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The FDA has been slowly loosening restrictions put in place in the '80s over concerns about AIDS and HIV.
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The FDA has been slowly loosening restrictions put in place in the '80s over concerns about AIDS and HIV.
The fire broke out at around 9:30 a.m. in Midwood. Firefighters responded to a blaze on the top floor.
The latest storm happened before Christmas and was so bad some families still can't get into their homes.
Exasperated residents demanded answers from local and federal officials. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Emergency vehicles and cars kept splashing along 97th Street, churning up a watery and muddy mess, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
The New Jersey Red Cross is sending help to Florida for Hurricane Ian relief efforts.
Once they arrive in Florida, they'll deliver emergency supplies and hot meals to hard-hit areas.
About 730 trained Red Cross disaster workers are already helping in Florida, and hundreds more are on the way.
The Red Cross in Greater New York is helping the relief efforts in Florida after Hurricane Ian.
Tenants tell CBS2's Natalie Duddridge they had to break down an emergency exit that was locked, and some spent the night sleeping on a city bus.
There's a warning for Long Island residents to get ready for the coming hurricane season, which officially begins Wednesday.
Low supplies are forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives transfusions.
The American Red Cross says right now, it's in dire need of people to donate blood.
Tenants recounted the harrowing moments Sunday as they tried to escape the Bronx apartment fire that killed 19 people.
The six-person team of disaster workers left Tuesday for a two-week deployment.
Box after box and load after load were packed, wrapped and shipped out of a warehouse in Stamford, bound for disaster zones in Kentucky, Illinois, and beyond.
Ida's powerful winds and thrashing rain plunged more than a million people into the dark, including all of New Orleans.
Volunteers with the American Red Cross in Greater New York, along with other volunteers from across the country, are preparing for Ida.
Cheering on health care workers, handing out food, helping people stay afloat from a distance -- Red Cross volunteers aren't letting the pandemic slow them down.
If you've recovered from COVID-19 your blood plasma could help save lives because of the antibodies it contains.
More than 750 COVID-19 patients nationally have had convalescent plasma treatment.
CBS2 has learned six buildings were damaged by the fast-moving fire. It appears two are completely destroyed. The 4-alarm fire drew a response from about 200 FDNY firefighters.
The fire began in the basement of the Fort Lee building around 4 p.m. on Valentine's Day. It wasn't long before the building was completely consumed.
According to the Department of Buildings a judge presiding over a dispute between tenants and their landlord, ordered an inspection of the building on Thursday.
The organization says teams will be sent to the U.S. Virgin Islands through Florida, all the way to the mid-Atlantic region as needed.
If the board votes to approve the recommendations, most drivers will have to pay $15 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Scanners will be in place Wednesday morning at Edward R. Murrow High School, less than 24 hours after a 15-year-old student was stabbed.
Julius Randle scored a season-high 41 points for the Knicks, whose three-game winning streak was snapped.
The Islanders began a six-game homestand with a loss.
Artemi Panarin and K'Andre Miller scored for the Rangers (18-5-1), while Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 shots.
If the board votes to approve the recommendations, most drivers will have to pay $15 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Scanners will be in place Wednesday morning at Edward R. Murrow High School, less than 24 hours after a 15-year-old student was stabbed.
When you compare this November to November 2022, hate crimes have risen 33%.
Police say the driver of the Lamborghini took off after being pulled over for going through a red light.
Police say the 41-year-old victim was taken to a local hospital.
We're in for a colder day with clouds returning this afternoon. Highs only in the mid 40s.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal and experts shared cautionary tales and offered tips on which dangerous toys to avoid.
We'll see a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon, but it will be mainly dry. Highs are in the low 50s again.
Overall, it's just a raw and rainy day. You'll definitely want an umbrella.
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Fire officials believe an electrical fault or lithium-ion battery may have caused a fire that forced dozens of families from their homes.
The musical is loosely based on Alicia Keys' life when she lived at Manhattan Plaza with her mother.
We're in for a colder day with clouds returning this afternoon. Highs only in the mid 40s.
The Hackensack Fire Department said hundreds of gallons of Number 2 heating oil spilled into the basement of the home on Maple Hill Drive.
Hours later, some were able to temporarily return, only to discover the charred insides of the places they once called home.
There will be no primary. Democrats and Republicans will each pick a candidate to go head-to-head.
The men and women incarcerated for nonviolent substance abuse offenses said learning photography instilled pride and self-worth.
The Westbury School District chooses the children who can use the holiday cheer.
The Health Department says flu cases surged 27% in New York state last week.
Naysa Woomer, the disgraced Republican's former communications director, advised Santos to own up to all his reported lies.
It came as Gov. Hochul and MTA executives joined transit advocates for a rally supporting congestion pricing, which will sock drivers with a $15 fee for entering the Central Business District.
There will be no primary. Democrats and Republicans will each pick a candidate to go head-to-head.
A new FBI intelligence report says the most likely "primary targets" of foreign terrorists could include churches, synagogues and members of the Jewish community during the holiday season.
The district contains all of southern Westchester and a sliver of the northern Bronx.
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
The Health Department says flu cases surged 27% in New York state last week.
If you're hoping to be healthier and happier in the new year, consider giving yourself a microbreak.
Friday marked the 35th annual World AIDS Day, when people gather to remember those who have died of and been impacted by HIV/AIDS.
This is all part of the governor's $1 billion plan to transform that state's mental health care system.
Jabbari was on the stand Tuesday, detailing how they met on the set of a movie before their relationship allegedly became abusive.
The musical is loosely based on Alicia Keys' life when she lived at Manhattan Plaza with her mother.
The holiday concert, "A Very Merry New York," is this Sunday, December 10 at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall.
Grand Theft Auto is one of the best-selling entertainment franchises of all time, with millions of fans awaiting its next release.
Sternhagen called New Rochelle home for more than 60 years. She loved the city and her neighbors loved her back.
Julius Randle scored a season-high 41 points for the Knicks, whose three-game winning streak was snapped.
The Islanders began a six-game homestand with a loss.
Artemi Panarin and K'Andre Miller scored for the Rangers (18-5-1), while Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 shots.
Cardinal Hayes High School is the first New York City school to win the Catholic League's prestigious AAA title.
The Blueshirts' 6-5 victory gave them six wins in their last seven and was the 3,000th in franchise history.
A crew continues to bring new parts to fix a boiler that broke more than a month ago.
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
The board will vote today on whether to approve the Transit Mobility Review Board's recommended $15 toll for most cars entering Manhattan. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
School safety agents did a sweep of the school and confiscated several items after the attack. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for December 5 at 11 p.m.
South Brunswick Police say over the weekend, burglars hit three houses while residents were home and took off with luxury vehicles. Police are worried this could lead to a violent confrontation.