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Some Americans may be following false claims on social media and missing out on legitimate deductions.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, it is the brainchild of a group of ninth graders from Long Island.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend.
A Brooklyn teenager wrongly accused by police in a fatal shooting at a parade last year is speaking out about the last several terrifying months of experiencing threats.
A new study has revealed just how much time kids spend on their phones during the school day, and it lends some credence to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a cellphone ban.
The findings lend some credence to Gov. Kathy Hochul's call for a school cellphone ban in New York. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A new report criticizes the social media practices of some NYPD executives and called for significant policy reforms.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is giving her budget address Tuesday, and she's expected to announce funding to help schools pay for storage options under a statewide ban on cellphones in schools.
Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of cybersecurity company, BlackCloak joins CBS New York to discuss the future of TikTok now that the ban has been lifted.
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Congress did not violate the Constitution when it moved to ban TikTok. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed she is planning to call for a statewide ban on cellphones in schools next week.
On Friday the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the final challenge to the federal law requiring the sale--or ban-- of TikTok. Ian Rosenberg- a first amendment lawyer and author, joined Chris Wragge to breakdown what went down with the high court.
And as CBS News New York's John Dias reports, time is running out if you want to get your hands on one.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy was appointed to finish convicted Sen. Bob Menendez's term. Watch his full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Influencer Matthew Choi has been banned from the New York City Marathon after running the 2024 race with a camera crew in tow.
The states are accusing the popular app of harming and failing to protect young people. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore spoke with a Manhattan mother who knows the dangers of social media firsthand.
It's the latest legal challenge facing the company as lawmakers say the app is dangerous. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
These Brooklyn students formed a group to try to beat their own addictive behavior around technology. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
Sleepmaxxing is a new wellness trend that aims to maximize the amount and quality of sleep you get each night and is going viral on social media. Influencers promoting advice, products and practices aimed at improving your sleep are racking up hundreds of thousands of views. Dr. Nidhi Kumar explains the health risks
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
A new poll finds parents strongly support school bans on cellphone use and a crackdown on social media companies.
The poll was released Tuesday on Long Island, where CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan got reaction from doctors, educators and students.
Emily Fanous, Spokesperson with HostingAdvice.com joins CBS New York to discuss the dangers of posting your kids on social media and how you can do it safely.
As families prepare for the new school year, talking about online safety should be on the top of the list.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year.
As tensions rise in the Middle East, Iranian New Yorkers are holding on to hope that people in their homeland can finally get their freedom.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
The war with Iran comes at a time when prices at the pump are already up 10 cents per gallon on average since the beginning of February.
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year.
The war with Iran comes at a time when prices at the pump are already up 10 cents per gallon on average since the beginning of February.
New York Republicans and the Trump administration had sought the high court's intervention in the redistricting battle.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
An 11-year-old girl is in custody after stabbing a 12-year-old boy in the Bronx, sources tell CBS News New York.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It will be a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It will be a First Alert Weather Day.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Several hundred protesters in Roxbury, N.J., took to the street Saturday expressing outrage over plans to build an ICE facility in their town.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
An off-duty NYPD officer jumped into action when a man was trapped inside a burning car after a severe crash on Long Island.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It will be a First Alert Weather Day.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
As tensions rise in the Middle East, Iranian New Yorkers are holding on to hope that people in their homeland can finally get their freedom.
The war with Iran comes at a time when prices at the pump are already up 10 cents per gallon on average since the beginning of February.
New York Republicans and the Trump administration had sought the high court's intervention in the redistricting battle.
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Speaking with CBS News New York, Rosen said the idea of affecting regime change there by killing the top leaders may be simplistic.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
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.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the Islanders edged the Panthers 5-4 on Sunday.
James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 win over the Nets on Sunday.
Mikal Bridges had 25 points and Jalen Brunson scored 24 to power the Knicks over the Spurs, snapping their 11-game winning streak Sunday.
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Saturday to end a five-game losing streak.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
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 precipitation will later change to rain for most of the Tr-State Area, and a major warmup will follow starting Wednesday. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn reports.
They staged a demonstration in Times Square on Monday, with some telling CBS New New York's Mahsa Saeidi they're hopeful people in their homeland will rise up and take their freedom.
It's part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has been combing through the testimony and has details.
The waves of violence have disrupted travel, shaken metropolitan areas and resulted in the deaths of civilians and U.S. service members. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan leads team coverage.
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion lost through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
