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Celebrities like Heidi Klum and Arnold Schwarzenegger have shared the 90s-style images. The filters can look realistic, but doctors say trends like this can impact your mental health. Dr. Samantha DeCaro, director of clinical outreach and education at the Renfrew Center, joined Dick Brennan and Dana Tyler to discuss it.
Just dozens of accounts have shared disinformation about the war in Israel and Gaza that has received millions of views.
The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act requires companies to restrict addictive features on their platforms.
The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act requires companies to restrict addictive features on their platforms. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
That figure is only a fraction of the actual harm, as most cases of fraud go unreported, according to FTC scam data analysis.
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
As kids head back to school, parents are excited to share photos on social media. Before you do, we have some helpful advice from the Center for Online Safety.
Constant screen time impacts kids' attention spans, among other negative effects. We hear from Dr. Kumar for some best practices heading back to school.
Sixteen people who witnessed the Tops shooting in Buffalo, New York, in May 2022 are suing social media and gun companies over the trauma they endured. The suit alleges the gunman -- who killed 10 Black people in the racist attack -- was radicalized in these online spaces. Kristen Elmore-Garcia, a partner at the law office John Elmore P.C. based in Buffalo, joins CBS News to unpack the legal battle.
Cenat got on his Twitch overnight and spoke to his fans about last week's incident. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at what he had to say.
Work resumed Monday after up to 6,000 people stormed the area Friday during a social media influencer giveaway.
You may have seen him walking around New York City, and he's also made a splash on social media.
Elon Musk, who has long had a fascination with the letter X, is taking another step in turning the social platform into an "everything app."
Elon Musk says the rebranding will see Twitter evolving into payments, banking and commerce, to go along with messaging.
The Meta CEO tweeted at Musk as he says more than 10 million people signed up for his Twitter-rival app Threads within hours of its launch.
Officials say a 14-year-old is dead and another teen is in critical condition after the incident on the L train in Brooklyn. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
In particular, transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming users are subject to hate speech and harassment on social media, the report found.
CBS2's Jessica Moore has more on what parents can do to encourage balance online.
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says we're in the middle of a youth mental health crisis
Millennials are now designating someone to control their social media, called a legacy contact or digital executor.
End of life planning can now include what happens to you social media accounts when you die. CBS2's John Dias explains.
Memphis player Ja Morant has been suspended by the Grizzlies after a social media video in which he appears to be holding a gun.
The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.
Parents want to do everything they can to help shield their children from pain, but some are taking it too far by actually stepping in and posing as their teens during virtual arguments.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
A North Carolina man was arrested in connection with a decades-old unsolved murder of a New Jersey woman on Friday night.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has become a citizen of Albania.
A cat was rescued when it was spotted lying on the Long Island Rail Road tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon Sunday night.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has become a citizen of Albania.
A cat was rescued when it was spotted lying on the Long Island Rail Road tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon Sunday night.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said La Marqueta in East Harlem, a site owned by New York City, will be developed into the city's first city-run grocery store.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
A North Carolina man was arrested in connection with a decades-old unsolved murder of a New Jersey woman on Friday night.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting inside the Excelcare rehabilitation facility in Egg Harbor Township Monday morning.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A tractor-trailer driver is hospitalized after crashing into a two-story building in Clifton, New Jersey early Monday morning.
Yeison Cortes Vasquez was back at his church in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Sunday, one day after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
A cat was rescued when it was spotted lying on the Long Island Rail Road tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon Sunday night.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Yeison Cortes Vasquez was back at his church in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Sunday, one day after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said La Marqueta in East Harlem, a site owned by New York City, will be developed into the city's first city-run grocery store.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first social influencer mayor, has reached 100 days in office, and he's been busy.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on the power play with 1:45 left in overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night.
Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist and the Canadiens beat the Islanders 4-1 on Sunday, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
With Sunday's 110-96 loss to the Hornets, the Knicks finished the regular season 53-29 and with the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Raptors clinched their first playoff berth in four seasons by beating the Nets 136-101 on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"Titanique" officially opened its Broadway run at the St. James Theatre Sunday. The show is a campy re-imagining of the 1997 movie.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
President Trump says there's a U.S. blockade of Iran's ports, including a partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The New York University "Buddy Program" pairs adults in early stages of dementia with students. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Two people were arrested after police said they found them inside the abandoned buildings with a crowbar, handgun and camera.
