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The president said his administration was doing "everything we can possibly do'' to get the federally run websites up and running.
The agency says that children under the age of six identified with lead poisoning declined 66 percent from 2005 to 2012.
Bloomberg said the city's Clean Heat program has reduced toxic soot in the air by 23 percent in four years.
A popular Bronx restaurant remained closed on Saturday night following an outbreak of a very serious virus.
Health officials said Thursday a food handler at Westside Market on Broadway between 97th and 98th streets contracted hepatitis A.
The pesticide trucks will be spraying between 8:30 p.m. until 6 a.m. Thursday in Bayside, Douglaston, Glen Oaks, Little Neck and Oakland Gardens.
Project Hope was launched shortly after Sandy in November 2012 in order to provide crisis counseling and emotional support for those hit hardest by the storm.
The outbreak of meningitis among gay men has sickened four people already this year, increasing the number of cases to 17 since 2012, according to city health officials.
The New Venus Diner in Chelsea has reopened, after being shut down by the city late last week for mouse and fly infestation.
Forget about shaking hands with anyone these days – the flu emergency has some people taking drastic precautions.
An unreleased state report found potential health impacts from fracking are addressed in the Department of Environmental Conservation's regulatory plan, making a separate health impact study unnecessary.
Inspectors for the Department of Health and Human Services analyzed a sample of products, looking specifically at supplements for immune support or weight loss.
The agency said in a statement that there wasn't any evidence of infestation, and standard procedures were followed. Those include steam cleaning and vacuuming, as well as alerting the staff.
If you are a skeptical diner or just want to be a smarter one, smart phones will soon be able check the cleanliness of a restaurant through an application that scans a code.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the city Department of Health hope to spread the initiative to as many as 24 other hospitals.
The city Health Department has confirmed one case and suspects a second case of botulism. The botulism is believed to have come from tofu bought at a store in Flushing.
The health department will be giving away nicotine patches and gum through March 16.
The app works by using GPS technology or manual address input to determine the five closest NYC Condom distribution venues.
The issue came to light following a story in the New York Times that reported the man, whose face is obscured in the ad, is actually a model who posed for a stock photo.
The restaurant was hit with 67 code violations last week by the city because of food storage temperatures and signs of mice and flies.
They are lucky to have a job. Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday that carriage horses in the city are fortunate to be working -- rather than dead.
Health officials say the number of new AIDS cases in New York City declined by 25 percent in 2011, a possible outcome of improved medical care.
Officials announced that all water recreational activities, including kayaking, swimming and water skiing, can resume on the Hudson River and surrounding waters.
Many New Yorkers said the grades have helped them make choices on which restaurants to frequent, but some would rather make their own choices.
Mobile food carts are just like restaurants in many ways. Both serve food and both are inspected by the Health Department. However, unlike restaurants, vendors don't get a report card to display on their carts.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
Celebrity fans attended the Knicks game in Cleveland as they celebrated a historic win to earn their spot in the NBA Finals.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new "block by block" initiative to tackle the city's affordable housing crisis Tuesday morning.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
The Panini World Cup sticker album is a massive phenomenon amongst fans, and it's selling fast in New York City.
Celebrity fans attended the Knicks game in Cleveland as they celebrated a historic win to earn their spot in the NBA Finals.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new "block by block" initiative to tackle the city's affordable housing crisis Tuesday morning.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
The Panini World Cup sticker album is a massive phenomenon amongst fans, and it's selling fast in New York City.
The Knicks knocked out Cleveland in the Eastern Conference finals and will play for an NBA championship for the first time in 27 years.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Severe storms caused damage and flooding across New York and New Jersey on Wednesday.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
The Jones Beach Memorial Day drone show lit up the night sky Monday after it was postponed due to dreary weather over the weekend.
Memorial Day parades and events are taking place all across New York on Monday.
At Jones Beach, Memorial Day Weekend may be more of a washout than beach weather.
Three women were charged with killing 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan inside an alleged house of horrors in Bayport, New York.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new "block by block" initiative to tackle the city's affordable housing crisis Tuesday morning.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is asking ICE to let her inside the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.
In 2008, Norman Siegel filed a lawsuit on behalf of online journalists who wanted press passes, and they got them. Today, a similar issue surrounds social media influencers.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Celebrity fans attended the Knicks game in Cleveland as they celebrated a historic win to earn their spot in the NBA Finals.
The Panini World Cup sticker album is a massive phenomenon amongst fans, and it's selling fast in New York City.
The Knicks knocked out Cleveland in the Eastern Conference finals and will play for an NBA championship for the first time in 27 years.
Nick Lodolo won for the first time in four starts since returning from a blister, JJ Bleday and Tyler Stephenson homered off an ineffective Nolan McLean, and the Cincinnati Reds extended the New York Mets' losing streak.
Anthony Volpe answered Bobby Witt Jr.'s go-ahead homer in the eighth with a two-run single in the ninth for New York, sending the Yankees to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
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.
Temperatures are warming up nicely today to around 80 under a mix of sun and clouds. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Scientists developed a model using two proteins in the blood that can track how far the disease has progressed.
All flights to the United States carrying passengers who recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan have to arrive at one of three airports.
The "Welcome World Rewards Program" will help connect fans and visitors with participating local businesses through "rewards experiences."
The plan focuses on 400,000 affordable housing units, enhancing tenant protections and investing in public housing. Some 200,000 of those units will be new, rent stabilized homes built over the next decade, as well as preserving and stabilizing an additional 200,000 homes.
