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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this morning we're speaking with a nonprofit that uses a unique approach to helping people living with mental illness.
This Wednesday is World Hypertension Day, and it's an opportunity to talk about how high blood pressure can impact our health.
The agency said that blood donor eligibility will now be based on an individual's personal risks.
Treatment-resistant illnesses have been diagnosed in Asia, Europe and Canada, but two cases in New York City mark the first time they have been diagnosed in the United States.
The federal COVID public health emergency declaration is set to expire tonight after three years. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Tonight marks the official end of the emergency, and most of the federal response is shutting down. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
CBS2's Cindy Hsu joined New York Road Runners for the event as part of our efforts to break the sigma.
Perse, an immigrant from Iran, is the winner of a pitch competition for people of color, and entrepreneurs with disabilities. CBS2's Hannah Kliger shares his story.
The new law allows camps to hire psychologists, social workers and mental health counselors, as well as athletic trainers, physical therapists and occupational therapists.
CBS2's Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS2 to explain how the news may impact our health and economy.
Drugmaker HRA Pharma wants to sell birth control pills without a prescription.
The council is considering a slate of legislation that would expand outreach, education and resources available to New Yorkers.
Shares of the pharmaceutical company jumped almost 5% after announcing promising results for donanemab.
New York Road Runners works to inspire and motivate people through running, which has proven emotional and physical health benefits.
We're kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting a nonprofit dedicated to helping New Yorkers feel their best.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS2 to explain how artificial intelligence may change medicine.
People in the Bronx are learning how to cook up easy, nutritious meals through a program offered at St. Barnabas Hospital to promote healthy lifestyles. CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian shows us how it only takes $5 to whip up a gourmet meal.
He treated soldiers and civilians last year, and now he's back in the war zone for a second tour to operate on patients with devastating injuries.
Statin drugs are the standard treatment for high cholesterol, but some hesitate to take them because of the side effects.
At 66 years old, the ease with which Jerry Cahill moves never betrays his lifelong health struggles. CBS2's Hannah Kliger shares his story.
We hear from a Syracuse University College of Law professor who specializes in constitutional and international law for more on what this could mean for the drug in our area.
The new FDA-approved treatment, Syfovre, is a breakthrough to treat advanced macular degeneration.
Officials say the virus is rebounding in five New York counties.
Veterans in the program report having better sleep, less alcohol and drugs, improved social relationships and more gratitude.
If you're planning to give concert or show tickets as a gift this holiday season, an expert has some advice.
The New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Thursday night.
The injury-depleted Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 8-4 on Thursday night.
A woman stabbed another woman in the back inside Macy's Herald Square on Thursday afternoon, police said.
A Holocaust survivor is set to speak at a New York City public school after the principal initially declined to invite him last week.
If you're planning to give concert or show tickets as a gift this holiday season, an expert has some advice.
A woman stabbed another woman in the back inside Macy's Herald Square on Thursday afternoon, police said.
A Holocaust survivor is set to speak at a New York City public school after the principal initially declined to invite him last week.
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.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
This brutally cold weather stretch in the New York City area means business — especially with snow increasingly likely in the coming days.
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.
This brutally cold weather stretch in the New York City area means business — especially with snow increasingly likely in the coming days.
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.
This brutally cold weather stretch in the New York City area means business — especially with snow increasingly likely in the coming days.
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.
The Senate on Thursday failed to advance competing Democratic and Republican measures to address health care costs. Follow live updates here.
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.
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 New York Islanders beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Thursday night.
The injury-depleted Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 8-4 on Thursday night.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for December 11 at 11 p.m.
If you're shopping for concert or theater tickets during the holiday season, there are a few things you should know before buying online. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas shares a cautionary tale and advice.
A beloved bar in Times Square faces an uncertain future. The owner of Jimmy's Corner is fighting eviction and trying to avoid a last call. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest on the legal battle.
New York State Police are investigating a shooting in Wawayanda, Orange County.
A woman is charged with attempted murder after a stabbing inside Macy's Herald Square. This comes just weeks after another brutal attack there. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
