Bloomberg makes $600 million contribution to 4 Black medical schools
"This gift will empower new generations of Black doctors to create a healthier and more equitable future for our country," former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a statement.
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"This gift will empower new generations of Black doctors to create a healthier and more equitable future for our country," former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in a statement.
Johanna Edmondson, founder of Female Fight Club NYC and current member Natalie Sanchez join CBS New York to discuss the club and what it means to empower women to fight and be healthy.
What happens if you come in contact with listeria, and what should you do if you have deli meats in your fridge? Dr. Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain.
As you start working on that back-to-school checklist for your kids, Doctor Steven Reed explains why an eye exam should be a top priority.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to discuss the risks people face when taking health advice from videos they see on TikTok and other social media sites.
Actor Scott Aaron-Price Ehrenpreis discusses his off-Broadway show called "Clowns Like Me." The performance is based off his life story of dealing with many types of mental illnesses and autism spectrum disorder.
While the physical consequences of heat waves have been widely described, scientists are now sounding the alarm on the psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call with more on the issues that could range from irritability to insomnia.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar, cardiovascular disease specialist joins CBS New York to discuss the dangers stress can have on your health.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with some warnings about how certain medications can make the excessive heat more dangerous.
The organization, started by actor Kyle Banks, helps people get access to diabetes technology, education and resources while fostering community and a system of support. Banks joins CBS New York to discuss their work.
Experts are urging people to practice water safety before going for a swim. To educate about swim safety and best practices for the pool and beach, is Shawn Slevin --- founder and executive director of the Swim Strong Foundation.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
The Burkhardt family came up with the idea for the Oliver Patch Project after their son Oliver was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2020. On National Patch Day, the family shares how their initial idea has turned into a nationwide movement,
Last week, Governor Hochul made New York State the first in the nation to require social media sites to restrict addictive feeds and prohibit sites from collecting, using or selling personal data of anyone under 18. Dr. Nidhi Kumar tells us more about the science behind these initiatives.
Doctor Nidhi Kumar is on call to share how to be safer this summer amid a rise in drowning deaths.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
Dr. Steven Lamm, medical director for NYU Langone’s Preston Robert Tisch Center for Men's Health joins CBS New York to discuss the major health issues impacting men and how they can stay safe this Men's Health Month.
Celebrity stylist Julien Farel shares some tips on how to keep your hair safe from sun damage this summer.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes is under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu has the latest from the newsroom.
The Amityville nurse practitioner admitted to forging COVID vaccine record cards for cash.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is due in front of a House subcommittee in Washington, D.C. to testify about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to talk about June being Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
A woman went inside the 14th-floor trash chute of a building and fell to the third or fourth floor, according to firefighters.
Fans and businesses are showing their pride as the Knicks return home for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Fans and businesses are showing their pride as the Knicks return home for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Central Park's Great Lawn will host the largest watch party for the World Cup Final on July 19. Some 50,000 tickets for the Great Lawn watch party will be available, and for free.
The NYPD and Secret Service officials are telling fans who aren't attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals to stay away from the area surrounding Madison Square Garden.
Six people, including the suspect, were taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station on Sunday evening.
There will be no watch party for Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden while President Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
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.
A woman went inside the 14th-floor trash chute of a building and fell to the third or fourth floor, according to firefighters.
Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
A Long Island jury found Steven Schwally guilty of 2nd degree murder for ramming his car into a Deer Park nail salon while drunk.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Gotti Agnello was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a woman, Nassau County Police said.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
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.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Fans and businesses are showing their pride as the Knicks return home for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Central Park's Great Lawn will host the largest watch party for the World Cup Final on July 19. Some 50,000 tickets for the Great Lawn watch party will be available, and for free.
Carson Benge went 5 for 5 with a home run and an RBI triple, leading the Mets to a 7-3 victory Sunday over the struggling Padres.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
There will be no watch party for Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden while President Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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.
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.
Pink brought energy and fun to the 79th Tony Awards as the host at Radio City Music Hall. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
With so many tourists expected to be in the area for the World Cup, New York City officials are warning people to be on alert to prevent being scammed. Also, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a free watch party for the July 19th final on Central Park's Great Lawn.
Its a beautiful day with highs reaching into the 70s. Enjoy the time outside before there's a chance of storms later in the week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Six people were taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station Sunday evening. At least five were stabbed, but it's not clear why the sixth person was hospitalized. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Law enforcement officials have a straightforward message for fans ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs Monday night: Stay away unless you're attending the game. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
