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Experts say creating a healthier lifestyle on their own can lead to more energy, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding illness and having more self-esteem. CBS New York's John Dias has the story.
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Experts say creating a healthier lifestyle on their own can lead to more energy, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding illness and having more self-esteem. CBS New York's John Dias has the story.
We're talking with health experts about what parents can do to help their kids. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and today we're focusing on those left behind when someone takes their own life.
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.
Back-to-school stressors are normal for the whole family. Here are two common issues mental health experts see popping up and how to deal with them.
Many college freshman are leaving home for the first time, a transition that can be a major stressor on their health.
It can be an overwhelming time for college students, especially those living away from home for the first time. Zoe Ragouzeos, executive director of counseling and wellness services at NYU, shares what parents can do to help and what resources are available.
Many college freshman are leaving home for the first time, an exciting transition, but one that can be a major stressor on their physical and mental health.
It's an exciting time, but a new school year is also a source of anxiety. Beth Gaskill, a former teacher and founder of Big City Readers, shares her fear-busting tips.
The program trains people who've suffered with mental illness or substance abuse to become peer counselors for people going through similar struggles.
The 37-year-old was shot during a struggle on July 3. Police allege Garris was grabbing for another officer's gun.
The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is to be bulldozed and replaced by a new clinic in an affordable housing tower, CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
In iDance Ministry's latest performance, young people impacted by mental illness, addiction and disabilities express themselves through dance and art.
Three of the grand prize winners -- Janassia Wood, Marissa Wilcher and Melanie Barrett -- spoke with us about the program, along with its head Tamika McReynolds and HOT 97 DJ Wallah.
We hear from an expert about what to do if you have reverse seasonal affective disorder in the summer.
We met this young author for a talk about Breaking the Stigma around mental health, and he shared he wants to become a meteorologist.
We hear from an 11-year-old author who wrote a book based on his own struggles with mental health.
The idea, according to Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks, is to improve mental health.
The idea, according to Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks, is to improve mental health. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Mayor Eric Adams says students will practice three to five minutes of mindful breathing each day, along with gardening and yoga. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge takes us to Bed-Stuy for a demonstration.
CBS2 is committed to breaking the stigma around mental health, and today we're talking about the need for more therapists of color.
Solomon Thomas, a defensive lineman for the New York Jets, discusses the importance of mental health awareness following the loss of his sister to suicide. His organization The Defensive Line works to increase conversation around mental health.
While we know the wildfire smoke can harm our bodies, little is known about the effects on our mental health. Dr. Shannon Bennett, the site clinical director at the Center for Youth Mental Health at New York-Presbyterian, joined CBS2 to discuss the possible impact.
Chelsea Clinton, Raquelle Stevens, Midge Purce and Glenn Close gathered to highlight the mental health epidemic in a Two Bridge "Changing The World" panel discussion moderated by CBS2's Maurice DuBois.
Just a day after a judge banned most arrests outside Manhattan immigration courts, a man was taken into custody by ICE agents.
New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on a 90-degree night Tuesday in the Bronx.
The Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit Tuesday night to defeat the New York Mets 9-6.
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
Just a day after a judge banned most arrests outside Manhattan immigration courts, a man was taken into custody by ICE agents.
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
A New York state lawmaker is trying to nullify a NYC law that requires security gates on storefronts to be mostly transparent.
Fire deaths in New York City are up more than 60% compared to this time last year, data shows.
A teen swimmer went missing in the Rockaways on Tuesday afternoon.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
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.
A 1.8-magnitude earthquake shook near Gladstone, New Jersey, Tuesday afternoon.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
A New York state lawmaker is trying to nullify a NYC law that requires security gates on storefronts to be mostly transparent.
New York City has extended nearly 100,000 3-K and Pre-K offers for the upcoming school year, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
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.
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.
New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on a 90-degree night Tuesday in the Bronx.
The Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit Tuesday night to defeat the New York Mets 9-6.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 19 at 11 p.m.
Some Knicks fans are feeling superstitious because of the recent LIRR strike. The last time LIRR workers walked off the job was in 1994, and that same year, the Knicks won the Eastern Conference finals.
LIRR service was fully restored Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo breaks down the deal that brought the three-day strike to an end.
Just a day after a judge banned most arrests outside Manhattan immigration courts, a man was taken into custody by ICE agents. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The NYPD Harbor Unit will resume its search for a missing teenage swimmer in the Rockaways on Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
