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More protests planned in Union Square after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Organizers said abortion rights supporters cannot afford to wait for November elections to take action.
Biden signs gun control bill into law
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
NYPD: Man wanted after armed robberies in the Bronx
According to police, a suspect stabbed two men and stole more than $300 from them during unprovoked attacks.
NYC Pride celebrations continue leading up to Sunday's march
The 30th Annual Dyke March starts at 5 p.m. Saturday in Bryant Park and ends in Washington Square Park.
First Alert Forecast: Hot, hot, hot! Plenty of sun, upper 80s for most
While it's humid, it's not super oppressive. So there won't be too much of a heat index.
Suspect wanted after teen shot and killed in Brooklyn
According to police, the teenager was found unconscious and unresponsive after he was shot in the torso.
Police: Child struck by ice cream truck in Brooklyn
Police say a 52-year-old man was driving a Mister Softee truck when he struck an 11-year-old riding a bicycle.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
Rallies, marches kick off Pride Weekend in New York City
The city's Pride March is Sunday, returning fully in person for the first time since the pandemic.
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First Alert Forecast: Hot, hot, hot! Plenty of sun, upper 80s for most
While it's humid, it's not super oppressive. So there won't be too much of a heat index.
First Alert Weather 101: Have a CBS2 meteorologist visit your classroom!
There's also a chance your students might be on TV.
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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Shop Local Saturday: Sugamama Bakery Cafe
Sugamama Bakery Cafe is all about dessert and quality, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Shop Local Saturday: Silk City Distillers & Ghost Hawk Brewing
Silk City Distillers and Ghost Hawk Brewing are literally right next door, but the owners say they're not competitors, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Shop Local Saturday: Rutt's Hut
A Clifton classic and deep-fried paradise, Rutt's Hut has been serving the community for 94 years, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Pride weekend events continue across New York City
Celebrations are being held around the city ahead of Sunday's march.
Feds warn threats of political violence will likely intensify after Roe v. Wade overturned
A truck drove through a group of protesters in Iowa and troopers used tear gas against demonstrators who moved in on the state capitol building in Arizona, CBS2's Wendy Gillette reports.
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Vigils planned to mark 1 month since Buffalo mass shooting
Supporters will gather in the Tops Market parking lot around 7 p.m. to remember the 10 victims who were shot and killed last month.
Food insecurity remains a problem in many NYC neighborhoods
In some parts of the Bronx, there are more than 35 bodegas for every supermarket, according to the Food Policy Center.
"No more silence. End gun violence," protesters shout at March for Our Lives rally
Hundreds of protests demanding action against gun violence are taking place Saturday across the country, including in New York City.
Gov. Hochul's administration clarifies body armor ban
In actuality, the law just signed doesn't restrict the hard-plated body armor worn by SWAT teams and the Buffalo gunman.
New York enacts sweeping new gun control laws
With the strokes of her pen, Gov. Kathy Hochul made history signing a sweeping 10-bill package into law.
Families of mass shooting victims to testify before Congress
The families of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo will testify before Congress on Wednesday.
Buffalo mass shooting suspect arraigned on domestic terrorism charge
Prosecutors allege the shooting was racially-motivated and that the suspect drove to Buffalo intending to kill as many Black people as possible.
Buffalo supermarket shooting suspect indicted by grand jury
Prosecutors say the suspect opened fire on shoppers inside Tops Supermarket on May 14.
Ruth Whitfield, oldest person killed in Buffalo mass shooting, laid to rest
Mayor Adams spoke at the service and added his name to the growing list of those calling for action addressing gun violence.
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95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
Men of color find purpose, fulfillment teaching in NYC
A recent study found having more men of color as teachers can help keep students of color in school.
Lost wedding ring returned to owner 25 years later
A beloved lost wedding band is finally back on the finger of a Glen Rock husband.
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FDNY high school graduation ceremony on Randall's Island
The school prepares students for future careers as emergency responders.
Clergy, counselors offer support at Healing Harlem event
In response to recent gun violence in Harlem, clergy and counselors to offered support towards healing.
Groundbreaking for visitors center celebrating LGBTQ history
Once complete, the 3,700 square-foot visitors center will include exhibitions, in-person and virtual tours and art displays that celebrate LGBTQ history.
Reactions to concealed carry decision pour in from Brooklyn
Brooklynites across the borough weigh in as they try to understand how this ruling will affect public safety.
Harlem barbershop remembers slain college basketball star Darius Lee
As police search for the 21-year-old's killer, the shop he frequented discusses solutions to end gun violence.
Brooklyn-based mushroom farm supplies restaurants and stores
Smallhold, a Brooklyn-based specialty mushroom farm expands to other states as demand continues to grow
The Black Money Forum hosts first-ever event on Juneteenth
Thousands of New Yorkers attended a first-of-its-kind financial freedom forum, which focuses on wealth-building
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
New York City is celebrating Juneteenth with concerts, festivals and workshops on Sunday.
Coney Island Mermaid Parade returns for 1st time since 2019
The Mermaid Parade is billed as the nation's largest art parade.
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Verlander pitches Astros to win, ends Yanks' home streak
New York lost for just the fourth time in its last 23 games overall.
Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins
Lindor gave the Mets a quick lead with his solo shot in the first.
Judge, Yanks agree to $19 million deal, avoid hearing
The slugger remains on track to become a free agent after the World Series.
AP source: Kemba Walker trade to Pistons among Knicks' moves
That was among the multiple deals made by the Knicks as they apparently eye salary cap space for future moves.
Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdown
New York extended its home winning streak to 15 games, the team's longest since 1961.
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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?
Snapshot NY: Tourists Returning To New York As City Bounces Back From Pandemic
One family gave CBS2's Steve Overmyer a chance to see New York through their eyes for this week's Snapshot New York.
Snapshot NY: 'Improv Everywhere' Reminds New Yorkers To Celebrate Shared Spaces
For more than 20 years, Improv Everywhere has been turning New York City into a playground for positive pranks.
Snapshot NY: Six-Time Olympic Fencer Peter Westbrook Helps Make 'A Lily-White Sport' More Inclusive
In 1984, Westbrook became the first African-American man to win an Olympic medal in fencing. He became a six-time Olympian. Since then, he's been driving the sport towards progress.
Snapshot NY: New Jersey Mason Johnny Langeraap Set To Compete In Bricklayer 500 World Championship In Las Vegas
For generations, craftsmen have claimed to be the best of the best. But did you know there's now a Super Bowl of masonry to prove it?
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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.
At Dumbo's record shop Legacy, the collection is personal
"It doesn't really matter who you are. You're welcome here," co-owner Victorious De Costa told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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NYPD: Man wanted after armed robberies in the Bronx
According to police, a suspect stabbed two men and stole more than $300 from them during unprovoked attacks.
NYC Pride celebrations continue leading up to Sunday's march
The 30th Annual Dyke March starts at 5 p.m. Saturday in Bryant Park and ends in Washington Square Park.
Suspect wanted after teen shot and killed in Brooklyn
According to police, the teenager was found unconscious and unresponsive after he was shot in the torso.
More protests planned in Union Square after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Organizers said abortion rights supporters cannot afford to wait for November elections to take action.
Rallies, marches kick off Pride Weekend in New York City
The city's Pride March is Sunday, returning fully in person for the first time since the pandemic.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Many on Long Island hail SCOTUS gun-carry law decision as big victory
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
LI library reverses ban on Pride displays in children's area
During an emergency meeting, the Smithtown Library Board of Trustees voted to put the displays back up.
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Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade could impact N.Y. governor's race
In a blue state like New York, political experts say the ruling is the political equivalent of manna from heaven.
Hochul, Adams vow to protect abortion access in New York
New York could very well become the country's abortion capital.
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Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Verlander pitches Astros to win, ends Yanks' home streak
New York lost for just the fourth time in its last 23 games overall.
Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins
Lindor gave the Mets a quick lead with his solo shot in the first.
Judge, Yanks agree to $19 million deal, avoid hearing
The slugger remains on track to become a free agent after the World Series.
AP source: Kemba Walker trade to Pistons among Knicks' moves
That was among the multiple deals made by the Knicks as they apparently eye salary cap space for future moves.
Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdown
New York extended its home winning streak to 15 games, the team's longest since 1961.
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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.
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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.
Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
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Shop Local Saturday: Sugamama Bakery Cafe
Sugamama Bakery Cafe is all about dessert and quality, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Shop Local Saturday: Silk City Distillers & Ghost Hawk Brewing
Silk City Distillers and Ghost Hawk Brewing are literally right next door, but the owners say they're not competitors, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Shop Local Saturday: Rutt's Hut
A Clifton classic and deep-fried paradise, Rutt's Hut has been serving the community for 94 years, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Pride weekend events continue across New York City
Celebrations are being held around the city ahead of Sunday's march.
Feds warn threats of political violence will likely intensify after Roe v. Wade overturned
A truck drove through a group of protesters in Iowa and troopers used tear gas against demonstrators who moved in on the state capitol building in Arizona, CBS2's Wendy Gillette reports.
