What to know about Dr. Casey Means, Trump's new surgeon general nominee
President Trump said his new pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has "impeccable" credentials, after the White House withdrew his earlier nominee.
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President Trump said his new pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, has "impeccable" credentials, after the White House withdrew his earlier nominee.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is putting the spotlight on autism, but many researchers and people in the autism community wholeheartedly disagree with what he has to say. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a "massive testing and research effort" will focus on the cause of autism, but his approach has raised alarms.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
The lawsuit, filed in Rhode Island, calls the HHS cuts to public health grants illegal.
That's nearly a quarter of the department. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has more on what's behind this round of cuts.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic, is voicing support for the measles vaccine amid a deadly outbreak, mainly in Texas.
The guest list further confirmed the significance of the world's richest person's role in the White House. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
More parents in the U.S. are choosing to not vaccinate their children, a deep dive into why and when hair starts to go gray, a selfless surrogate helps a Tennessee woman finally become a mother, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is sworn in as the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
On Capitol Hill on Wednesday, senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. In a contentious hearing, RFK faced more than three hours of questioning, including on his past controversial comments. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will answer questions from the Senate's Finance Committee on Wednesday.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
President-elect Donald Trump has made another Cabinet pick. He wants Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime skeptic of vaccines, to be his next Secretary of Health and Human Services. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on how Trump is defending his nominations.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his first major choice for an important role in his administration – his chief of staff. Susie Wiles would be the first woman ever to get the job. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on other potential candidates for top positions.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the stage with Donald Trump Friday just hours after he suspended his own campaign for the White House. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Robert Kennedy Jr. suspended his run for the White House Friday and threw his support to Donald Trump. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has insight on how this will impact the race.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in court Wednesday to appeal a ruling that disqualified him from the New York state presidential ballot.
Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate, suggested the two might back Trump's bid for the presidency.
RFK Jr. fought to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate. Now, he's trying to get off the ballot in many states.
The interview was streamed live on X, formerly Twitter, but had some technical problems at the start. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan recaps what was a wild day on the campaign trail.
Teens in Brooklyn's El Puente Bike Club are preparing to cycle from New Haven to Boston for the 2025 Youth Bike Summit.
The last time President Trump gave a speech at the U.S. Military Academy came amid nationwide reckoning following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the New York Mets in a wild rematch of last year's National League Championship Series on a rainy night at Citi Field.
A day after the Colorado Rockies made history with the worst 50-game start since 1901, they made a surprise win over the New York Yankees Friday night.
Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points, and the Pacers beat the Knicks 114-109 on Friday for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Teens in Brooklyn's El Puente Bike Club are preparing to cycle from New Haven to Boston for the 2025 Youth Bike Summit.
Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points, and the Pacers beat the Knicks 114-109 on Friday for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
It is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and CBS News New York is highlighting the growth of the nonprofit Heart of Dinner.
Queens Council Member Julie Won says she's working with the city to deliver expanded waterfront access as part of OneLIC.
Two people have been arrested in New York City for the kidnapping and torture of a tourist from Italy, according to police.
Teens in Brooklyn's El Puente Bike Club are preparing to cycle from New Haven to Boston for the 2025 Youth Bike Summit.
New York City-area Republican members of Congress were able to include a huge increase in property tax deductions in the so-called "big, beautiful bill" passed on Thursday.
The wet, windy weather continues today around the NYC area, and the rain could be heavy at times.
Saturday turned out to be a nicer day than expected, despite a threat of isolated strong-to-severe thunderstorms.
The rainy weather lets up some today around NYC, but thunderstorms are back in the forecast to close out the week.
The Trump administration is suing Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City and Paterson, N.J., for allegedly obstructing federal immigration agents.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation reopened two eastbound lanes of the I-80 on Wednesday night, just in time for the Thursday morning commute.
"Arrive early," the oldest travel strategy in the book, has a new meaning for Memorial Day weekend at troubled Newark Liberty Airport.
New York City-area Republican members of Congress were able to include a huge increase in property tax deductions in the so-called "big, beautiful bill" passed on Thursday.
Many beach towns on the Jersey Shore require you to purchase a beach tag, also referred to as a beach badge, to gain access.
Suffolk County police and multiple banks are warning the public about alerts coming from made-up and sometimes spoofed fraud hotlines.
The Islanders on Friday hired ex-Lightning assistant Mathieu Darche as general manager and head of hockey operations.
The Jones Beach Air Show is back for 2025 on Long Island, and the Memorial Day Weekend tradition features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
New York City-area Republican members of Congress were able to include a huge increase in property tax deductions in the so-called "big, beautiful bill" passed on Thursday.
The House passed President Trump's domestic policy bill by just one vote, in part because Rep. Andrew Garbarino, who would've voted to support it, was asleep at the time, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
The last time President Trump gave a speech at the U.S. Military Academy came amid nationwide reckoning following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.
"I am proud to announce that, after much consideration and negotiation, US Steel will REMAIN in America," President Trump wrote Friday afternoon.
The Trump administration is suing Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City and Paterson, N.J., for allegedly obstructing federal immigration agents.
The Trump administration says Columbia University violated a federal civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish students.
It is Harvard's second suit against the Trump administration.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
New Jersey health officials are warning people who attended Thursday's Shakira concert at MetLife stadium that a concertgoer had the measles.
Staggering numbers show a record number of children died in New York state from influenza over the winter.
The 40th Annual AIDS Walk New York drew approximately 10,000 people to Central Park on Sunday, organizers said.
A traveler with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport for several hours while infectious Monday, health officials said.
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
A group of New York City Councilmembers are fighting a decision to cancel a free Kehlani concert in Central Park.
Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, testified in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial about his relationship with Cassie Ventura.
Beyoncé is bringing her Cowboy Carter tour to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Here's what the BeyHive needs to know.
New Jersey health officials are warning people who attended Thursday's Shakira concert at MetLife stadium that a concertgoer had the measles.
The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the New York Mets in a wild rematch of last year's National League Championship Series on a rainy night at Citi Field.
A day after the Colorado Rockies made history with the worst 50-game start since 1901, they made a surprise win over the New York Yankees Friday night.
Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points, and the Pacers beat the Knicks 114-109 on Friday for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
The Islanders on Friday hired ex-Lightning assistant Mathieu Darche as general manager and head of hockey operations.
The Knicks take on the Pacers tonight for Game 2 of the NBA's Eastern Conference finals at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Teens in Brooklyn's El Puente Bike Club are preparing to cycle from New Haven to Boston for the 2025 Youth Bike Summit.
Queens Council Member Julie Won says she's working with the city to deliver expanded waterfront access as part of OneLIC.
Eight New Yorkers who survived cardiac arrest met the EMTs and paramedics who saved their lives during a moving FDNY ceremony.
The arrival of a new policy for New York City's commercial waste means only three carters will be permitted to operate in each of a series of citywide zones.
For more than a year, Brooklyn Community Board 5 members say a broken elevator lift has kept some from attending meetings.
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."
Boating under the influence (BUI) is just as dangerous as driving under the influence, according to Abbey Murphy, a maritime law enforcement specialist.
The El Puente Bike Club is preparing to ride all the way to the 2025 Youth Bike Summit in Boston. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
U.S. Coast Guard member Michael Antonellis shares important safety tips that all boaters should know.
The Trump administration appointed Andy Byford to oversee the federal rebuild of Penn Station.
President Trump says he'll impose a 25% tariff on iPhones, unless Apple starts making them in the U.S. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
