New York Health Officials Warn Of Vitamin E In Cannabis Vaping Products
The Department of Health is currently investigating 34 reports of severe pulmonary illness among 15 to 46-year-olds who used cannabis vape products.
The Department of Health is currently investigating 34 reports of severe pulmonary illness among 15 to 46-year-olds who used cannabis vape products.
Officials moved Tuesday to ban certain vaping products that critics say are getting kids sick.
Here's yet another warning about e-cigarettes. New reports indicate people who vaped marijuana-based products developed lung disease.
There has been a disturbing increase in severe lung illnesses possibly linked to vaping. Federal health officials are investigating as many 153 cases, mostly in adolescents and young adults.
All this comes just days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it is investigating nearly 100 possible cases of severe lung illnesses involving e-cigarette users, especially teens and young adults.
The counterfeit products were sold in stores owned by the suspects in East Meadow, Levittown, Bellerose and Commack.
The operation netted three arrests and resulted in the seizure of $1.5 million worth of counterfeit Logic e-cigarettes.
The change takes effect in 120 days, on Nov. 13, and will apply to the sales of traditional tobacco products as well as electronic cigarettes and vaping devices.
E-cigarettes are said to be safer because they don't have tar and other carcinogens of real cigarettes. But they contain flavorings that may be bad for your heart.
E-cigarette use among middle and high school students is an increasing concern for schools. Now, new research suggests many kids don't know what they're vaping, or how addictive it can be.
Keeping children away from flavored e-cigarettes is the goal of a new campaign launched today at city hall.
New guidelines issued earlier this week restrict the sale of most flavored tobacco products, e-cigs, or vaping devices at convenience stores, gas stations, and pharmacies.
Health officials are calling for new federal regulations to try and stop the increasing e-cigarette epidemic among teens.
The government's top doctor is taking aim at the best-selling electronic cigarette brand in the U.S., urging swift action to prevent Juul and similar vaping brands from addicting millions of teenagers.
E-cigarette maker Juul is taking steps to keep its products away from kids. The company said Tuesday it's pulling its flavored pods from more than 90,000 stores nationwide, including convenience stores and tobacco shops.
Flavored e-cigarettes, popular among teens, may soon be pulled from stores in New York State.
According to newly released federal statistics, vaping by high school students is up a staggering 75 percent this year, jeopardizing extraordinary public health gains in reducing smoking.
U.S. health officials are calling on the industry to address the problem or risk having their flavored products pulled off the market.
A teen in Pennsylvania had to be placed on a breathing machine after doctors say she developed "wet lung" from vaping.
Two federal agencies have issues warnings to 13 manufacturers of high nicotine e-cigarette goods to stop making their product packaging look like children's juice boxes, candies and cookies.
In videos all over social media, more teenagers are using a new vaping device at school.
Owners of hookah lounges and vape stores in the area may soon find it more difficult to open following an onslaught of parental complaints across Long Island.
At a press conference Sunday, Schumer cited a recent Associated Press story saying the FDA identified about 66 explosions in 2015 and early 2016 after recording 92 explosions from 2009 to September 2015.
A potential ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes in New Jersey isn't sitting well with some vaping enthusiasts.
Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the federal government to investigate cases of exploding electronic cigarettes.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a tying double in the ninth inning and Anthony Rizzo followed with a game-winning single to give the New York Yankees a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Johnny DeLuca had three RBIs in his season debut after being sidelined by a broken right hand and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 10-8.
A special general election will be held in New Jersey in September to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
A wandering pony was found trotting along the streets of Westchester County early Friday morning. He was eventually caught by police, but then came another tricky part -- finding the owner.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
A wandering pony was found trotting along the streets of Westchester County early Friday morning. He was eventually caught by police, but then came another tricky part -- finding the owner.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Newly released body camera footage shows the moments NYPD officers shot and killed 19-year-old Queens resident Win Rozario in March.
The Five Boro Bike Tour returns to New York City on Sunday, which means street closures citywide.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was compromised when a tanker truck crashed and burst into flames is being demolished, but the highway remains closed.
Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut is closed in both directions after a fuel truck crashed and burst into flames Thursday morning.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
A special general election will be held in New Jersey in September to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
A house explosion in South River, N.J. left one person dead and another critically injured Tuesday night. Investigators are trying to figure out what may have caused the explosion.
At least one person was killed and another was injured in a house explosion in New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick protesters began taking down their encampment just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
The suspect in a Long Island car crash that killed one man and three children in August 2023 has agreed to a plea deal.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
A special general election will be held in New Jersey in September to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was remembered as "a true hero to the people of New Jersey" at his funeral Thursday in Newark.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Actor Lillo Brancato says problems with drugs led to him going from Hollywood up and comer to behind bars.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are asking a New York court to throw out portions of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the rapper and media mogul.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a tying double in the ninth inning and Anthony Rizzo followed with a game-winning single to give the New York Yankees a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Johnny DeLuca had three RBIs in his season debut after being sidelined by a broken right hand and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 10-8.
Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo each homered and drove in two runs to lift Baltimore to a series-deciding victory over the Yankees.
Francisco Lindor delivered a pair of two-run doubles off the bench, including the game-winner, in the Mets' walk-off win against the Cubs at Citi Field.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke with 90-year-old Sylvia Hack about her decades of service to her neighborhood.
Three middle school girls are co-champions after winning the Under 14 division at the National Girls Chess Championship.
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.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 3 at 11 p.m.
Pro-Palestinian protests continued across New York City on Friday. Here are the latest details about demonstrations at local schools and throughout the city.
Relatives of a man shot and killed by police say it didn't have to end that way, but the NYPD says the officers were left with no other choice. CBS New York's Ali Bauman talked to mental health advocates and law enforcement experts about the new body camera video released Friday.
Crews race to remove a damaged bridge on I-95 in Connecticut by the end of the weekend. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro has a look at the progress in Norwalk.
A pony was spotted trotting through the streets of Westchester County on Friday. Police finally caught up to him, but as CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports, the tricky part was finding the pony's owner.