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More than 10 million Americans suffer from a nervous system disorder that causes shaky extremities.
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More than 10 million Americans suffer from a nervous system disorder that causes shaky extremities.
Survivors 50 and older want focus and research on cognitive decline.
Pfizer expects FDA's final decision on approval by August.
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
More than 685,000 people die from the disease each year, but less than 5% of funding is set aside for research.
Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women, according to the CDC.
The CDC is expected to release new vaccine effectiveness data this week.
People suffering from mental illness often feel alone, but there are several local organizations lending support.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS2 to share natural ways you can lower your blood pressure.
It would have been the first physicians strike in New York City in 30 years.
The 61-year-old actor is sharing more about his battle with the disease, which he was diagnosed with at age 29.
Doctors told Zachary Castro he'd need a liver transplant, and the best match in the family was his sister Kayla. She didn't hesitate to volunteer.
The mayor has laid out a plan to address mental health across the city, but not everyone is on board.
Treatment-resistant illnesses have been diagnosed in Asia, Europe and Canada, but two cases in New York City mark the first time they have been diagnosed in the United States.
The agency said that blood donor eligibility will now be based on an individual's personal risks.
A gunman shot five people in "an intentional act" at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn, police said.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
An LIRR passenger says she was literally pushed off a moving train at her Brentwood station by a belligerent rider.
Some NJ Transit customers affected by recent service disruptions want refunds, but the agency says they won't provide them.
An estimated 5,000 people gathered in various parts of Manhattan on Monday to rally in support of the Palestinian people.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
New York and New Jersey woke up to rainy weather Friday, as many set out for Labor Day weekend.
Thursday should stay pretty cloudy with perhaps a stray shower or two and highs in the mid 70s in New York City!
A heat advisory will be in effect today for NYC and parts of New Jersey, with feels-like temperatures expected to hit 100 degrees.
Intense heat and severe thunderstorms are in the forecast Wednesday for New York and New Jersey.
Some NJ Transit customers affected by recent service disruptions want refunds, but the agency says they won't provide them.
A 16-year-old is accused of shooting two other teenagers Friday night outside a high school football game in Wayne, New Jersey.
MLB teams were quick to honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau after they were struck and killed while riding bicycles in New Jersey.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
Two juveniles were injured in a shooting after a Passaic County Technical Institute football game in New Jersey, officials said.
An LIRR passenger says she was literally pushed off a moving train at her Brentwood station by a belligerent rider.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
Daniel Coppola, 50, pleaded not guilty to stalking and gunning down his ex-wife and her partner on Long Island.
Flooding has left roads and homes in Suffolk County severely damaged with estimated repairs costing $100 million.
A Long Island man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly murdered his ex-wife and her boyfriend at a home in St. James, New York.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
New Jersey Sen. Nellie Pou will replace late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. as the 9th Congressional District's Democratic nominee.
If the case is moved to federal court, former President Donald Trump's lawyers said they will then seek to have the verdict overturned and the case dismissed on immunity grounds.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, sat down on Thursday with CNN for their first TV interview.
A group representing the families said the candidates should oppose any deal with Saudi Arabia "unless it fully addresses the role of the Saudi Arabian government in the 9/11 attacks."
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has led to one death in New York, the CDC said Wednesday.
The Department of Health will spray more pesticide to stop West Nile virus on Wednesday in parts of Brooklyn.
Getting kids ready to return to the classroom means doing a lot more than just buying school supplies.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
From Sept. 2 to Sept. 15, teachers in 6 states and Washington D.C. can get a free coffee from Wawa stores.
Suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria hoped to kill "tens of thousands" of people, CIA deputy chief says.
The Yankees broke open a tight game with a big sixth inning in an 8-4 victory over the Rangers on Monday.
The Mets climbed a season-high 10 games over .500 with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox on Monday.
Sean Manaea pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and the Mets beat the White Sox 2-0 on Sunday.
Jordan Walker went 5 for 5 and Lars Nootbaar drove in five runs as the Cardinals beat the Yankees 14-7 on Sunday.
The New York Mets beat the skidding White Sox 5-3, handing Chicago its 106th loss to tie a franchise record.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
A New York City artist returned to her childhood favorite restaurant to restore a ceiling mural damaged in a flood.
As students head back to school next week, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make sure kids have at-home libraries.
Harlem's older neighbors came together Wednesday for National Senior Citizens Day.
Steelpan orchestras citywide are preparing for the Panorama competition at the Brooklyn Museum this weekend.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku is calling for sunny skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire deal with Hamas. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The airport seemed to be getting back on track late Monday night, but there were a lot of frustrated passengers trying to get home after the holiday weekend. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Five people were wounded when a gunman purposely shot into a crowd on Eastern Parkway on Monday afternoon. The search continues for the shooter. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan covers the borough and has more on what's being done to put an end to the problem.