FDA warns about Neptune's Fix supplements after reports of hospitalizations
The illegal Neptune's Fix brand supplements claim to contain tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin."
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Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Stylist urges embracing natural hair as FDA considers banning formaldehyde
Cancer concerns linked to some products may be a greater incentive to switch to more natural hairstyles.
CVS pulling some of the most popular cold medicines from store shelves
CVS won't sell decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient after an FDA panel called the ingredient ineffective.
FDA looks to ban hair straighteners with formaldehyde. Here's what to know.
The Food and Drug Administration is planning to propose a ban on chemical hair smoothing and straightening products that contain formaldehyde due to potential health impacts like increased cancer risk.
Gov. Hochul implores all New Yorkers to get updated COVID-19 vaccine
She's hoping to prevent a surge in cases during the fall and winter months and another "tripledemic."
Blood banks now accepting donations from gay, bisexual men
The FDA has been slowly loosening restrictions put in place in the '80s over concerns about AIDS and HIV.
Thousands of birth control pills recalled, may be ineffective, FDA warns
Testing revealed some lots of the Tydemy birth control tablets did not have enough of a key ingredient.
Speaking with a doctor after FDA approves first over the counter birth control
The FDA says it hopes the drug will give people easier access to birth control, but it does raise questions about safety and usage.
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, allowing Americans to buy Opill, a daily oral contraceptive, without a prescription.
Schumer asks FDA to investigate Logan Paul's energy drink
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
Is aspartame safe? Here's a list of products that use it.
Many popular diet sodas, light gelatins and sugar-free gums contain the artificial sweetener.
Cancer drug shortages could put chemo patient treatment at risk
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the international supply chain for several cancer medications has been strained.
Schumer calls for action on nationwide drug shortage
Over 295 medications, from cancer drugs to those treating asthma and infections, are in short supply.
FDA expands recall of frozen strawberries linked to hepatitis A
Additional recall includes frozen strawberry products sold under a variety of brands at Costco, Walmart and HEB stores.
Chemotherapy drug shortage delaying cancer treatments in New York
A nationwide chemotherapy drug shortage is delaying treatment for some cancer patients in New York.
FDA's new arsenic level for apple juice could hurt kids, CR says
Consumer Reports is calling on the agency to set a lower limit, noting arsenic can damage children's brains and nervous systems.
Are confusing "Best by" labels contributing to food waste?
Some say different date labels are why huge amounts of food get thrown away everyday in American households.
FDA eases blood donation policy regarding gay and bisexual men
The agency said that blood donor eligibility will now be based on an individual's personal risks.
FDA considering first over-the-counter birth control pill
Drugmaker HRA Pharma wants to sell birth control pills without a prescription.
Family Dollar recalls Advil kept at improper temperatures
Discount retail chain pulled bottles of the pain medication off shelves at an unspecified number of its stores.
Supreme Court puts abortion pill ruling on hold for now
Limits on how late into a pregnancy the drug can be taken, who can prescribe it and how it can be dispensed were set to take effect Saturday at 1 a.m.
Justice Dept, drug maker ask Supreme Court to intervene in abortion pill ruling
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
Health advocates push for menthol cigarette ban
The FDA is considering a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars that advocates claim are marketed to Black Americans with lethal consequences.
Appeals court preserves access to abortion pill for now but tightens rules
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
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Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Rangers rally for win over Predators
The Rangers trailed 2-0 and 3-1 before scoring three straight to get their league-best 17th win.
Police identify woman found dead at luxury NYC apartment building
Police said no criminality is suspected. The medical examiner's office will determine how she died.
Retired NYPD detective celebrates 100th birthday
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
NYPD: Man wanted for attacking 69-year-old boarding bus in Bronx
According to police, the man approached the victim from behind, knocked him to the ground and struck him in the head multiple times.
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Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Police identify woman found dead at luxury NYC apartment building
Police said no criminality is suspected. The medical examiner's office will determine how she died.
Retired NYPD detective celebrates 100th birthday
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
NYPD: Man wanted for attacking 69-year-old boarding bus in Bronx
According to police, the man approached the victim from behind, knocked him to the ground and struck him in the head multiple times.
George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
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First Alert Weather: Rain showers expected for evening commute
Still a little cold this morning, then some rain showers with highs around 50.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures back to normal
It's shaping up to be a milder day, with highs in the upper 40s to near 50.
First Alert Weather: Coldest morning so far this season
It's the coldest morning since last February, with widespread wind chills in the teens and low 20s.
Beloved Scarsdale, N.Y. attorneys killed in Connecticut car crash
At a New Jersey funeral on Tuesday, family and friends remembered Toby and Brooke Cohen.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/3 Sunday morning forecast
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Elderly woman missing, son injured after house fire in Woodbridge, N.J.
A neighbor called the woman, believed to be in her 80s, and her son fixtures of the neighborhood.
Striking nurses reach tentative agreement with NJ hospital
The nurses went on strike on Aug. 4, fighting for better staffing, sick time and insurance benefits.
NJ TRANSIT Santa Train helps 350 kids ring in the holidays
Santa traded his sleigh for a classic train to deliver presents to hundreds of kids from New Jersey.
First Alert Weather: Rain showers expected for evening commute
Still a little cold this morning, then some rain showers with highs around 50.
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Retired NYPD detective celebrates 100th birthday
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
L.I. parties begin search for George Santos' replacement
Party leaders said they will announce their candidates in the special election to fill Santos' seat next week.
Rep. Santos speaks with CBS New York ahead of expulsion vote
"Me resigning is me folding, is me giving in to the desire of a select few," Santos told CBS New York.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
Preview of our documentary "The 5:33 - Legacy of the LIRR Massacre"
CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff was one of the reporters there that night, 30 years ago at the Merillon Avenue train station in Garden City. The suburban community was shattered by what was then unthinkable.
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George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
L.I. parties begin search for George Santos' replacement
Party leaders said they will announce their candidates in the special election to fill Santos' seat next week.
Pablo Guzmán a key figure in founding of Young Lords Party
Before Pablo Guzmán broke stories and won Emmys, he was a key figure in the founding of a Latino-led radical movement that had a brief lifespan, but lasting legacy.
Judge rejects Trump's motion to dismiss 2020 election interference case
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution after leaving office for alleged conduct during his time in office.
Who voted to expel George Santos? Here's how each House member voted
The vote count on the expulsion resolution for George Santos was 311 to 114, with 105 Republicans joining 206 Democrats in voting to oust him.
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World AIDS Day events raise awareness across New York City
Friday marked the 35th annual World AIDS Day, when people gather to remember those who have died of and been impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Over $5M awarded to school-based mental health clinics across NY
This is all part of the governor's $1 billion plan to transform that state's mental health care system.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
How to avoid holiday loneliness: Coping strategies, resources
There's evidence being lonely can literately shorten your life, and these feeling can be experienced at any age.
NYC parents worried about respiratory illnesses impacting children in China
Hospitals in China are swamped with kids diagnosed with pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Wu-Tang Clan members open up about the group 30 years after debut album
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Rock band KISS celebrated in New York as they play their farewell shows
A legendary rock band is giving a goodbye kiss to their hometown.
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Rangers rally for win over Predators
The Rangers trailed 2-0 and 3-1 before scoring three straight to get their league-best 17th win.
Knicks beat Raptors to win 3rd straight
New York improved to 10-0 against teams with losing records.
Sharks beat Devils for 1st road win
New Jersey had its three-game winning streak snapped.
NBA player invites high school coach to live with him after coach's wife died
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson invited his high school coach to move in with him in New York after his coach's wife of 31 years died. His former coach took him up on his offer.
Knicks send Pistons to franchise-record 16th straight loss
New York improved to 9-0 against teams who currently have losing records.
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HPD installs new boiler for Harlem apartments after CBS New York report
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
Hamas hostages survived on "a piece of bread," cousin says
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
Queens residents want trash-ridden railroad tracks cleaned up
One resident reported the problem in April to the train operator, New York & Atlantic Railway, but hasn't seen action.
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50th Annual Village Halloween Parade
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 12/2/23 Evening Weather
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for December 2 at 6 p.m.
Santa visits annual children's party at Hoyt Street Garden
The third annual children's party at the Hoyt Street Garden was held Saturday. Kids had a chance to craft their own ornaments and spend a little time with Santa.
"Breakfast with Santa" held in Park Slope
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy in Park Slope hosted Breakfast with Santa on Saturday. The place was packed with kids doing arts and crafts, making cookies and lining up to tell Santa what they want for Christmas.
Radio City Rockettes tell CBS New York what to expect at Christmas Spectacular
The Radio City Rockettes have returned for their annual Christmas Spectacular. A few members joined CBS2 News This Morning to talk about what to expect this year.
NYPD helps retired detective celebrate 100th birthday
The NYPD helped a retired detective celebrate a milestone birthday this weekend. Frank Agoglia turned 100 on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NcvqBD
