COVID-19

New York is trying to sweeten the vaccine deal even more, rolling out a slate of new incentives Monday that include free tickets to some of the city’s most iconic attractions and free weekly MetroCards, while Mayor Bill de Blasio says he hasn’t ruled out cash as a last resort as statewide vaccination rates plunge. The latest pitches to...

U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Tuesday morning as investors await the release of job openings data.

The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes has worsened the already devastating toll the pandemic has taken on the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.

Hackensack Meridian Health is prepared to provide continued care for at their COVID-19 recovery center for those experiencing side-effects. To learn more visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/COVIDCenter.

Superintendents say that middle school students will be encouraged, but not required, to get a Covid vaccine now that the FDA has granted approval.

In recent weeks, tourism indicators for New York City like hotel occupancy and museum attendance that had fallen off a pandemic cliff have ticked up slightly

When 4-year-old Lily and 3-year-old Will visit doctors these days, they’re on a mission to stop the spread of COVID-19. The siblings are some of the youngest participants in the ongoing vaccine trial. With U.S. regulators on Monday approving the emergency use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12, kids in Lily and Will’s age group...

The B.1.617 strain was reclassified as a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization, indicating it has the “highest public health implications.”

The New Jersey towns with have COVID vaccination rates all have one thing in common — as do all the places with lower turnout thus far

All New York and Connecticut residents age 16 and older are now eligible for vaccination, while New Jersey will make that universal push early next week. The process does vary by state. Here’s how to find a vaccine location that’s convenient for you and how to book an appointment, with key FAQs from across the region.

The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that the shot is safe and offers strong protection for younger teens based on testing of more than 2,000 U.S. volunteers. NBC New York’s Natalie Pasquarella reports.

With nearly all remaining tri-state coronavirus restrictions set to lift in just 10 days, two questions seem to be top of mind for many: When can I take off my mask and will cases surge again come fall? America’s top infectious disease expert has an answer to both.

With more than 7 million vaccine doses already having been given out, the city is now offering perks for those who sign up to get the shot — offering anything from free Metro cards and Lirr tickets, to tickets for attractions like the NYC Aquarium and the botanical gardens. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

More than half of the adult population in New Jersey has been vaccinated. The state released new maps showing communities with the highest number of vaccinations. NBC New York’s Brian Thompson reports.

The Indian community in Nassau County is mobilizing to help their homeland by gathering needed medical supplies and sending them to India. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.

The FDA granted emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15, clearing the way for states to get middle school students vaccinated before the fall.

The FDA granted emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15, clearing the way for states to get middle school students vaccinated before the fall.

More than 3.4 million tri-state residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. New York’s first positive case was announced on Sunday, March 1, 2020; the state’s first death was announced nearly two weeks later, on March 14, 2020. New York City accounts for the vast majority of cases and deaths in the state. The number of cases in New…

U.S. Treasury yields rose in afternoon trading on Monday

During the coronavirus crisis, families are finding that financial aid provides access to schools they otherwise couldn’t afford.

Americans’ expectations for inflation over the next few years hit its highest level in nearly a decade, amid fears of rising rents and home prices.