Nassau County rolls out Narcan kits in very visible places
Sixty kits will be deployed across the county in government buildings and parks where there are defibrillators.
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Sixty kits will be deployed across the county in government buildings and parks where there are defibrillators.
The incident, involving two special agents, happened on Whiteman Street just after 1:30 p.m.
What started as an investigation turned into a shooting on Tuesday afternoon in Bergen County. The DEA agents were trying to arrest someone as part of an ongoing drug investigation. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Last year, there was a 214% increase in meth seized and a 59% increase in fentanyl seized, compared to the year before.
The DEA is saying very little about what went down or why the man was wanted.
According to the DEA, dangerous counterfeit pills containing fentanyl are being manufactured by Mexican drug cartels for distribution throughout North America.
The DEA made the change in the wake of increase vaping-related illnesses and deaths nationwide.
It's estimated the cocaine has a street value of $77 million.
Suffolk County officials said Thursday that they have taken down a large drug ring in the summer tourist hot spot of Montauk.
Authorities say they have seized nearly nine pounds of cocaine in packages wrapped in pink Minnie Mouse gift paper in a bust on an alleged drug trafficking ring in Brooklyn.
With so many online pharmacies, ordering prescription medication over the internet has become a common practice.
The DEA said in a lengthy notice in the Federal Registry that it consulted with the Health and Human Services Department and concluded that marijuana will remain in the class of drugs that have "no accepted medical use.
The drugs are estimated to be worth around $14 million on the black market, officials said.
Police had been searching for Ricardo Ruiz-Rosado for five hours before tracking him down.
Customs officers discovered "an off-white, tannish powdery substance'' in the shipment, which tested positive for heroin.
Over 70 kilograms of heroin, $2 million cash and a firearm were seized from a Chevy Suburban behind an apartment building in the Fieldstone section of the Bronx.
Authorities said that 30 pounds of heroin and $835,000 in cash were recovered during a wire-tap investigation that began last year.
A lawsuit brought by retired NFL players against the league for routinely mishandling painkillers has been tossed.
Federal agents showed up unannounced Sunday to check at least three visiting NFL teams' medical staffs as part of an investigation into former players' claims that teams mishandled prescription drugs.
The agency said the program is ending despite its success because revised rules for enforcing the Controlled Substances Act will allow for more convenient disposal options every day -- not just once every six months.
Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said sales occurred on side streets near the Sunrise Highway or the Long Island Expressway and some regular customers got home delivery.
According to ESPN, authorities are considering giving Major League Baseball the information that it wants. If and when the league gets the names, suspensions will likely be handed down quickly.
"One former trainer has described the 1980s and 1990s as (the) Wild West in terms of the NFL monitoring the medications provided to its players," the lawsuit said, according to the newspaper.
A crew of New York City strippers scammed wealthy men by drugging them and running up extravagant bills at topless clubs while they were in a daze, authorities said.
Edualin Tapia and Guillermo Esteban Margarin were arrested in Hartford, Conn. Friday. They face charges of criminal possession of a controlled substance and conspiracy.
A casino will not be coming to the heart of Times Square after the Community Advisory Committee voted down the proposal Wednesday morning.
Saks Fifth Avenue is bringing back its iconic holiday light show this winter after the New York City tradition was canceled last year.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joins the list of people endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor of NYC.
Critics say the program is putting the future of graduates at risk.
A casino will not be coming to the heart of Times Square after the Community Advisory Committee voted down the proposal Wednesday morning.
Saks Fifth Avenue is bringing back its iconic holiday light show this winter after the New York City tradition was canceled last year.
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joins the list of people endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor of NYC.
Critics say the program is putting the future of graduates at risk.
The 89-year-old's heartbroken daughter spoke by phone to CBS News New York about the unspeakable tragedy her family is now dealing with.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Just about everyone who lives on Hopper Street tells a similar story. The smell has been around for a while and nobody seems to know why.
Grab the umbrella before you leave the house today, because rounds of rain are possible off and on throughout the day.
The honor comes five years after her 20-year-old son, Daniel, was killed by a disgruntled attorney at her home.
According to officials, air quality testing did not detect pollutants or anything corrosive or hazardous.
PSE&G said it increased its rate by 17% in June.
A new bug in New York that is small in size is causing serious damage to certain trees.
The boy's emergency cellphone helped locate him.
Grab the umbrella before you leave the house today, because rounds of rain are possible off and on throughout the day.
It turns out, the 92-year-old never told the utility she converted from oil to gas. Lawmakers say more customers could have made the same, costly mistake.
The LIRR's largest union has voted to authorize a potential strike, but officials say it will not start later this week as planned.
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joins the list of people endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor of NYC.
Incumbent Eric Adams insisted Tuesday he's not giving up on his quest to get reelected as mayor of New York City, despite his low standing in the polls.
There is a warning about a powerful and potentially new group of synthetic opioids now on New York City's streets.
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder.
The poll of more than 800 voters found New York Gov. Kathy Hochul with 52% over Stefanik with 27% in next year's governor election.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Netflix's "Adolescence" won big at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, earning six awards, including best limited series.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead.
The Mets hit four home runs in their 8-3 victory over the visiting Padres on Tuesday night.
Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0.
Known for puck-handling and leaving the crease before it was common practice for netminders, Giacomin won the Vezina Trophy in 1970-71.
The Boston Red Sox held off the New York Yankees for a 6-4 victory on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
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.
The company's flagship in Midtown ended the light show last year to focus on its holiday windows and fashion instead.
Jorge Zamanillo, Founding Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino joins CBS New York to discuss the month.
Police say the flag was set on fire outside a temple in Tenafly.
Police say the officers were escorting a disorderly man off the F train when they were attacked.
The project must receive at least four "yes" votes for it to then be considered by the state's Gaming Facility Location Board.
