Report: Manhattan rent was nearly $5,200 in February
Douglas Elliman Real Estate says the average rent was up about 1% from January.
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Super Bowl snacks hit by inflation, too
Super Bowl Sunday is all about the football, and food, of course.
Home buyers in New York frustrated by current housing market
An expert says the market is crippling under the weight of low inventory, high demand and many unmet expectations.
Gas prices drop in New Jersey, dip nationwide
Gas prices dropped in New Jersey and also ticked down across the nation at large.
Prices still higher in New York City area amid falling inflation
Consumer prices are down nationally, but experts said higher prices in our area are not surprising.
Is a point-of-sale loan right for you?
Point-of-sale financing is rapidly expanding in the United States as lenders partner with major retailers.
"Husky Harvest" student pantry at UConn-Stamford tackling food insecurity among students
At UConn-Stamford, a survey found 60% of students worry about affording food. So some of their classmates decided to step up to the plate.
How to get your holiday shopping done on a budget
If you will be bargain hunting, you should know it is no longer all about Black Friday, according to experts.
Westchester executive unveils $2.3 billion budget under inflation squeeze
Higher prices and rising interest rates are squeezing budgets for families, businesses and governments.
Experts: It will cost less to eat out on Thanksgiving than to host
We're going to be forced to pay more for almost everything we count on for the holiday, especially the turkey.
More merchants slapping customers with fees for using credit cards
It's possible many merchants are breaking the law. But there are ways to get your money back.
How can you avoid sky-high holiday travel costs this year?
Right now, the average domestic flight for a Christmas vacation is up 38 percent from 2021.
Doctors say inflation negatively impacting nutrition
Rising grocery costs have many shoppers opting for less expensive foods, which are often less healthy.
Labor shortage, inflation force Long Island diners to close
Regal Deli, Morrison's and Plainview Diner are all closing due to inflation, rents rising and the labor shortage.
CBS2 has tips for those looking to save money on Halloween supplies
For many, there is just something about this particular holiday that makes people want to splurge.
Tri-State Area residents bracing for a winter of high home heating costs
Con Ed recommends insulating homes, getting a smart thermostat to control energy usage, and using LED lighting.
Goodwill launches new website for online thrifting
In this tight economy, thrifting is a great way to save money and shop sustainably.
Long Island "diaper bank" is trying to help struggling moms and dads
Disposable diapers can cost up to $80 per month per child, and with inflation, prices are even higher.
Gas prices drop further in New Jersey, around nation
Analysts still say hurricane season remains a "wild card" that could disrupt oil production and refining along the Gulf Coast.
Inflation putting the squeeze on seniors, but help may be on the way
The 8.3 percent hike in the consumer price index is especially bad news for retirees living on fixed incomes.
Inflation hitting day-to-day necessities like food and rent
Americans are spending nearly $460 more a month to buy the same goods and services as last year.
Survey: Costs rising faster than many Americans' salaries
CBS2's Tim McNicholas got an advance copy of a survey that shows Americans are losing the race with rising costs.
Stocks tumble as inflation remains high
Stocks tumbled all day Tuesday as inflation remains high. CBS2's Tony Aiello has details and reaction.
New Jersey gas prices continue to decline
Analysts say declines in global oil prices and modest demand helped ease prices from the all-time records set in June.
New Jersey suspends sales tax on school-related items
Research shows when kids lack the proper supplies, they become less likely to do well in school.
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2 dead, 1 injured in violent weekend in the Bronx
One man was stabbed to death after a fight with his neighbor, and 24 hours later, two people were shot in a car.
Reyes own-goal helps Charlotte notch 1-1 draw with Red Bulls
New York, which opened with seven straight wins on the road last season, has gone 4-7-5 since.
Rev. Sharpton holds prayer vigil for DA after death threat
This comes as Trump held a campaign rally in Texas in the shadow of a possible criminal indictment.
Episcopal Diocese of N.Y. apologizes for past with slavery
The Episcopal Bishop says this is a three-step process: lamentations, apologies and reparations.
Actor Jonathan Majors charged after alleged domestic dispute
Police say Majors was arrested for strangulation, assault and harassment. He was later released from custody.
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2 dead, 1 injured in violent weekend in the Bronx
One man was stabbed to death after a fight with his neighbor, and 24 hours later, two people were shot in a car.
Rev. Sharpton holds prayer vigil for DA after death threat
This comes as Trump held a campaign rally in Texas in the shadow of a possible criminal indictment.
Episcopal Diocese of N.Y. apologizes for past with slavery
The Episcopal Bishop says this is a three-step process: lamentations, apologies and reparations.
Actor Jonathan Majors charged after alleged domestic dispute
Police say Majors was arrested for strangulation, assault and harassment. He was later released from custody.
Police: 3 dead after suspected overdoses in New Rochelle
Authorities say a man called police Saturday afternoon and told them he and three others were possibly overdosing.
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Conn. aims to strengthen teacher recruiting, retention
Gov. Ned Lamont hopes these changes will create a strong and diverse educator workforce in the state.
First homicide in more than a decade rocks Wilton, Conn.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Andrews, 31, brutally attacked Ari Ukachukwu, 39, with a knife on Tuesday morning.
Child welfare agencies paid visit to families of kids killed in Hutch crash
Two sisters and two brothers killed in the Sunday wreck had recently moved from New York City to Connecticut.
Weather experts on what to expect this spring and summer
How warm are we talking? Summer warmth? We spoke with two scientists: Brian Colle of Stony Brook University and Andrew Kruczkiewicz of Columbia University.
5 young people killed in crash on Hutchinson River Parkway
Westchester County Police say four of the victims were male and one was female. They range in age from 8 to 17.
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Fire destroys Paterson pickle factory
Firefighters spent hours trying to contain the flames.
Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win
Princeton was hoping to become the first Ivy League champion to make the Elite Eight since 1979.
Princeton students cheer on basketball team at watch party
The Princeton Tigers were trying to continue their Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament as they took on Creighton.
Paramus jewelry store burglary caught on camera
Police say they've seen an uptick in jewelry thefts across Paramus this month.
2 charged after 5 women overdosed outside New Jersey mall
One of the women died days later. Police believe they ingested cocaine laced with fentanyl.
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17-year-old accused of assaulting 2 LIRR conductors
Both conductors were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Man wanted for allegedly striking officer with vehicle on LI
Four police cruisers were also damaged.
America's first "test tube" twins celebrate 40th birthday
America's first test tube twins -- Heather and Todd Tilton -- were born at North Shore University Hospital.
LI high school quarterback finishes chemo for lymphoma
Even while undergoing chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Brandt Morgan worked on returning to football.
LI's new Blue Alert system looks to catch suspects accused of killing officers
The system is meant to help catch suspects accused of killing or seriously injuring law enforcement officers.
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Trump calls for "final battle in 2024" in first official campaign rally
The rally in Waco, Texas, comes a week after the former president claimed he would be "arrested."
Former fed. prosecutor: Trump indictment could go either way
For more analysis on the case, watch "The Point with Marcia Kramer" at 11:30 a.m. Sunday on CBS2.
Powder, threat sent to Manhattan DA amid Trump investigation
The building where the letter was found wasn't evacuated and business mostly went on as usual.
Adams calls on state to expand tax credits for middle & low-income New Yorkers
The Supplemental Child Tax Credit applies to certain middle and low-income New Yorkers.
Biden and Trudeau vow cooperation on trade, security after talks in Canada
The two leaders underscored the strong relationship between Canada and the United States in remarks before Parliament and at a press conference.
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LI high school quarterback finishes chemo for lymphoma
Even while undergoing chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Brandt Morgan worked on returning to football.
Over 80 sickened in suspected norovirus outbreak at LI school
The county health commissioner says last Friday, more than 80 students called out sick.
CDC: 1 in 36 children now identified with autism spectrum disorder
Federal health officials say some children didn't get early intervention and treatment because of COVID. The new report also shows autism numbers are up.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
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Actor Jonathan Majors charged after alleged domestic dispute
Police say Majors was arrested for strangulation, assault and harassment. He was later released from custody.
Protests erupt in NYC — not for Trump but for "Joker"
Crews have been facing the possibility that filming could be disrupted by real-life protests over the Trump case.
Composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, dies at 43
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Performers rave about "Bob Fosse's Dancin'" on Broadway
Revival has the signature moves you expect, but also the razzle-dazzle sets and costumes, singing and more.
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Reyes own-goal helps Charlotte notch 1-1 draw with Red Bulls
New York, which opened with seven straight wins on the road last season, has gone 4-7-5 since.
Rangers rally for 4 straight goals, beat Panthers
New York won for the eighth time in 10 games.
Okposo scores, Comrie gets shutout as Sabres beat Islanders
The Islanders had won 11 straight at home against the Sabres.
Creighton ends Princeton's March Madness run with 86-75 win
Princeton was hoping to become the first Ivy League champion to make the Elite Eight since 1979.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
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Singh's Roti Shop: In Richmond Hill, a 30-year-old family business offers a taste of the West Indies
"It's nostalgic because they grew up with it, and it was something that their mom or their grandmother made, so they come to us for that sort of feeling," co-owner Seema Chan told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Casa Della Mozzarella: Father and son Orazio and Carlo Carciotto make fresh cheese in the Bronx
"We make mozzarella 20, 30, 40 times a day," Carlo Carciotto told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Duck Island Bread Company: A former homicide prosecutor is now a baker in Huntington
"Everybody wants to know the baker. When I was trying murder cases, nobody ever wanted to know me," Bob the Baker told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's a culture of New York": Hajji's Deli in Harlem is known for its chopped cheese sandwich
"They come from around the world because they want to taste the New York sandwich," manager Salah Alhubaishi told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Times Square hosts surprise engagements, pop-up weddings
The weddings were officiated by a surprise guest -- fashion designer Christian Siriano.
Tributes for Damar Hamlin from Buffalo and beyond
The Buffalo Bills safety is showing remarkable signs of recovery after collapsing on the field during a game.
Thousands brave the rain to ring in 2023 in Times Square
The rain didn't stop thousands of spectators from packing Times Square on New Year's Eve to ring in 2023.
Remembering Pope Benedict XVI's trip to New York City
Pope Benedict XVI traveled around the world, but one of the most poignant trips was to New York City in 2008.
Remembering Pelé's time in New York
The Brazilian soccer legend died Thursday at the age of 82.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 3/25 Evening Weather at 6PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for March 25 at 6 p.m.
"Joker" sequel filming this weekend in Lower Manhattan
The new "Joker" movie is being filmed this weekend in Lower Manhattan at the courthouse where a grand jury is deliberating possible charges against former president Donald Trump.
Episcopal Diocese of NY apologizes for participation in slave trade
The Episcopal Diocese of New York says it's taking steps to right its wrongs when it comes to slavery. CBS2's Alecia Reid has more on what the church is doing.
Brooklyn community members forming neighborhood watch group
Community members in Brooklyn say they're forming a neighborhood watch group.
Saturday marks 33 years since deadly Happy Land fire in the Bronx
Saturday marks 33 years since the deadly Happy Land fire in the Bronx that killed 87 people and injured dozens more.
