N.Y. now first state to mandate insurance for hair preservation during cancer treatment
As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the legislation helps ease the trauma for patients and offers some hope.
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As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the legislation helps ease the trauma for patients and offers some hope.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in the new state-of-the-art therapy hub to be built on Northwell Health land. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, according to numerous reports.
Rebecca Nellis, Executive Director of Cancer and Careers and Carly Guerra, a breast cancer survivor joins CBS New York to discuss how the non-profit is helping cancer patients balance life.
Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.
How climate change is creating a shortage of antivenom for snake bites; new restrictions coming to Instagram for millions of teenagers; concerning levels of lead found in many cinnamon products, and a new report showing excessive alcohol use could be driving up certain cancers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma.
Friday is Stand Up To Cancer Day, and Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma from her nose. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer spoke with a dermatologist about the common cancer. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4emewMe
Gov. Kathy Hochul to have procedure Friday to remove a cancerous speck from her nose.
The council is expected to finally take up a bill that would reveal what city government knew about the toxins that lingered in the air following the 9/11 attacks. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the story.
Be a force for progress at the Lustgarten Foundation's Long Island Walk for pancreatic cancer research. Together we can transform pancreatic cancer into a curable disease. Walk to make a difference October 6, 2024 at Jones Beach State Park.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Patti Scialfa revealed her cancer diagnosis in the new documentary "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band."
9/11 first responders are once again fighting to secure billions in funding. Here's what the firefighters union says is at stake.
The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed the number of people killed in the 9/11 attacks.
The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero in the aftermath of 9/11 has surpassed the number of people killed in the attacks. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
While cancer deaths have been decreasing over the last 30 years, we still don't understand why some cancers are affecting younger people more. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains what might be happening.
Dr. Jayne Morgan joins CBS New York to discuss how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic can prevent cancer.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
They got a firsthand look at how the city is protected. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
The hospital told CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis it has New York's only outpatient program for reducing allergic reactions to the cancer treatment.
NYPD Det. Didarul Islam was shot and killed while working a private security job at a Manhattan office building on July 28, 2025.
CBS News New York got an exclusive first look Tuesday at a subtle new deterrent meant to stop people from climbing on top of trains.
Surveillance footage shows someone get out of a black sedan, pick up the dog, then get back in the vehicle, which takes off.
The city's largest bus companies, which collectively transport about 150,000 students every day, are fighting for a new contract.
In the New York City mayor's race, early voters are continuing to flock to the polls in record numbers.
NYPD Det. Didarul Islam was shot and killed while working a private security job at a Manhattan office building on July 28, 2025.
CBS News New York got an exclusive first look Tuesday at a subtle new deterrent meant to stop people from climbing on top of trains.
Surveillance footage shows someone get out of a black sedan, pick up the dog, then get back in the vehicle, which takes off.
The city's largest bus companies, which collectively transport about 150,000 students every day, are fighting for a new contract.
In the New York City mayor's race, early voters are continuing to flock to the polls in record numbers.
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.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
Video from the scene showed the two-story building on Richards Avenue engulfed in flames, as the massive inferno lit up the night sky.
The Giants said the rookie running back would have surgery Sunday night at an area hospital.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
Members of the community protested on Tuesday, saying a $160 increase per year is too much.
The common cuckoo bird has only been spotted four times in U.S. history in the lower 48 states, experts say. Now, it's in Riverhead.
Blakeman and Koslow are vying to be executive of a county with a changing demographic and a population larger than 10 states.
A man suffocated his estranged wife by dousing her face with a chemical mixture at her home in Herricks, Nassau County Police said.
Gardy Coriolan was trying to subdue an unruly patient while working an overnight shift at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, police say.
CBS News New York got an exclusive first look Tuesday at a subtle new deterrent meant to stop people from climbing on top of trains.
In the New York City mayor's race, early voters are continuing to flock to the polls in record numbers.
Members of the community protested on Tuesday, saying a $160 increase per year is too much.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson is now endorsing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayor's race. He previously backed Eric Adams.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
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.
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.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
The Dodgers have jumped to a 2-1 lead in the 2025 World Series after a thrilling back-and-forth, extra-inning contest in Game 3 ended in a 6-5 win for Los Angeles after 18 innings.
Tari Eason scored 22 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 137-109 on Monday night for their first victory of the season.
Jaxson Dart rushed toward Cam Skattebo as the standout running back was getting carted off the field in Philadelphia.
Blake Coleman scored twice and the Flames beat the Rangers 5-1 on Sunday to snap an eight-game skid.
Miami used a late run to pull away from New York and win its home opener, days after guard Terry Rozier was placed on leave amid federal betting allegations.
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.
A gift was presented Tuesday afternoon to the children of a New York City police officer who was killed during the mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan in July. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Carey Gabay was considered a rising star. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with Gabay's widow about how she's continuing his legacy, through serving the community.
It appears the reason for the assault was a symbol of faith the victim was wearing. He spoke exclusively CBS News New York's John Dias.
A Queens family is distraught after they say their dog was stolen in broad daylight. They're not pleading with the public to help bring her home. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The MTA told Elijah Westbrook the barriers are first being installed on No. 7 trains and should act as a deterrent to keep riders inside cars.
