New Jersey lawmakers tout expanded access to fentanyl test strips
A pivotal effort to curb New Jersey's escalating fentanyl crisis got a jump start on Friday. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
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A pivotal effort to curb New Jersey's escalating fentanyl crisis got a jump start on Friday. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The new legislation expands access to life-saving affordable test strips that can detect fentanyl.
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.
More than 100,000 people, a record high, died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2022, according to the CDC.
A group of activists and grieving family members who've lost loved ones to fentanyl are putting their pain on full display at one of the most iconic landmarks in the country. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
According to the CDC, more than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2022, a record high.
Fentanyl impacts every neighborhood across the country, and the consequences can be deadly.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York and says now is the time to talk to your kids about the deadly drug.
The New Jersey senator talked about the bill's urgency Tuesday in Passaic County, joined by mothers who lost sons to fentanyl.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez talked about the bill's urgency Tuesday in Passaic County, joined by mothers who lost sons to fentanyl.
The bill also allows the Treasury Department to take special measures to combat fentanyl-related money laundering.
The senator says countries like China and Mexico would be forced to stop sending those drugs to the U.S.
Schumer says a new bipartisan defense bill imposes tough sanctions on China and Mexico for failing to crack down on synthetic opioid production. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Schumer says he will push to include the sanctions as an amendment in the upcoming defense policy bill.
Sen. Chuck Schumer wants to sanction China over production of fentanyl. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3K1fksS
New Jersey has seen more than 1,200 fatal drug overdoses so far this year, many as a result of fentanyl.
Investigators said they believe the baby accidentally contacted fentanyl inside the Staten Island home.
The DEA calls it the greatest threat to Americans today.
Lawmakers said it was enough to wipe out all of Nassau County.
A Bronx man is under arrest on Long Island for allegedly transporting 3 kilos of pure fentanyl. Lawmakers said it was enough to wipe out all of Nassau County. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports fentanyl is on the minds of many parents whose children accidentally overdosed.
Bergen County prosecutors say on Wednesday, they received a call from Fairview Police about an unresponsive child.
A New Jersey man is under arrest after a baby was found to have ingested fentanyl.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
It has been linked to dozens of overdose deaths across upstate New York, and is now making its way south.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
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.
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.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
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.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are scheduled to play Friday in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
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.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
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.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
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.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
The union representing hundreds of non-tenure NYU faculty members said they're prepared to launch a strike unless a new deal is reached. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the lawsuit to stop an immigration detention center from opening in Roxbury Township.
The White House confirmed it's considering a shocking move to keep oil prices in check as Americans struggle to keep up with soaring prices. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
As kids head back onto the field for baseball, softball, and tennis, pediatric sports medicine specialist Dr. Eric Small shares key tips to help parents prevent common injuries this season.
Long TSA lines continues to impact travel at LaGuardia and airports across the United States. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
