Radon Action Month: How to keep your home safe
According to the American Lung Association, nearly 10% of homes in New Jersey and New York have high levels of the invisible, odorless gas that can cause lung cancer.
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According to the American Lung Association, nearly 10% of homes in New Jersey and New York have high levels of the invisible, odorless gas that can cause lung cancer.
George Brown, the co-founder and longtime drummer of Kool & The Gang who helped write such hits as "Too Hot," "Ladies Night," "Joanna" and the party favorite "Celebration," has died at age 74.
More than 350 people die from lung cancer nationwide each day. But there's been a 22% increase in survival rates over the past five years.
A new report details the toll lung cancer is taking on public health. The American Lung Association's data breaks down the challenges faced by each state.
Only about 15% of Americans are routinely screened for lung cancer, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths every year.
Only about 15% of Americans are routinely screened for lung cancer, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths every year.
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.
Last year, the percentage of adult smokers dropped to about 11%, according to new government survey data. Meanwhile, electronic cigarette use rose.
Dr. Vamsidhar Velcheti says contrary to popular belief, there are now treatments for people in advanced stages.
To mark Lung Cancer Awareness Month, CBS2's Alice Gainer introduces us to a New Yorker diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. She talks about how genetic testing helped determine medication that is allowing her to live her life normally while managing her illness.
A new survey shows nearly 70 percent of Americans are not aware of the screenings that are available.
August 1 is World Lung Cancer Day.
The Hockey Hall of Famer and four-time Stanley Cup champ succumbed to his battle with lung cancer.
The war on cancer is now 50 years old and a new report from the American Cancer Society shows major progress against lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
There was an inspiring gathering Monday on Long Island. Survivors of lung cancer celebrated life.
The 60-year-old posted to social media that she was undergoing surgery to have a portion of her left lung removed.
Lung cancer is by far the number one cancer killer in the U.S. There have been more than 131,000 deaths this year alone.
CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez spoke with Dr. Joshua Sabari from NYU's Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center about new lung cancer screenings that could reduce mortality rates.
The key to beating lung cancer is early detection with a lung scan, and a major way to improve the chances of surviving is now free thanks to two New Yorkers.
Studies proved that early lung cancer detection does save lives, but screening costs money and were inconvenient until now.
This new technology tells doctors and the linear accelerator producing the radiation beam, exactly where the cancer is in a patient's lung.
Tiny coils are helping surgeons save healthy lung tissue that would otherwise be removed along with the tumor in surgery.
After treating her for pneumonia, doctors discovered a 44-year-old mother, herself a non-smoker, had stage IV lung cancer.
It sounds like the exact opposite of what you should do: Use a drug found in cigarette smoke to fight lung disease. But that's just what doctors are doing.
Could vitamin B supplements protect against lung cancer? One new study suggests the opposite.
The NY Yankees' new torpedo bats drew attention Saturday, as they hit a team-record nine homers against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of heavy rain and strong to severe thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting well into the evening.
OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges each scored 28 points and the Knicks dominated the second half for a 110-93 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Seth Jarvis scored twice, Sebastian Aho had a goal and two assists, and the Hurricanes beat the Islanders 6-4 on Sunday.
Ongoing Israeli bombing in Gaza is jeopardizing the lives of the hostages still held by Hamas, freed captives say. They're among those calling for an end to the fighting.
The NY Yankees' new torpedo bats drew attention Saturday, as they hit a team-record nine homers against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of heavy rain and strong to severe thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting well into the evening.
The New York City mayor's race is heating up. On Sunday, opponents to incumbent Mayor Eric Adams criticized his plan to open a new public safety academy.
In the New Jersey governor's race, Democrat Josh Gottheimer says a Republican's idea for a congestion pricing-like toll on New Yorkers is "outrageous."
A driver faces a list of charges after police say she fatally struck a mother and her children at a crosswalk on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of heavy rain and strong to severe thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting well into the evening.
A man who told police his stepmother held him captive in their Waterbury home for two decades asked why she is not in jail while awaiting trial, a state prosecutor says.
A weekend filled with roller coaster temperatures and elevated pollen levels is here in the Tri-State Area.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for 20 years, must wear a GPS monitor while out on bail, a judge ruled.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of heavy rain and strong to severe thunderstorms starting in the afternoon and lasting well into the evening.
In the New Jersey governor's race, Democrat Josh Gottheimer says a Republican's idea for a congestion pricing-like toll on New Yorkers is "outrageous."
A weekend filled with roller coaster temperatures and elevated pollen levels is here in the Tri-State Area.
Repairs on Route 80 in Wharton, New Jersey, are not expected to be complete until early to mid-May, NJDOT said Friday.
New Jersey's days as the only state in the nation where drivers are not allowed to pump their gas could soon come to an end.
A man accused of crashing a vehicle into the backyard of a Long Island home then leaving the scene earlier this month has been arrested.
A nature lover successfully lobbied to create Long Island's first amphibian crossing, the underground Frog Hollow Tunnel.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward trial, but Rex Heuermann's attorneys are challenging something called nuclear DNA testing.
Parents are calling for swift action after incidents of antisemitism at Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School in the respected Three Village School District.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
The New York City mayor's race is heating up. On Sunday, opponents to incumbent Mayor Eric Adams criticized his plan to open a new public safety academy.
In the New Jersey governor's race, Democrat Josh Gottheimer says a Republican's idea for a congestion pricing-like toll on New Yorkers is "outrageous."
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
The Ulster County clerk refused to file a $113,000 fine from Texas against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
The NY Yankees' new torpedo bats drew attention Saturday, as they hit a team-record nine homers against the Milwaukee Brewers.
OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges each scored 28 points and the Knicks dominated the second half for a 110-93 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Seth Jarvis scored twice, Sebastian Aho had a goal and two assists, and the Hurricanes beat the Islanders 6-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees hit four more home runs during their 12-3 win over the Brewers on Sunday.
Yordan Alvarez got his first hit this season to lift the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Saturday night.
Coney Island's amusements are set to open Saturday as the Brooklyn Borough President weighs in on a casino proposal.
Students are swapping their textbooks for shovels in a mission to restore sand dunes at Coney Island Creek.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan headed to Citi Field to find out what's new on the menu for Mets fans in 2025.
Voters will cast their ballots in Brooklyn in a special election to fill a vacant New York City Council seat
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding noise at Forest Hills Stadium, a new announcement from the NYPD has called the 2025 summer concert season into question.
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 Craig Allen has more on what the powerful line of storms could bring in terms of rain totals and high winds.
The first interview given by Yarden Bibas came on the heels of Hamas saying it has accepted a new ceasefire proposal from mediators. Israel, meanwhile, has made a counter offer. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Mr. Trump appears open to challenging constitutional term limits put in place more than 70 years ago. According to the Associated Press, the president said during a phone interview that he's "not joking" about the possibility. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Hundreds showed up for the funeral of the three people who were killed in a horrific car crash on Saturday. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with mourners and has details on the driver now charged in the crash.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen is calling for the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms on Monday and then a cool-down on Tuesday, but the sun will return.
