L.I. parents who lost children to fentanyl overdoses call for tougher laws
There is a renewed push on Long Island to toughen penalties for those selling deadly drugs like fentanyl.
There is a renewed push on Long Island to toughen penalties for those selling deadly drugs like fentanyl.
The parents of a Garden City teenager are demanding more accountability in her death. They say she took two pills, not knowing they contained fentanyl. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Bellport man is facing charges in connection to the largest fentanyl seizure in Suffolk County history, police say.
Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has been seized on Long Island for the first time.
Federal law enforcement officials called the case one of the largest counterfeit pill busts ever in New England.
Prosecutors said the man pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl that caused the prominent transgender activist's death on Feb. 6.
It's a story that shocked New York City and put a spotlight on the dangers of the epidemic. As CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports, the little boy's family continues the fight for justice.
A Long Island man who lost his son to fentanyl has launched a video game to raise awareness of the drug's dangers.
The Long Island man was expected to take a plea deal for selling fentanyl to three people who overdosed, including one fatally. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Long Island father whose son died from fentanyl poisoning is producing a video game that teaches players to avoid fentanyl, recognize the symptoms and save a life with Narcan.
A Long Island father is on a mission to save lives after the death of his son. Three years ago, the young man was at a crowded casino when he was sickened by fentanyl and no one administered Narcan. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has been following the opioid crisis and has more on Monday's training.
Law enforcement officers made the arrests in the Stapleton section of the borough. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
District Attorney Ray Tierney is blaming New York's bail reform laws because the boy's parents remained free after a prior drug arrest.
District Attorney Ray Tierney is blaming New York's bail reform laws because the boy's parents remained free after a prior drug arrest. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A judge is expected to set a trial date today for the owner of a Bronx day care where a little boy died of fentanyl exposure last year.
Prosecutors say the men tried to exchange court documents that were soaked in liquid fentanyl, cocaine and PCP.
Authorities say the men tried to exchange court documents that were soaked in liquid fentanyl, cocaine and PCP.
With more than 170,000 migrants arriving in New York City, the city says an increasing number have been connected to robberies and assaults.
With more than 170,000 migrants arriving in New York City, the agency says an increasing number have been connected to robberies and assaults. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Wilkens Adonis and Daryllee Leibrock are charged with drug possession and endangering the welfare of a child.
Wilkens Adonis and Daryllee Leibrock are charged with drug possession and endangering the welfare of a child. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Before he died, Nic Pagano told his parents he wanted stay clean and become a social worker to help the LGBTQ community.
"This has been the biggest drug threat we have ever seen in the history of DEA," Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino said.
"This has been the biggest drug threat we have ever seen in the history of DEA," Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino told CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram.
Long Island Pizza Strong is raising money for the victims of a deadly crash in West Babylon. See the list of locations.
Mourners are paying their final respects to Arlene O'Neill, a mother and teacher killed last week in a suspected murder-suicide.
Harvey Weinstein returned to a New York courtroom Wednesday for a hearing ahead of his retrial on rape charges.
Mondaire Jones and Mike Lawler debate tonight in the hotly contested House race for New York's 17th Congressional District.
Elected officials in the Bronx say they haven't received confirmation from the city about the opening of a new migrant shelter.
Long Island Pizza Strong is raising money for the victims of a deadly crash in West Babylon. See the list of locations.
Mourners are paying their final respects to Arlene O'Neill, a mother and teacher killed last week in a suspected murder-suicide.
Harvey Weinstein returned to a New York courtroom Wednesday for a hearing ahead of his retrial on rape charges.
Mondaire Jones and Mike Lawler debate tonight in the hotly contested House race for New York's 17th Congressional District.
Elected officials in the Bronx say they haven't received confirmation from the city about the opening of a new migrant shelter.
A firefighter died in a utility task vehicle crash while responding to a brush fire in Berlin, Connecticut on Tuesday.
A construction worker was rescued after part of a 100-year-old home's stone foundation collapsed onto him in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Early voting started Monday in Connecticut. Here's what to know about when polls open and where to vote.
There will be no shortage of sunshine and warmth on Monday! Expect the same around the Tri-State Area for the next few days too!
The Orionid meteor shower began to peak over the weekend and is expected to be visible for a few days.
The New Jersey Department of Education says the East Orange School District violated state regulations by failing to promptly notify the DOE about the conditions that caused their fiscal deficit.
Floss Stingel, a lifelong Wildwood resident, recorded the warning in 1971 as a favor for her boyfriend.
East Orange parents are demanding transparency from their school district after dozens of educators were laid off due to budget gaps.
The White House's new rules on contraception could play a big role in local House swing districts, political experts say.
Two girls, 6 and 8, died in a fire that tore through a multi-family home in Newark, according to New Jersey investigators.
Long Island Pizza Strong is raising money for the victims of a deadly crash in West Babylon. See the list of locations.
Unseasonably warm temperatures broke records in parts of New York on Tuesday.
According to a new Siena College poll, Kamala Harris has built a 19-point lead over Donald Trump in New York.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
There will be no shortage of sunshine and warmth on Monday! Expect the same around the Tri-State Area for the next few days too!
Mondaire Jones and Mike Lawler debate tonight in the hotly contested House race for New York's 17th Congressional District.
According to a new Siena College poll, Kamala Harris has built a 19-point lead over Donald Trump in New York.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
New York voters will decide whether to make abortion rights part of the state constitution this November. Proposition 1 on New York's ballot is called the Equal Rights Act.
Rudy Giuliani has seven days to turn over his possessions to a receivership controlled by Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
The Columbia University School of Nursing dean says her breast density camouflaged her cancer.
Harvey Weinstein returned to a New York courtroom Wednesday for a hearing ahead of his retrial on rape charges.
Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, according to numerous reports.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
Fans of former One Direction member Liam Payne held a memorial at Washington Square Park on Saturday to honor the late pop star.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
The Boston Celtics ran away with a victory over the New York Knicks on opening night Tuesday.
The New York Rangers scored on their first two shots on goal and cruised to a victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Patrick Kane scored a first-period goal, Alex Lyon made 29 saves and the Detroit Red Wings held on to edge the New York Islanders 1-0.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
Yankees star Aaron Judge gushed Tuesday when asked about the exploits of Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani.
Elected officials in the Bronx say they haven't received confirmation from the city about the opening of a new migrant shelter.
Residents of Red Hook, Brooklyn say parts of their streets have been permanently occupied by campers and RVs.
A busy intersection in Queens has neighbors saying they feel unsafe, and they want the city to step in.
For sixty years, the soul of East Harlem has spun the globe through sound, amplified by Fania Records.
The parents of a baby boy who died from injuries from a malfunctioning steam radiator in 2023 testified at a New York City Council hearing Wednesday. They're calling for a bill that would mandate annual radiator inspections in certain homes.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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."
Rossilynne Skena Culgan, Things to Do Editor at Time Out New York join CBS New York to talk about Halloween events happening in New York City.
Nikko Hurtado and DJ Tambe join CBS New York to talk about new season of "Ink Master" airing on Paramount+.
The trial of Daniel Penny continues. The marine veteran is on trial for the 2023 death of Jordan Neely. A Subway performer who Penny says was talking gibberish, throwing things, and threatening to kill everyone on an f train when penny placed him in a fatal chokehold. The case has raised many questions, should Penny be charged with murder if he says he was acting in defense of others? Did the city fail to get neely the help he needed and where was law enforcement throughout the incident? Law enforcement expert Richard Esposito breaks down the case.
Weinstein is awaiting a retrial after his conviction was overturned on rape and sex abuse charges in New York.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was arrested Tuesday on charges of sex trafficking and engaging in interstate prostitution. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a closer look at the details of the case.