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A drug amnesty program in Westchester aims to divert addicts from jail to treatment.
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A drug amnesty program in Westchester aims to divert addicts from jail to treatment.
There was an important development Friday, for the estimated 90-million Americans who suffer with chronic pain.
New York lawmakers are considering limiting how many prescription pills patients can get on their visit to a doctor.
A new bill in New Jersey could help fight the national epidemic of prescription drug abuse.
Young athletes are often given powerful pain medication – and that can create some major problems.
Dr. Michael Fagin is accused of accepting sexual favors in exchange for controlled substance prescriptions.
The lawsuit reprises some of the allegations made in a federal lawsuit last year on behalf of 1,300 former players against the NFL.
A lawsuit brought by retired NFL players against the league for routinely mishandling painkillers has been tossed.
John Gordon was arraigned Tuesday in federal court in Central Islip.
The National Football League on Thursday asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by former players who allege team officials gave them powerful painkillers and other drugs to keep them on the field without regard for their long-term health.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie wants to change the war on drugs. On Wednesday he made a bold statement about drug abuse and prevention.
Dr. Michael Randall is the latest physician to be arrested in the federal and state crackdown on doctors who illegally pedal painkillers.
State lawmakers are hosting a roundtable discussion to examine the rise in heroin and opioid abuse in New York.
A patient testified Monday that Dr. Stan Li prescribed him half a dozen powerful medications at once and showed no concern when he complained about side effects.
A northern New Jersey man faces numerous charges after a stolen minivan was allegedly set on fire.
Codeine is one of the most commonly prescribed narcotic painkillers, but it is potentially lethal to children.
There's nothing better than kicking back on vacation with a classic local cocktail, and nothing worse than being interrupted by some blowhard waxing poetic about the drink's storied "history". Unless you're the blowhard, and you're sitting at the exact bar where the drink was invented.
A former northern New Jersey dentist who admitted dispensing a popular painkilling drug in exchange for sexual favors has been sentenced to three years in prison.
As of Tuesday, doctors must check a patient's narcotic prescription history before issuing or refilling a prescription.
The outage frustrated some doctors, who use the system to check whether patients seeking pain pills like OxyContin have already gotten prescriptions from other physicians.
Dr. Diana Williamson had hoped to avoid prison time by revealing that she suffers from a multiple personality disorder.
The doctor, 64-year-old Rohan Wijetilaka of Manhattan, was arrested Wednesday night. His practice in Yonkers was raided Thursday by federal agents.
Soon, when you got to a doctor in New York, he or she will be able to see all of the prescriptions you've had for painkillers.
Amid a recent trend of abuse and violence involving prescription painkillers, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Wednesday lauded a new measure aimed at stemming the problem.
Terry O'Leary, the new head of the New York State Health Department's Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, has his work cut out for him, retooling an agency to deal with the overprescribing of prescription painkillers.
Tuesday's another First Alert Weather Day due to high heat and humidity and the threat of heavy rainfall.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Newark's summer youth curfew goes into effect Monday night, and will run from 11 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. daily until the beginning of the new school year.
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through security.
The New York Knicks took their time and in the end hired proven winner Mike Brown as their next head coach.
Tuesday's another First Alert Weather Day due to high heat and humidity and the threat of heavy rainfall.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
The New York Knicks took their time and in the end hired proven winner Mike Brown as their next head coach.
Larry Lawrence, a retired social worker, now finds healing and purpose on the comedy stage -- even as he battles a progressive brain disease.
Mayor Eric Adams is assuring New Yorkers one program will not be touched if there are potential cuts to Medicaid.
Tuesday's another First Alert Weather Day due to high heat and humidity and the threat of heavy rainfall.
Heavy downpours may suddenly occur and lead to flash flooding Tuesday in the Tri-State Area.
The 4 of July forecast in NYC is looking ideal for holiday festivities and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show.
Thunderstorms produced extensive amounts of damage in numerous locations, but specifically to the area around South Plainfield, New Jersey.
New York City and the surrounding Tri-State Area could see some severe thunderstorms later today.
Tuesday's another First Alert Weather Day due to high heat and humidity and the threat of heavy rainfall.
Newark's summer youth curfew goes into effect Monday night, and will run from 11 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. daily until the beginning of the new school year.
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods.
FIFA slashed standard ticket prices for the 2025 Club World Cup semifinal between Chelsea and Fluminense in New Jersey.
Heavy downpours may suddenly occur and lead to flash flooding Tuesday in the Tri-State Area.
Tuesday's another First Alert Weather Day due to high heat and humidity and the threat of heavy rainfall.
A man is facing attempted murder charges stemming from a weekend road rage incident on Long Island. In court on Monday, his attorney called the incident self defense.
A Nassau County mother's son died what doctors call a preventable death at just 9 years old. Now, she is standing with legislators as they push to pass "Robbie's Law."
Heavy downpours may suddenly occur and lead to flash flooding Tuesday in the Tri-State Area.
Volunteers found a vehicle submerged in Mount Sinai Harbor and believe it belongs to a missing Suffolk County man.
Newark's summer youth curfew goes into effect Monday night, and will run from 11 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. daily until the beginning of the new school year.
Mayor Eric Adams is assuring New Yorkers one program will not be touched if there are potential cuts to Medicaid.
A Nassau County mother's son died what doctors call a preventable death at just 9 years old. Now, she is standing with legislators as they push to pass "Robbie's Law."
David Paterson, New York's former governor, is calling on Mayor Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo and other independent candidates to unite to defeat Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor.
Daughtry said he's been criticized for working with the feds on criminal investigations involving transnational gangs.
Mount Sinai's Waldman Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center uses relatively new screening technology to detect and monitor spots.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution-related charges, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The New York Knicks took their time and in the end hired proven winner Mike Brown as their next head coach.
FIFA slashed standard ticket prices for the 2025 Club World Cup semifinal between Chelsea and Fluminense in New Jersey.
Aaron Judge hit his 33rd home run, left fielder Cody Bellinger started a pivotal double play and the Yankees beat the Mets 6-4 on Sunday.
Yankees star Aaron Judge was struck in the face by a toss from teammate Anthony Volpe as they were coming off the field after the fifth inning on Saturday against the Mets.
Emil Forsberg scored a goal in his second consecutive game for the New York on Saturday night as the Red Bulls and the San Jose Earthquakes played to a 1-1 tie.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Eight development groups have now submitted their final proposals in the fierce competition for New York's three downstate casino licenses.
New York City estimates up to 500 abandoned boats litter its waterways, but now, the tide may be turning.
The show marks a debut for the QCP Players Program, a partnership with inclusive performing arts nonprofit AhHa!Broadway.
Eliot Weiss became a legend not only in his calculus classroom, but on the chessboard.
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.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Police say the found Marsha Greenberg unconscious with head trauma Monday morning.
This year, the sale will run for four days, through July 11.
In a letter, Duffy accuses MTA officials of giving his agency the runaround, claiming a dramatic uptick in subway assaults.
During Tuesday's hearing, prosecutors, defense and the judge will discuss the sentencing schedule.
Police say they found the 21-year-old victim after being called to the scene on an assault reports.
