New Jersey Reports First Death Associated With Vaping-Related Illness
The New Jersey Department of Health said Tuesday that the victim, a woman from northern New Jersey, died in August.
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The New Jersey Department of Health said Tuesday that the victim, a woman from northern New Jersey, died in August.
The Vapor Technology Association and two retailers sued Wednesday requesting the temporary injunction on the regulations.
The ailment has sickened at least 805 people, from 46 states and one U.S. territory.
Hundreds more Americans have been reported to have a vaping-related breathing illness, and the death toll has risen to 13, health officials said Thursday.
The governors of New York and Connecticut are talking about joining forces on vaping and marijuana policies.
The shakeup comes as lawmakers crack down on vaping, which has been linked to at least eight deaths and hundreds of illnesses.
Long Island police recently went undercover to smoke out illegal e-cigarette sales, and they're warning the stings aren't over.
Walmart's decision, which will also apply to its Sam's Club stores, is the latest blow to the vaping industry that tried to position its products as healthier alternatives to smoking cigarettes.
More than 500 people have been diagnosed with vaping-related breathing illnesses, but the cause remains unknown, U.S. health officials said Thursday.
New York state health officials will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the governor's ban on flavored e-cigarettes
Menendez also wants a crackdown on deceptive marketing targeting teens.
A new study shows a flavoring ingredient that can potentially cause cancer is found in high levels of e-cigarette liquids and smokeless tobacco products.
The ban would affect all flavors expect for tobacco and menthol. Officials hope to begin enforcing the ban as soon as Oct. 4.
The CDC, along with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, urge people to stop vaping as the investigation continues.
Vaping has been around for years, but we're just now learning the harmful impact of the health epidemic that's affecting so many teenagers.
The dangers of vaping have been all over the news of late. On Thursday, a Long Island man spoke out about nearly dying from it.
Though there are varying conclusions in health research findings on tobacco and marijuana, the range strikes some as jarring after generations of Americans being told smoking endangers their health.
The Trump administration is trying to ban all non-tobacco flavored vaping products from the market, President Trump declared during an Oval Office meeting on e-cigarettes.
These latest numbers come on the same day former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced his nonprofit will spend $160 million to fund a new program to end teen vaping.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined "CBS This Morning" to announce his new $160 million initiative to stem the youth vaping epidemic.
There are now 41 cases of vaping-related lung diseases across New York.
The flurry of legislation and blunt warnings comes amid a spate of lung illnesses and at least five deaths associated with the use of e-cigarettes.
This comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to investigate approximately 450 reports of serious respiratory illnesses linked to vaping, including as many as five deaths.
The Department of Health is currently investigating 34 reports of severe pulmonary illness among 15 to 46-year-olds who used cannabis vape products.
Officials moved Tuesday to ban certain vaping products that critics say are getting kids sick.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Parents in Queens said they were left wondering where their kids were for hours Monday after the bus picked them up from school.
A Yorktown, New York, native was shot and killed while out with friends in Chicago, leaving her hometown community in mourning.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Parents in Queens said they were left wondering where their kids were for hours Monday after the bus picked them up from school.
A Yorktown, New York, native was shot and killed while out with friends in Chicago, leaving her hometown community in mourning.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Half of NYU's fulltime faculty are preparing to go on strike Monday morning if they don't settle a contract with the university.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center where two CBS News New York investigations exposed safety hazards and accusations of child abuse. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has been covering this for months now and has the latest.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the exclusive story.
A harsh winter may have kept us bundled up, but experts say it didn't slow down ticks. CBS News New York's John Dias explains homeowners and pest control experts are already gearing up for what could be a busy bug season.
March Madness is in full swing with the first day from the round of 64. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston, Steve Overmyer and Jessica Moore report.
