The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. Here's what to know.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
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The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
And as CBS News New York's John Dias reports, time is running out if you want to get your hands on one.
TikTok's future in the U.S. is still up in the air and that's because a federal appeals court refused to block a law that will ban the app in January. The current law says that TikTok's parent company "Bytedance" must sell the app or face being banned. TikTok was hoping to prove to the courts that the ban is unconstitutional and violates first amendment rights. CEO of cybersecurity company "Black Cloak," Chris Pierson, explains how the ban could playout.
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.
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
It's the latest legal challenge facing the company as lawmakers say the app is dangerous. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A new poll finds parents strongly support school bans on cellphone use and a crackdown on social media companies.
Chris Pierson, CEO of BlackCloak joins CBS New York to discuss what to expect during oral arguments in TikTok ban law challenge.
New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant has been capturing the hearts of fans in Brooklyn and all over the world. CBS New York producer Maggie Cole has more.
Social media memes about Vice President Kamala Harris playing on Charli XCX's album "BRAT" are engaging young voters and energizing Democrats.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to discuss the risks people face when taking health advice from videos they see on TikTok and other social media sites.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Should the government ban TikTok? It's a simple question, but New Yorkers have strong opinions.
The Manhattan district attorney says multiple random assaults allegedly committed by 40-year-old Skiboky Stora are being considered hate crime incidents.
A man accused in random attacks in Manhattan has been indicted on several charges, including assault, and all of them are being considered hate crimes. One of the alleged victims reported the attacked on TikTok. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner spoke to the suspect.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Prosecutors say Isis Navarro Reyes posted social media videos marketing drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
According to Nielsen, last year Americans streamed 21 million years worth of video. That's up 21% from the previous year. Dr. Nicole Andreoli, a PhD with Pathways Psychological Services joins CBS New York to discuss.
President Biden signed legislation that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S. unless it's sold. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
TikTok could end up being banned across the United States under a new law signed Wednesday. So what will this mean for its millions of users? CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
The United States Senate has passed a $95 billion bill that includes funding for Ukraine and Israel. It also passed a measure that could lead to a ban on TikTok. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users.
The little girl is a regular guest in her aunt's social media videos, which have gained millions of views on TikTok and Instagram.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Parks Department will help kick off the summer break with a splash at the Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Rainy weather will kick off the weekend in the New York City area before sunshine returns.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Parks Department will help kick off the summer break with a splash at the Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem.
Rainy weather will kick off the weekend in the New York City area before sunshine returns.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Many New Yorkers are finding ways to help those in Venezuela following this week's powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
Rainy weather will kick off the weekend in the New York City area before sunshine returns.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Rainy weather will kick off the weekend in the New York City area before sunshine returns.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
It's the first day of summer break for students across the five boroughs. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
Thousands of members of the LGBTQ+ community will fill Central Park for the 45th annual Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run.
A fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance as the U.S. and Iran both launched attacks in the past couple days. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
While the Mets took the field Friday night, their fans were sounding off to the news the team fired manager Carlos Mendoza. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
