Bronx asthma patients say they feel sick from air quality
Area doctors say they haven't seen an uptick in asthma patients they expected, as some patients are staying at home.
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Area doctors say they haven't seen an uptick in asthma patients they expected, as some patients are staying at home.
New York City had the worst air quality ever recorded here Wednesday. CBS2's Nick Caloway spoke to experts about the role climate change played in this dangerous air.
As smoke continues to hover over the Tri-State Area, it's important to know specific issues about why we should take precautions.
New Jersey health officials are urging everyone to remain safe by wearing masks outdoors at least through Friday.
The air in New York City may have looked better Thursday, but doctors say you still need to take precautions when you head outside. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
While we know the wildfire smoke can harm our bodies, little is known about the effects on our mental health. Dr. Shannon Bennett, the site clinical director at the Center for Youth Mental Health at New York-Presbyterian, joined CBS2 to discuss the possible impact.
New York City's poor air quality has been particularly difficult for one borough -- the Bronx -- because of additional pollutants. Seventeen percent of kids there were diagnosed with asthma in 2021. CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian spoke to a patient whose symptoms have worsened.
Visibility was better in New York City on Thursday, but that doesn't mean the air quality is. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Canadian wildfires are causing dangerous air quality in the Big Apple, where levels reached the worst in the world on Wednesday.
Dr. McGreevy, an emergency medicine physician at Mount Sinai Hospital, spoke with CBS2's Cindy Hsu about the impact the air quality could have on our health.
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
The city recorded the worst air quality index levels in the world on Wednesday, and still remains at risk. CBS2's John Dias reports.
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke with parents outside an elementary school in Montclair who said they supported the decision to leave early.
Residents are urged to stay inside or wear a mask, as conditions will likely intensify again later Thursday. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the latest from the governor.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says nearly every county in the state is still reporting "unhealthy" air quality levels due to the smoke from the California wildfires.
Gov. Kathy Hochul updates New Yorkers on the latest air quality warnings after NYC reaches historic index levels.
The governor said the haze and smoke are expected to dissipate slightly during the day before they become more intense again tonight.
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke with parents outside an elementary school in Montclair who said they supported the decision to leave early.
With air quality alerts still in effect, we hear from New York State's acting health commissioner for the latest advice.
Dr. Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir specializes in pediatrics and pulmonology with New York Presbyterian.
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
Some have gone remote while others are planning early dismissals. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest from Montclair.
Air quality warnings remain in effect as smoke from the Canadian wildfires fills our skies. CBS2's John Dias has a look at conditions on Manhattan's West Side.
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
Smoke from the California wildfires continues to blanket the city in a haze. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest warnings from officials.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Doc Rivers said there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time NBA MVP's potential exit from Milwaukee.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been permanently banned from holding any public office in the state.
Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced protesters during a visit to a New Jersey middle school Friday.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
The officer is seen using a stun gun on the suspect and kicking him after responding to a complaint at Riverfront Green Park. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
