The CDC says nearly 71 million Americans, or just over a quarter of the adult population, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while nearly one in 10 of all adults is fully vaccinated.
Shakespeare in the Park is returning this summer following a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the free outdoor series returning to the Public Theater's Delacorte Theater in Central Park in July.
Eighty-nine-year-old New Yorker Bob Holzman received his COVID-19 vaccine as soon as he could, hoping it would allow him to get back to his favorite activity, dancing. We know that for essential workers, having hours early in the morning, late in the day and overnight, those are critically important as well to make sure people are able to access vaccination in a way that is convenient for them, Health Commissioner Dr. David Chokshi said.
So far, more than 2.9 million New Yorkers have received their vaccine, including at Nassau County Community College, where a vaccine pod is offering recipients like college counselor Andrea Warmbrand a new sense of security.
Health officials are warning about a COVID-19 variant spreading in New York, saying the current vaccines may be less effective against the new strain as more Americans are getting the shots.
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) Sunday marks one year since the first person died from the coronavirus in New York City.
The first death took place at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn it was one of two in the area that happened on the same day.
On Sunday night, Mayor Bill de Blasio hosted A COVID-19 Day of Remembrance, a live official memorial ceremony to honor the more than 30,000 New Yorkers lost during the pandemic.
WATCH | COVID Day of Remembrance full ceremony
New York City delivers a stunning tribute to all the New Yorkers who lost their lives during the COVID pandemic.