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High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.
Montefiore in the Bronx screened 200,000 people for social detriments of health, and found at least 20% have at least one social need.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
More than 20 people have been stricken after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
East Harlem community leaders say the state oversaturated the neighborhood with methadone and other drug treatment centers as most patients live elsewhere.
Younger adults are aging faster, increasing their risk for early onset cancers. So which anti-aging techniques actually work?
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, according to the CDC.
In two years, more than 5,500 people were screened on board the Mount Sinai Robert F. Smith Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit.
Bird flu has been detected in some birds found in New York City parks and green spaces. Health officials warn New Yorkers to keep their distance from wildlife.
The tickborne disease is usually seen in the Southeast and Southwest but with warmer weather, cases do happen in the Northeast.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
New Jersey is failing to protect thousands employed at Atlantic City gambling establishments, lawsuit claims.
An accident on the Henry Hudson Parkway is causing heavy delays today for the morning commute in Manhattan.
An off-duty New York City police officer fatally shot a man in Washington Heights on Sunday night, police said.
Tenants of a building in the Bronx say they have been living in deplorable conditions ever since a fire nearly five months ago.
Brad Hoylman-Sigal says the Queens casino bid might have the upper hand, but he still opposes putting one anywhere in New York City.
Up to four gunman opened fire during a dispute inside the crowded Taste of the City Lounge in New York City overnight, police say.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The New York DMV is warning of a scamming method known as social engineering where you receive texts with links to fake websites.
An air quality alert remains in effect today for parts of the Hudson Valley due to smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires.
Another air quality alert is in effect Tuesday for NYC, western Long Island, the Hudson Valley, northwest New Jersey and southwest Connecticut.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
A teenager died after being pulled from the ocean at the beach in Belmar, New Jersey, police said.
A boil water advisory has been partially lifted in Paterson, New Jersey.
New Jersey officials said a tree limb fell onto power lines and then hit three people walking on the street below in Teaneck.
After a major water main break, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and Jim Mueller, executive director of the Passaic Valley Water Commission, shared their strategy to restore service.
Two people died Saturday in separate drowning incidents in Orange County, New York.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
After spending more than a half century at the bottom of the Long Island Sound, a long lost college ring has been reunited with its owner.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned.
A 16-year-old Long Island girl was banned from school for not taking a required vaccine, but a federal judge has ordered her district to allow the rising junior to return.
President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders on Monday as the U.S. pursues a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Brad Hoylman-Sigal says the Queens casino bid might have the upper hand, but he still opposes putting one anywhere in New York City.
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been traced to 12 cooling towers, including several at city-run buildings, officials said.
Northwell Health's plan to expand Lenox Hill Hospital, which faced stiff opposition from some Upper East Side residents, was approved by the New York City Council Thursday.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the public on ways to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Prosecutors said Wednesday they are ready to proceed to with a third trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Mark Vientos sent the Mets to a 7-3 win over the Mariners on Sunday night in the Major League Baseball Little League Classic.
Alonso Martínez scored late in the second half to rally New York City FC to a 2-1 victory over Nashville SC on Sunday.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Sunday for a series sweep.
Brad Hoylman-Sigal says the Queens casino bid might have the upper hand, but he still opposes putting one anywhere in New York City.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-8 on Saturday night.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
A youth gardening program at the Wyckoff House Museum offers East Flatbush students hands-on farming experience, community connection and their first paid job opportunities.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Police say the officer shot and killed a man after the suspect flashed a gun at him. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest from the scene.
The victim was killed when he was caught in crossfire after a Bad Bunny concert last weekend.
Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was gunned down in February 2023 while she sat in her SUV.
The White House meeting comes days after President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
