Connecticut governor poised to sign sweeping gun measure
Among other things, the changes would prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
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Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
Trump lawyers told DOJ they couldn't find classified doc discussed in audio
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Early voting underway for New Jersey's primary elections
Registered voters can cast a ballot at their designated locations Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
VP Harris to be a "leading voice" on gun violence heading into 2024
The Biden-Harris campaign plans to make addressing gun violence a key focus of President Biden's reelection effort.
Brooklyn students walk out for Gun Violence Awareness Day
Students at Launch Charter School carried signs and marched to Restoration Plaza in Bed-Stuy for a rally.
Biden on debt ceiling deal to avoid default: "This is vital"
The president spoke less than 24 hours after the Senate approved the agreement in a bipartisan vote.
Justice Department closes Pence documents probe with no charges
Multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News the Justice Department won't seek to charge former Vice President Mike Pence.
Former Gov. George Pataki delivering medical supplies in Ukraine
Former New York Gov. George Pataki is on his fifth trip to Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2022.
Adams calls on Albany to pass measures to help affordable housing growth
The units will house the homeless, and they'll give asylum seekers arriving in New York City a place to stay.
Biden trips and falls onstage at Air Force commencement ceremony
President Biden was quickly helped to his feet and appeared to be unhurt after tripping onstage.
Senate votes to undo Biden's student loan relief
President Joe Biden has vowed to veto any legislative effort to thwart his student loan relief program.
Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and likely candidates — vying for your vote
Seven Republicans have announced their candidacies for president so far. And President Biden announced in April that he'd run for reelection.
NYC looking to upstate cities, possibly SUNY campuses for asylum seekers
More than 70,000 asylum seekers have arrived in the Big Apple and space is running out.
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Gunman shoots employee inside Queens restaurant
The restaurant was full of customers at the time of the shooting.
Hundreds participate in anti-gun violence march in NYC
According to Wear Orange, 120 people are fatally shot every day, and hundreds more are injured.
Queer Big Apple Corps helps kicks off Pride Month in NYC
The band was the first LGBTQIA+ marching band to perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Fighting reported outside SoHo pop-up shop
Police were called to disperse a large crowd lined up for the opening of Denim Tears on Broome Street.
West Nile Virus prevention measures begin across NYC
Helicopters using an EPA-approved pesticide will target non-residential areas.
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4 injured in Conn. building collapse released from hospital
Eight people were injured when the second floor of the building crashed into the basement Friday.
See it: Bear steals & devours cupcakes from Conn. bakery
Workers say the bear took a box out into the parking lot and devoured around 60 cupcakes.
Connecticut governor poised to sign sweeping gun measure
Among other things, the changes would prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
Conn. gov. encourages families to send kids to summer camps
The governor and education officials say the state offers more than 200 camps, including many free programs.
Newtown Board of Education rejects high school book ban
The board says school administrators will have to develop a plan to address individual parent concerns.
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Officials: 2 whales found dead sustained "blunt force trauma"
One whale was off Wainscott, New York, and the other in Raritan Bay, New Jersey.
Bass River State Forest fire 100% contained
New Jersey Forest Fire Service said conditions from the Bass River State Forest wildfire are improving. However, the lack of rainfall is still creating challenges for firefighters battling the blaze.
Alleged killer of Eunice Dwumfour appears in court
Bynum was in court for a bond hearing as he awaits extradition back to New Jersey.
Hochul, Murphy sign letter opposing textbook censorship
Ten governors sent a letter to publishing companies saying censorship will not be supported in their states.
Early voting underway for New Jersey's primary elections
Registered voters can cast a ballot at their designated locations Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
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Officials: 2 whales found dead sustained "blunt force trauma"
One whale was off Wainscott, New York, and the other in Raritan Bay, New Jersey.
Fiery crash shuts down part of Long Island Expressway
Eastbound and westbound lanes were closed for most of the morning.
Shinnecock Kelp Farmers helping to restore bay waters using traditional methods
For thousands of years, the Shinnecock people worked with seaweed. But this effort, in its third year, combines tribal history with a calling to answer a modern dilemma: Bay waters are dying. Seaweed can help.
LI teen graduates from college before high school
The principal of Longwood High School says Bryan Diaz-Ximello obtained 93 college credits as a high school student.
Humpback whale carcass found in Shinnecock Bay
A necropsy to determine the whale's cause of death will be performed Friday.
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Connecticut governor poised to sign sweeping gun measure
Among other things, the changes would prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
Trump lawyers told DOJ they couldn't find classified doc discussed in audio
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Early voting underway for New Jersey's primary elections
Registered voters can cast a ballot at their designated locations Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
VP Harris to be a "leading voice" on gun violence heading into 2024
The Biden-Harris campaign plans to make addressing gun violence a key focus of President Biden's reelection effort.
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West Nile Virus prevention measures begin across NYC
Helicopters using an EPA-approved pesticide will target non-residential areas.
Octopus observed having a nightmare, NYC researchers say
The findings have not yet been peer reviewed, but researchers said it's the best evidence they've found of a wild animal having a nightmare.
New Jersey Department of Health reports 2 new mpox cases
The state Department of Health says the two cases are the first reported in New Jersey since February.
COVID rebound detected in New York City wastewater
Public health officials say it's too early to know if it's the start of a full-blown COVID wave in New York City.
N.J. woman shares her story to help others with preeclampsia
May is awareness month for preeclampsia, a type of high blood pressure some women develop during or after pregnancy.
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Free concerts highlight this year's Tony Award nominees
The cast of the recent Broadway revival of "Into the Woods" gave one of the performances at Friday's Ham4Ham show.
Immersive exhibit "Wonderland Dreams" comes to Midtown
A sprawling exhibit on Fifth Avenue in Midtown invites visitors to get inside the world of "Alice In Wonderland."
Billy Joel to wrap up Madison Square Garden residency in 2024
Joel was named Madison Square Garden's first-ever music franchise in December, 2013.
Tony Awards: Meet the nominees, Julia Lester
Lester is a nominated for a Tony Award as featured actress in a musical.
Tony Awards: Meet the nominees, Wendell Pierce
Actor Wendell Pierce is Tony-nominated for his role as "Willy Loman" in Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman."
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Judge homers, makes big catch in Yankees' win over Dodgers
The Yankees rebounded from an 8-4 loss Friday night in the opener of the high-profile interleague series.
Torres propels Orlando City to 3-0 victory over Red Bulls
Orlando City beat the Red Bulls for a second time this season and a fourth straight time in all competitions.
Guerrero Jr.'s RBI double in 9th lifts Blue Jays past Mets
The Mets have scored 11 runs in the first five games of a homestand that ends Sunday.
Revolution, NYCFC play to scoreless draw
NYCFC (4-7-5) had won the last three at home against New England (7-3-6) in all competitions entering play.
Betts hits 2 HRs, Kershaw beats Yankees for 1st time
Kershaw allowed early homers to Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson, but Betts hit a leadoff homer and an RBI single during an 8-hit first inning against Luis Severino.
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Anti-gun violence community day comes to Highland Park in Brooklyn
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and a team of youth leaders will are joining elected officials to discuss solutions.
Bronx organizations working to combat domestic violence
Both little girls were victims at the hands of their parents, according to prosecutors.
NYC pesticide-free park pilot program showing signs of success
Eight city parks have converted land management to organic products and practices.
Temple Canteen serves up South Indian fare in Flushing, Queens
Aromas of fresh spices drift from a basement of Ganesh Temple in Flushing. Dosas, mango lassi, and other South Indian fare - all vegetarian - are on the menu at Temple Canteen.
Bronxites work to preserve Jewish heritage through cuisine
There's only one kosher Jewish deli left in the Bronx, and for Jewish American Heritage Month, CBS2 speaks with two people trying to preserve these recipes so they're never forgotten.
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Fleet Week rolls into NYC with Parade of Ships
The annual tradition returned Wednesday in New York Harbor, ahead of Memorial Day.
"Ladies and Gentlemen... The Beatles!" exhibit at Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center
The exhibit focuses on the key period between 1964 and 1966, when the Beatles became international superstars.
2023 Met Gala
This year's theme centered on Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his work as creative director of Chanel.
Remembering Harry Belafonte through the years
The groundbreaking singer, actor and activist died Tuesday at the age of 96 in his New York home.
2023 Mets home opener
The Mets unveiled a massive new scoreboard and defeated the Marlins in their home opener at Citi Field.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 6/3/23 Nightly Weather
CBS2's John Elliott has your weather forecast for June 3 at 11 p.m.
Bear steals & eats dozens of cupcakes from Connecticut bakery
A hungry bear found a sweet spot to chow down in Connecticut.
Queer Big Apple Corps marching band performs in Manhattan
The Queer Big Apple Corps marching band helped kicked off Pride Month in Manhattan on Saturday.
West Nile Virus prevention efforts begin in NYC next week
New York City is getting ready to take on mosquitoes this summer to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus.
NYPD shuts down SoHo pop-up shop after reported fighting
Chaos unfolded outside a pop-up shop that opened in SoHo on Saturday.
