Maker of OxyContin set to dissolve after judge approves criminal sentence
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
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Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Six men accused of trafficking catastrophic amounts of drugs to NYC and Long Island were arrested in a major narcotics takedown, authorities said.
There is a warning about a powerful and potentially new group of synthetic opioids now on New York City's streets.
More states, territories and Washington, D.C., have signed on to a settlement with drugmaker Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis, officials said.
The epidemic has been a widespread crisis for decades, impacting millions of families. Letitia James believes a single family is largely responsible for causing it. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the story.
A trial is underway for three men charged in a series of deadly overdoses outside of Manhattan nightclubs in 2022.
Centers for Disease Control data shows 1,600 fewer people died of overdoses in New York from August of 2023 to August of 2024 than in the 12 months prior.
Experts say it's being driven by a decrease in deadly fentanyl overdoses, but they tell CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas there is more work to do.
Federal law enforcement officials called the case one of the largest counterfeit pill busts ever in New England.
CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has been following the opioid crisis and has more on Monday's training.
District Attorney Ray Tierney is blaming New York's bail reform laws because the boy's parents remained free after a prior drug arrest.
A judge is expected to set a trial date today for the owner of a Bronx day care where a little boy died of fentanyl exposure last year.
Authorities say the men tried to exchange court documents that were soaked in liquid fentanyl, cocaine and PCP.
Murphy said over the next three years, $95 million will go toward a number of initiatives including harm reduction centers, community peer recovery centers and housing for people with substance abuse disorders.
An OxyContin advertiser will pay a $350 million settlement for its alleged role in the opioid crisis.
Wilkens Adonis and Daryllee Leibrock are charged with drug possession and endangering the welfare of a child.
Wilkens Adonis and Daryllee Leibrock are charged with drug possession and endangering the welfare of a child. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Before he died, Nic Pagano told his parents he wanted stay clean and become a social worker to help the LGBTQ community.
"This has been the biggest drug threat we have ever seen in the history of DEA," Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino said.
"This has been the biggest drug threat we have ever seen in the history of DEA," Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino told CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram.
CBS New York was in court Monday for the emotional sentencing of the 78-year-old.
CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan was in court when the physician admitted his guilt in front of the victims' grieving families.
She spoke in the Bronx on Thursday, just days after discussing the issue during her state-of-the-state address.
She spoke in the Bronx on Thursday, just days after discussing the issue during her state-of-the-state address. CBS New York's Mary Calvi reports.
MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer to give the Mets a victory over the Marlins after squandering a four-run lead Friday.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit.
Part of the Riverside Drive viaduct has been closed for years, plagued with construction delays on a project that started in 2020. Longtime residents are concerned for their quality of life and safety.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit.
Part of the Riverside Drive viaduct has been closed for years, plagued with construction delays on a project that started in 2020. Longtime residents are concerned for their quality of life and safety.
Several men were caught on video early Friday morning coming out of a sewer manhole in Brooklyn.
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.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
A former Flemington, N.J. councilman is serving time in prison after having been convicted for distributing cocaine.
Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility Friday night.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
A train car fire that erupted early Friday morning ended up disrupting NJ Transit and Amtrak service at Penn Station all day.
Community members are demanding answers from the Jersey City Board of Education after a mother was arrested during last week's board meeting.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed retired NYPD lieutenant Edwin Raymond as the new New York City sheriff.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new anti-ICE legislation into law Friday, drawing pushback from DHS and her Republican opponent in the gubernatorial race.
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility Friday night.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
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.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
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.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer to give the Mets a victory over the Marlins after squandering a four-run lead Friday.
Knicks fans are breathing a sigh of relief over reports that Mitchell Robinson expects to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals next week.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
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 29 at 11 p.m.
Clashes between New Jersey State Police and protesters erupted outside Delaney Hall ICE detention facility Friday night, just hours after Gov. Mikie Sherrill established a protected protest zone. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Video captures a group of men climbing in and out of the sewer system in Brooklyn. Now, police are trying to find them and find out why they were underground. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Thousands of NJ Transit and Amtrak riders faced delays and cancellations at Penn Station all day Friday after an early morning train fire. As CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports, the problems could last through the weekend.
Multitasking can make us feel more efficient, especially in the workplace, but new research shows the key to getting more done may be doing less. Gwen Baumgardner introduces us to monotasking.
