Breaking the Stigma: Mother talks about losing daughter to suicide
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and today we're focusing on those left behind when someone takes their own life.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and today we're focusing on those left behind when someone takes their own life.
A new law passed in New Jersey will take the financial burden off some students a year from now. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the details.
New York State now has the highest cigarette tax in the nation.
CBS New York is committed to breaking the stigma around mental health, including suicide prevention.
Medical experts say the colder temperatures ahead could lead to higher quality sleep, which helps your brain function better. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
Just as students are heading back to the classroom, a new COVID variant is hitting the Tri-State Area. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with some precautions we should all be taking.
A new study finds the weight-loss drug Wegovy could help people with the most common form of heart failure.
A Jones Beach lifeguard is being credited with an amazing save, but it didn't involve the water. He saved a fellow lifeguard by donating a kidney. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff shares their story.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
We find out how eye health can impact childhood development and learning.
Experts stress the important of open communication, saying a child is never too young to say "no" to unhealthy habits. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Since COVID, more people and working from home which can mean hours in front of a computer. On top of that, we're on our phones texting and watching videos. All of which can cause lots of aches and pains.
The Supreme Court has blocked for now a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family.
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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.
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.
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.
How concerned should you be with the summer surge? We ask a doctor to find out.
The Greenwich Department of Health is reporting an uptick in cases involving swimmer's itch, which is a reaction caused by a parasite in the water.
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Candida auris is a globally emerging public health threat that can cause severe illness, including bloodstream, wound and respiratory infections.
The 18-year-old is now recovering, but the case raises the question: How does a healthy, young athlete suffer a life-threatening attack? Cardiovascular disease specialist Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain.
The woman who helped lead the Garden State through the COVID pandemic is stepping down next month.
A New Jersey man who was praised for trying to save an 82-year-old neighbor from a fire this summer has now been charged with her murder.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
Jimmy's Corner, one of the last dive bars in Times Square, is facing eviction. Now, the owner is suing the landlord to stay open.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
New York homeowners are watching their insurance premiums climb. Meanwhile, insurance companies are making large profits in the Empire State, lawmakers say.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
Jimmy's Corner, one of the last dive bars in Times Square, is facing eviction. Now, the owner is suing the landlord to stay open.
New York homeowners are watching their insurance premiums climb. Meanwhile, insurance companies are making large profits in the Empire State, lawmakers say.
It's the largest bust of a retail theft ring in the history of Queens, outlined in 780-count indictment.
Mangione's defense team wants some key evidence kept out of the trial, arguing that it was uncovered without a search warrant.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Once you step outside, you'll know this brutally cold weather in the Tri-State Area means business — especially with snow on the way.
The Stamford Police Department has identified the man whose decomposed body was found handcuffed in the home of a gunman who opened fire at officers during a standoff on Dec. 2.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
A New Jersey man who was praised for trying to save an 82-year-old neighbor from a fire this summer has now been charged with her murder.
New Jersey prosecutors confirmed four arrests after a mass shooting in Newark left three people, including a mother and a little boy, dead.
Murphy says the state of emergency will help keep the fuel heating thousands of residents' homes amid a long stretch of cold weather.
Once you step outside, you'll know this brutally cold weather in the Tri-State Area means business — especially with snow on the way.
An police investigation is underway in Newark after a shooting left two people dead and two others wounded at a music recording studio.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
Once you step outside, you'll know this brutally cold weather in the Tri-State Area means business — especially with snow on the way.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said.
For the second time in a month, prosecutors in Virginia failed to secure an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
Glen Cove has become the first community in Nassau County to ban the smoking of marijuana in public spaces. Offenders will face fines starting Jan. 1, officials said.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
A woman struck and killed by a car in Midtown earlier this week was actress Wenne Alton Davis, police said.
The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs have been announced. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to join Vogue's Anna Wintour.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
The Blackhawks have scored first in 12 of 15 home games, which leads the NHL. Chicago has also allowed just four first-period goals, the fewest in the league.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points and the Knicks defeated the struggling Raptors 117-101 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
Emil Heineman scored the winning goal in the shootout and Bo Horvat scored twice in regulation as the Islanders beat the Golden Knights 5-4 on Tuesday.
Cody Glass scored the tiebreaking goal on a wrist shot with 7:36 remaining, and the Devils beat the Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
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.
Exclusive video shows the moments police arrested 70-year-old William Ahle in Fanwood on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A unique program is turning middle and high school students into teachers for the day, giving them real classroom experience while helping build the next generation of educators. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
State Department of Health officials said a Fairfield County child, who is under the age of 10 and not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan says the company's unexpected collapse is hitting hard this holiday season.
One of the few remaining dive bars in Times Square is in the middle of a legal battle. The popular Jimmy's Corner is facing eviction, and now the owner is suing the landlord. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
