Doctors see more cases of illness affecting cannabis users
A rare medical condition affecting some long-term marijuana users is starting to show up more frequently in ERs.
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A rare medical condition affecting some long-term marijuana users is starting to show up more frequently in ERs.
Now that recreational marijuana is legal in the Tri-State Area, doctors are seeing more of a rare medical condition affecting some long-term users. CBS2's Dr. Nidhi Kumar reports.
Now that recreational marijuana is legal in the Tri-State Area, doctors are seeing more of a rare medical condition affecting some long-term users. CBS2's Dr. Nidhi Kumar reports.
From threatening eviction to seizing pot products, New York is cracking down on the rapid increase of illegal smoke shops. The New York City sheriff's office is leading the effort and gave CBS2's Christina Fan an inside look at their operation.
The businesses could face eviction if they continue breaking the law.
District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Mayor Eric Adams were joined by other officials to discuss steps being taken to curb the proliferation of shops illegally selling cannabis.
The information campaign gets right to the point, with signs saying, "Let's be blunt. No smoking in the plazas."
The campaign gets right to the point, with some signs saying, "Let's be blunt. No smoking in the plazas."
New York's second recreational dispensary opened Tuesday in Greenwich Village. CBS2's John Dias was there.
The grand opening also signifies the opening of doors to more opportunities for people previously incarcerated for marijuana offenses.
This is the state and city's second adult-use recreational dispensary to open but the first of its kind. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The store is opening on Bleecker Street, but in this case, so is a lifetime of opportunity for Roland Conner.
The store is on Bleeker Street in Greenwich Village.
Council members heard from the public, business owners, and city officials about the health and safety impact.
The New York City Council will hold a hearing Wednesday on the illegal, unlicensed marijuana shops that have been sprouting up all over the city.
The New York City Council will hear from the public, business owners and city officials about the impact of the shops.
The student was said to have vaped a marijuana concentrate, which may have contained fentanyl.
A student reportedly vaped marijuana that police believe was laced with fentanyl before being saved with Narcan.
A new state law will also erase the possession convictions of nearly 44,000 low-level marijuana offenders. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
A new state law will also erase the possession convictions of nearly 44,000 low-level marijuana offenders.
Demand was strong on Tuesday, the first day of recreational cannabis sales in Connecticut.
Fine Fettle in Stamford is one of seven medical marijuana dispensaries now allowed to sell marijuana products to all adults over the age of 21.
Seven recreational dispensaries are opening statewide.
Officials said the student apparently vaped marijuana concentrate that may have contained something more dangerous. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
A study published in Pediatrics Magazine found more than 7,040 exposures to edible cannabis in kids under 6.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
An 79-year-old woman died Friday after she was struck by a driver in Brooklyn.
Attorneys for Donike Gocaj's family alleged Con Edison workers failed to properly secure the manhole cover before she plunged to her death.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
While the air quality alert for New York City has expired, people can still expect to see smoky skies across the Tri-State Area Friday.
Friday marks 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
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.
Police said they're looking for two suspects after at least 29 crimes were reported in Brooklyn and Queens.
The family of a Westchester County woman who died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Manhattan is suing Con Edison.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The new LIRR station provides improved access to Brookhaven National Laboratory.
A federal agency is investigating the death of a Staten Island man who was working construction in Hawthorne, Westchester County.
