How new birth control rules could help Dems in N.Y., N.J. swing districts
The White House's new rules on contraception could play a big role in local House swing districts, political experts say.
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The White House's new rules on contraception could play a big role in local House swing districts, political experts say.
The White House is proposing new rules that could help tens of millions of women obtain no-cost over-the-counter birth control, including the emergency contraceptive known as the morning-after pill. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
People with private health insurance would be able to get OTC birth control methods like condoms, the "morning after" pill and birth control pills for free under a rule the White House is proposing.
Sen. Chuck Schumer says reproductive rights are at the heart of the 2024 presidential race and congressional battles.
New York's senior senator has started a new fight to win passage of a bill guaranteeing a woman's right to obtain birth control, a right that is limited or outlawed in more than half the country. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation allowing pharmacists to provide hormonal contraception with no prescription or age limit.
Days after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation allowing pharmacists to provide birth control with no prescription or age limit, many are now wondering about the impact on young women. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to pharmacists, parents and teens about the implications and benefits.
Pharmacies across the state will now dispense three types of contraception without the need for a doctor's visit. We ask the state health commissioner to explain how it works.
As of Tuesday, all pharmacies across the state are allowed to dispense three types of contraception: The pill, ring or patch. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the initiative is aimed particularly at women in areas with fewer available practitioners , such as rural or low income communities.
Opill, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States, began online sales this week.
Hochul said "it's a new era for our state" as "reproductive rights continue to be under attack."
It was approved by the FDA for prescription use about 50 years ago. It'll cost around $20 for a 30-day supply.
It was approved by the FDA for prescription use about 50 years ago. It'll cost around $20 for a 30-day supply. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Telemarketers will be required to give their name, number and the company they're representing within 30 seconds of a call.
Testing revealed some lots of the Tydemy birth control tablets did not have enough of a key ingredient.
The FDA says it hopes the drug will give people easier access to birth control, but it does raise questions about safety and usage.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, allowing Americans to buy Opill, a daily oral contraceptive, without a prescription.
Drugmaker HRA Pharma wants to sell birth control pills without a prescription.
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Knicks fans planning to go to an NBA Finals Game 4 watch party outside of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday need to make alternate plans.
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
Several people were struck by a vehicle in Jersey City Wednesday morning. It happened at around 8:50 a.m. at Wilkinson and Ocean Avenues.
Wednesday is a transition day for the weather in New York City and our surrounding area after the beautiful stretch we've been enjoying so far this week.
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Knicks fans planning to go to an NBA Finals Game 4 watch party outside of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday need to make alternate plans.
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
Wednesday is a transition day for the weather in New York City and our surrounding area after the beautiful stretch we've been enjoying so far this week.
NJ Transit riders were hit with more delays and cancellations during the Tuesday evening rush, raising questions about whether the system is ready to handle the thousands expected to attend the matches.
Wednesday is a transition day for the weather in New York City and our surrounding area after the beautiful stretch we've been enjoying so far this week.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
Several people were struck by a vehicle in Jersey City Wednesday morning. It happened at around 8:50 a.m. at Wilkinson and Ocean Avenues.
Wednesday is a transition day for the weather in New York City and our surrounding area after the beautiful stretch we've been enjoying so far this week.
NJ Transit riders were hit with more delays and cancellations during the Tuesday evening rush, raising questions about whether the system is ready to handle the thousands expected to attend the matches.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is front and center in New York and New Jersey, where there are plenty of free watch parties and events happening.
More than 50 shots were fired in a shooting that hurt seven people in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, local officials say.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is front and center in New York and New Jersey, where there are plenty of free watch parties and events happening.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Prosecutors on Long Island announced a crackdown on what they're calling serial shoplifting.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, is increasing his attacks on Gov. Kathy Hochul, threatening, yet again, to surge more ICE agents into New York.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not on the ballot in the upcoming primaries, but he could be the deciding factor in whether two sitting congressmen are defeated.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Knicks fans planning to go to an NBA Finals Game 4 watch party outside of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday need to make alternate plans.
NJ Transit riders were hit with more delays and cancellations during the Tuesday evening rush, raising questions about whether the system is ready to handle the thousands expected to attend the matches.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is front and center in New York and New Jersey, where there are plenty of free watch parties and events happening.
Alec Burleson powered the surging St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-0 victory over the New York Mets.
The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
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.
Prosecutors are accusing Lander of causing a disturbance on federal property. They argue he was blocking an elevator and ignored warnings to move, which he denies. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he supports removing horse carriages from Central Park.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the forecast.
A tractor-trailer had apparently stopped mid-block, and the woman and two children were crossing the street in front of it when the light changed, and they were struck. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Federal health regulators approved a new ingredient that experts say offers broad protection against both UVA and UVB rays. CBS News' Michael George reports.
