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Police identify woman found dead at luxury NYC apartment building
Police said no criminality is suspected. The medical examiner's office will determine how she died.
Budget cuts cause reduced staffing at NYC firehouses, union says
The Uniformed Firefighters Association says the FDNY has removed the "fifth firefighter" position from 20 engine companies.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/3 Sunday morning forecast
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
Retired NYPD detective celebrates 100th birthday
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
NYPD: Man wanted for attacking 69-year-old boarding bus in Bronx
According to police, the man approached the victim from behind, knocked him to the ground and struck him in the head multiple times.
Renewed concerns for civilians as Israel intensifies southern Gaza assault
Israel pounded targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
Holidays bring Gridlock Alert Days back to NYC; What to know
Starting this Sunday, all of Fifth Avenue from 48th to 59th streets will be closed to traffic to allow people to take in the sights and sounds of the season.
Class Act with Chris Wragge heads to Francis Lewis High School
Francis Lewis High School in Queens is home to some incredible programs that you don't see at every school.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 12/2/23 Evening Weather
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for December 2 at 6 p.m.
Santa visits annual children's party at Hoyt Street Garden
The third annual children's party at the Hoyt Street Garden was held Saturday. Kids had a chance to craft their own ornaments and spend a little time with Santa.
"Breakfast with Santa" held in Park Slope
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy in Park Slope hosted Breakfast with Santa on Saturday. The place was packed with kids doing arts and crafts, making cookies and lining up to tell Santa what they want for Christmas.
Radio City Rockettes tell CBS New York what to expect at Christmas Spectacular
The Radio City Rockettes have returned for their annual Christmas Spectacular. A few members joined CBS2 News This Morning to talk about what to expect this year.
NYPD helps retired detective celebrate 100th birthday
The NYPD helped a retired detective celebrate a milestone birthday this weekend. Frank Agoglia turned 100 on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NcvqBD
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NYPD boosting pickpocket unit during holidays
The NYPD says pickpocket crimes are on the rise and it's beefing up the prevention plan for big holiday events.
Neighbors at Harlem apartment building say overdoses in hallways putting them at risk
Overdoses in the hallway, drug paraphernalia littered in the building, and two years of complaints without results. What's a landlord to do but go to court?
NYPD plans to spend nearly $400M on encrypted radio system
Journalists and the public have long listened to police radio communications to learn what's going on across the city.
Scammers use AI to find new ways to steal money
As the holiday shopping season gets underway, so does the season for scams. And they have new ways to try and get their hands on your money this year.
Car production shortages impacting local police departments
The issues started with a pandemic backlog -- a shortage of microchips hampering car production nationwide.
FDNY joins nationwide lithium-ion battery safety campaign
The campaign includes a new PSA, as well as tips to educate people on how to properly purchase and safely use lithium-ion battery powered devices.
Former NJ care center employees, residents say they're owed money
Families are still searching for thousands of dollars deposited into their loved ones' accounts.
CBS New York Investigates: MTA workers under attack in NYC
The number of assaults on transit workers has been on the rise for at least the past four years.
JetBlue plane tips backward as passengers get off at JFK
A passenger said flight attendants told them to spread out to rebalance the plane.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marches on around protest
The iconic balloons and marching bands had to veer around the demonstrators, but it did not stop the 97-year-old annual tradition from going on.
Free turkeys and more are a show of support for veterans at Freeport's annual Veterans Stand Down
He was among 300 veterans to receive free turkeys, hams, winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets, which were donated by companies and nonprofits across Long Island at Freeport's annual Veterans Stand Down.
Mayor Eric Adams discusses budget cuts, FBI investigation
Mayor Eric Adams joined CBS New York to discuss budget cuts and the FBI investigation into his campaign finances.
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HPD installs new boiler for Harlem apartments after CBS New York report
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
Hamas hostages survived on "a piece of bread," cousin says
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
Queens residents want trash-ridden railroad tracks cleaned up
One resident reported the problem in April to the train operator, New York & Atlantic Railway, but hasn't seen action.
Planet Harlem mural gets animated through augmented reality
Artist Paul Deo is adding augmented reality to his iconic Planet Harlem mural, allowing the wall to speak for itself.
Nonprofit coding classes open opportunities for Harlem students
Students engaged in arts education at Wadleigh Secondary School also learn coding through Code Nation.
Vendors return to Corona Plaza in Queens, this time with a license
It's part of the city's plan for the first-ever regulated community vending at Corona Plaza.
Exclusive: Viewer blows whistle on reckless parking in Jamaica, Queens
Local residents say getting around the busy travel hub is anything but easy.
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On The Dot with David Schechter: Wildfires & climate change
David Schechter explores the connection between wildfires and climate change for "On The Dot."
Watch our special "Climate Change: Protecting Our Planet"
Experts say climate change will continue to impact the Tri-State Area, driving bigger storm surges, more intense rainfall more often, and extreme heat that lingers longer, to name a few.
Breaking the Stigma: Children and Mental Health — A CBS2 Special
In 2021, 44% of high school students reported they persistently felt sad or hopeless, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's why CBS2 launched a series of special reports on breaking the stigma when it comes to children and mental health.
Watch the CBS2 special "Black History Is American History"
CBS2 honors and celebrates the contributions of Black people to American history in our special.
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
A Look Back
Ms. Lonnie following in the footsteps of South Bronx legend Ms. Fox to help the community
Residents say Ms. Lonnie is following in the footsteps of Ms. Fox, a legendary Bronx native who worked her whole life to better the community.
A Look Back: "Our Block" - Flushing
In this installment of "Our Block," the late, legendary CBS2 reporter Vic Miles takes us to Flushing, Queens in 1983.
A Look Back: "Our Block" – East Harlem
East 116th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues was known as the commercial corridor. There you will find business owners, many of which are immigrants, working to establish their roots.
A Look Back: "Our Block" - South Bronx
Vic Miles takes us on a trip back in time to visit Lyman Place, a block in the Morrisania section of the South Bronx that was undergoing a transformation in the 1980s.
A Look Back: "Our Block" – Bedford-Stuyvesant
Vic Miles visited Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, where a community garden on Bergen Street was just starting to grow.
A Look Back: "Our Block" - Kingsbridge
In the 1980s, a community in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx was at the crossroads of racial change.
A Look Back: The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Fifty-five years ago this week, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. We take a look back at his legacy through the perspective of young New Yorkers.
A Look Back: The Blizzard of 1996
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn and meteorologist/weather producer Giorgio Panetta take a look back at the blizzard of 1996.
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.
Breaking the Stigma
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Breaking the Stigma: Resources and assistance
If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text 988 to speak with a trained, caring counselor.
Teens experiencing uptick in anxiety: What to watch for
Nearly one in three U.S. teenagers experiences anxiety that interferes with their daily functioning.
How to avoid holiday loneliness: Coping strategies, resources
There's evidence being lonely can literately shorten your life, and these feeling can be experienced at any age.
Happy Jack record label aims to support artists' mental health
Happy Jack's mission goes beyond music and works to give artists the help and guidance they need to support mental health.
St. Francis offers place to call home for people with mental illness
It opened in the early 1980s as the very first permanent supportive housing for a specific population that's often overlooked.
AI generated images another potential social media hazard
Celebrities like Heidi Klum and Arnold Schwarzenegger have shared the 90s-style images. The filters can look realistic, but doctors say trends like this can impact your mental health. Dr. Samantha DeCaro, director of clinical outreach and education at the Renfrew Center, joined Dick Brennan and Dana Tyler to discuss it.
Mental health club succeeds among Success Academy students
The charter school system that got its start in Harlem is setting a new standard for mental health care on campuses everywhere.
Gearing up for AFSP's Out of the Darkness walk this weekend
CBS New York's Cindy Hsu sits down with two of the organization's board members as we continue to break the stigma around mental health.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Audacy hosting annual We Can Survive concert
Karen Carson, host of "Karen in the Morning" on Audacy's new 102.7 and Elizabeth Clemens, executive director of the New Jersey chapter of AFSP joined Cindy Hsu on CBS2 News at 9 a.m. Click here for more information
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Ilya Sorokin stops 42 shots as Islanders hold off Panthers
Sorokin finished with at least 40 saves for the fourth time this season.
Rangers rally for win over Predators
The Rangers trailed 2-0 and 3-1 before scoring three straight to get their league-best 17th win.
Knicks beat Raptors to win 3rd straight
New York improved to 10-0 against teams with losing records.
Sharks beat Devils for 1st road win
New Jersey had its three-game winning streak snapped.
NBA player invites high school coach to live with him after coach's wife died
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson invited his high school coach to move in with him in New York after his coach's wife of 31 years died. His former coach took him up on his offer.
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On Call with Dr. Kumar: Retail therapy
Shopping can be good for your health as you hit the stores this holiday season, but be careful not to go overboard.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Stay healthy and safe this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family and relaxation. But for health care workers, it can be one of the busiest days of the year.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Diabetes prevention and management
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with the latest research on diabetes prevention and management.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: What's causing latest surge in RSV?
Dr. Kumar explains why the area is seeing an uptick in cases, and breaks down the symptoms and new treatment options.
How a Halloween scare can actually be good for your health
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain why some sights and sounds get our hearts racing.
Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic syndrome, or CKM, explained
The American Heart Association discovered a link between four key factors: Cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: What to know about strokes
It's the second leading cause of death around the world, but many Americans don't know how to recognize one.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Loneliness epidemic
In addition to anxiety and depression, feeling lonely can impact physical health and wellbeing.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Is it COVID or is it something else?
The so-called "tripledemic" appears to have arrived, with people everywhere coughing and sneezing.
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Snapshot New York Halloween Special
Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure as we delve into the world of the supernatural!
"The Drifter" sings for thousands below Madison Square Garden
One man is making it his mission to give the heart of New York a heartbeat.
Snapshot New York: Quadriplegic Kevin Lange hits Trails Without Limits in Westchester County
A new program in Westchester County helps people with disabilities immerse themselves in the local parks like never before.
42-year-old still dreams of pitching in the major leagues
During a workout in his backyard, every pitch got faster until Semerano threw at 101 mph.
Snapshot New York Fourth of July Special
Celebrate unity in the USA as we honor our service members, tour revolutionary history and see a fireworks show of the future in this star-spangled special!
#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
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#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
Meet the author: Mitch Albom
As the CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi digs into our latest read, "The Little Liar," we hear from the author about his humble beginnings right here in Queens.
CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi Readers' Choice revealed
We asked you to choose from our Top 3 FicPicks: "The Little Liar" by Mitch Albom, "The General and Julia" by Jon Clinch or "The Watchmaker's Hand" by Jeffery Deaver. So what did you choose?
Thousands of votes cast for the CBS New York Book Club's next read
You voted on our Top 3 FicPicks: "The Little Liar" by Mitch Albom, "The General and Julia" by Jon Clinch, and "The Watchmaker's Hand" by Jeffery Deaver.
Meet the authors behind this round of FicPicks
Which book will be our next read? Hear from each of the authors before casting your vote.
Voting opens for CBS New York Book Club's next read
Help us choose from three ficpicks with plots and/or authors based in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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Students at Francis Lewis learn culinary and hydroponic skills
It's a diverse school where over 60 languages are spoken, and it would take eight years of high school to cover all the programs offered.
Class Act with Chris Wragge heads to Francis Lewis High School
Francis Lewis High School in Queens is home to some incredible programs that you don't see at every school.
One day away from Class Act with Chris Wragge
Tomorrow, we'll be live at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
Class Act heading to Queens this Friday
This Friday, Class Act with Chris Wragge will be live at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
Class Act with Chris Wragge headed to Francis Lewis High School in Queens
The school has a little bit of everything, like a culinary department with a rooftop greenhouse where kids grow food for their culinary program.
James Madison High School renaming football field in honor of 9/11 hero Danny Suhr
Suhr was a star captain of the football and baseball teams at James Madison High School and loved playing for the FDNY vs. the NYPD.
Tomorrow: Class Act coming to James Madison High School
Class Act with Chris Wragge is coming to you live from the Brooklyn school as it honors a former student athlete who died in the line of duty on 9/11.
Counting down until Class Act with Chris Wragge returns
We'll be live this Friday morning from James Madison High School in Brooklyn.
Class Act to spotlight mentorship program at Brooklyn school
This Friday morning, Chris Wragge will be live at James Madison High School as they rename the football field for a former student athlete killed on 9/11.
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Moving to New York? Find the best internet providers in the Big Apple
Before you make the big move to the Big Apple, make sure your new home internet is the fastest, and offers the best value.
Your new home in New York City may need a faster router. Start with these
Get the speed you're paying for with one of these tested-and-true, handpicked routers.
Here are the best TV and Internet bundles in NYC -- don't move to New York without one
For anyone living in New York City (or planning to move into Manhattan), and who's looking to save money by bundling their TV and home Internet service, here are the best options.
New York News
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Budget cuts cause reduced staffing at NYC firehouses, union says
The Uniformed Firefighters Association says the FDNY has removed the "fifth firefighter" position from 20 engine companies.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/3 Sunday morning forecast
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Police identify woman found dead at luxury NYC apartment building
Police said no criminality is suspected. The medical examiner's office will determine how she died.
Retired NYPD detective celebrates 100th birthday
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
NYPD: Man wanted for attacking 69-year-old boarding bus in Bronx
According to police, the man approached the victim from behind, knocked him to the ground and struck him in the head multiple times.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/3 Sunday morning forecast
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
First Alert Weather: Rain showers expected for evening commute
Still a little cold this morning, then some rain showers with highs around 50.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures back to normal
It's shaping up to be a milder day, with highs in the upper 40s to near 50.
First Alert Weather: Coldest morning so far this season
It's the coldest morning since last February, with widespread wind chills in the teens and low 20s.
Beloved Scarsdale, N.Y. attorneys killed in Connecticut car crash
At a New Jersey funeral on Tuesday, family and friends remembered Toby and Brooke Cohen.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/3 Sunday morning forecast
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Elderly woman missing, son injured after house fire in Woodbridge, N.J.
A neighbor called the woman, believed to be in her 80s, and her son fixtures of the neighborhood.
Striking nurses reach tentative agreement with NJ hospital
The nurses went on strike on Aug. 4, fighting for better staffing, sick time and insurance benefits.
NJ TRANSIT Santa Train helps 350 kids ring in the holidays
Santa traded his sleigh for a classic train to deliver presents to hundreds of kids from New Jersey.
First Alert Weather: Rain showers expected for evening commute
Still a little cold this morning, then some rain showers with highs around 50.
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Retired NYPD detective celebrates 100th birthday
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
L.I. parties begin search for George Santos' replacement
Party leaders said they will announce their candidates in the special election to fill Santos' seat next week.
Rep. Santos speaks with CBS New York ahead of expulsion vote
"Me resigning is me folding, is me giving in to the desire of a select few," Santos told CBS New York.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
Preview of our documentary "The 5:33 - Legacy of the LIRR Massacre"
CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff was one of the reporters there that night, 30 years ago at the Merillon Avenue train station in Garden City. The suburban community was shattered by what was then unthinkable.
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George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?
The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
L.I. parties begin search for George Santos' replacement
Party leaders said they will announce their candidates in the special election to fill Santos' seat next week.
Pablo Guzmán a key figure in founding of Young Lords Party
Before Pablo Guzmán broke stories and won Emmys, he was a key figure in the founding of a Latino-led radical movement that had a brief lifespan, but lasting legacy.
Judge rejects Trump's motion to dismiss 2020 election interference case
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that former President Donald Trump cannot be shielded from criminal prosecution after leaving office for alleged conduct during his time in office.
Who voted to expel George Santos? Here's how each House member voted
The vote count on the expulsion resolution for George Santos was 311 to 114, with 105 Republicans joining 206 Democrats in voting to oust him.
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World AIDS Day events raise awareness across New York City
Friday marked the 35th annual World AIDS Day, when people gather to remember those who have died of and been impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Over $5M awarded to school-based mental health clinics across NY
This is all part of the governor's $1 billion plan to transform that state's mental health care system.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
How to avoid holiday loneliness: Coping strategies, resources
There's evidence being lonely can literately shorten your life, and these feeling can be experienced at any age.
NYC parents worried about respiratory illnesses impacting children in China
Hospitals in China are swamped with kids diagnosed with pneumonia and other respiratory infections.
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Wu-Tang Clan members open up about the group 30 years after debut album
Wu-Tang Clan members RZA and Young Dirty Bastard sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to talk about 50 years of hip-hop and the group's legacy.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Rock band KISS celebrated in New York as they play their farewell shows
A legendary rock band is giving a goodbye kiss to their hometown.
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Ilya Sorokin stops 42 shots as Islanders hold off Panthers
Sorokin finished with at least 40 saves for the fourth time this season.
Rangers rally for win over Predators
The Rangers trailed 2-0 and 3-1 before scoring three straight to get their league-best 17th win.
Knicks beat Raptors to win 3rd straight
New York improved to 10-0 against teams with losing records.
Sharks beat Devils for 1st road win
New Jersey had its three-game winning streak snapped.
NBA player invites high school coach to live with him after coach's wife died
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson invited his high school coach to move in with him in New York after his coach's wife of 31 years died. His former coach took him up on his offer.
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HPD installs new boiler for Harlem apartments after CBS New York report
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
Hamas hostages survived on "a piece of bread," cousin says
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
Queens residents want trash-ridden railroad tracks cleaned up
One resident reported the problem in April to the train operator, New York & Atlantic Railway, but hasn't seen action.
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50th Annual Village Halloween Parade
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 12/2/23 Evening Weather
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for December 2 at 6 p.m.
Santa visits annual children's party at Hoyt Street Garden
The third annual children's party at the Hoyt Street Garden was held Saturday. Kids had a chance to craft their own ornaments and spend a little time with Santa.
"Breakfast with Santa" held in Park Slope
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy in Park Slope hosted Breakfast with Santa on Saturday. The place was packed with kids doing arts and crafts, making cookies and lining up to tell Santa what they want for Christmas.
Radio City Rockettes tell CBS New York what to expect at Christmas Spectacular
The Radio City Rockettes have returned for their annual Christmas Spectacular. A few members joined CBS2 News This Morning to talk about what to expect this year.
NYPD helps retired detective celebrate 100th birthday
The NYPD helped a retired detective celebrate a milestone birthday this weekend. Frank Agoglia turned 100 on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NcvqBD
