Sen. Chuck Schumer calling for federal action to crack down on a product called "Zyn"
He says the nicotine pouches pose a danger to teens, as they use them as an alternative to e-cigarettes. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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He says the nicotine pouches pose a danger to teens, as they use them as an alternative to e-cigarettes. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Experts say when it it comes to school supplies, if you notice something different in their backpack, investigate.
As kids get ready to head back to school, there's a warning about vape pens designed to look just like highlighters and cannabis products disguised as baked goods. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has what parents need to know. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QLOVDN
The report also found that White non-Hispanic Americans between 18 and 24 vape more than Latino, Asian or Black youth in the same age group.
The mayor argues that some of the vape products are equal to between 175 and 350 single cigarettes.
Students at one Clinton Hill high school are taking part in a novel experiment created by Cornell University testing the effect e-cigarette vapor has on living cells.
The crackdown aims to reduce vaping by young people.
During his State of the State address Wednesday, he said legalization is necessary to keep residents safe.
Cuomo said the latest victims were a woman in her 20s from New York City and another woman in her 50s from Ontario County.
The Trump administration is banning flavored vape products that appeal to children.
Action against e-cigarettes has gained urgency amid the rise of a vaping illness nationwide.
Supporters of the ban say the flavors target kids, but adult users worry they will return to traditional tobacco.
Doctors believe they've discovered a new type of lung injury related to vaping after a teenager in Canada nearly died of something like "popcorn lung."
The victim was identified as a Manhattan man in his 30s. A 17-year-old boy from the Bronx died of a similar condition last month.
The lawsuit also claims the company misled consumers and misrepresented its products by saying they're a safer alternative to smoking.
Last month, the city of Yonkers banned the sale of flavored vaping products. Well, on Wednesday those products were back on the shelves of local stores.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 back in July.
A government lab found the same chemical compound in fluid taken from the lungs of 29 patients across the country, the CDC announced.
Nassau County legislature has postponed a vote to ban on flavored vaping products which was expected on Monday.
Last week, a new county law banned advertising on age-restricted products such as e-cigarettes within 1,000 feet of areas frequented by young people.
As of Oct. 8, there had been 26 vaping-related deaths in 21 states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
The nation's most popular e-cigarette brand says it will stop selling fruit and dessert-flavored vape pens amid the vaping health crisis.
Following government efforts to slow down teen use of e-cigarettes, New Jersey's largest health network has launched a new anti-vaping campaign.
Officials on Wednesday announced plans to combat the vaping crisis, just one day after New York reported its first death linked to the devices.
The medical examiner continues to investigate the boy's death, but officials say he was using black market e-cigarettes that contained THC.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 7-3 on Saturday night.
Spring has finally arrived in New York City after one of the most brutal winters the city has experienced in recent years.
Charlotte FC beat the New York Red Bulls 6-1 on Saturday night.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman.
Spring has finally arrived in New York City after one of the most brutal winters the city has experienced in recent years.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
An upstate New York man admitted to leaving harassing and threatening voicemail messages to a family member of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
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.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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, shuttered 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.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 7-3 on Saturday night.
Charlotte FC beat the New York Red Bulls 6-1 on Saturday night.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
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.
Friday night's win was big for St. John's, but come tournament time, that just means you've earned the right to do it all over again. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 21 at 11 p.m.
The Yorktown, New York, community continues to grieve the loss of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, who was shot and killed Thursday in Chicago, where she was attending college. Police are questioning a person of interest in the case as her hometown shows support for her family. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Robert Mueller, the special counsel who conducted the first major investigation into President Trump, has died at 81. His family did not share a cause of death. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 21 at 6 p.m.
