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The coronavirus pandemic is being blamed on a 26% rise in alcohol-related deaths, according to new data from the CDC. Michael George reports for CBS2.

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First Alert Weather: Sun and clouds Saturday in New York - 10/24/26

First Alert Weather: Sun and clouds Saturday in New York - 10/24/26

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First Alert Weather: Near normal temps Saturday in New York - 10/24/26

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2026 Komen Greater NYC Race for the Cure | Full coverage

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Contestants prepare for 25th Your Highness Grandmother Pageant in NYC

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Over 250 winter coats donated to The Sharing Shelf in Port Chester, N.Y.

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Officer shot woman while responding to Queens stabbing, NYPD says

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First Alert Weather: Beautiful fall weekend ahead in New York - 10/23/26

Judge denies motion to release man shot by ICE in Marble Hill

Judge denies motion to release man shot by ICE in Marble Hill

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Hochul, Blakeman focus on affordability in campaign stops across NYC

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Clifton, NJ homeowner taking down iconic Halloween display after city fines

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Brooklyn bar owner says Conan O'Brien encounter changed her life

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Police-involved shooting reported in Queens, NYPD says

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Tom Hanks to star on Broadway as Jonathan Groff announces new play

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Contract talks stall at Linden, NJ oil refinery, union says

NYC Councilwoman Julie Won says she was detained by IDF during West Bank trip

NYC Councilwoman Julie Won says she was detained by IDF during West Bank trip

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Holiday travelers face higher airfare prices this season

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MSG uses Knicks championship ring email as phishing test

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NJ lawmakers propose restrictions on chewing gum over microplastic fear

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Long Island City toddler with rare medical condition gets out-of-this-world wish

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What's changing at Forest Hills Stadium under new agreement?

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NY AG Letitia James moves to dismiss challenge to Cornell investigation

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Sunny skies and falling temps expected across NYC region

NJ Councilwoman investigated over alleged political yard sign theft

NJ Councilwoman investigated over alleged political yard sign theft

Hochul campaigns with Mamdani as governor's race enters final stretch

Hochul campaigns with Mamdani as governor's race enters final stretch

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