Serena Williams reveals she's using weight loss drugs and addresses stigma
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
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Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
You can watch the 54th NAACP Image Awards live Saturday at 8 p.m. on CBS2.
"It is because of you I believe in this dream," tennis star Coco Gauff wrote.
Williams said it would be her final U.S. Open, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
Williams tried to mount one last classic comeback with fans on their feet in a full Arthur Ashe Stadium
It was one thing to watch what may have been Serena Williams' last match on TV but quite another seeing it in person. As CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports, fans were on the edge of their seats the entire night, and although she didn't win, Williams proved once again, she's a fighter until the end.
All eyes were on Serena Williams at the 2022 US Open in Flushing, Queens.
Excitement is mounting in Queens, where Serena Williams will play round three of the women's singles Friday evening. Will she continue her incredible streak? CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to fans who hope so.
Tennis fans are flocking to Flushing again as Serena Williams takes the court for round three of the women's singles at the US Open. As CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports, it's an experience that has some fans shelling out big bucks.
When the match ended, the sisters hugged each other. They left the court to a standing ovation.
Venus and Serena Williams made history Thursday night as a first-round women's doubles match was played on Arthur Ashe Stadium in primetime for the first time ever. CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke with excited fans.
The 40-year-old Williams was again buoyed by a loud crowd at a full Arthur Ashe Stadium.
People from all around the world were in Queens to watch Serena Williams' big victory Wednesday night. CBS2's Ali Bauman caught up with some who were a part of the record-setting crowd.
CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke to excited tennis fans Wednesday night as Serena Williams played again at the US Open.
Wednesday should be another memorable night at the US Open as Serena Williams prepares to play her second-round match. CBS2's Alice Gainer spoke to fans.
The Williams sisters are expected to play together during a doubles match Wednesday.
Williams overcame a shaky start to overwhelm Danka Kovinic 6-3, 6-3 on Monday in a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Former coach Rick Macci on her unbelievable career: "There was something different about this child."
Williams recently announced her retirement and said this U.S. Open is likely her final event.
It could be the last chance to see tennis legend Serena Williams on the big stage, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
The superstar announced this will likely be her last tournament before retirement, making it the hottest ticket in tennis. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Every August, the US Open tennis tournament caps off summer in New York, and this year there's even more excitement as tennis legend Serena Williams could take her final bow.
The US Open kicks off today, amid major buzz as this likely going to be Serena Williams' last tournament. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, qualifying matches and practice rounds served up the weekend as fans got free looks at some of their favorites.
Meghan Markle has launched her long-awaited podcast, offering a glimpse into her life as a mother and her former role in the British royal family. Her first guest was tennis superstar Serena Williams. Tina Kraus reports for CBS2.
With a potential blizzard coming to New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is giving an update on how the city is gearing up for another snowstorm.
A fight inside a Queens sports bar turned deadly when a man was shot and killed during the melee overnight, New York City police said.
The Nets went the first 8 1/2 minutes of the second quarter without a field goal during Friday night's 105-86 loss to the Thunder.
In New York City, water main breaks are a dime a dozen, especially during this time of year. But on a block in the Glendale section of Queens, it has been a case of Groundhog Day.
Despite unanimous opposition from the mayor of Roxbury Township, New Jersey, and its town council, ICE will eventually open a detention center in town.
With a potential blizzard coming to New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is giving an update on how the city is gearing up for another snowstorm.
A fight inside a Queens sports bar turned deadly when a man was shot and killed during the melee overnight, New York City police said.
Sweetbriar Nature Center has been working around the clock to save starving, freezing and injured animals amid the harsh winter weather.
When the Hudson River froze for 40 days in 1917, adventurous souls drove their cars on the ice between New York's Westchester and Rockland counties.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
Four people were arrested for a home invasion that shut down two schools in Fairfield, Connecticut Thursday morning.
Heavy rain will impact most of the New York and New Jersey area on Friday morning, with communities farther north seeing snow.
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Despite unanimous opposition from the mayor of Roxbury Township, New Jersey, and its town council, ICE will eventually open a detention center in town.
A police pursuit ended in a fatal crash in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
Tensions are high in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where some families say the school board is ignoring their concerns about increased ICE activity in the community.
After years of construction, work is now under way to connect the new Portal Bridge in New Jersey to the Northeast Corridor. The hope is to make that commute a little easier.
Sweetbriar Nature Center has been working around the clock to save starving, freezing and injured animals amid the harsh winter weather.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
Police are investigating whether snowplow practices were properly followed after a crash killed a 50-year-old man on the Long Island Expressway.
The Green Acres Mall on Long Island was flooded by teenagers on Thursday after social media posts called for a so-called "takeover."
In New York City, water main breaks are a dime a dozen, especially during this time of year. But on a block in the Glendale section of Queens, it has been a case of Groundhog Day.
Despite unanimous opposition from the mayor of Roxbury Township, New Jersey, and its town council, ICE will eventually open a detention center in town.
President Trump signed an order that will impose 10% tariffs on imports from all countries, just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a different set of sweeping global tariffs.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani touted the new law, which says employers must provide 32 more hours of unpaid protected time off per year.
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Nets went the first 8 1/2 minutes of the second quarter without a field goal during Friday night's 105-86 loss to the Thunder.
Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points, James Harden added 16 and the Cavaliers routed the Nets 112-84 on Thursday night.
The celebration of the U.S. women's hockey team's gold medal-winning victory over Canada on Thursday was especially loud in Westchester County, where starting goalie Aerin Frankel grew up.
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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 U.S. collected $175 billion while President Trump's tariffs were in effect, but the ruling set off a rush of people looking for refunds. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Firefighters battled a stubborn fire in the basement of a building on First Avenue in Manhattan.
FDNY responded to an overnight fire at a building on Church Avenue in Brooklyn.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Police said two men were arguing before one fatally shot the other at a sports bar in Jamaica. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
