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Two ballfields at Briarcliff Manor High School have been fenced off since 2010, the year athlete Demetri Demeropoulos died from a cancer some believe is linked to the dirt below the surface.
As a mother of two, undergoing chemotherapy is not easy, but for Kate Conn the treatment was lifesaving.
Republican politicians continue to work against HPV vaccination despite its ability to prevent thousands of cases of cervical cancer and resulting deaths.
For children with cancer and blood disorders, living a normal life is a challenge, but it's one eased by the people at the Valerie Fund, WCBS 880's John Metaxas reported.
The Valerie Fund's help has inspired families and a whole town to come out and rally for the cause of fighting cancer and blood disorders, WCBS 880's John Metaxas reported.
For cancer patients who once saw darkness ahead, there is now light, and a bright future helping others. It's because of the help of the Valerie Fund, WCBS 880's John Metaxas reported.
For teenagers with leukemia, there is hope, and it comes from the Valerie Fund, as WCBS 880's John Metaxas found out.
The 19th Annual Bikers Against Breast Cancer Run will take place in Queens on Sunday. Funds raised by the 30 mile ride will benefit SHAREing & CAREing Inc, a Queens based cancer support group.
Robin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees who helped propel the group to international stardom, has died. He was 62.
In an effort to help other families, the Weipperts started the Sarah Grace Foundation, which provides gift cards for food, parking at the hospitals and transportation for those families whose children are battling cancer.
Cancer survivor Mike Cohen rode his bike more than 3,000 miles from California to Long Island to thank the oncologist he credits with saving his life.
If you like getting creative and fighting breast cancer, then you should get involved in the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline Creative Cups fundraiser.
The Giants did not release a cause or place of death. Robinson was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, according to a family statement posted on the caringbridge.org hospice site.
The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is looking for volunteers for the hotline.
"By pretending to have a terminal illness, Vega inexcusably took advantage of the community's hearts and minds, and profited off of their generosity," said Attorney General Schneiderman.
A health advisory committee has recommended that certain cancers be included in coverage under the Zadroga Act.
20 Clarkstown police officers will go after a different kind of bad guy this weekend, pediatric cancer.
Josia Cotto, his family, and his friends refuse to give in to overwhelming odds. Cotto has only been able to go to school a handful of times since been diagnosed with a rare, inoperable brain tumor seven months ago.
Rep. Donald Payne, dean of the New Jersey Congressional delegation, died Tuesday morning at the age of 77 at St. Barnabas Hospital after a battle with colon cancer.
For five years Iris Marcus had been approved for conditional Access-A-Ride service, meaning that she would take a bus or subway to meet her ride. But Marcus was getting door-to-door service instead. However, Marcus said she's lost that service.
CVS pharmacy said its Chatham location may have given as many as 50 families the breast cancer fighting drug Tamoxifen, instead of fluoride tablets for children, over the last 60 days.
For Tony Gwynn, his repeated use of chewing tobacco during his twenty year career has caused his recent struggles with mouth cancer.
When a Long Island contractor heard about the story of a cancer patient, he had to help.
Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter, whose single for the New York Mets in the 1986 World Series touched off one of the most improbable rallies in baseball, died Thursday. He was 57.
Congress has set aside billions of dollars to compensate and treat people suffering from illnesses potentially caused by the clouds of soot and smoke released on Sept. 11, 2001.
The New Jersey Devils took advantage of Detroit's NHL-worst penalty kill in a victory over the Red Wings on Friday.
Jakob Chychrun scored the overtime winner and had an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders on Friday.
This holiday season, police are warning online shoppers to beware of thieves stealing packages after they're delivered.
A man has been arrested over a year after he allegedly struck and killed a woman while driving in Coney Island.
The New York Knicks held on to beat the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets to improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup play on Friday.
A man has been arrested over a year after he allegedly struck and killed a woman while driving in Coney Island.
Shirley Chisholm Day celebrations on Saturday will commemorate the pioneering NYC congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City had to be taken down Friday as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants went into effect.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
There were warm feelings of gratefulness and giving inside New York City food pantries and charities on Thanksgiving.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
This holiday season, police are warning online shoppers to beware of thieves stealing packages after they're delivered.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Long Island family says they caught porch pirates swiping a package from their home earlier this month, but they weren't the ones who had ordered the item.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Shirley Chisholm Day celebrations on Saturday will commemorate the pioneering NYC congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City had to be taken down Friday as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants went into effect.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The New Jersey Devils took advantage of Detroit's NHL-worst penalty kill in a victory over the Red Wings on Friday.
Jakob Chychrun scored the overtime winner and had an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders on Friday.
The New York Knicks held on to beat the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets to improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup play on Friday.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers on Friday.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
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 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."
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your weather forecast for November 29 at 11 p.m.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin shows us a trio of productions to help you dance your way into the holiday season, combining classic dance traditions with a modern twist.
Police are warning online shoppers to be aware of thieves stealing packages being delivered to homes this holiday season. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan tells us how to avoid becoming a victim of porch pirates.
This weekend marks the 15th annual Small Business Saturday, shining a spotlight on neighborhood shops and the people who keep them running. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan says business owners in Queens are getting ready and hope to attract both new and longtime customers.
Some New York City restaurant owners scrambled to take down their street dining sheds to comply with Friday's deadline. As CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, if they're not down in time, owners face steep fines.
