'Tan Mom' Patricia Krentcil Placed In Detox Facility
The New Jersey woman known as the "Tan Mom" is accused of making trouble again – this time at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
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The New Jersey woman known as the "Tan Mom" is accused of making trouble again – this time at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
When recalling the events that launched her controversial rise to infamy, Krentcil became emotional. She said last year's series of events cost her family an incredible amount financially -- but that's the least of the damage.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has signed a new law barring anyone under the age of 17 from using tanning beds.
The 44-year-old woman from Nutley was facing second-degree child endangerment charges for allegedly allowing her then 5-year-old daughter to get in a tanning booth.
From a faux-glow phenom to the storm that ravaged the area and an incredibly tragic school shooting, 2012 was anything but a quiet year in the Tri-State. As we prepare for 2013, CBSNewYork takes a look back at the most talked about stories of the year.
Patricia Krentcil, the so-called "Tan Mom," is using her name to raise money to fight skin cancer.
Patricia Krentcil made an appearance at Lady Bunny and Bianca Del Rio's weekly HOT MESS Wednesday night drag show at the XL nightclub on West 42nd Street.
"In Touch" magazine challenged Patricia Krentcil to go without the rays -- real and fake -- for a month. While Krentcil admits she has used a little self-tanner, for the most part, she's keeping a natural look -- at least for now.
Krentcil is accused of putting her 6-year-old daughter in a tanning booth, causing a slight sunburn. Krentcil has denied the charge, saying she "would never permit" her daughter, Anna, to go tanning.
The measure to ban indoor tanning outright for teenagers was approved 58-7 on Thursday, with 13 abstentions. It now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Patricia Krentcil, the Nutley, N.J. woman dubbed the "tanning mom" due to her very tanned complexion, recently told reporters for gossip site TMZ that people are interested in her for a reality TV show.
The Assembly's Women and Children Committee passed the measure Monday by a 5-0 vote. It now heads to the full Assembly for consideration, but it's not known when a vote will be held.
Jeez, Ridiculously Tan Mom. Look what you've gone and done.
Emil Vicale, president of the Oxford, Conn.,-based HeroBuilders, said everyone has friends into heavy tanning, "and we thought it was a funny thing to do."
The American Cancer Society says the rate of skin cancer, otherwise known as melanoma, has increased in the Garden State by 43 percent over the last 10 years and says indoor tanning booths are a major factor.
News outlets across the country have been abuzz this week since news broke of Patricia Krentcil, the N.J. mother accused of bringing her 6-year-old daughter with her into a tanning booth.
The New Jersey mom accused of taking her 6-year-old daughter into a tanning booth is no longer on probation, according to court officials.
The so-called New Jersey tanning mom said she is "innocent" of bringing her daughter into a tanning salon, but experts are weighing in on the dangers of anyone exposed to ultraviolet-A light from tanning booths.
Patricia Krentcil, 44, appeared in Superior Court in Newark on Wednesday. She did not speak during her brief court appearance, except to say "Thank you, your honor, have a nice day."
Police said Patricia Krentcil put her young daughter in a tanning bed, but she told CBS 2 on Tuesday night that the whole thing was a big misunderstanding.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
A random attack last weekend at a popular Brooklyn restaurant was captured on camera. Police say a woman is now facing several charges for assaulting at least five people.
Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Capitals beat the Islanders 4-1 on Monday night.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
A random attack last weekend at a popular Brooklyn restaurant was captured on camera. Police say a woman is now facing several charges for assaulting at least five people.
If you've been walking around New York City this week, you've probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks.
Carbon monoxide may have killed a New York City veterinarian and dog found dead inside a mobile pet clinic.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The extreme cold temperatures have been causing water main breaks across New York and New Jersey.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
The suspect accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Long Island in November 2025 has been deemed not competent to stand trial.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
If you've been walking around New York City this week, you've probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks.
A plan to restrict how Rockland County employees may interact with ICE agents is causing a stir in New York City's northern suburbs.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Capitals beat the Islanders 4-1 on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill talks about the impact to the Tri-State Area.
The NFL will look into New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and his association with Jeffrey Epstein after his name showed up more than 400 times in released files.
Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, is missing in Arizona in what police believe was an abduction from her home, a sheriff said. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Hundreds of Brooklyn residents are waking up to dark hallways and no heat as crews work to restore power after manhole fires caused outages. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
