Consumer Reports

Report: Some Dietary Supplements Make Illegal Health Claims

Inspectors for the Department of Health and Human Services analyzed a sample of products, looking specifically at supplements for immune support or weight loss.

2012/10/03

Cell Phone Driver (file / credit: clipart.com)

New Survey Has Encouraging News About Teens And Distracted Driving

Consumer Reports surveyed 20,000 drivers under 21-years old and 29 percent admitted to driving and texting, but they said they’re less likely to do it if someone else is in the car.

2012/05/08

The Fisker Karma at the 2012 New York International Auto Show (credit: Rob Hawley / WCBS 880)

WCBS 880 Presents ‘Living Green’ Episode 5: Driving Green

“We don’t have to give up the things that made us fall in with cars in the first place in order to be environmentally responsible,” Russell Datz of Fisker Automotive told WCBS 880′s Wayne Cabot.

2012/04/27

A woman stands in a supermarket aisle June 11, 2009 in New York City. (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Consumer Reports Readers Rate Wegmans The Best Supermarket In The Nation

According to the survey, a third of all shoppers across the nation changed supermarkets in the past year for a number of reasons including price, poor selection, long lines and rudeness.

2012/04/03

New Yorkers Question Consumer Reports Top Bagel Picks

The magazine favors Lender’s Original bagels sold from supermarket freezers, and also rated those sold at Costco and Dunkin Donuts as ”very good.”

2012/03/21

Jacobi Medical Center - Bronx, NY (file / credit: NYC HHC)

Jacobi Medical Center In The Bronx Named Worst Hospital In The Country

According to Consumer Reports, 30 of the over 50 lowest-rated hospitals in the country are in the New York City metropolitan area.

2012/03/02

Shoppers walk down busy shopping street of Broadway on December 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Time Is Running Out As Last-Minute Shoppers Hit The Stores

Today is the last shopping day before Christmas and for many, a day of panicked purchasing is about to start.

2011/12/24

Snow blowers at Argento and Sons - White Plains, NY - Dec 2, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

NYC Area Power Equipment Dealers: Bring On Epic Winter Weather

When the nor’easter struck in October, three seasons seemed to collide over Anthony Abbondola’s service bay at Argento and Sons in White Plains.

2011/12/07

Shoppers Hitting The Stores For Pre-Black Friday Deals

Thanksgiving Day is no longer reserved for just family and turkey. Shoppers are on the prowl looking for deep discounts and an opportunity to avoid the Black Friday crowds before they head back home for dinner.

2011/11/24

Two customers look at the sticker price on a Jeep for sale (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

How Trustworthy Are MPG Ratings? Consumer Reports Finds Out

Mileage ratings are a major concern for a lot of new car shoppers but can we trust claims of high gas-mileage?

2011/07/08

TomTom Via LIVE 120 - Regional (credit: TomTom International)

Consumer Alert: TomTom Reportedly Sold GPS User Data To Police To Target Motorists

You know what your GPS device is telling you, but do you know how the company is using that information?

2011/05/05

New driver Brandi Eadie, 16, looks down at her cell phone to read a text message as she drives . (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Poll: 63 Percent Under 30 Admit Driving While On Phone

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Consumer Reports magazine have released a poll that illustrates how widespread distracted driving is among young people and a plan to help fight it.

2011/03/07

Consumer Reports Lists ‘Dirty Dozen’ Dangerous Supplements

Americans spend billions of dollars on supplements in order to stay healthy and avoid prescription drugs – but are they safe?

CBS New York–2010/08/03

MoneySaver: Consumer Reports' Cost-Cutting Guide

Consumer Reports put together their best money-saving tips for CBS 2, with ideas for saving big in almost every category – no matter what you’re buying.

CBS 2HD–2010/07/28

MoneySaver: Consumer Reports’ Cost-Cutting Guide

Consumer Reports put together their best money-saving tips for CBS 2, with ideas for saving big in almost every category – no matter what you’re buying.

CBS 2HD–2010/07/28

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