Jan. 10

The announcement came after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District in Cincinnati decided that President Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers could go forward.

Durant, Irving make 9 Nets in health and safety protocols

The Nets decided Friday that Irving would rejoin them for practices and road games, though he remains ineligible to play at home because he hasn't met New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for athletes playing in the city's public venues.

Over 5,200 new COVID cases detected in NYC

COVID-19 cases involving the omicron variant are doubling every 1.5 to 3 days, according to the World Health Organization.

NY single-day record for COVID cases

21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.

Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5

Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research hinted the usual two doses wouldn't be enough.

21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021

From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.

Supply chain concerns in New Jersey

As coronavirus cases rise this holiday season, many are also concerned about ongoing supply shortages.

France:  5th wave is here, New Year's concerts and fireworks banned

“The fifth wave is here and it is here in full force,” Prime Minister Jean Castex told a news conference, adding that the fast-spreading omicron variant is expected to dominate infections in France at the start of January.

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams tests positive for COVID-19

The 45-year-old who is running for governor said he was vaccinated and had received a COVID-19 booster shot.

Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5

Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.

Smart Health Cards: Could it become an alternative to vaccine passports?

SmartHealth Cards have been adopted by over 20 states and it’s considered by some as a trusted source for people to access and verify their vaccine status.

Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot

According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.

NYPD officer returns home after long COVID battle

Officer Haresh Seepersad was hospitalized with COVID-19 in September. He was finally released from Long Island Jewish Medical Center on Thursday.