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Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
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Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has more on the dangerous trend and has a warning from the Nassau County fire marshal.
Barbers are blowing up social media and cashing in across the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Under the new deal with China, TikTok will form a new American version of the app.
Their journey visiting different restaurants around the city is going viral. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Alex Hamerstone, advisory solutions director at TrustedSec joins CBS New York to discuss.
President Trump reportedly has inked a TikTok deal with China, but another tech move could be a big blow to the U.S. tech industry. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Trump administration keeps delaying enforcement of a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
A Long Island social media influencer is facing charges over alleged pranks at restaurants and homes.
Michelle Castillo, tech journalist and President, TIWWG joins CBS New York to discuss the fate of TikTok.
President Trump has issued another 75 day extension for the social media company to divest from China and sell to a U.S. company. Scott MacFarlane spoke with Allen Devlin and Kristine Johnson about it.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Time is running out for TikTok. The popular app could be banned in the United States if it doesn't get a buyer, but as Wendy Gillette reports, there is now a new potential bid.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
President Donald Trump wrapped up his first week back in office with a domestic trip to both coasts. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.
Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of cybersecurity company, BlackCloak joins CBS New York to discuss the future of TikTok now that the ban has been lifted.
After being banned in the U.S. for about 15 hours, the popular social media platform was reactivated Sunday and credited President-elect Trump for its return. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story.
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order on Monday to postpone the ban on TikTok from going into effect.
TikTok says its video-sharing app will go dark in the United States on Sunday unless the Biden administration steps in. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports on what it means for the app's 170 million users.
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Congress did not violate the Constitution when it moved to ban TikTok. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Michael Mulgrew, President of the United Federation of Teachers joins CBS New York to discuss what a potential cellphone ban in schools should look like in classrooms.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
A man who was found on subway tracks in Queens has died from his injuries, according to his family.
The rain returns late Wednesday night with the possibility of severe storms and heavy rain that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the pair went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
A man who was found on subway tracks in Queens has died from his injuries, according to his family.
The rain returns late Wednesday night with the possibility of severe storms and heavy rain that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Artificial intelligence will be banned in New York City schools until students reach high school, according to sources.
Thirty-six more names will be added to the FDNY's World Trade Center Memorial Wall to honor members lost due to 9/11-related illnesses.
The rain returns late Wednesday night with the possibility of severe storms and heavy rain that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
The rain returns late Wednesday night with the possibility of severe storms and heavy rain that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the pair went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
A man was arrested after he was seen on surveillance video stealing money from a kids' lemonade stand in New Jersey, police said.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
They may have been a bit disappointed, but for students in two public school districts, summer vacation came to an end on Monday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
Artificial intelligence will be banned in New York City schools until students reach high school, according to sources.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the Mets beat the Rays 3-2 on Monday night.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Officials are taking a closer look at the city's handling of the Legionnaires' outbreak this summer and how to protect New Yorkers from future outbreaks. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
There are thousands more seats for 4-year-olds available online in more than 400 school districts, including New York City and Long Island.
The FDNY is adding more names to its memorial wall as the department has issued a new report on the long term impacts of 9/11 on firefighters. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the two went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced a one-year moratorium on generative artificial intelligence for grades 2-K through eight. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
