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Rep. George Santos tells colleagues he won't serve on House committees
Santos made the announcement in a closed-door meeting of the House GOP conference.
Asylum seekers camp outside Manhattan hotel overnight
The city wants to move the men to a shelter at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, but they say conditions there are worse.
President Biden visits New York City today
Biden will be at Hudson Yards, where he's expected to talk about funding for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.
New York Youth Symphony's debut album nominated for Grammy
The group recorded its debut album during the height of the pandemic.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures start to plunge
The rain and snow wrap up early this afternoon, but it will be a much colder day with highs only in the 30s.
Calls for changes to policing echo at vigils in Queens and Yonkers
Many moved by the Memphis tragedy hope coming together in the wake of it can help drive meaningful reform.
Investigation today into whale's death off Long Island
Why some environmental activists say the transition to green energy may be to blame.
New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
Water main break causing trouble in Newark
The break was reported overnight near Littleton and South Orange avenues, blocks away from University Hospital.
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First Alert Weather: Temperatures start to plunge
The rain and snow wrap up early this afternoon, but it will be a much colder day with highs only in the 30s.
Climate change: Protecting our planet
From the top of a volcano in Hawaii to highways across the country, we'll help you understand where carbon dioxide in the atmosphere comes from and how it's warming our planet.
Watch our special "First Alert Weather: Predict and Prepare"
The CBS2 weather team has a new way to keep you informed, alerting you to keep you safe.
First Alert Weather 101: Have a CBS2 meteorologist visit your classroom!
From the science of forecasting to weather safety – First Alert Weather 101 is an interactive way to get students thinking about STEM. There's also a chance your students might be on TV.
See it: First Alert Weather 101 at classrooms in our area
Our First Alert Weather team is visiting local schools to explain the science behind forecasting and how to stay safe when severe weather strikes.
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"So help me todd" returns this week
The CBS drama is back with a brand new episode. We hear from the star who plays Todd.
New York Youth Symphony nominated for 1st Grammy
The group recorded its debut album during the height of the pandemic.
"The Young and the Restless" 50th anniversary photo shoot
"The Young and the Restless" is preparing to celebrate its golden milestone. The cast of the daytime Emmy Award-winning CBS show ahead of its 50th broadcast anniversary on March 26 gathered for a celebratory group photo to mark the incredible milestone.
Know before you go: Tuesday, Jan. 31
Cindy Hsu, Mary Calvi and Elise Finch have the latest news and weather headlines from CBS2.
POTUS visits NYC today
Biden will be at Hudson Yards, where he's expected to talk about funding for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.
Flashback: Marcia Kramer with Santos & Zimmerman
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Empire State Building puts up Eagles colors, sets off social media
The iconic landmark later switched the lights to honor the AFC champion Chiefs, but it was too little, too late.
First Black female aviator inspiring students in Brooklyn
Ahead of Black History Month, a Brooklyn elementary school is celebrating an aviation pioneer.
Home buyers in New York frustrated by current housing market
An expert says the market is crippling under the weight of low inventory, high demand and many unmet expectations.
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All-Black squash team from Harlem makes history
The Thurgood Marshall Academy squash team will be the first Black team to compete in nationals.
Mental health care stressed in wake of Tyre Nichols killing
Church and mental health experts weigh in on psychological effect of Tyre Nichols's death at the hands of police.
Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Bloomfield College students helping transform downtown with art
Their ultimate goal is to bring attention to vacant spaces in hopes of attracting entrepreneurs to open businesses in the area as new housing developments go up.
CBS2 previews new Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital in Brooklyn
Patients in the southern part of the borough can expect big changes in a few months when it opens its doors.
Mellon Foundation funds Marcus Garvey Park improvements
Harlem Grown received $1.3 million from the Humanities In Place program to create summer fun.
Lunar New Year party at South Street Seaport ushers in Year of the Rabbit
Nico Li, artistic director and programs manager for the New York Chinese Cultural Center, shared details about the event on CBS2 News.
NYC public school students train like NFL pros
Exos coaching company launched its Coach For Good program in partnership with Wellness In The Schools.
Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery: An age-old family recipe is a staple of the Lower East Side
"If you haven't tried a Yonah Schimmel knish, you've really never had a knish," co-owner Ellen Anistratov told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Climate Change: Protecting our Planet
From the top of a volcano in Hawaii to highways across the country, we'll help you understand where carbon dioxide in the atmosphere comes from and how it's warming our planet.
A candid conversation with NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell
Watch "Sandy," our special documentary
Superstorm Sandy was deadly, destructive and relentless. Ten years after Sandy, the hardest-hit areas are recovering and rebuilding.
Tri-State Area considering baseline concussion testing for youth sports
A Conversation About Bail Reform
Gun Violence: The Search for Solutions
Breaking the Stigma
Breaking The Stigma: You Are Not Alone
Larry Doby: Second to None
On Call with Dr. Kumar
Choosing the right health care option, from the ER to urgent care
If you're sick or facing an emergency, deciding where to get treatment can be confusing.
How to have a healthy gut microbiome
Most people associate bacteria and viruses will illness, but research finds some microorganisms can be beneficial.
Understanding the different kinds of coughs and how to treat them
Between the latest COVID-19 spike, flu, RSV and the common cold, a lot of people are coughing everywhere. But coughs are more complicated than you think.
How CPR & AED made all the difference for Damar Hamlin
His collapse raised questions about sudden cardiac death and served as a reminder that every second counts.
How to make small changes for a healthier new year
It's that time of year when people vow to go on a diet or head back to the gym to improve their health.
How to diagnose the flu and COVID-19 ahead of expected surge
Dr. Nidhi Kumar says people who don't know they're sick may attend holiday gatherings and spread these illnesses.
Give the gift of health this holiday season
Most people think of the holidays as a time to indulge, but Dr. Nidhi Kumar says healthy gifts are the way to go.
Is it illness or just holiday allergies?
Many of us are decorating our homes for the holidays, but did you know some traditions can also make us sneeze?
Adderall shortage: What parents and patients need to know
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is on call with important information on how people who use the drug for focus and concentration should manage until the shortage eases next year.
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Kyrie Irving, Nets pull away from LeBron-less Lakers
Irving scored 26 points in the 121-104 victory. James remains 117 shy of passing Abdul-Jabbar.
Many still fuming over Empire State Building's decision to honor Eagles
Some fans say the decision showed good sportsmanship, but most made it clear the move was sacrilegious.
Islanders shake things up, acquire Bo Horvat from Canucks
Anthony Beauvillier, Auty Raty, and top-12 protected first round pick the cost for the 27-year-old center.
Empire State Building puts up Eagles colors, sets off social media
The iconic landmark later switched the lights to honor the AFC champion Chiefs, but it was too little, too late.
Hofstra ends No. 18 Charleston's 20-game win streak
Aaron Estrada scored 25 points and the Pride ended the nation's longest winning streak with an 85-81 road victory over #18 Charleston.
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Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery: An age-old family recipe is a staple of the Lower East Side
"If you haven't tried a Yonah Schimmel knish, you've really never had a knish," co-owner Ellen Anistratov told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
S&S Cheesecake: A secret family recipe endures in the Bronx
"I never changed the formula. It's always the same, and it is still as good as it was from the beginning," founder Fred Schuster told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Agora: Mattituck's 'Little Greek Market' celebrates a family's heritage
"Both Greek and non-Greek customers that have been to Greece say, 'Oh, my god! This reminds me of a little shop in Greece,'" owner Joanne Cosonas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Magic Fountain ice cream: Mattituck's year-round purveyor of flavors familiar and unexpected
"This place has been in business since 1966, so it has some memories," owner Choudry Ali told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zipperstop: In Long Island City, a zipper shop is a family legacy
"Everyone can use a zipper," Keith Kreizel said.
The Sundae Palace: Creative chocolate shapes and edible crafts are a New Hyde Park family business
"We open up the box to give them their order, and their face just shines," co-owner Gina Masi said.
Alcone Company: Hell's Kitchen's supplier of makeup, prosthetics, and fake blood is 70 years old
The shop helps Halloween partygoers and Broadway designers create characters from the spooky to the glamorous.
Neir's Tavern: A Woodhaven destination for burgers and beer was founded in 1829
"It's very cozy, warm, very creaky," owner Loycent Gordon told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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CBS News New York presents: Snapshot New York Holiday Special
CBS2's Steve Overmyer meets the people behind the lights of Dyker Heights, the bell ringer who makes everyone smile, and even gets a special visit from Santa, himself.
Snap Shot New York: Thanksgiving Special
CBS2's Steve Overmyer profiles area residents doing extraordinary things during this time of giving.
Snapshot New York: Halloween edition
Fear is the most basic of emotion, but what can our fear tell us about ourselves? And is there any way getting scared can be healthy?
Jericho's Brandt Morgan beating back cancer on his road to QB-1
Jericho High School senior continues to receive chemo treatments as he leads his teammates on the gridiron.
Snapshot New York: Breaking the Mold
"Most likely to..." is an honorary award given to students judged by their classmates, but "likely" does not mean definitive. On this Snapshot New York special, CBS2's Steve Overmyer spoke with people who are breaking the mold and never thought they'd be doing what they're doing now.
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A Look Back: Y2K
Rewatch some of CBS2's coverage from 1999 and 2000 of New Year's Eve, how people panicked and prepared for the millennium bug, and what happened next.
A Look Back: Most controversial politicians covered by CBS2's Marcia Kramer
Take a look back at Kramer's interviews with some of the biggest and most controversial politicians, including Pedro Espada Jr, Bill Clinton and Michael Bloomberg.
A Look Back: Bombshell reports uncovered by CBS2's Marcia Kramer
When it comes to investigative reporting, there really is no one quite like our Marcia Kramer. Maurice Dubois spoke with Kramer about some of her most memorable stories.
A Look Back: David Berkowitz and the "Son of Sam" killings
It was the 1970s and a serial killer walked the streets of New York City for more than a year, terrorizing everyone, especially women. That is, until David Berkowitz was captured, putting an end to it all and leaving many asking why he did it.
A Look Back: Jimmy Breslin discusses Son of Sam case on "Eye On 2"
Certain media coverage of the Son of Sam killings drew criticism at the time, especially from some competing papers that felt the murders were being exploited, and David Berkowitz was being glorified.
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New York Youth Symphony's debut album nominated for Grammy
The group recorded its debut album during the height of the pandemic.
President Biden visits New York City today
Biden will be at Hudson Yards, where he's expected to talk about funding for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.
Shots fired during armed robbery at Manhattan 7-Eleven
Police said two men walked into the store and demanded cash. One fired a shot, but no one was hurt.
Calls for changes to policing echo at vigils in Queens and Yonkers
Many moved by the Memphis tragedy hope coming together in the wake of it can help drive meaningful reform.
Iranian activist targeted in alleged assassination plot speaks out
A Yonkers man was to enter a plea Tuesday in an alleged murder-for-hire plot.
Connecticut News
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FAA: Single-engine plane crashes during take-off in Hartford
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Connecticut gov. taking steps in effort to end gun violence
Gov. Ned Lamont will present a package of proposals to curb gun violence to the General Assembly in February.
Conn. teacher up for 2023 National Teacher of the Year
She is one of only five finalists being considered.
Sen. Blumenthal joins bipartisan group on secret trip to Ukraine
Blumenthal said the war in Ukraine is "at a turning point" and it is essential for the U.S. to increase aid.
FDA proposes changing COVID vaccine strategy to yearly shot
The agency would determine each spring which strains to select for the fall season.
New Jersey News
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Water main break causing trouble in Newark
The break was reported overnight near Littleton and South Orange avenues, blocks away from University Hospital.
Family claims mother suffered severe injuries at N.J. nursing home
Daughter says her mom said someone threw something at her, but the facility said she had "an unwitnessed fall."
N.J. synagogue raises security after suspect threw Molotov cocktail
Newly-released surveillance video shows the masked man investigators said tried to burn down Temple Ner Tamid.
Pedestrian killed in Bergen County hit-and-run
Prosecutors say it happened shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Lincoln Ave. between Dixie and Parker avenues in Glen Rock.
NYC skiers, businesses holding out hope for a lot of measurable snow soon
Some businesses say they are actually benefiting from snow out West.
Long Island News
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Santos' constituents feel left in limbo as congressman faces new allegations
Business leaders and donors say they feel betrayed after sponsoring fundraisers for Santos.
Catalytic converter thefts on L.I. more than quadrupled in 2022
Sen. Schumer wants the Justice Department to send in a team to bolster local police efforts.
Dead whale discovered on Long Island beach
Chopper 2 flew over Lido Beach, where officials were responding to an area just south of Woodhail Street.
Hofstra ends No. 18 Charleston's 20-game win streak
Aaron Estrada scored 25 points and the Pride ended the nation's longest winning streak with an 85-81 road victory over #18 Charleston.
3rd day of protests over death of Tyre Nichols held in N.Y., N.J.
Demonstrations were held on Long Island and in Elizabeth on Sunday afternoon.
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Rep. George Santos tells colleagues he won't serve on House committees
Santos made the announcement in a closed-door meeting of the House GOP conference.
Calls for changes to policing echo at vigils in Queens and Yonkers
Many moved by the Memphis tragedy hope coming together in the wake of it can help drive meaningful reform.
Santos' constituents feel left in limbo as congressman faces new allegations
Business leaders and donors say they feel betrayed after sponsoring fundraisers for Santos.
Mayor Adams speaks out on actions of Memphis police in death of Tyre Nichols
Among other things, Adams said the SCORPION Anti-Crime Unit officers were untrained and unsupervised.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Choosing the right health care option, from the ER to urgent care
If you're sick or facing an emergency, deciding where to get treatment can be confusing.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Parkinson's patients take free classes at Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn
The free classes, called Dance for PD, are offered three times a week as a way to slow the disease's progression.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
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New York Youth Symphony's debut album nominated for Grammy
The group recorded its debut album during the height of the pandemic.
Cindy Williams, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, is dead at 75
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
Sports News
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Kyrie Irving, Nets pull away from LeBron-less Lakers
Irving scored 26 points in the 121-104 victory. James remains 117 shy of passing Abdul-Jabbar.
Many still fuming over Empire State Building's decision to honor Eagles
Some fans say the decision showed good sportsmanship, but most made it clear the move was sacrilegious.
Islanders shake things up, acquire Bo Horvat from Canucks
Anthony Beauvillier, Auty Raty, and top-12 protected first round pick the cost for the 27-year-old center.
Empire State Building puts up Eagles colors, sets off social media
The iconic landmark later switched the lights to honor the AFC champion Chiefs, but it was too little, too late.
Hofstra ends No. 18 Charleston's 20-game win streak
Aaron Estrada scored 25 points and the Pride ended the nation's longest winning streak with an 85-81 road victory over #18 Charleston.
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Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery: An age-old family recipe is a staple of the Lower East Side
"If you haven't tried a Yonah Schimmel knish, you've really never had a knish," co-owner Ellen Anistratov told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
S&S Cheesecake: A secret family recipe endures in the Bronx
"I never changed the formula. It's always the same, and it is still as good as it was from the beginning," founder Fred Schuster told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Agora: Mattituck's 'Little Greek Market' celebrates a family's heritage
"Both Greek and non-Greek customers that have been to Greece say, 'Oh, my god! This reminds me of a little shop in Greece,'" owner Joanne Cosonas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Magic Fountain ice cream: Mattituck's year-round purveyor of flavors familiar and unexpected
"This place has been in business since 1966, so it has some memories," owner Choudry Ali told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Tributes for Damar Hamlin from Buffalo and beyond
The Buffalo Bills safety is showing remarkable signs of recovery after collapsing on the field during a game.
Thousands brave the rain to ring in 2023 in Times Square
The rain didn't stop thousands of spectators from packing Times Square on New Year's Eve to ring in 2023.
Remembering Pope Benedict XVI's trip to New York City
Pope Benedict XVI traveled around the world, but one of the most poignant trips was to New York City in 2008.
Remembering Pelé's time in New York
The Brazilian soccer legend died Thursday at the age of 82.
The highest-paying college majors in 2022, ranked
These college degrees are worth the money.
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"So help me todd" returns this week
The CBS drama is back with a brand new episode. We hear from the star who plays Todd.
New York Youth Symphony nominated for 1st Grammy
The group recorded its debut album during the height of the pandemic.
"The Young and the Restless" 50th anniversary photo shoot
"The Young and the Restless" is preparing to celebrate its golden milestone. The cast of the daytime Emmy Award-winning CBS show ahead of its 50th broadcast anniversary on March 26 gathered for a celebratory group photo to mark the incredible milestone.
Know before you go: Tuesday, Jan. 31
Cindy Hsu, Mary Calvi and Elise Finch have the latest news and weather headlines from CBS2.
POTUS visits NYC today
Biden will be at Hudson Yards, where he's expected to talk about funding for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.
