Aging & Caregiving
Immersion room in N.Y. facility helps Memory Care Unit patients
A New York facility is offering Memory Care Unit residents a unique way to create connections and experiences with their families.
A New York facility is offering Memory Care Unit residents a unique way to create connections and experiences with their families.
There was an urgent call Thursday for a solution in the bankruptcy of the Harborside, a Long Island retirement community. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There was an urgent call Thursday for a solution in the bankruptcy of the Harborside, a Long Island retirement community.
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced an overhaul of how aides and caregivers in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, or CDPAP, will get paid. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Tuesday is the first day of Medicare open enrollment. Gov. Kathy Hochul says nearly 1 million New Yorkers are part of a plan that will help save thousands.
Residents of The Harborside, a senior community on Long Island, are pleading with New York state to save their homes, and life savings.
Residents of a senior community on Long Island are pleading with New York state to save their homes, and life savings. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Nearly one million New Yorkers have enrolled in a program that can help them save thousands on their health care bills.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams vowed Wednesday to keep maternal health a top priority in the city.
Beth Finkel, New Yorker state director of AARP, spoke with CBS News New York's Doug Williams about the growing problem of financial exploitation scams.
How can you make sure your loved ones get the benefits they're entitled to?
Families who find themselves in need of a caregiver for a loved one can find themselves confronting difficult questions: Where do you start? What if they don't qualify for Medicaid? How do you juggle it all emotionally and physically?
Caring for aging parents can be stressful, expensive and tough to balance with a full-time job. But some couples in the so-called "sandwich generation" say there is a silver lining.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
A New York forest ranger was killed battling a wildfire that is burning near Greenwood Lake in Orange County and northern New Jersey.
The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.
An air quality alert has been issued for New York City, the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey through 12 a.m. Monday due to smoke from wildfires in the area.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.
An air quality alert has been issued for New York City, the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey through 12 a.m. Monday due to smoke from wildfires in the area.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Here's how to find your polling location for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls opened and closed Tuesday for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
New and restored gravesites of four young servicemen who died during the Vietnam War were unveiled at a Newark cemetery Saturday.
Prosecutors have charged a man with arson in connection with a wildfire in Jackson Township that broke out on Wednesday and has burned 350 acres.
A New York forest ranger was killed battling a wildfire that is burning near Greenwood Lake in Orange County and northern New Jersey.
An air quality alert has been issued for New York City, the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey through 12 a.m. Monday due to smoke from wildfires in the area.
A huge fire in Jersey City, New Jersey left nine families homeless after it tore through their apartments overnight.
An air quality alert has been issued for New York City, the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey through 12 a.m. Monday due to smoke from wildfires in the area.
Suffolk County announced a new street takeover task force to stop dangerous and illegal street racing events.
The owners of a Long Island rental home were sentenced to probation and community service Thursday in connection to a 2022 fire that killed two sisters.
Four years after the heartbreaking death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, change is coming to the Suffolk County department blamed for ignoring repeated reports of abuse.
New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot in the leg while on the job last week.
Cease-fire talks mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt have repeatedly stalled, as have parallel efforts by the U.S. and others to halt the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
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.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
The Giants won the coin toss to start overtime, but rookie running back Tyrone Tracy fumbled on the first play from scrimmage.
The New Jersey Devils rallied from two goals down and beat the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
The New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night to complete a sweep of the three-game season series.
The Cavaliers rallied for a win over the Nets on Saturday night, becoming the 12th team in NBA history to start a season 11-0.
New York City FC beat FC Cincinnati 6-5 after the two clubs dueled to a scoreless draw in regulation of the rubber match in the best-of-three first-round series.
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.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
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."
Officials provided an update on their progress containing the Jennings Creek wildfire and others burning in New York and New Jersey.
Donald Trump was born and raised in New York City. So how do his fellow New Yorkers feel about Trump 2.0 in the White House?
O'Brien Murray, a political strategist, and J.C. Polanco, an attorney and assistant professor at the University of Mt. St. Vincent, debate how Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Ed Cox, chairman of the New York Republican Party, says voters living paycheck-to-paycheck bet on President-elect Trump in the 2024 election. Watch his full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
President-elect Donald Trump scored a commanding victory to return to the White House. So what does it mean for New York? Hear from New York GOP Chairman Ed Cox on this episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."