Nassau officials laud "historic seizure of pure fentanyl"
Lawmakers said it was enough to wipe out all of Nassau County.
Watch CBS News
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.
It has been linked to dozens of overdose deaths across upstate New York, and is now making its way south. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
One of the women died days later. Police believe they ingested cocaine laced with fentanyl.
Two people are facing charges after five women overdosed at a New Jersey mall garage. One of them died days later. As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, police are desperately warning the public about the dangers of fentanyl.
Five women overdosed in a parking garage at The Shops at Riverside Mall last week.
The SPCA of Westchester spent more than $40,000 treating the cats. Several dozen have since been adopted.
Sixty kits will be deployed across the county in government buildings and parks where there are defibrillators.
The deadly drug fentanyl is turning up in a growing number of counterfeit pills, and now you will begin to see evidence of a crisis in government buildings across Long Island. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
In 2015, 4% of heroin submissions to the state lab were laced with fentanyl. Last year, that number grew to 97%.
Police are still investigating the shocking overdose of five women at a New Jersey mall this week. The case is bringing to light the fentanyl crisis in the Tri-State Area and across the country. CBS2's Nick Caloway went to find out just how bad the problem is.
Officials say the women, between the ages of 29 and 41, had to be revived, and four were taken to the hospital.
Police say the women who overdosed at a mall in New Jersey on Wednesday likely ingested the drug fentanyl, but it might not have been on purpose. CBS2's Alecia Reid takes a closer look at the fentanyl crisis impacting our community.
Officials say five employees between the ages of 29 and 41 had to be revived Wednesday after they apparently overdosed on fentanyl. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Police say it appears they women overdosed on fentanyl at the upscale Shops at Riverside. CBS2's John Dias has the latest on the investigation.
Police say they responded to a call at The Shops at Riverside in Hackensack. First responders gave CPR and Narcan to the five women found unresponsive. CBS2's Maurice Dubois reports.
The Justice Department alleged Rite Aid's Government Affairs department told employees to delete internal information warning about suspicious prescribers.
With fentanyl becoming a bigger danger for our kids, and overdoses rising among teens, there's now growing concern they could happen in schools. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The student was said to have vaped a marijuana concentrate, which may have contained fentanyl.
A student reportedly vaped marijuana that police believe was laced with fentanyl before being saved with Narcan.
Officials said the student apparently vaped marijuana concentrate that may have contained something more dangerous. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
Several men were caught on video early Friday morning coming out of a sewer manhole in Brooklyn.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
The man charged with the murder of a Loyola University freshman was back in court Monday for a status hearing.
Several men were caught on video early Friday morning coming out of a sewer manhole in Brooklyn.
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
Supporters of a proposal for a fifth firefighter on FDNY engines will rally to get the Mamdani administration to reverse cuts in place since the Bloomberg era.
The fire on 40th Street in Sunnyside left one man dead and another fighting for his life, the New York City Fire Department said.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward.
A former Flemington, N.J. councilman is serving time in prison after having been convicted for distributing cocaine.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
Supporters of a proposal for a fifth firefighter on FDNY engines will rally to get the Mamdani administration to reverse cuts in place since the Bloomberg era.
Senate Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to kill the Trump administration's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
Zohran Mamdani on Sunday became the first New York City mayor in recent memory not to attend the Israel Day Parade.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Juan Soto hit a grand slam, Carson Benge launched his first leadoff homer and the Mets routed the Marlins 10-1 on Sunday to finish a three-game sweep.
Ben Rice had two extra-base hits and four RBIs in a 13-run third inning that was the biggest for the New York Yankees in 21 years, carrying them to a 13-8 victory over the Athletics.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of the sights and sounds as protesters and law enforcement met outside Delaney Hall on May 31, 2026, the first night of a curfew following a period of tense confrontations.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
New York's first phone-free school year paid off, according to a statewide survey of teachers.
SNAP recipients between ages 18 and 64 who do not have any dependents are now required to document at least 80 hours of work per month.
Repairs were still being made Monday morning, which meant 30 minute NJ Transit delays in and out of New York City's Penn Station. Delays had initially been up to 60 minutes. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
