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3-year-old girl falls from apartment window in the Bronx
The child's grandfather says it's a miracle that his granddaughter is going to be OK.
NJ councilperson accused in hit-and-run pressured to resign
Jersey City councilperson at-large Amy DeGise is accused in a hit-and-run, and the whole thing was caught on video.
Massapequa Philharmonic honors champion Little League team
The Massapequa Coast will play in the Little League World Series on Friday night.
Water emergency declared in Rockland County
The county will begin mandatory water restrictions due to low levels in the Ramapo River.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
NYPD: Woman escapes custody in the Bronx
Police say a 33-year-old woman escaped from the 44th Precinct in the Concourse section around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.
NYPD cracks down on illegal cannabis trucks
The department seized 19 vehicles off city streets for allegedly selling cannabis products without permits.
Gov. Murphy vows to kill congestion pricing if N.J. drivers forced to pay twice
"If we have to, we've got options, which I don't want to use, but we can use through the Port Authority," Murphy said.
Caught on video: Unprovoked attack in the Bronx leaves victim with fractured skull
An immigrant from Mexico is in critical condition, and now a local man is facing an attempted murder charge.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 8/17 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 17 at 11 p.m.
Stephen Stock and Marcia Kramer discuss federal ghost gun crackdown
There's a new federal effort to crack down on ghost guns. CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock spoke to CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer.
Massapequa Philarmonic plays tribute to Little League team
There was a special tribute to some champion Little Leaguers on Long Island.
Dealers rush to sell ghost gun parts before restrictions take effect
There's a new federal effort to crack down on ghost guns. The feds are taking aim at certain parts used to make these virtually untraceable weapons that are linked to crimes across our area. CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
Water restrictions in Rockland County go into effect Thursday
Water restrictions in Rockland County go into effect Thursday due to a lack of rain and low river levels. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports on how water limitations will affect just about everyone in the county.
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CBS2 rides with NYPD to see new approach to vendors, panhandlers
It was supposed to be its first joint operation with city social workers, but it did not go as planned.
Manhattan rent soars to record $5,000 a month
According to a report, a one-bedroom reached a record average of $5,058 in June, and it went up even more in July.
What to do if you spot a swarm of spotted lanternflies
Officials say the population of the invasive bugs is exploding right now.
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Brooklyn synagogue vandalized with hateful message
A Brooklyn rabbi walking into morning services found the word "Hitler" painted on the wall.
Washington Heights community school inspires individuality
A nonprofit-run middle and high school in Washington Heights uses a personalized approach to serve families.
Exclusive: St. Francis College-Brooklyn to debut new campus
In an exclusive tour, CBS2's Hannah Kliger got a look at what students will soon experience.
Harlem Week teaches older New Yorkers something new
Harlem Week hosted Senior Citizens Day Friday, providing learning opportunities for older minds.
Massive milestone for 200th anniversary of St. James Parish
Before the parish in the Village of Brooklyn, congregants had to make a journey across the river to attend mass.
Long Island team heading to Little League World Series
This is Massapequa's first time going to the Little League World Series in their 72-year history.
More New York City parents turning to homeschooling
According to the Independent Budget Office, enrollment fell in every school district last academic year.
Harlem Week kicks off with one-year anniversary of Uptown Night Market
The monthly market features food, clothing, music and dancing.
LEGO opens Harlem playground for 90th anniversary
LEGO enlisted the eye of artist Hebru Brantley to bring to life a vision of adventure.
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Donaldson hits walk-off slam in 10th, Yankees beat Rays
New York entered having lost three straight and 12 of 15.
Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves
After taking a ball, Baty connected with a hanging curve on his very first swing in a New York uniform.
Jets' legend Klecko named finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Star defensive lineman joins Chuck Howley, Ken Riley as senior candidates for 2023 Canton class
Arozarena's early homer sends Rays past skidding Yankees
The Yankees have lost 11 of 13 and are 8-17 since reaching the All-Star break at 64-28.
Morton, Olson lead Braves to another easy win over Mets
The Mets' 10-game winner Taijuan Walker made an early exit because of back spasms.
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"Take the Lead" prepares retired race horses for 2nd careers
Because of this organization, the idea of retiring a horse is suddenly heartwarming.
Rockland County celebrates 50th anniversary of hurling field and time-honored tradition
Hurling isn't a sport that's known nationally, but it has taken this New York community by storm.
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.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
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NYPD: Woman escapes custody in the Bronx
Police say a 33-year-old woman escaped from the 44th Precinct in the Concourse section around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.
3-year-old girl falls from apartment window in the Bronx
The child's grandfather says it's a miracle that his granddaughter is going to be OK.
NYPD cracks down on illegal cannabis trucks
The department seized 19 vehicles off city streets for allegedly selling cannabis products without permits.
MTA launches redesigned TrainTime app
Officials say the redesigned TrainTime app combines three apps into one -- LIRR, Metro-North and MTA eTix.
Nearly a dozen humpback whales spotted in Hudson River
The whales were not alone. Several dolphins were also spotted swimming near the whales.
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Connecticut launches program to help residents find jobs
CareerConneCT is a network of 19 job training programs meant to help some of the state's 67,000 unemployed workers.
Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
Workers can receive up to $1,000 from the Premium Pay Program.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
It will offer tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated programs.
Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
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NJ lawmakers introduce bill to prevent LIV Golf tournaments
The LIV tournament that played in Bedminster in July was backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
Nearly a dozen humpback whales spotted in Hudson River
The whales were not alone. Several dolphins were also spotted swimming near the whales.
Masks required indoors at Rutgers University this fall
Masks are not required at indoor events, but attendees will need proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test.
NJ councilperson accused in hit-and-run pressured to resign
Jersey City councilperson at-large Amy DeGise is accused in a hit-and-run, and the whole thing was caught on video.
Gov. Murphy vows to kill congestion pricing if N.J. drivers forced to pay twice
"If we have to, we've got options, which I don't want to use, but we can use through the Port Authority," Murphy said.
Long Island News
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Massapequa Philharmonic honors champion Little League team
The Massapequa Coast will play in the Little League World Series on Friday night.
L.I. twins heading to college, defying doctors' diagnoses
Even though the twins still have their medical hurdles, they're proving it's possible to overcome the odds.
Judge sentences Roosevelt man in fatal stabbing of Roman Catholic deacon
Pat Logsdon ran a transitional house for homeless men with a criminal past, when he was brutally killed in 2017.
New York Comedy Festival returning in November
The festival runs Nov. 7-13 at various locations in all five boroughs, plus one show at UBS Arena in Nassau County.
Suffolk County officers accused of firing rifles into woods
Sources tell CBS2 numerous rounds were fired in East Shoreham on Aug. 3. A neighbor reported shots fired to 911.
Politics
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NJ lawmakers introduce bill to prevent LIV Golf tournaments
The LIV tournament that played in Bedminster in July was backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
Zeldin accepts CBS2's fall gubernatorial debate invitation
Last week, he told CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer he's ready to debate Gov. Kathy Hochul anytime, any place.
NY delegation stands to lose seniority, strength in Congress
No matter the outcome, the redrawing of district lines means New York will likely lose power and experience in D.C.
NJ councilperson accused in hit-and-run pressured to resign
Jersey City councilperson at-large Amy DeGise is accused in a hit-and-run, and the whole thing was caught on video.
Gov. Murphy vows to kill congestion pricing if N.J. drivers forced to pay twice
"If we have to, we've got options, which I don't want to use, but we can use through the Port Authority," Murphy said.
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Masks required indoors at Rutgers University this fall
Masks are not required at indoor events, but attendees will need proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test.
New York launches back-to-school COVID vaccination campaign
The statewide #VaxToSchool campaign aims to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged children.
NYC Health + Hospitals expands wastewater surveillance
Starting next week, the program will expand to include testing of hospital wastewater for polio and monkeypox.
NYC public schools easing COVID guidelines
New York City education officials say COVID rules for public schools won't be as strict when students return to the classroom in a few weeks.
Officials: West Nile virus detected in 2 NYC residents
The virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes across all five boroughs.
Entertainment
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Solange Knowles composes original score for NYC Ballet
Knowles says her score will be performed by the New York City Ballet orchestra and choreographed by Gianna Reisen.
New York Comedy Festival returning in November
The festival runs Nov. 7-13 at various locations in all five boroughs, plus one show at UBS Arena in Nassau County.
Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather
In 1973, Littlefeather represented Marlon Brando at the Oscars, declining his Best Actor award for "The Godfather."
Melissa Etheridge to play a dozen off-Broadway shows
"Melissa Etheridge: My Window - A Journey Through Life" will play a dozen performance at New World Stages off-Broadway on 50th Street starting Oct. 13.
Ashanti on the roots of her success and "how my story ends"
The R&B star revisits where she got her start, and talks about dreams coming true.
Sports
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Donaldson hits walk-off slam in 10th, Yankees beat Rays
New York entered having lost three straight and 12 of 15.
Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves
After taking a ball, Baty connected with a hanging curve on his very first swing in a New York uniform.
Jets' legend Klecko named finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Star defensive lineman joins Chuck Howley, Ken Riley as senior candidates for 2023 Canton class
Arozarena's early homer sends Rays past skidding Yankees
The Yankees have lost 11 of 13 and are 8-17 since reaching the All-Star break at 64-28.
Morton, Olson lead Braves to another easy win over Mets
The Mets' 10-game winner Taijuan Walker made an early exit because of back spasms.
The Dig
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
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.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 8/17 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 17 at 11 p.m.
Stephen Stock and Marcia Kramer discuss federal ghost gun crackdown
There's a new federal effort to crack down on ghost guns. CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock spoke to CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer.
Massapequa Philarmonic plays tribute to Little League team
There was a special tribute to some champion Little Leaguers on Long Island.
Dealers rush to sell ghost gun parts before restrictions take effect
There's a new federal effort to crack down on ghost guns. The feds are taking aim at certain parts used to make these virtually untraceable weapons that are linked to crimes across our area. CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
Water restrictions in Rockland County go into effect Thursday
Water restrictions in Rockland County go into effect Thursday due to a lack of rain and low river levels. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports on how water limitations will affect just about everyone in the county.
