Helium Shortage Forcing Party Stores To 'Balloon' Prices
There's a limited supply of helium, most of which is stored deep inside the Earth. Demand for the gas is up and suppliers are struggling to fill orders.
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There's a limited supply of helium, most of which is stored deep inside the Earth. Demand for the gas is up and suppliers are struggling to fill orders.
The latest trend in wellness is CBD. It's a component of cannabis or marijuana, but it's not psychoactive. More people are using CBD to stop pain, promote relaxation and ease various body issues.
Like busy bees, customers weaved through the aisles of flowers at Twin Pond Farm getting ready to make their yards look colorful for the Mother's Day weekend.
There are 870 Party City stores in the U.S. and Canada.
While you may think you're making some healthy choices at the supermarket by picking products that say "all natural" or "lightly sweetened," experts warn that such claims can be misleading.
Uber's next stop is the stock market, where it hopes to pick up more investors willing to bet on a ride-hailing market brimming with potential and conspicuously lacking in profits.
Child safety advocates are demanding the federal government investigate Amazon's popular Echo Dot Kids Edition.
Westchester County is pushing back on concerns about safety at Playland Park.
A community on Long Island is concerned over a power surge they say damaged appliances in at least 15 homes.
South Shore Furniture is recalling 310,000 its Libra 3-drawer chests. The company says if the chests aren't anchored to the wall, they can fall over, causing death or injuries to children.
From flexible hours to giving away expensive bassinets to shipping breast milk, many companies are offering a lot more these days to keep talented workers - especially moms.
What does it take to be the worlds' best? When it comes to being a chef, it means standing out from hundreds of your peers, and pleasing the most discerning palettes.
The site of a former gas station in Chelsea is now a premiere location for some of Manhattan's most exclusive apartments.
The FCC says the robocalls have a "222" area code, and tend to happen late at night.
Tyson Foods is expanding a recall of its chicken strips over concerns that some might be contaminated with pieces of metal.
Leonora Campbell was killed in a hit-and-run just after buying food for someone at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, her granddaughter said.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
After lengthy and hard-fought negotiations, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the City Council reached a budget deal Tuesday just hours before the deadline.
Human remains were found in a school chimney in Queens, police said.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
The mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
After lengthy and hard-fought negotiations, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the City Council reached a budget deal Tuesday just hours before the deadline.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Club Calvi spotlights the books "Men Like Ours," "The Insomniacs," and "Boring Asian Female"
Human remains were found around 9 a.m. Tuesday at PS 113, the Anthony Pranzo School in Glendale, Queens, according to officers.
Sources say an off-duty officer saw three men trying to steal a catalytic converter when one man reached toward his waistband.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a handshake deal that closes the $12 billion budget gap.
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. said he was diagnosed with depression resulting in a long stay in the hospital, which has kept him out of public view for months. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
