Dealer sentenced in Cecilia Gentili's death
The prominent transgender activist died last year from the combined effects of several drugs, including fentanyl-laced heroin.
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The prominent transgender activist died last year from the combined effects of several drugs, including fentanyl-laced heroin.
Centers for Disease Control data shows 1,600 fewer people died of overdoses in New York from August of 2023 to August of 2024 than in the 12 months prior.
In New York, at times, a driver can be seriously impaired by a drug, and yet face no consequences.
Hannah Johnson and Vanessa Gamarra are members of the DIIG team -- Drug Intelligence and Intervention Group.
A total of four people have been arrested on federal drug charges in the case, including the owner of the day care.
DEA says dealers are mixing the animal tranquilizer with fentanyl and other drugs, causing flesh wounds and overdoses.
Three other children remain hospitalized after investigators believe they were exposed to fentanyl. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest details.
The AG says more than 1,500 people died from drug-related overdoses in the state between Jan. 1 and July 31.
At the event hosted by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, some in recovery and families of those who died shared hugs. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
In Camden, New Jersey, first responders have seen a major increase in drug overdoses and calls to treat them. Now, in addition to using naloxone to reverse an overdose, paramedics are introducing a treatment medication immediately, increasing the amount of people who go into long-term treatment. CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. Celine Gounder reports.
In addition to reversing opioid overdoses, professionals are trying a new method to get people who use drugs into treatment.
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths. Federal officials named it a "growing threat" in April.
A fourth man is still in the hospital fighting for his life.
Five women overdosed in a parking garage at The Shops at Riverside Mall last week.
The SPCA of Westchester spent more than $40,000 treating the cats. Several dozen have since been adopted.
Officials say five employees between the ages of 29 and 41 had to be revived Wednesday after they apparently overdosed on fentanyl. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Overdose deaths increased in race, age, economic status and neighborhood categories.
A federal immigration investigation on Wednesday ended with a chaotic crash in Newark, New Jersey, officials say.
Julie Menin is settling into her role as the seventh elected speaker of the New York City Council.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C., Thursday to meet with President Trump.
One worker was killed, another severely hurt after being trapped in a collapsed construction trench on Thursday morning in Brooklyn.
Staff at Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey are welcoming three little blue penguin chicks who were born during the first week of February.
Julie Menin is settling into her role as the seventh elected speaker of the New York City Council.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C., Thursday to meet with President Trump.
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE agents detained Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva at Columbia University Thursday, saying her student visa was revoked in 2016. She was later released.
New York's governor says the World Trade Center's final office tower will start construction as soon as this spring and become American Express' new headquarters.
A man was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were hit with snowballs in Washington Square Park Monday. The controversial incident sparked debate.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
A federal immigration investigation on Wednesday ended with a chaotic crash in Newark, New Jersey, officials say.
Staff at Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey are welcoming three little blue penguin chicks who were born during the first week of February.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as acting superintendent of New Jersey's 3,000-member state police force.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
A Long Island crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit while shoveling snow in Merrick, sources said.
Dozens of people were displaced and three suffered minor injuries after a fire at a West Babylon, Long Island apartment complex.
Long Island grandfather's Seth Bykofsky's #1 fight since January has been to keep his custom license plate, which reads "PB4WEGO."
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Julie Menin is settling into her role as the seventh elected speaker of the New York City Council.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C., Thursday to meet with President Trump.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill nominated Jeanne Hengemuhle to serve as acting superintendent of New Jersey's 3,000-member state police force.
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE agents detained Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva at Columbia University Thursday, saying her student visa was revoked in 2016. She was later released.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her opening statement before the House Oversight Committee that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night in the NHL's return to action.
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
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.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to the White House to discuss building housing in New York City with President Trump.
For parents of children with special needs, it can be difficult to find inclusive extracurricular activities. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley attended the National Dance Institute's Dream Camp, where music unites people of all abilities.
The student, identified as Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, was released later Thursday afternoon, and posted on social media that she was "safe and okay" but "in complete shock." CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Julie Menin is settling into her role as the seventh elected speaker of the New York City Council. It's been noted she is the first elected Jewish speaker at a time the city elected its first Muslim mayor. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson sat down with her to talk about her past and her future.
A federal immigration investigation ended with a chaotic crash in Newark, New Jersey, officials say, and now the mayor is condemning ICE operations in his city. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
