 
                                                  
      Madeleine Albright, first woman to serve as secretary of state, dies at 84
In a statement, Bill and Hillary Clinton called Albright "an extraordinary human being."
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      In a statement, Bill and Hillary Clinton called Albright "an extraordinary human being."
 
                                                  
      Walk with us for pancreatic cancer research on April 10th, and help us transform this illness into a curable disease.
 
                                                  
      Traci Braxton had been fighting esophageal cancer, according to reports.
 
                                                  
      President Biden offered a "Unity Agenda" during his State of the Union address, highlighting issues that cross partisan lines such as supporting mental health, helping veterans, beating the opioid epidemic and developing cures for cancer. Watch that portion of his remarks here.
 
                                                  
      The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna have proved remarkably effective at providing protection from the coronavirus.
 
                                                  
      The tennis legend lost her youngest sister to the disease nearly two years ago.
 
                                                  
      The war on cancer is now 50 years old and a new report from the American Cancer Society shows major progress against lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
 
                                                  
      The stage might be a little smaller now, but Olivia Hutcherson knows it's exactly where she's meant to be.
 
                                                  
      Abloh founded Off-White and was the artistic director for Louis Vuitton.
 
                                                  
      There was an inspiring gathering Monday on Long Island. Survivors of lung cancer celebrated life.
 
                                                  
      The American Cancer Society says 71% of cancer deaths come from types of cancer that have no recommended screening test.
 
                                                  
      In this Breast Cancer Awareness Month there is an important message for young women.
 
                                                  
      Lymphoma is the most common form of blood cancer in adults and one man who is a survivor - in every sense of the word - is now sharing his story of hope.
 
                                                  
      The event is to raise $300,000 for the Multiple Myeloma Cancer Research Foundation.
 
                                                  
      There will be almost a quarter of a million prostate cancer diagnoses this year and more than 34,000 patients will die. Even worse, Black men are more than twice as likely to die from it.
 
                                                  
      Dust from the collapse of the Twin Towers contained a toxic brew of pulverized glass, metals and asbestos – a plume that later caused 68 different cancers.
 
                                                  
      Clinical trials of so-called TIL therapy for melanoma found tumors shrank or remained stable in four out of five patients, and many saw results in just a few weeks.
 
                                                  
      Four-year-old Ayden Paredes loves to play in the park, but playing video games is the next best thing while he undergoes chemotherapy treatment.
 
                                                  
      The 60-year-old posted to social media that she was undergoing surgery to have a portion of her left lung removed.
 
                                                  
      There's nothing more rewarding than helping people in need. These two girls from New York learned that at an early age. They donated their hair for a good cause.
 
                                                  
      Dance Against Cancer brings music back to the stage for a star-studded performance benefiting the American Cancer Society.
 
                                                  
      Experts recommend most cancer patients and survivors receive the COVID-19 vaccine, but there are some unknowns.
 
                                                  
      With summer fast approaching, we're reminded to use sunscreen to prevent skin cancer.
 
                                                  
      Did you know that Monday is "Melanoma Monday?" Sounds cute, right? But melanoma is no laughing matter. It's the deadliest of all skin cancers and has been on the rise.
 
                                                  
      Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center stresses the importance of resuming vital screenings, as young onset colorectal cancer is on the rise.
 
                                                  
      The issue of NYPD headcount has been hotly contested in the mayoral campaign.
 
                                                  
      Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
 
                                                  
      Two people died Thursday in NYC when flash flooding filled basements from Crown Heights, Brooklyn to Washington Heights on the Upper West Side.
 
                                                  
      The intense rain storms put a strain on NYC's infrastructure, causing deadly flooding and renewed concerns about basement apartments.
 
                                                  
      Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to just over four years in prison earlier this month after he was convicted of prostitution-related charges.
 
                                                  
      The issue of NYPD headcount has been hotly contested in the mayoral campaign.
 
                                                  
      Two people died Thursday in NYC when flash flooding filled basements from Crown Heights, Brooklyn to Washington Heights on the Upper West Side.
 
                                                  
      The intense rain storms put a strain on NYC's infrastructure, causing deadly flooding and renewed concerns about basement apartments.
 
                                                  
      Central Park saw its highest rainfall total in more than 100 years, while LaGuardia and Newark airports also topped their previous records.
 
                                                  
      Under the MTA's current system, a few thousand dollars in unpaid tolls can snowball into tens of thousands of dollars in debt.
 
                                                  
      Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
 
                                                  
      The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
 
                                                  
      The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
 
                                                  
      In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
 
                                                  
      A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
 
                                                  
      Residents usually do their trick-or-treating on Oct. 30, a day early, to make way for the town's holiday parade on Oct. 31.
 
                                                  
      The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
 
                                                  
      According to activists, the majority of those taken away in the Woodbridge, N.J. operation were packers at Savino Del Bene, an international shipping company.
 
                                                  
      Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
 
                                                  
      Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
 
                                                  
      The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
 
                                                  
      Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
 
                                                  
      Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
 
                                                  
      The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
 
                                                  
      Members of the community protested on Tuesday, saying a $160 increase per year is too much.
 
                                                  
      The issue of NYPD headcount has been hotly contested in the mayoral campaign.
 
                                                  
      Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
 
                                                  
      It was DeBlasio's email address, bearing his full name, that got his opinion of Mamdani onto the pages of The Times of London.
 
                                                  
      In an address to New Yorkers, Adams spoke out against the rise in antisemitism after a Jewish tourist was attacked in Manhattan.
 
                                                  
      Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and said New York will not let people on food stamps go hungry due to the government shutdown.
 
                                                  
      Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
 
                                                  
      The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
 
                                                  
      The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
 
                                                  
      The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
 
                                                  
      Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
 
                                                  
      Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
 
                                                  
      Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
 
                                                  
      Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
 
                                                  
      The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
 
                                                  
      Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
 
                                                  
      William Eklund scored in the opening minute to set the tone, and the Sharks earned their first home win of the season by beating the Devils.
 
                                                  
      J.T. Miller scored 2:49 into overtime and the New York Rangers erased a two-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
 
                                                  
      The Islanders were without star center Mathew Barzal, announced by coach Patrick Roy earlier in the day as a healthy scratch as discipline for being late to the rink.
 
                                                  
      The 2025 NYC Marathon will take runners on a 26.2 mile route from the start on Staten Island to the finish line inside Central Park.
 
                                                  
      The 2025 NYC Marathon is taking over the five boroughs this Sunday, with extensive road and bridge closures.
 
                                                  
      Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
 
                                                  
      Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
 
                                                  
      From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
 
                                                  
      A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
 
                                                  
      The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
 
                                                  
      This weekend brings the end of daylight saving time, when the clocks fall back.
 
                                                  
      Rabbi Kass became the department's youngest chaplain ever when he joined in 1966 at 30 years old and stayed on for six decades, becoming the longest serving member in NYPD history.
 
                                                  
      Places like the West Side Campaign Against Hunger in Washington Heights are preparing for a surge in people seeking help. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
 
                                                  
      The 39-year-old man was killed in a flooded basement in Crown Heights, while a 43-year-old man was found dead inside a boiler room in Washington Heights. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.