How federal layoffs impact mental health of federal workers
Dr. Sue Varma, psychiatrist and author of the book, Practical Optimism joins CBS New York to discuss how mental health impacts federal workers experiencing layoffs.
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Dr. Sue Varma, psychiatrist and author of the book, Practical Optimism joins CBS New York to discuss how mental health impacts federal workers experiencing layoffs.
Outreach groups have been working overnight to get people the help that they need. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed she is planning to call for a statewide ban on cellphones in schools next week.
Mayor Eric Adams announced a new plan Wednesday to help address the issue of of homeless people with mental illness.
CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has more on hizzoner's plan.
Mayor Adams says that under the new "Bridge to Home" plan, NYC Health + Hospitals will offer patients with serious mental illness who are ready for discharge from the hospital but do not have a place to go intensive treatment and comprehensive support. Watch his news conference.
Now that the holidays are over and the weather is colder, it might be hard to keep your spirits up! CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The U.S. surgeon general calls for warning labels on alcohol about cancer risks; A bird flu mutation sets off alarm bells for public health officials; A loneliness epidemic impacting American men; How regular meditation can improve your health in 2025. Bradley Blackburn reports in this week's Eye on Health.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
How do New Yorkers cope with loneliness during the holidays and why is it such an issue in our society? They're weighing in on "Your Point."
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer weighs in on a potential vaccine debate in Congress and attorney Jim Walden, a former Democrat, shares why he's entering the New York City mayor's race on this episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions in CBS News New York's 2024 "Breaking the Stigma" special.
We asked New Yorkers what's stressing them out the most.
The stabbing deaths of three innocent New Yorkers highlight the need for more mental health resources. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis takes a closer look at the problem and potential solutions from advocates for change.
Ramon Rivera, the suspect in the deadly stabbing of three people in Manhattan on Monday, appeared before a judge Tuesday.
A recent study published in The Journal of Translational Medicine found that people who favored sweets had significantly higher risks to both their mental and physical health. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains the risk of the "sweet tooth."
With so many dealing with everyday stresses, the National Alliance on Mental Health of New York City, continues to provide an outpouring support to anyone in need.
Whether it's in person or online, many kids experience some form of bullying at least once.
These Brooklyn students formed a group to try to beat their own addictive behavior around technology. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the gathering for a special cause.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu has a preview.
The New York City Council Monday held a hearing about a pilot program that deploys mental health professionals instead of police to certain situations. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu will hear from experts and those who have felt the effects of too much time on social media.
This weekend, the HOPE in Harlem Conference will encourage mental health care among young people through sports.
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The NYPD said the crash happened at 6 p.m. Friday on Amsterdam Ave. near 109th St. on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The NYPD said the crash happened at 6 p.m. Friday on Amsterdam Ave. near 109th St. on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations during the LIRR strike.
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
A.J. Ewing's first Major League home run sparked a comeback as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored a goal in the eighth minute, Matt Freese had his fourth shutout this season, and New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated nightly forecast on CBS News New York.
Controversy surrounded the plan to build one of the nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Investigators called 32-year-old Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi a worldwide terror leader. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The possible Long Island Rail Road strike would halt service for hundreds of thousands of commuters. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Two people were killed and three were critically injured when police said a driver crashed onto the sidewalk. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
