Alarming rise in child fentanyl deaths nationwide
A Yale University professor found fentanyl deaths in kids under 5 jumped 590% from 2018 to 2021.
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A Yale University professor found fentanyl deaths in kids under 5 jumped 590% from 2018 to 2021.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 6.
More than 5,000 kids have died from fentanyl in the U.S. since 1999. Most are teenagers, but researchers say babies and toddlers are increasingly at risk today. CBS New York's investigative reporter Tim McNicholas reports.
The mayor and NYPD gave an update on the investigation into a child's death after being exposed to fentanyl at a Bronx day care.
Lander is rethinking the mayor's blanket authority to award contracts during the asylum seeker emergency.
Lander said there have been enough questions raised about some of the companies awarded contracts that it's time for some checks and balances. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The president will address world leaders on Tuesday.
The Mexican Day Parade returned to Madison Avenue for a 29th year Sunday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45VMfs3
Andrew Yang has run for president and mayor of New York City, and he founded the Forward Party, which he hopes will change American politics as we currently know it.
Summer is almost over, which means it's back to school and back to the office for many New Yorkers. How do they feel about it?
Andrew Yang has run for president and mayor of New York City, and he founded a third political party that hopes to change American politics as we currently know it. Watch Yang's appearance on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
In all five cases, the rider stopped and stole purses, jewelry and cellphones from women walking by, according to NYPD.
Officers were on patrol in the Highbridge section when they heard gunshots shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday and found Valerio with a gunshot wound to the head.
Grei Mendez, the owner of Divino Niño Daycare, and Carlisto Acevedo Brito, are accused of murder, manslaughter, assault, and various drug charges. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
First responders said children showed symptoms of opioid exposure and police found a kilo press, which is typically used to process large quantities of drugs.
The fire department hopes the new law will help cut down on fires.
Investigators said a tractor trailer struck the moped as the 19-year-old was turning right.
The East Side hospital has been operating at 20% capacity and lost $1 billion in the last decade, a Mount Sinai spokesperson said. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Police are investigating a pair of shootings in the Bronx that killed and injured several innocent bystanders. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
"The bad boy of entertainment is getting the Key to the City from the bad boy of politics," Mayor Eric Adams announced to the crowd.
Sean "Diddy" Combs already has the keys to some pretty exclusive places, and now he has one to New York City.
Police continue to investigate a pair of shootings in the Bronx that left a woman dead and others injured from being caught in the crossfire. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Staten Island officials stepped up their battle to get the city to close the shelter at a former Catholic school.
The suspect allegedly entered the fashion show dressing room Friday and screamed: "I want to marry Emma Watson."
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
A potential fraud is targeting Holocaust survivors and their families in New York, offering to help them file claims for assets taken during Nazi persecution.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
A potential fraud is targeting Holocaust survivors and their families in New York, offering to help them file claims for assets taken during Nazi persecution.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Some New York City early childhood education programs say they can't afford supplies and snacks for the kids or salaries for their teachers.
Parents and coaches who use a Little League field in the Bronx are becoming increasingly worried as they say conditions continue to deteriorate and become dangerous for kids.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
September marks National Recovery Month, and as people begin or continue their journey of recovery, many are turning to a powerful tool to help. Bradley Blackburn takes a look at how sober sports groups give people much more than a place to work out.
As people live longer, they're wanting more from their golden years, and the result is anything but your grandfather's retirement home. Now, resort-style senior living communities are popping up across the country. Itay Hod takes us inside a luxury living center in California.
The Trump administration is now warning if the president's plans to renovate and add his name to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are blocked in court, the building might need to be demolished. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Jersey City has approved a new budget that includes a 15.5% property tax increase.
A trial date has been set for the man accused of plotting the 9/11 terror attacks.
