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Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Friday is expected to be one of the busiest days for air travel, so plan ahead.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 7/1 Friday morning forecast
Things are heating up and we're heading into the holiday weekend with sizzlin' sunshine.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
8 adults, 1 teenager injured in drive-by shooting in Newark
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
Lawmakers in Albany working on gun legislation
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify.
LGBTQ+ senior center spreads pride in life, love in Harlem
Two women found love volunteering together at their neighborhood community center for LGBTQ+ elders.
U.S. Justice Department investigating NYPD's Special Victims Unit
The allegations span decades, and include shaming abuse survivors and retraumatizing them during investigations.
Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 7/1 Friday morning update
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
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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Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Friday is expected to be one of the busiest days for air travel, so plan ahead, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 7/1 Friday morning update
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
First Alert Forecast: CBS2 6/30 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 30 at 11 p.m.
CBS News: Crime Without Punishment
As the nation is seeing a rise in violent crime, a CBS News investigation found that homicides are going unsolved at a historic pace. In a series "Crime Without Punishment: Unsolved Murder in America," Jim Axelrod looks at the disturbing trend of killers going free.
Vigil held for young mother shot, killed on Upper East Side
Family members of the woman shot and killed while pushing a stroller on the Upper East Side say the system failed her and now they're demanding justice. CBS2's Thalia Perez has more from a vigil held Thursday night.
Gun Violence: The Search for Solutions
Watch our series of special reports
We take a deep dive into the gun violence epidemic, and identify ways to fight the problem.
Examining racial disparities in NYPD homicide closure rates
In a collaboration with CBS News, we examine a crime often going without punishment in our country. Barely half of murder cases in the U.S. get solved.
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Where to watch fireworks near you July 4th weekend
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
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.
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LGBTQ+ senior center spreads pride in life, love in Harlem
Two women found love volunteering together at their neighborhood community center for LGBTQ+ elders.
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.
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Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
Reports: Superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets
The 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, signed a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn last season.
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.
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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?
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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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Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Friday is expected to be one of the busiest days for air travel, so plan ahead.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
LGBTQ+ senior center spreads pride in life, love in Harlem
Two women found love volunteering together at their neighborhood community center for LGBTQ+ elders.
U.S. Justice Department investigating NYPD's Special Victims Unit
The allegations span decades, and include shaming abuse survivors and retraumatizing them during investigations.
FBI searching for "CryptoQueen" Ruja Ignatova
She's accused of founding a fake cryptocurrency called OneCoin.
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Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Friday is expected to be one of the busiest days for air travel, so plan ahead.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
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.
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Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Friday is expected to be one of the busiest days for air travel, so plan ahead.
Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
8 adults, 1 teenager injured in drive-by shooting in Newark
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
Jersey City Fire Department adds 2 new companies
They're the first additions since 1937, and are needed to keep up with Jersey City's growing population.
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Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Where to watch fireworks near you July 4th weekend
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
CBS2's John Dias and his mom reflect on when he came out of the closet
Jackie Dias would've liked to have had a crystal ball to see the future would be OK when John came out as a gay man 10 years ago.
Suffolk Co. announces 5 mph boating speed zones for holiday
As many as 1,000 boats are expected in the water off Huntington for the Fourth of July.
Politics
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Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
Lawmakers express concern Supreme Court's concealed carry decision may fuel shootings
Mayor Eric Adams, along with many other lawmakers, fear the recent Supreme Court ruling on guns in New York will have far-reaching implications.
NYC gun violence: CBS2 analyzes how we got to this point
Shootings spiked in June and July of 2020, reaching record levels not seen since 2006. We examine the reasons why.
Mayor Adams unveils NYC's new high-tech DNA Gun Crimes Unit
Hizzoner says the $2.5 million unit has 24 newly-hired criminologists dedicated to getting results quickly.
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Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
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.
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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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Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
Reports: Superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets
The 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, signed a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn last season.
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.
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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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Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Friday is expected to be one of the busiest days for air travel, so plan ahead, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 7/1 Friday morning update
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
First Alert Forecast: CBS2 6/30 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 30 at 11 p.m.
CBS News: Crime Without Punishment
As the nation is seeing a rise in violent crime, a CBS News investigation found that homicides are going unsolved at a historic pace. In a series "Crime Without Punishment: Unsolved Murder in America," Jim Axelrod looks at the disturbing trend of killers going free.
Vigil held for young mother shot, killed on Upper East Side
Family members of the woman shot and killed while pushing a stroller on the Upper East Side say the system failed her and now they're demanding justice. CBS2's Thalia Perez has more from a vigil held Thursday night.
