New York To Sue Family Behind OxyContin Production, Marketing
The state's attorney general filed the nation's most extensive lawsuit against drug makers for allegedly creating the opioid epidemic.
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The state's attorney general filed the nation's most extensive lawsuit against drug makers for allegedly creating the opioid epidemic.
"Part of what is driving this opioid epidemic is a prescription epidemic," said Geoffrey Berman, US Attorney for Southern District of New York.
We Day provided a stage to speak out for one mother who lost two sons to fatal overdoses.
More than 22,000 people in New Jersey died of drug overdoses in 2016.
If passed, students would be taught how to administer an opioid antidote, like naloxone, to an overdose victim in an emergency.
The team said it wanted to make a drug that is a total replacement for the opioids currently on the market.
"Addiction Solution" author Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, asks if we're growing desensitized to the opioid epidemic.
Police officers are being trained to treat overdoses in dogs with the same drug used on humans – naloxone, or Narcan.
Dozens of supervised injection sites have opened in Canada, Europe and elsewhere in the past decade, but there are currently none in the U.S.
The president traveled to New Hampshire, a state ravaged by opioids and which is also an early marker for the re-election campaign he has already announced.
Cases of opioid-related overdoses have become increasingly common in public libraries, putting staff there in the position of having to wait for emergency responders or administrating life-saving overdose drugs themselves.
New Jersey drug-related deaths have reached a six-year high due mostly to opioid overdoses, new data shows.
Hundreds of ideas poured in from average citizens, scientists and health care providers around the world.
Walmart announced Wednesday that it will provide the packets free with opioid prescriptions filled at its 4,700 U.S. pharmacies.
A "60 Minutes/Washington Post" investigation this past weekend revealed that Congress fueled the opioid epidemic by passing a bill limiting the DEA's ability to freeze suspicious narcotics shipments.
Putting the power of revival in public schools, that's the goal of proposed legislation unveiled Thursday on Long Island.
Chicago now gives at-risk inmates the overdose-reversing drug naloxone upon their release from jail, putting the antidote in as many hands as possible as part of a multifaceted approach to combatting the nation's opioid epidemic.
Schumer said the president's opioid commission has been dragging its feet and has not come up with a plan to combat the problem.
New York City has seen a 22 percent jump in fatal overdoses so far in 2017. The NYPD is blaming that on fentanyl, a particularly potent synthetic drug.
The New York Democrat said Sunday that cutting funds to the drug abuse-fighting agency would show that President Donald Trump does not intend "to keep the promises he's made to the American people."
The aim of the proposed facilities is to provide a clean and sterile environment for illegal drug users, and they're supported by more than 100 health care professionals in New York City.
Christie met Thursday with the doctors and nurses running the Alternatives to Opioids Program at St. Joseph's emergency room in Paterson.
An overdose has not been reported at Northern Highlands Regional High School, but the opioid epidemic is so real, school districts are taking extra precautions.
A drug amnesty program in Westchester aims to divert addicts from jail to treatment.
There are 20-million Americans suffering from substance abuse, and 78 of those people die each day from opioid overdose.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
A casino will not be coming to the heart of New York's Times Square after a vote Wednesday.
Saks Fifth Avenue is bringing back its iconic holiday light show this winter after the New York City tradition was canceled last year.
J.D. Power released its annual rankings of the best airports in North America, based on facilities, food and other key metrics.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
A casino will not be coming to the heart of New York's Times Square after a vote Wednesday.
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.
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.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
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.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
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.
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry testified before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joins the list of people endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor of NYC.
Trump is receiving the royal treatment from King Charles on a historic second U.K. state visit, but he's been greeted also by protests over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
The KPMG Women's PGA will be played on the Black Course at Bethpage Black in 2028, while the PGA Championship will go to Bethpage Black for the second time in 2033.
With Justin Fields still feeling the effects of a concussion, winless New York will turn to its veteran backup on Sunday.
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.
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.
First amendment lawyer, author and libel expert Ian Rosenberg breaks down the lawsuit President Trump is filing against The New York Times, it's publisher and 4 journalists.
Legal Analyst Richard Schoenstein explains a judge's ruling to dismiss the state’s terrorism counts against Luigi Mangione.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
The governor says Bethpage will host the 2028 PGA Women's Championship, and the state is looking forward to hosting more golf events.
An effort to help New Yorkers manage their deliveries is growing this fall, expanding the overall network to 70 locations.
