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There's evidence being lonely can literately shorten your life, and these feeling can be experienced at any age.
As many as 49,000 drivers risk suspension if they fail to submit an acceptable vision test before Friday.
We're shining the spotlight on dogs and cats of a certain age available at shelters and rescues across the country.
If you'd like to help deliver meals, CBS New York has information at the bottom of this story.
Making Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings can challenge any cook. But if you have turkey troubles, help is just a phone call away.
She was fortunate to have no medical debt left behind but wanted to make sure other families didn't have that stress.
John Ziegler dreamed of going into stand-up comedy as a child. He made it a reality when he switched careers at age 40. But everything changed after more than a decade on stage.
Board members say funding for the Newark Boys Chorus School has dramatically dwindled since the pandemic.
Thanksgiving is only one week away, so if you're still looking for plans, there's no shortage of options in New York City.
More than one million people are buried on the island, which has served as the city's public cemetery since 1869.
More than 350 people die from lung cancer nationwide each day. But there's been a 22% increase in survival rates over the past five years.
A donation of $10 or more will enter you into the sweepstakes, with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.
To help feed our families this holiday season, we have launched #BetterTogether: Season of Giving.
Richard Jones, executive vice president of general tax council and chief veteran officer for Paramount, is marching with the Paramount Veterans Network and Wounded Warriors Project. Paramount and the Paramount Veterans Network are also title sponsors of the 5th annual Veterans in Entertainment Summit on Nov. 15 and 16. Learn more here
The NYC Veterans Day Parade is set to march through Manhattan this weekend. Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, but the federal holiday is being observed Friday.
The buildings are being deconstructed for a larger jail, and in the process, the murals were destroyed.
The ship has a special connection to New York City -- its bow was forged with steel from the World Trade Center.
Only about 15% of Americans are routinely screened for lung cancer, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths every year.
In a beauty industry that's expected to generate more than $500 billion this year, it can be difficult to figure out which products work best for you.
It's Election Day across the Tri-State Area, and New York City voters have until 9 p.m. to cast their ballots.
Here are some key dates and deadlines to know before you go, along with a look at some issues on the ballot in New York City.
Mecurio is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning comedian who works and appears on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
Employers are budgeting ahead for next year's pay raises, and employees can expect 4% increases on average in 2024, according to a new survey.
Daniel Cortes says he was battling depression, but when he sat down to work on a piece, he didn't feel the darkness.
The New York City marathon returns this weekend, and drivers should expect major roads and bridges to be shut down across the five boroughs.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is slamming President Trump for threatening to send the National Guard to New York to fight crime.
A federal judge said he would block the Trump administration from using a Manhattan federal building to hold immigrants facing deportation unless it improves conditions there.
In the latest installment in our "Breaking the Stigma" series, reporter Cindy Hsu went to the beach in the Rockaways to learn more about surf therapy.
President Trump is calling up the D.C. National Guard and federal law enforcement to address crime in the capital.
The U.S. stock market on Tuesday rose toward records after data suggested inflation in July was a touch better than economists expected.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is slamming President Trump for threatening to send the National Guard to New York to fight crime.
A federal judge said he would block the Trump administration from using a Manhattan federal building to hold immigrants facing deportation unless it improves conditions there.
In the latest installment in our "Breaking the Stigma" series, reporter Cindy Hsu went to the beach in the Rockaways to learn more about surf therapy.
Two people drowned in separate incidents in the water in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, and Brooklyn on Monday night.
Officials said Monday night there has been an uptick in cases in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem.
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.
An earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, shook parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night.
A First Alert Weather Day has been canceled for Friday, along with all severe weather and flood watches across the Tri-State Area.
In the latest installment in our "Breaking the Stigma" series, reporter Cindy Hsu went to the beach in the Rockaways to learn more about surf therapy.
Officials said a leak preventing water pressure from returning following a massive water main break in Paterson, N.J. is being repaired.
Two people drowned in separate incidents in the water in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, and Brooklyn on Monday night.
A chilling 911 call was released Monday in the Franklin Township, New Jersey double murder-suicide from earlier this month.
The advisory covers all of Paterson, as well as Prospect Park, Haledon and North Haledon, after a massive water main break last week.
Over two dozen dogs have been rescued from a Long Island home that officials say has been deemed unsafe.
In just a few weeks, experts predict traffic on the Long Island Expressway is expected to get worse. That's because a federal program allowing electric vehicles into the express HOV lane is set to end.
According to court documents, the property owes more than $60 million to creditors.
Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, 33, died in the incident, police said. She lived in Manhattan, police said.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman took House Homeland Security Committee chair Rep. Andrew Gabarino and former Rep. Peter King on a tour of the new David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence Tuesday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is slamming President Trump for threatening to send the National Guard to New York to fight crime.
A federal judge said he would block the Trump administration from using a Manhattan federal building to hold immigrants facing deportation unless it improves conditions there.
President Trump is calling up the D.C. National Guard and federal law enforcement to address crime in the capital.
A chilling 911 call was released Monday in the Franklin Township, New Jersey double murder-suicide from earlier this month.
Officials said Monday night there has been an uptick in cases in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem.
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.
Caribbean Women's Health Association offers free doula support citywide as part of an effort to reduce Black maternal mortality rates.
So far there have been 73 cases of Legionnaires' disease identified since July 25. Three of those people have died.
When it comes to Legionnaires' disease, this doctor explains how buildings can prevent it and what symptoms to watch for an early diagnosis.
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem is blamed for at least three deaths, and NYC officials are warning to watch out for the symptoms.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. She didn't say when it would be released.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
The Jonas Brothers' 2025 tour kicked off in New Jersey with a surprise guest appearance by Demi Lovato, the band's former Disney co-star.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.
Tyrod Taylor will be sidelined through the preseason after recent knee surgery, but the team expects he should be ready for the regular-season opener.
Will Warren gave up three hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings and the Yankees went on to a 6-2 win over the Twins on Monday night.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting rallied the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Sunday night.
Jen Pawol became the first woman to umpire a MLB regular season game this weekend, and her hometown of West Milford, New Jersey, was watching.
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.
Rockaway Beach is seeing a surge in visitors, who are bringing more cars and more trash to the area.
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.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is insisting the Campaign Finance Board's decision to deny him matching funds is not hampering his campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is firing back at President Trump for threatening to send the National Guard to New York to fight crime. As CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer explains, Hochul is also taking aim at her potential Republican challenger.
CBS News New York's Otis Livingston said both defenses won the day, but said the offenses had their moments at well.
New York Attorney General Letitia James says she's getting complaints from Bad Bunny fans about fake tickets to his concerts in Puerto Rico.
There are worries that tariffs could have a wider impact on the economy. Kelly O'Grady reports.
