Long Island mother fighting to equip first responders nationwide with EpiPens
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
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Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
County legislators voted unanimously for first responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device used to treat severe allergic reactions.
Lawmakers voted unanimously for emergency responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device to treat severe allergic reactions. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Only a few days after EpiPens were placed in select police cruisers, officers used one to save a man's life after he was stung by a bee.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
In 2019, Gio's Law was passed by the state, empowering first responders to be equipped with EpiPens. Until now, counties with populations over 1 million were exempt. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The allergy nasal spray is said to be just as effective and it's set to hit the market in about two months.
Elected officials are set to announce a new law that calls for epipens in all police cars.
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Many pharmacies around the city and country are coming up short when they type in a search for EpiPen, the device that treats life threatening allergic reactions.
The FDA has approved the first independent generic version of the EpiPen, a welcome development against escalating drug prices.
Last November, three-year-old Elijah Silvera died after an allergic reaction at his preschool in Harlem. For the boy's father, every day since then has been a battle.
The recall affects 13 kinds of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. devices that were distributed between December 17, 2015 and July 1, 2016.
The recall affects 13 kinds of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. devices that were distributed between December 17, 2015 and July 1, 2016.
National outrage over the skyrocketing price of EpiPens has prompted people to look for cheaper alternatives.
In prepared testimony for Congress, CEO Heather Bresch says she believes Mylan has struck a balance between price and access to the drug.
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating the maker of EpiPen following a major outcry over the recent price surge of the potentially life-saving allergy medication.
Myland N.V. said that it anticipates having the generic versions available in the next several weeks. It will continue to market and distribute branded EpiPen.
Mylan N.V. said Thursday that the patient cost will be reduced through a savings card that will cover up to $300 for an EpiPen 2-Pak.
The EpiPen two pack that cost about $100 six years ago now sells for $600. That's nearly 500 percent increase and there's no other alternative as a generic option does not exist.
Nearly one out of every thirteen children has a food allergy, and for many parents EpiPens are life savers.
Sanofi is recalling hundreds of thousands of epinephrine injectors used to treat severe allergic reactions because they may not deliver the correct amount of the life-saving drug.
A Suffolk County police officer came to the rescue this week, using an epipen to save a 12-year-old boy suffering from a severe allergic reaction.
A new federal law that will take effect in 2014 urges schools to stock up on EpiPens to protect children who suffer from severe food allergies.
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A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
A New Rochelle animal shelter is asking for help identifying two people who are seen on video leaving a dog in a locked cage outside.
A New Jersey man was sentenced Thursday to 17 years in prison for a brutal attack involving a dog on a New York City pizzeria manager.
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Police are looking for four suspects accused of robbing a Pokémon trading card store on Thursday in Manhattan.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
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Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
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A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
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Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
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Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
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Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Kings (11-30) won their third straight to spoil the return of Knicks coach Mike Brown, who made his first appearance in Sacramento since being abruptly fired early in the 2024-25 season.
The New Orleans Pelicans edged the Brooklyn Nets 116-113 on Wednesday night.
The Ottawa Senators handed the New York Rangers a fifth consecutive loss, beating them 8-4 on Wednesday night.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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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.
Jersey City's new mayor was officially sworn in Thursday evening.
Police are looking for suspects in a pharmacy burglary spree in Queens and the Bronx.
Another sports gambling scandal rocks the betting industry. College basketball players are accused of taking part in a point-shaving plot. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Dozens of people of different backgrounds gathered in New York City on Thursday in support of Iranians amid the crackdown on anti-government protesters.
For the first time since New York City's nurses went on strike, both sides returned to the bargaining table, but Thursday night, there's still no deal. Now, thousands of nurses are gearing up for another day on the picket lines. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
