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Police: Mother fatally shot on Upper East Side
Police say the woman was pushing her 3-month-old baby in a stroller when a gunman approached her from behind.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Fresh off primary win, Gov. Hochul turns to gun permits, carry rules
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
Video of man with gun in subway station sparks concealed carry concerns
Police say the passenger is former law enforcement and was defending himself, so he was not charged.
Mom, half-brother charged with murder in Bronx girl's death
Police say she was found with blunt force trauma to her stomach and trauma to her face and arms on Aug. 10, 2021.
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.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 6/30 Thursday morning forecast
It's another dry start and that'll continue all day.
Goats help Riverside Park Conservancy clean hillside
Goats from a local farm will roam the sloped terrain that is full of invasive plants.
Abortion rights activists protest in Midtown
They blocked the entrance to the University Club of New York on West 54th Street.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 6/30 Thursday morning forecast
It's another dry start and that'll continue all day.
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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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 6/29 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 29 at 11 p.m.
"Running of the Goats" held in Riverside Park
It was "on your mark, get set, goats" in Riverside Park on the West Side on Wednesday.
Data shows NYPD homicide clearance rate is worse than national average
Nearly half of all murderers in our country are walking free, and in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with CBS News, we're examining what's behind the rise in "Crime Without Punishment." Barely 50% of murder cases in the U.S. get solved, and as CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the NYPD's clearance rate is even worse.
Man rescued after Jet Ski overturns in Jamaica Bay, Queens
A dramatic water rescue was caught on camera in Queens on Wednesday morning.
New York state legislature to take up new gun bill
Thursday, the New York state legislature will take up a new gun bill to replace the one struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, but there are already questions about whether it could survive a court challenge. CBS2's Dick Brennan has more on Gov. Hochul's proposal.
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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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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.
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.
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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
Vandal caught on camera damaging historic Brooklyn cemetery
The incident was caught on camera. The video shows the vandal acting strangely before destroying 17 tombstones.
New Harlem Zen Spa specializes in skin with more melanin
A former corporate skincare developer started her own spa to offer safer laser hair removal for her community.
Health officials await additional monkeypox vaccines; Cases climb to 48 in New York City
The demand was overwhelming, and all appointments were booked through Monday.
Planned Parenthood leads NYC Pride March through Manhattan
There was full acceptance at the march, but the fight continues, they say, for equal rights everywhere.
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.
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Brenner completes hat trick in 70th, Cincinnati draws NYCFC
NYCFC (8-4-4) got two goals from Héber, another one from Gabriel Pereira and one from Talles Magno.
Verlander dominant, sends Mets to first 3-game losing streak of season
Veteran right-hander throws two-hit ball over eight innings in Astros' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
Judge, Stanton homer as Yankees sweep A's, improve to 56-20
With the 5-3 victory, the Bombers are now 56-20, matching 2001 Mariners and 1998 Yankees for best start since 1930.
Sears pitches major league-best Yankees past lowly A's
Sears (3-0) made his second spot start and limited the A's to three hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros' romp over Mets
Carlos Carrasco (8-4) had a second straight rocky outing against Houston.
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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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Goats help Riverside Park Conservancy clean hillside
Goats from a local farm will roam the sloped terrain that is full of invasive plants.
Abortion rights activists protest in Midtown
They blocked the entrance to the University Club of New York on West 54th Street.
Caught on camera: NYPD rescues man from water in Jamaica Bay
The man was not injured but was checked out by an EMS crew as a precaution.
Police: Mother fatally shot on Upper East Side
Police say the woman was pushing her 3-month-old baby in a stroller when a gunman approached her from behind.
NYC monkeypox cases rise as city waits for vaccine shipment
The city is still waiting for a shipment from the federal government.
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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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Officials report increase in guns found at Newark Airport
The TSA says 80% of the firearms were loaded.
Police searching for suspects after car plows into N.J. flower shop
Surveillance video shows the moment a Ford Edge went full speed into Morningside Florist on West Broadway.
1-year-old critical after near drowning in N.J., police say
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Monday at a home on Beechwood Drive.
Harassing packages sent to former NJ home of Samuel Alito
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
Port Authority asks flyers to pre-book parking at airports
The Port Authority says travelers who do not pre-book parking spots will be charged a summer peak period surcharge.
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Experts remind public to leave fireworks to professionals
One mistake could send you and your family to the hospital, or worse.
Fishermen catch small shark at Nassau County beach
Once on the sand, they removed the hook and released the shark.
Strangers, social media help woman get back dresses she left on LIRR
Judie Ulberg knows how stressful weddings can be. She works in the business. But this was different.
Nassau County rolling out "vaxmobile" for children
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
Police: Missing 10-year-old from North Bellport found safe
The girl had been reported missing after she was dropped off by a rideshare in Hempstead on Monday.
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Abortion rights activists protest in Midtown
They blocked the entrance to the University Club of New York on West 54th Street.
Fresh off primary win, Gov. Hochul turns to gun permits, carry rules
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Hochul, Zeldin projected winners in N.Y. primary election
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will go toe-to-toe in November.
Harassing packages sent to former NJ home of Samuel Alito
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
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NYC monkeypox cases rise as city waits for vaccine shipment
The city is still waiting for a shipment from the federal government.
Chokshi details de Blasio-Cuomo tensions during pandemic
Dr. Dave Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo got in the way of public health.
Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Health officials await additional monkeypox vaccines; Cases climb to 48 in New York City
The demand was overwhelming, and all appointments were booked through Monday.
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.
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R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Off-Broadway events offer affordable, family-friendly fun
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
Jimmy Awards honor high school musical theater performers
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Teen reunites with TV crew who helped him after car crash
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
Sports
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Brenner completes hat trick in 70th, Cincinnati draws NYCFC
NYCFC (8-4-4) got two goals from Héber, another one from Gabriel Pereira and one from Talles Magno.
Verlander dominant, sends Mets to first 3-game losing streak of season
Veteran right-hander throws two-hit ball over eight innings in Astros' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
Judge, Stanton homer as Yankees sweep A's, improve to 56-20
With the 5-3 victory, the Bombers are now 56-20, matching 2001 Mariners and 1998 Yankees for best start since 1930.
Sears pitches major league-best Yankees past lowly A's
Sears (3-0) made his second spot start and limited the A's to three hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros' romp over Mets
Carlos Carrasco (8-4) had a second straight rocky outing against Houston.
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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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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 6/29 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 29 at 11 p.m.
"Running of the Goats" held in Riverside Park
It was "on your mark, get set, goats" in Riverside Park on the West Side on Wednesday.
Data shows NYPD homicide clearance rate is worse than national average
Nearly half of all murderers in our country are walking free, and in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with CBS News, we're examining what's behind the rise in "Crime Without Punishment." Barely 50% of murder cases in the U.S. get solved, and as CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the NYPD's clearance rate is even worse.
Man rescued after Jet Ski overturns in Jamaica Bay, Queens
A dramatic water rescue was caught on camera in Queens on Wednesday morning.
New York state legislature to take up new gun bill
Thursday, the New York state legislature will take up a new gun bill to replace the one struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, but there are already questions about whether it could survive a court challenge. CBS2's Dick Brennan has more on Gov. Hochul's proposal.
