How much are parents sharing about their kids on social media?
Emily Fanous, Spokesperson with HostingAdvice.com joins CBS New York to discuss the dangers of posting your kids on social media and how you can do it safely.
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Emily Fanous, Spokesperson with HostingAdvice.com joins CBS New York to discuss the dangers of posting your kids on social media and how you can do it safely.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
There has been an uptick in robberies linked to Facebook Marketplace across New York City, police say.
Many romance scam support groups are full of people making other questionable promises of recovering funds, CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas found.
The advocates say they are not anti-tech, but want big social media companies to stop showing kids addictive algorithms.
The advocates say they are not anti-tech, but want big social media companies to stop showing kids addictive algorithms. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reported a widespread technical issue that fell on Super Tuesday.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
The two cases concern Republican-backed state laws that aim to restrict social media companies like Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, from moderating content.
Mayor Eric Adams says he wants to recover the $100 million the city spends on the mental health crisis every year.
The city filed a lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
A Long Island father says he's emotionally rattled and physically scarred following a confrontation outside his home with a prospective Facebook Marketplace buyer. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The findings are the first to estimate just how much money the six most popular social media platforms get from annual advertising.
The findings are the first to estimate just how much money the six most popular social media platforms get from annual advertising. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful, the companies developing it are largely keeping their technology closely guarded. An exception is Meta, the owner of Facebook, which is emphasizing open sourcing in development. Yann LeCun, a Meta developer and one of the "Godfathers of A.I.," said such work is necessary. Brook Silva Braga has more.
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.
Thirty-three states -- including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut -- have filed a joint lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, claiming its social media platforms are addictive to children and teens. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3MdcqCF
The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act requires companies to restrict addictive features on their platforms.
The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act requires companies to restrict addictive features on their platforms. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has sent thousands of requests for the recalled products to be removed from Facebook Marketplace.
The Meta CEO tweeted at Musk as he says more than 10 million people signed up for his Twitter-rival app Threads within hours of its launch.
The social media company debuted the new service on July 5, a day earlier than expected. It also has a sneaky way to get a download.
In particular, transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming users are subject to hate speech and harassment on social media, the report found.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
A lawsuit was announced Thursday, accusing Fordham University of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of minors in the 1970s.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A lawsuit was announced Thursday, accusing Fordham University of turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of minors in the 1970s.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn, police sources say.
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an art auction in New York on Wednesday.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
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 says conditions will improve over the weekend, with a slight bump in temperatures.
One house on the street was completely demolished and five others were damaged.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke to one of the alleged victims on Thursday.
A vehicle flipped on its side in the slick conditions on the Kosciuszko Bridge.
The first damp day in weeks is a welcome sign amid brush fires and the drought. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
