Striking nurses at Robert Wood Johnson say staffing shortages are main concern
Nurses took to the picket lines Friday morning, saying it's meant to keep their patients safe. CBS New York's Nick Caloway is live in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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Nurses took to the picket lines Friday morning, saying it's meant to keep their patients safe. CBS New York's Nick Caloway is live in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
The union representing more than 1,700 nurses said it voted down a tentative agreement last week after months of failed contract negotiations. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest developments from the newsroom.
The union representing more than 1,700 nurses said it voted down a tentative agreement last week after months of failed contract negotiations with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the details.
The measures will promote transparency and cap some out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.
CBS New York's John Dias spoke with many would-be patients who showed up to learn their surgeries needed to be rescheduled.
The law specifically aims to protect New York doctors who use telehealth systems to prescribe abortion pills for patients in states where abortion is banned.
It's a major step forward in medical care for some people living on Long Island. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has the story.
Jamaica has the busiest hospital trauma center in New York City.
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
More than 150 unionized physicians walked off the job Monday for a planned five-day strike.
Residents claim Mount Sinai pays them $7,000 less each year compared to their counterparts at the Manhattan campus. CBS2's Christina Fan has the story.
They claim they are paid $7,000 less each year than nonunionized residents at Mount Sinai's main campus. CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest.
Roughly 170 resident physicians are set to strike at 7 a.m., with pickets going into the night. CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest.
The union says it reached a deal late Sunday night to avoid the strike.
Drugmaker HRA Pharma wants to sell birth control pills without a prescription.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS2 to explain how artificial intelligence may change medicine.
Majority of respondents remain pessimistic about the economy as a whole, according to Primerica survey.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
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.
The White House said a proposed rule would allow DACA recipients to qualify for Medicaid and coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Rates of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea all rose in the U.S. in 2021, according to the latest CDC data.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Menopause marks the end of fertility for women, and celebrities are coming forward to talk about it more than ever before.
It finds Black women die at significantly higher rates than their white counterparts, regardless of income.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS2 with advice for where to go when you need to see a doctor.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Luigi Mangione appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Friday in the state's case against him for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
New Jersey officials and union workers will be calling for the Trump Administration to resume federal funding of the Gateway Tunnel Project. Construction is set to stop Friday after the money for the project runs out.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
New Jersey officials and union workers will be calling for the Trump Administration to resume federal funding of the Gateway Tunnel Project. Construction is set to stop Friday after the money for the project runs out.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
New Jersey officials and union workers will be calling for the Trump Administration to resume federal funding of the Gateway Tunnel Project. Construction is set to stop Friday after the money for the project runs out.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a person with knowledge of the trade deal.
The New York Islanders went into the Olympic break with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Jalen Suggs had his first career triple-double, leading the Orlando Magic to a 118-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The Hurricanes topped the Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
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 American Gaming Association shares how to play responsibly
CBS News New York's Tony Aiello talks about the future of the Catholic church and what to expect as Bishop Ronald Hicks become the newest archbishop of New York.
The judge in Luigi Mangione's state trial set a June 8 trial date for New York's case against him for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, leading to Mangione to have an outburst Friday as court concluded.
Ten train cars containing liquefied natural gas came off the tracks in Connecticut, with four rolling into a nearby river. Officials said there is no public health risk.
All southbound lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway were shutdown temporarily on Friday morning after a car hit a man who was on the road, officials said. Police are investigating.
