Police: 3 Men Arrested For Selling Alcohol, Vape Products To Minors At Stores On Long Island
Suffolk County police investigated five businesses and arrested employees from three different stores in Babylon.
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Town Of Hempstead Considers Banning Stores Near Schools, Parks And Playgrounds From Selling Vaping Products
After a mother lobbied officials, the nation's largest township is proposing a ban on all vaping sales within 1,000 feet of a school, park or playground.
Brooklyn Catholic School Turns To Hands-On Science In Fight Against Teen's Epidemic Use Of Toxic E-Cigarettes
Students at one Clinton Hill high school are taking part in a novel experiment created by Cornell University testing the effect e-cigarette vapor has on living cells.
Federal Crackdown On Flavored E-Cigarette Cartridge Sales Takes Effect
The crackdown aims to reduce vaping by young people.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont Renews Call For Recreational Marijuana
During his State of the State address Wednesday, he said legalization is necessary to keep residents safe.
2 More New Yorkers Die Of Vaping-Related Illnesses, Making 4 Statewide
Cuomo said the latest victims were a woman in her 20s from New York City and another woman in her 50s from Ontario County.
N.J. Parents Come Out In Force To Protest Controversial Vaccination Bill
The demonstration went on for hours outside as lawmakers tried to cast votes on several bills inside.
FDA Bans Some Vaping Products, Including Fruit And Mint Flavors
The Trump administration is banning flavored vape products that appeal to children.
'If He Gets Any Worse, He's Going To Die': Man Recovering After Falling Dangerously Ill From Vaping THC
Doctors have linked a number of vaping-related illnesses and deaths to THC and vitamin E acetate.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo To Propose Ban On E-Cig Flavors, Ads Aimed At Youth
Action against e-cigarettes has gained urgency amid the rise of a vaping illness nationwide.
New York City Approves Ban On Sale Of Flavored E-Cigarettes
Supporters of the ban say the flavors target kids, but adult users worry they will return to traditional tobacco.
As Vote To Ban Flavored Vaping Products Looms, NYC Users Warn They'll Go Back To Smoking
The numbers on the vaping crisis stand at 47 deaths reported nationwide. More than 2,200 people have been treated for illnesses.
Doctors Find New 'Popcorn Lung'-Like Lung Damage Linked To Vaping
Doctors believe they've discovered a new type of lung injury related to vaping after a teenager in Canada nearly died of something like "popcorn lung."
Second New Yorker Dies Of Vaping-Related Illness
The victim was identified as a Manhattan man in his 30s. A 17-year-old boy from the Bronx died of a similar condition last month.
New York Sues JUUL For Allegedly Fueling Youth Vaping Epidemic
The lawsuit also claims the company misled consumers and misrepresented its products by saying they're a safer alternative to smoking.
Apple Removes More Than 100 Vaping Apps From App Store
Apple said the apps are a mix of stores, social networks, news and games.
Again Savoring Flavors, Yonkers Vape Store Taking Full Advantage Of Appeals Court Ruling
Last month, the city of Yonkers banned the sale of flavored vaping products. Well, on Wednesday those products were back on the shelves of local stores.
New York Raises Age To Purchase Tobacco Products From 18 To 21
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 back in July.
Teen Needed Double Lung Transplant Due To Damage From Vaping, Health Officials Say
Doctors found an "enormous amount of inflammation and scarring" on the teen's lungs, said Dr. Hassan Nemeh, surgical director of thoracic organ transplant at Henry Ford.
Health Officials Report Breakthrough In Investigation Into Vaping-Related Illnesses
A government lab found the same chemical compound in fluid taken from the lungs of 29 patients across the country, the CDC announced.
Former Juul Exec Claims Company Shipped Tainted Vaping Products In New Lawsuit
The allegation comes in a lawsuit filed Tuesday by lawyers representing Siddharth Breja, a one-time finance executive at the e-cigarette maker.
Nassau County Postpones Vote To Ban Flavored Vaping Products, Calls For More Research
Nassau County legislature has postponed a vote to ban on flavored vaping products which was expected on Monday.
Nassau County To Vote On Banning Sale Of Flavored Vaping Products
Last week, a new county law banned advertising on age-restricted products such as e-cigarettes within 1,000 feet of areas frequented by young people.
Vaping Devices Now Accepted During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The DEA made the change in the wake of increase vaping-related illnesses and deaths nationwide.
Tri-State Area Governors Hold Regional Summit On Vaping, Marijuana
As of Oct. 8, there had been 26 vaping-related deaths in 21 states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
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More protests planned in Union Square after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Organizers said abortion rights supporters cannot afford to wait for November elections to take action.
Biden signs gun control bill into law
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
NYPD: Man wanted after armed robberies in the Bronx
According to police, a suspect stabbed two men and stole more than $300 from them during unprovoked attacks.
NYC Pride celebrations continue leading up to Sunday's march
The 30th Annual Dyke March starts at 5 p.m. Saturday in Bryant Park and ends in Washington Square Park.
First Alert Forecast: Hot, hot, hot! Plenty of sun, upper 80s for most
While it's humid, it's not super oppressive. So there won't be too much of a heat index.
Suspect wanted after teen shot and killed in Brooklyn
According to police, the teenager was found unconscious and unresponsive after he was shot in the torso.
Police: Child struck by ice cream truck in Brooklyn
Police say a 52-year-old man was driving a Mister Softee truck when he struck an 11-year-old riding a bicycle.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
Rallies, marches kick off Pride Weekend in New York City
The city's Pride March is Sunday, returning fully in person for the first time since the pandemic.
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NYPD: Man wanted after armed robberies in the Bronx
According to police, a suspect stabbed two men and stole more than $300 from them during unprovoked attacks.
NYC Pride celebrations continue leading up to Sunday's march
The 30th Annual Dyke March starts at 5 p.m. Saturday in Bryant Park and ends in Washington Square Park.
Suspect wanted after teen shot and killed in Brooklyn
According to police, the teenager was found unconscious and unresponsive after he was shot in the torso.
More protests planned in Union Square after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Organizers said abortion rights supporters cannot afford to wait for November elections to take action.
Rallies, marches kick off Pride Weekend in New York City
The city's Pride March is Sunday, returning fully in person for the first time since the pandemic.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Many on Long Island hail SCOTUS gun-carry law decision as big victory
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
LI library reverses ban on Pride displays in children's area
During an emergency meeting, the Smithtown Library Board of Trustees voted to put the displays back up.
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Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade could impact N.Y. governor's race
In a blue state like New York, political experts say the ruling is the political equivalent of manna from heaven.
Hochul, Adams vow to protect abortion access in New York
New York could very well become the country's abortion capital.
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Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Verlander pitches Astros to win, ends Yanks' home streak
New York lost for just the fourth time in its last 23 games overall.
Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins
Lindor gave the Mets a quick lead with his solo shot in the first.
Judge, Yanks agree to $19 million deal, avoid hearing
The slugger remains on track to become a free agent after the World Series.
AP source: Kemba Walker trade to Pistons among Knicks' moves
That was among the multiple deals made by the Knicks as they apparently eye salary cap space for future moves.
Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdown
New York extended its home winning streak to 15 games, the team's longest since 1961.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
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Shop Local Saturday: Sugamama Bakery Cafe
Sugamama Bakery Cafe is all about dessert and quality, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Shop Local Saturday: Silk City Distillers & Ghost Hawk Brewing
Silk City Distillers and Ghost Hawk Brewing are literally right next door, but the owners say they're not competitors, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Shop Local Saturday: Rutt's Hut
A Clifton classic and deep-fried paradise, Rutt's Hut has been serving the community for 94 years, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Pride weekend events continue across New York City
Celebrations are being held around the city ahead of Sunday's march.
Feds warn threats of political violence will likely intensify after Roe v. Wade overturned
A truck drove through a group of protesters in Iowa and troopers used tear gas against demonstrators who moved in on the state capitol building in Arizona, CBS2's Wendy Gillette reports.
