L.I. parents who lost children to fentanyl overdoses call for tougher laws
There is a renewed push on Long Island to toughen penalties for those selling deadly drugs like fentanyl.
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There is a renewed push on Long Island to toughen penalties for those selling deadly drugs like fentanyl.
The parents of a Garden City teenager are demanding more accountability in her death. They say she took two pills, not knowing they contained fentanyl. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Bellport man is facing charges in connection to the largest fentanyl seizure in Suffolk County history, police say.
Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has been seized on Long Island for the first time.
Federal law enforcement officials called the case one of the largest counterfeit pill busts ever in New England.
Prosecutors said the man pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl that caused the prominent transgender activist's death on Feb. 6.
It's a story that shocked New York City and put a spotlight on the dangers of the epidemic. As CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports, the little boy's family continues the fight for justice.
A Long Island man who lost his son to fentanyl has launched a video game to raise awareness of the drug's dangers.
The Long Island man was expected to take a plea deal for selling fentanyl to three people who overdosed, including one fatally. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Long Island father whose son died from fentanyl poisoning is producing a video game that teaches players to avoid fentanyl, recognize the symptoms and save a life with Narcan.
A Long Island father is on a mission to save lives after the death of his son. Three years ago, the young man was at a crowded casino when he was sickened by fentanyl and no one administered Narcan. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has been following the opioid crisis and has more on Monday's training.
Law enforcement officers made the arrests in the Stapleton section of the borough. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
District Attorney Ray Tierney is blaming New York's bail reform laws because the boy's parents remained free after a prior drug arrest.
District Attorney Ray Tierney is blaming New York's bail reform laws because the boy's parents remained free after a prior drug arrest. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A judge is expected to set a trial date today for the owner of a Bronx day care where a little boy died of fentanyl exposure last year.
Prosecutors say the men tried to exchange court documents that were soaked in liquid fentanyl, cocaine and PCP.
Authorities say the men tried to exchange court documents that were soaked in liquid fentanyl, cocaine and PCP.
With more than 170,000 migrants arriving in New York City, the city says an increasing number have been connected to robberies and assaults.
With more than 170,000 migrants arriving in New York City, the agency says an increasing number have been connected to robberies and assaults. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Wilkens Adonis and Daryllee Leibrock are charged with drug possession and endangering the welfare of a child.
Wilkens Adonis and Daryllee Leibrock are charged with drug possession and endangering the welfare of a child. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Before he died, Nic Pagano told his parents he wanted stay clean and become a social worker to help the LGBTQ community.
"This has been the biggest drug threat we have ever seen in the history of DEA," Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino said.
"This has been the biggest drug threat we have ever seen in the history of DEA," Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino told CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle for the morning commute.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle for the morning commute.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island.
Police are looking for an Uber Eats delivery worker who was caught on camera in the Bronx punching one of his customers repeatedly and stealing her order.
A deadly multi-alarm fire broke out inside an Upper East Side apartment building Monday night.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
Seven months after it was destroyed in a fiery truck crash, the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over I-95 in Norwalk, Conn. has reopened.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
December is starting with a true winter feel in the NYC area as temperatures run 10 to 15 degrees below normal for this time of year.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A Canadian man has been arrested for the murder of Tammy Tignor, whose was found strangled to death in a New Jersey park in 1997.
Gov. Phil Murphy's administration says New Jersey's gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon starting New Year's Day.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
Amtrak and NJ Transit commuters were moving again late Monday afternoon after a major disruption.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island.
Suffolk County is deactivating its red light cameras, ending a controversial program that ticketed drivers for the last 14 years.
Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier from Long Island, has been confirmed dead in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces announced.
Connor Kasin, who played for Massapequa High School and the Long Island Sharks, died after collapsing during a hockey game, officials said.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving to close emergency migrant shelters in New York City and five upstate counties as the number of people arriving has dramatically dropped.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
The father of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who grew up in New Jersey, spoke during a rally in Central Park on Sunday.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
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.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
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.
Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Bulls beat the Nets 128-102 on Monday night.
Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes put on a show Monday night, leading the Devils to a convincing 5-1 win over the Rangers.
Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets' starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich says.
Mikal Bridges scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the Knicks beat the Pelicans 118-85 on Sunday.
Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, and the Magic went on to a 100-92 victory over the Nets on Sunday.
Preservationists say the fight is on to save tiled mosaics at the site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair in Queens.
On Small Business Saturday 2024, New York City shop owners are hoping to attract new and longtime customers for a needed boost.
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.
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."
Chopper 2 is over the scene of the crash that has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle.
A memorial service will be held Monday for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier from Long Island. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Syosset.
Penny, a Marine veteran, is charged in the deadly chokehold of Jordan Neely on the subway last year in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from the courthouse.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says there is a chance of the Tri-State Area seeing some measurable snow on Wednesday night into Thursday.
