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Bystander killed in the Bronx among 18 shooting victims overnight
Investigators said 62-year-old John Edwards was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Sources: Aide to Mayor Adams robbed by armed men in Brooklyn
The aide told them, "You don't want to do this, I work for the mayor," according to sources.
7th victim dies after Highland Park mass shooting; suspect wore women's clothing to avoid detection
Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III is now in police custody. Highland Park mayor Nancy Rotering said charges are likely to be filed later Tuesday.
Mom accused of attacking Staten Island school safety agent
According to police, the safety agent suffered a cut to his arm.
$50,000 offered reward for information on stolen tabernacle
The tabernacle has been part of the church since it was built in the late 1800s. It's worth roughly $2 million.
Some NYC drivers fume over return of alternate side of street parking
Motorists allege the change came with little notice from the city, and has left many scrambling.
Officials believe fireworks caused Goshen house fire
A neighbor said the community is rallying together to help the family.
Elizabeth Police detective retires after 30 years on the job
Darin Williamson worked his way up through the ranks and served the city where he grew up for 30 years.
R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
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CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 5 at 6 p.m.
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First Alert Weather 101 comes to Tinc Road Elementary School
John Elliott taught students about all kinds of weather, including tornadoes, and even showed them the Mobile Weather Lab.
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Elizabeth Police detective retires after 30 years
Tuesday was retirement day for a popular detective in New Jersey.
House destroyed by raging fire in Goshen, New York
A fire destroyed a house in Goshen on Monday night, and the fire chief says he suspects fireworks may be to blame.
ArtBag Creations, Madison Avenue's only Black-owned business, closing
The first and only Black-owned business along the Madison Avenue shopping corridor in Manhattan is closing. This is the final week for ArtBag Creations, but CBS2's Jessi Mitchell explains how the owners will continue to serve the community.
$50,000 reward for return of rare Brooklyn church tabernacle
There's a new reward to help find a rare church artifact that was stolen in Brooklyn.
Gun Violence: The Search for Solutions
Watch our series of special reports
We take a deep dive into the gun violence epidemic, and identify ways to fight the problem.
Examining racial disparities in NYPD homicide closure rates
In a collaboration with CBS News, we examine a crime often going without punishment in our country. Barely half of murder cases in the U.S. get solved.
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Experts explain how to keep dogs' stress levels down during fireworks
Kradlemypet.com says more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year because of the noise and the lights.
July 4th: Where to watch fireworks, street closures and more
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
Crime Without Punishment: A closer look at disparities in NYPD's homicide clearance rates
According to data analyzed by CBS News, the national homicide clearance rate has been improving for cases involving white victims, but falling for Black and Hispanic victims.
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Last week open for only Black-owned business on Madison Ave.
A longtime family handbag shop is leaving Madison Avenue for Coral Springs, Fla. to escape rising rent and taxes.
Jersey City hosts New Jersey's biggest 4th of July celebration
Tens of thousands lined the waterfront for big-name acts, followed by fireworks.
Thousands pack Coney Island as Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest returns in full force
Thousands of spectators filled Surf and Stillwell to watch the July 4th tradition and Coney Island became the epicenter for competitive eaters worldwide.
Crowd gathers for 112th July 4 parade in Ridgewood, N.J.
People lined the streets and some put chairs out days in advance to secure a prime spot on the parade route.
Coney Island cure violence organization opens new center
Operation H.O.O.D., an anti-violence group in Coney Island, opens a new community center to support young people
Food insecurity makes for extraordinary demand in Newark
A New Jersey nonprofit says it's seeing a record number of families struggling with food insecurity.
Murals at NYCHA senior center reflect resident resilience
Lehman Village neighbors painted and colored pieces of art to create permanent murals for older adults to enjoy.
LGBTQ+ senior center spreads pride in life, love in Harlem
Two women found love volunteering together at their neighborhood community center for LGBTQ+ elders.
Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club hosts 4th annual Pride Paddle
New Yorkers celebrated the end of Pride month in a unique way, by navigating the infamous Gowanus Canal by canoe
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Paterson, N.J. honors baseball great and pioneer Larry Doby
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
Nimmo, Lindor homer as first-place Mets beat Reds
The Mets got some good swings against hard-throwing rookie Hunter Greene.
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo chomp champs again
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win and women's record-holder Miki Sudo won the women's title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
Aaron Long's goal in 53rd minute stands, Red Bulls top KC
Eastern Conference leaders won 1-0 on Sunday despite playing the final 20 minutes a man down.
Castellanos scores twice, but Atlanta rallies late to tie NYCFC
Dom Dwyer netted the equalizer in the 86th minute as the teams settled for a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
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Doug Heir, champion of Paralympics, making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
Snapshot NY: The Great Throwdini, world's most accurate knife thrower, left teaching to pursue passion
The idea of switching careers at the age 50 might seem stressful, but a new line of work offers new opportunities to grow.
Heart transplant recipient following MMA dreams
As a heart transplant recipient, he's experienced unimaginable pain. Now, he's dishing it out.
Snapshot NY: How Charles Dickens Changed The Narrative For Christmas With 'A Christmas Carol'
While Dickens didn't create Christmas, he changed the narrative by popularizing empathy for those less fortunate and spending the time with family -- or what we know as the holiday spirit.
Snapshot NY: Tom McGrath, Ultramarathon Runner & Fastest To Run Across US, Finishes NYC Marathon At Age 71
One marathon is a feat, but how about running four marathons in four days at the age of 71?
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
The Best Goodie Bag: A Valley Stream 'cakery' where everyone is family
Multiple generations are working side-by-side to pursue a dream they didn't know they had.
At Di Palo's in Little Italy, fresh mozzarella is the family legacy
"When you can say you've kept a customer, a loyal customer, for 60, 70, 80 years, through the generations, then you know that you've had a successful business," co-owner Lou Di Palo told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Family tradition is tightly woven at Mendel Goldberg Fabrics on the Lower East Side
"I walk in here every day, and I feel the legacy of my family," fourth-generation owner Alice Goldberg told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Mom accused of attacking Staten Island school safety agent
According to police, the safety agent suffered a cut to his arm.
$50,000 offered reward for information on stolen tabernacle
The tabernacle has been part of the church since it was built in the late 1800s. It's worth roughly $2 million.
Officials believe fireworks caused Goshen house fire
A neighbor said the community is rallying together to help the family.
Sources: Aide to Mayor Adams robbed by armed men in Brooklyn
The aide told them, "You don't want to do this, I work for the mayor," according to sources.
Mayor Eric Adams announces crackdown on "ghost cars"
Hizzoner says the drivers with paper license plates are often up to no good, using the cars to commit violent acts.
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More than a dozen Connecticut state parks reach capacity
People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
New Rochelle officials prepared to step up security at annual fireworks show
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Air travel issues plague July 4 weekend plans
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
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Elizabeth Police detective retires after 30 years on the job
Darin Williamson worked his way up through the ranks and served the city where he grew up for 30 years.
Paterson, N.J. honors baseball great and pioneer Larry Doby
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs package of gun safety bills
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Tri-State leaders echo calls to end gun violence after IL mass shooting
The massacre during a Fourth of July parade in a northern suburb of Chicago was the 309th mass shooting this year in America.
Jersey City hosts New Jersey's biggest 4th of July celebration
Tens of thousands lined the waterfront for big-name acts, followed by fireworks.
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Arson detectives investigating alleged hate crime at Long Island mosque
A member of the Fatima Al-Zahra mosque in Ronkonkoma posted video of the damage and said somebody threw a "bomb canister" at a sign.
Drones patrol Long Island beaches after lifeguard bitten by shark
Officials said they're using state-of-the-art equipment to watch for any more sharks.
Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
Nassau County steps up shark patrols for July 4th weekend
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
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Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for heroism in Vietnam
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Mayor Eric Adams announces crackdown on "ghost cars"
Hizzoner says the drivers with paper license plates are often up to no good, using the cars to commit violent acts.
Gov. Hochul signs aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions
The legislation includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create green jobs in the state.
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs package of gun safety bills
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
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Paterson, N.J. honors baseball great and pioneer Larry Doby
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
Nimmo, Lindor homer as first-place Mets beat Reds
The Mets got some good swings against hard-throwing rookie Hunter Greene.
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo chomp champs again
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win and women's record-holder Miki Sudo won the women's title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
Aaron Long's goal in 53rd minute stands, Red Bulls top KC
Eastern Conference leaders won 1-0 on Sunday despite playing the final 20 minutes a man down.
Castellanos scores twice, but Atlanta rallies late to tie NYCFC
Dom Dwyer netted the equalizer in the 86th minute as the teams settled for a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 7/5 Evening Weather at 6PM
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 5 at 6 p.m.
Elizabeth Police detective retires after 30 years
Tuesday was retirement day for a popular detective in New Jersey.
House destroyed by raging fire in Goshen, New York
A fire destroyed a house in Goshen on Monday night, and the fire chief says he suspects fireworks may be to blame.
ArtBag Creations, Madison Avenue's only Black-owned business, closing
The first and only Black-owned business along the Madison Avenue shopping corridor in Manhattan is closing. This is the final week for ArtBag Creations, but CBS2's Jessi Mitchell explains how the owners will continue to serve the community.
$50,000 reward for return of rare Brooklyn church tabernacle
There's a new reward to help find a rare church artifact that was stolen in Brooklyn.
