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Here are some ways parents can encourage their kids to form healthy habits and make brushing their teeth more fun.
As families prepare for the new school year, talking about online safety should be on the top of the list.
SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star are hosting the 2024 Kids' Choice Awards on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ this Saturday. Taylor Swift is the most nominated artist in the jam-packed awards, which feature a whopping 33 categories that span music, film, TV, sports, animation, social media and video games. Paul Medford, executive producer of the show, joins CBS News with a preview.
"If it has to do with young girls in New York City, then it's not political," said Meridith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
We're highlighting a children's book that's sure to get your kids laughing. Hear from its author, Bess Kalb.
Socializing and establishing friend groups is a major part of adolescence, but disagreements and break-ups are bound to happen.
We hear from an expert who says boys often suffer in silence and shares advice for how parents can help.
Now is the time to start planning if you want to send your child to summer camp, and it's also coming to the tail end of hiring season for teenagers who might want to work.
The forced isolation prompted increased feelings of despair and hopelessness. So how do we check in and support them four years later?
January is National Mentoring Month, and while programs like this have become more widespread, a new report shows Gen Z is less likely to report having a successful mentorship compared to millennials.
How does peer pressure show up, and how can you help your child deal? We ask an expert for her advice.
Listening can help boost your connection with your teen, so we hear from an expert for some advice.
In case Santa needs some help, we have a look at some top stocking stuffers for kids.
Nearly one in three U.S. teenagers experiences anxiety that interferes with their daily functioning.
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
Monday is World Children's Day, and we're introducing a girl named Derin who recently got a behind-the-scenes tour of CBS New York.
U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children.
Hospitals are bracing for a surge in RSV cases, as part of the so-called "tripledemic" predicted to hit our area this fall. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York for the latest on the respiratory virus.
Teenagers across the country will perform a series of plays tonight dealing with gun violence.
The sights and sounds of trick-or-treating can be so much fun, but they can also be overwhelming for kids with autism. The Center for Autism at Caldwell University has some tips for all of us to make the most of the holiday.
As the ghosts and goblins take over the streets, parents should beware of more than just scary costumes. CBS New York's John Dias has the story.
As the war in Israel continues to unfold, we've all been exposed to countless images of conflict and devastation. These can be particularly distressing for young children. We spoke with Dr. Robin Goodman, a licensed clinical psychologist, about what parents and schools can do to help.
The charter school system that got its start in Harlem is setting a new standard for mental healthcare on campuses everywhere. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell has the story.
If you're having trouble communicating with your children, especially teenagers, Dr. Liz is here to help. She's the author of "You Are Not A Bad Parent," a book about reducing conflict and connecting with your teenagers.
September is National Deaf Awareness Month, and to mark its importance we want to provide an update to a story we first brought you last year on CBS2 News at 9 a.m.
Six people are recovering after gunfire erupted at a Bronx convenience store on Monday afternoon.
Jesper Boqvist scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third, and the Panthers beat the Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
The Knicks ran their winning streak to eight games with 126-106 victory over the Wizards on Monday night.
After a Bronx man found a newborn baby girl in a bag on his doorstep, New York City police are trying to find the person who left her there.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
Six people are recovering after gunfire erupted at a Bronx convenience store on Monday afternoon.
After a Bronx man found a newborn baby girl in a bag on his doorstep, New York City police are trying to find the person who left her there.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the Marcy Correctional Facility, where 43-year-old Robert Brooks was killed, and announced some immediate changes.
Jimmy Carter's work with Habitat for Humanity started in 1984 with the renovation of the Mascot Flats building in New York City.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
It looks like rainy weather to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
Wet weather has moved into the Tri-State Area and will stick around through the end of the year, coming in several rounds.
A very similar setup to Thursday will be underway Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
A 45-33 over the Indianapolis Colts knocked the Giants out of control for the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
It looks like rainy weather to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
I-80 reopened in Wharton, New Jersey after a massive sinkhole required emergency repairs.
A New Jersey family on Sunday marked the birthday of their son, Edan Alexander, who is among the hostages still being held by Hamas.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
It looks like rainy weather to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
Charles Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including New York-based Cablevision and HBO, has died at age 98.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the Marcy Correctional Facility, where 43-year-old Robert Brooks was killed, and announced some immediate changes.
Jimmy Carter's work with Habitat for Humanity started in 1984 with the renovation of the Mascot Flats building in New York City.
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, and the late president will lie in state ahead of the service.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Jesper Boqvist scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third, and the Panthers beat the Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
The Knicks ran their winning streak to eight games with 126-106 victory over the Wizards on Monday night.
A 45-33 over the Indianapolis Colts knocked the Giants out of control for the coveted No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's Pittsburgh franchise career record for assists the Penguins beat the Islanders 3-2 on Sunday night.
Cole Anthony's layup with 1.3 seconds left completed the Magic's 17-point fourth-quarter comeback Sunday in a 102-101 win over the Nets.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
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 Vanessa Murdock is calling for a soggy and mild experience for those heading to Times Square for the ball drop.
The 39th president's official funeral will be held at the Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the story.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has more on what you will see -- and won't see -- on Tuesday night.
Six people, including a 12-year-old girl, were injured during the gun violence. Police are searching for the gunmen. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Both New York and New Jersey are declaring victory, with the controversial tolling plan set to start on Sunday. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
