How to avoid holiday loneliness: Coping strategies, resources
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There's evidence being lonely can literately shorten your life, and these feeling can be experienced at any age.
As many as 49,000 drivers risk suspension if they fail to submit an acceptable vision test before Friday.
We're shining the spotlight on dogs and cats of a certain age available at shelters and rescues across the country.
If you'd like to help deliver meals, CBS New York has information at the bottom of this story.
Making Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings can challenge any cook. But if you have turkey troubles, help is just a phone call away.
She was fortunate to have no medical debt left behind but wanted to make sure other families didn't have that stress.
John Ziegler dreamed of going into stand-up comedy as a child. He made it a reality when he switched careers at age 40. But everything changed after more than a decade on stage.
Board members say funding for the Newark Boys Chorus School has dramatically dwindled since the pandemic.
Thanksgiving is only one week away, so if you're still looking for plans, there's no shortage of options in New York City.
More than one million people are buried on the island, which has served as the city's public cemetery since 1869.
More than 350 people die from lung cancer nationwide each day. But there's been a 22% increase in survival rates over the past five years.
A donation of $10 or more will enter you into the sweepstakes, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.
To help feed our families this holiday season, we have launched #BetterTogether: Season of Giving.
Richard Jones, executive vice president of general tax council and chief veteran officer for Paramount, is marching with the Paramount Veterans Network and Wounded Warriors Project. Paramount and the Paramount Veterans Network are also title sponsors of the 5th annual Veterans in Entertainment Summit on Nov. 15 and 16. Learn more here
The NYC Veterans Day Parade is set to march through Manhattan this weekend. Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, but the federal holiday is being observed Friday.
The buildings are being deconstructed for a larger jail, and in the process, the murals were destroyed.
The ship has a special connection to New York City -- its bow was forged with steel from the World Trade Center.
Only about 15% of Americans are routinely screened for lung cancer, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths every year.
In a beauty industry that's expected to generate more than $500 billion this year, it can be difficult to figure out which products work best for you.
It's Election Day across the Tri-State Area, and New York City voters have until 9 p.m. to cast their ballots.
Here are some key dates and deadlines to know before you go, along with a look at some issues on the ballot in New York City.
Mecurio is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning comedian who works and appears on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Employers are budgeting ahead for next year's pay raises, and employees can expect 4% increases on average in 2024, according to a new survey.
Daniel Cortes says he was battling depression, but when he sat down to work on a piece, he didn't feel the darkness.
The New York City marathon returns this weekend, and drivers should expect major roads and bridges to be shut down across the five boroughs.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
New York City police seized one of two vehicles in the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood in Brooklyn.
More than 100 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and speak out against federal immigration enforcement.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
A police officer in Newark, New Jersey, fatally shot one man and injured another Monday afternoon, officials say.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 19 at 11 p.m.
A Great Dane in Connecticut has been named the tallest living female dog by Guinness World Records.
A new threat from President Trump on the control of Greenland has European leaders fighting back, and he brought up his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize as potential justification for activating America's military might, as well. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Two firefighters were injured while battling a fire in Flushing, Queens, on Monday.
Newark's mayor is calling for patience as the state Attorney General's office investigates a police shooting. One man is dead, another injured. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
