Full press conference: Firefighters union calls for 9/11 health funding
9/11 first responders are once again fighting to secure billions in funding. Here's what the firefighters union says is at stake.
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9/11 first responders are once again fighting to secure billions in funding. Here's what the firefighters union says is at stake.
The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed the number of people killed in the 9/11 attacks.
The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero in the aftermath of 9/11 has surpassed the number of people killed in the attacks. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
While cancer deaths have been decreasing over the last 30 years, we still don't understand why some cancers are affecting younger people more. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains what might be happening.
Dr. Jayne Morgan joins CBS New York to discuss how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic can prevent cancer.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
They got a firsthand look at how the city is protected. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
The hospital told CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis it has New York's only outpatient program for reducing allergic reactions to the cancer treatment.
Fourteen-year-old Suhaila O'Dowd and her mom Nasheela are raising money for the Susan G. Komen Ride for the Cure, a new fundraiser in New Jersey this year. CBS New York's Elaine Quijano and Doug Williams report.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Breast cancer screenings for women at average risk should be done every other year beginning at age 40, according to finalized guidance released Tuesday from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of national experts. Dr. Elisa Port, Chief of Breast Surgery and Director of the Dubin Breast Center at Mount Sinai joins CBS New York to discuss.
Experts advise starting breast cancer screenings at a younger age. We've gathered answers to the most common mammogram questions.
Sam Schwartz, CEO of Sam Schwartz Pedestrian Traffic Management Services, discusses congestion pricing, and former New York City consumer affairs commissioner Bruce Ratner discusses changing the way the medical profession deals with cancer.
The Lustgarten Foundation held its 14th annual New York City walk over the weekend, and our own John Elliott was there to speak with survivors and their supporters.
The community focused on fundraising for pancreatic cancer research is smaller because there are so few patients. But Lustgargen Foundation leader Linda Tantawi says this group is as dedicated to the cause as any. CBS New York's John Elliott reports.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to discuss the study and what can be done to slow the clock down.
University Hospital in Newark's Mammography in Motion Bus aims to screen women for breast cancer in their community.
University Hospital in Newark's Mammography in Motion Bus aims to screen women for breast cancer in their community. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring greater awareness to a disease that every year kills thousands of patients under 50.
The disease kills thousands of people under the age of 50, which is why the guidelines were updated to start screenings even earlier.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored an equalizer in the 98th minute to recover a point for the Red Bulls in a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday.
Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 28 points in a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Two teens and a construction worker were hurt in a house explosion in Newark Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Thousands of runners are getting ready to run the New York City half-marathon Sunday. Here's the weather forecast, route map, street closures and everything to know about the event.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
Two teens and a construction worker were hurt in a house explosion in Newark Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is set to shutter its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
President Trump alleged that Iran is "totally defeated and wants a deal," but not one he "would accept."
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is set to shutter its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored an equalizer in the 98th minute to recover a point for the Red Bulls in a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC on Saturday.
Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 28 points in a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 101-92 on Friday night.
The Los Angeles Kings held off the New York Islanders 3-2 on Friday night.
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
John Elliott made a trip to P.S. 310 for a Weather 101 class.
CBS News New York's John Elliott was in Pearl River, N.Y. ahead of St. Patrick's Day.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the First Alert Weather Forecast.
The U.S. military bombed Iran's Kharg Island, striking a blow to the country's vital oil network. Shawna Mizelle reports.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is set to shutter its emergency room Saturday night. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
