Unproven COVID-19 treatment sparks lawsuits
New Yorkers desperate to cure loved ones impacted by COVID-19 are trying to compel hospitals to administer unproven treatments.
State health officials examine effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
The state Department of Health is leading the way on studies examining the benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Upstate apple farms grapple with wet weather, labor shortage and COVID-19
We checked in with Sarah Dressel, manager of Dressel Farms in New Paltz, to learn about this year's apple crop.
State triggers stricter COVID-19 workplace precautions
Business Council of New York State's Ken Pokalsky breaks down the implementation of the NY HERO Act.
New York to impose COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers
Some health care workers could lose their jobs if they're not vaccinated for COVID-19 by the end of September.
Vaccine researcher maps out uphill journey to COVID-19 herd immunity
Dr. Saad Omer, director of the Yale Institute for Global Health, talks about increasing lagging demand for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Outreach encouraged, as COVID-19 vaccination rates lag in NY prisons
June 4, 2021 - Andre Ward, a co-founder of the COVID Justice Coalition, calls out the Cuomo administration for not doing enough to ensure incarcerated New Yorkers are getting vaccinated for COVID-19 and calls on the state to
COVID-19 sidelines senator for months, leaving mental and physical scars
May 14, 2021 - State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat, was sidelined for months with a prolonged bout of COVID-19, which sent him to the hospital twice. Now on the mend, he worries about lingering symptoms from
SUNY faculty leader considers COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students
May 10, 2021 - A growing number of private colleges in New York are requiring students get vaccinated for COVID-19, so we asked Fred Kowal, president of the union representing SUNY faculty and staff, whether a mandate is
New York’s pandemic numbers improve, but COVID-19 risks linger
April 29, 2021 - Dr. Denis Nash, executive director of the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health, discusses the relaxed pandemic restrictions in New York, the declining demand for COVID-19 vaccines and when he'll feel comfortable
