Concerns raised after FDA reverses e-cigarette policy
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has reaction to the feds' decision to authorize fruit-flavored vapes.
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CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has reaction to the feds' decision to authorize fruit-flavored vapes.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The second Friday in January is when many people abandon their New Year's resolutions. A new survey shows more than two-thirds of nicotine users age 18-24 planned to quit for their 2026 resolution, but as Bradley Blackburn shows us, it can be far more difficult to stop than to start.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar highlights the impact vaping can have on teen brains and what parents can do to get them to quit.
One Long Island school district has started installing vape detectors that can pick up on more than just nicotine.
The number of teens vaping is on the rise, especially among middle schoolers. We hear from a pediatrician about the risks and what parents should watch for.
Experts say when it it comes to school supplies, if you notice something different in their backpack, investigate.
As kids get ready to head back to school, there's a warning about vape pens designed to look just like highlighters and cannabis products disguised as baked goods. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has what parents need to know. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QLOVDN
The report also found that White non-Hispanic Americans between 18 and 24 vape more than Latino, Asian or Black youth in the same age group.
The mayor argues that some of the vape products are equal to between 175 and 350 single cigarettes.
Mayor Eric Adams was joined by other city officials to announce plans to address vaping among teens.
Sources tell CBS2 the father was using chemicals to make vape pens inside the East New York home, which caused the flames to spread
The embattled electronic cigarette maker is paying its largest settlement to date over the teen vaping surge.
A student reportedly vaped marijuana that police believe was laced with fentanyl before being saved with Narcan.
A terrifying near-death experience with a vape pen in Westchester County is raising more concerns about the dangers of vaping among teenagers. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Officials said the student apparently vaped marijuana concentrate that may have contained something more dangerous. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
The American basketball star said she packed in a rush and admitted cannabis cartridges accidentally ended up in her bags. CBS News' Trinity Chavez reports.
Suffolk County police investigated five businesses and arrested employees from three different stores in Babylon.
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.
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.
The crackdown aims to reduce vaping by young people.
During his State of the State address Wednesday, he said legalization is necessary to keep residents safe.
Cuomo said the latest victims were a woman in her 20s from New York City and another woman in her 50s from Ontario County.
The demonstration went on for hours outside as lawmakers tried to cast votes on several bills inside.
The Trump administration is banning flavored vape products that appeal to children.
An adult woman has become the first 9/11 victim identified using a new technique called forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Three people were seen on video climbing out of a manhole in Midtown Manhattan. It's the latest of several similar incidents across New York City.
An adult woman has become the first 9/11 victim identified using a new technique called forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
Three people were seen on video climbing out of a manhole in Midtown Manhattan. It's the latest of several similar incidents across New York City.
A person jumped out of a residential building's window after a fire broke out in Jamaica, Queens, on Monday. Displaced residents are also getting help after CBS News New York started asking questions.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to repair the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway with temporary bypasses to keep traffic moving during construction.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The names include people who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A man was arrested after investigators said they found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
Fan Week offers free access to practices and qualifying matches. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The species usually inhabits tropical bodies of water.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
A spokesperson for AMC Kips Bay says the property owner is terminating the lease before its scheduled expiration.
A fully overhauled East Harlem waterfront is no longer in the cards, and area residents want to know why. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
