Long Island woman beats breast cancer, shines at Mets fantasy camp
Pecinka, a baseball enthusiast and nurse educator, said her breast cancer diagnosis five years ago came totally out of left field.
Pecinka, a baseball enthusiast and nurse educator, said her breast cancer diagnosis five years ago came totally out of left field.
Kathie Pecinka, a baseball enthusiast and nurse educator, said her breast cancer diagnosis five years ago came totally out of left field. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Tuesday, there's a fashion show on Long Island showcasing survivors. The focus is on aftercare for women who have had their lives changed by this disease. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has their stories. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rN8AsW
The focus is on aftercare for women who have had their lives changed by this disease.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we spoke with a doctor and her patient to get some answers.
Women under 40 often get conflicting advice about prevention and face unique challenges once diagnosed.
Thousands of racers raised money to fight breast cancer at the first Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in four years.
Sunday morning, CBS New York partnered with the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Race for the Cure in Central Park. It's part of our commitment to community through our #BetterTogether campaign. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell was at the event, which raises awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R9XTLk
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge sat down with three women -- experts and survivors -- to discuss how to increase breast cancer screening, especially in Black and Brown communities.
Experts say high breast cancer death rates in communities of color is blamed on factors like economic inequalities.
Experts say high breast cancer death rates in communities of color is blamed on factors like economic inequalities. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
We speak with a breast cancer survivor who will be taking part this weekend.
Each year, the event raises money to support breast cancer patients and medical breakthroughs.
On Thursday, CBS New York learned about the critical work Komen is doing to support women dealing with diagnoses.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge learned about the critical work Komen is doing to support women dealing with diagnoses.
Mount Sinai breast imaging chief says AI can spot what the naked eye might not see on a mammogram.
Mount Sinai breast imaging chief says AI can spot what the naked eye might not see on a mammogram. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson has the story.
More than 685,000 people die from the disease each year, but less than 5% of funding is set aside for research.
More than 685,000 people die from metastatic breast cancer every year, but less than 5% of funding is set aside for the advanced disease.
Experts are revising guidance on when women should get screened for breast cancer. As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, the change in recommendations could save countless lives.
Doctors say they are diagnosing more young women with breast cancer.
Women are being urged to start breast cancer screenings younger and screen more often. Astrid Martinez reports for CBS2.
Experts advise starting breast cancer screenings at a younger age. We've gathered answers to the most common mammogram questions.
Breast cancer screenings should be done every other year beginning at age 40, according to draft guidance issued Tuesday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan criminal trial.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 state felony counts in New York.
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted in his "hush money" trial in New York, with a jury returning a guilty verdict on all 34 counts.
The Constitution says nothing about criminal history in its very few qualifications for being president.
For the first time, a judge will consider whether a former president should be put behind bars for a felony conviction.
Three people are in custody after a broad-daylight stabbing in Times Square Thursday.
Congestion pricing in New York City faces another potential roadblock. The Trucking Association of New York filed a lawsuit Thursday to stop the program.
The MTA announced major service changes on the G line subway throughout the summer in order to modernize signals.
There will be another round of closures on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway this weekend, June 1-3.
The Cricket World Cup is coming to Long Island starting this weekend, and some tickets are still available.
A renegade shower or storm is possible Thursday, but the chance is low as skies clear after a rainy morning.
Maurie McInnis will become Yale University's new president on July 1. She's stepping down from Stony Brook University to take the position.
Today's forecast looks much improved for NYC, as the sunshine returns and humidity drops.
Delays at LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark airports were anywhere from one to three hours Monday as storms made Memorial Day travel difficult.
Officials remind parents to keep a close eye on their kids this summer after a girl nearly drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Connecticut over Memorial Day weekend.
A renegade shower or storm is possible Thursday, but the chance is low as skies clear after a rainy morning.
After a 15-year-old was stabbed in Ocean City and a state of emergency was issued in Wildwood over the weekend, New Jersey police union president Peter Andreyev said "more needs to be done to allow police to protect our communities."
With congestion pricing starting in New York City on June 30, police are scrambling to keep up with new ways drivers are hiding their license plates.
East Orange's Brick Church station will get federal funds to make it more accessible to commuters with disabilities.
Today's forecast looks much improved for NYC, as the sunshine returns and humidity drops.
The Cricket World Cup is coming to Long Island starting this weekend, and some tickets are still available.
A renegade shower or storm is possible Thursday, but the chance is low as skies clear after a rainy morning.
The 2024 Cricket World Cup starts this weekend in Nassau County, Long Island, and officials say the security will be the tightest the county has ever seen.
Long Island health officials say the beaches could have higher levels of bacteria because of storm water runoff from Monday's thunderstorms.
Delays at LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark airports were anywhere from one to three hours Monday as storms made Memorial Day travel difficult.
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan criminal trial.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 state felony counts in New York.
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted in his "hush money" trial in New York, with a jury returning a guilty verdict on all 34 counts.
The Constitution says nothing about criminal history in its very few qualifications for being president.
For the first time, a judge will consider whether a former president should be put behind bars for a felony conviction.
Officials remind parents to keep a close eye on their kids this summer after a girl nearly drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Connecticut over Memorial Day weekend.
A new report from Orkin ranks the worst cities for mosquitoes, with New York coming in second and Los Angeles taking the top spot.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Manhattan prosecutors have told a judge they are evaluating new claims of sexual misconduct made against Harvey Weinstein, and new charges are being considered.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man.
Nicki Minaj was in Amsterdam after playing a show at Ziggo's Dome on Thursday, and was on her way to Manchester, England, for the next stop in her Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
The Peregrine falcon chicks that hatched on the Gov. Cuomo Bridge now have names.
The Cricket World Cup is coming to Long Island starting this weekend, and some tickets are still available.
Mets pitcher Jorge López threw his glove into the stands behind the dugout after getting ejected in New York's latest late-inning meltdown.
Luis Gil struck out nine and won his sixth straight start, Alex Verdugo homered and the Yankees bounced back with a victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Shohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated New York Mets with a 10-3 victory.
The Red Bulls have gone unbeaten in their first six home matches to open a season, doing so for the first time since 2012.
Amber Ferrer, an advocate and connector within the LGBTQIA+ community of Jackson Heights, has been named one of the grand marshals of the 2024 Queens Pride Parade.
Living in the concrete jungle means sharing the city with the hundreds of species of wildlife that call it home.
The Brooklyn swimmers say they're concerned about boats and jet skis getting to close, so they found a loophole to help them stay safe.
The Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas in the Bronx is closing, leaving just one movie theater left in the entire borough.
Sailboats descended on New York Harbor in advance of a Vendée Globe qualifying race next week.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Three people are in custody after a man was stabbed in broad daylight in Times Square Thursday.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Frightening surveillance video appears to show a driver trying to hit pedestrians on the grounds of a Brooklyn yeshiva. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Mayor Eric Adams wants New Yorkers to prepare for extreme weather as we head into the summer months.
On day two of deliberations, Donald Trump was waiting out the jury and speaking out early, blending outrage with his claims of innocence. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.