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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.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
Author Rob Hart talks to Club Calvi about "Three Hitmen and a Baby," the third book in his hit "Assassins Anonymous" series
The unstable building in Midtown Manhattan has been issued previous violations during its conversion from the Pfizer building to residential units.
Repairing the unstable building in Midtown Manhattan will pose major challenges, a civil engineer told CBS News New York's Jessica Moore.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
The unstable building in Midtown Manhattan has been issued previous violations during its conversion from the Pfizer building to residential units.
Repairing the unstable building in Midtown Manhattan will pose major challenges, a civil engineer told CBS News New York's Jessica Moore.
Thick white smoke could be seen engulfing the tanker on First Avenue near NYU Langone Health and Bellevue Hospital.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
A whale that surfaced for air slammed into a New Jersey fire department's boat, capsizing it as it headed back from helping with Fourth of July security near New York City.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
A community in Bergen County, New Jersey, was hit hard by Saturday's thunderstorms. Sheer devastation was visible in one Paramus neighborhood.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
A little girl was on vacation in Southampton when she was swept away by a creek and drowned in a Long Island bay, according to police.
The FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach was canceled Monday as organizers cited weather concerns.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Luis Torrens doubled in two runs with two outs in the 10th inning and the last-place Mets beat the NL East-leading Braves 7-6 on Monday night to split the four-game series.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings, José Caballero homered twice and the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Nolan McLean regrouped after a rough start and the Mets held off Atlanta's ninth-inning comeback attempt to beat the Braves 10-9 in a rain-delayed game on Sunday.
Joe Ryan scattered three hits in seven scoreless innings and the Twins won a series at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2014 with a 6-1 victory on Sunday.
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the chance of thunderstorms will return on Thursday and Friday.
As Elle McLogan reports, some vendors are swapping out gas generators for batteries and say the changes can’t come soon enough.
Were warning signs missed in the death of Jor'Dynn Duncan? CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
As CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, Summer Sync is designed to combine creativity, entrepreneurship and AI.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has more on the dangerous trend and has a warning from the Nassau County fire marshal.
