"Absentee homeowners" accused of using NYC program to get tax breaks
A Department of Investigation report uncovered at least 15 homeowners violating the primary residence requirement
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Airbnb cracking down on summer parties across New York State
The company announced Wednesday it will block some one-night reservations during the Memorial Day and July 4 holiday weekends.
2 minors killed in shooting at Pittsburgh party, police say
Pittsburgh police said in a news release that the shooting happened at about 12:30 a.m. during a party at a short-term rental property.
Queens residents say vacant home is being rented on Airbnb
They say illegal tenants occupying a home on their street brought gun violence to the neighborhood.
Vacant home rented on Airbnb a magnet for violence in Bayside, Queens, residents say
They turned to elected officials for help after they say a home on the street has repeatedly been listed as an Airbnb rental property, despite being vacant.
NYC Tourist Sees Diners Sitting Directly Outside Hotel Room Window In Viral TikTok Video
Desiree Baker starts her video with photos of the room she booked on Airbnb. Then she went to check the "city view."
City Council Passes Bill Requiring NYC Homeowners, Tenants Who List Properties For Short-Term Rentals To Register With City
For buildings with more than three apartments, state law only allows short-term rentals for less than 30 days when the resident renting it out is home at the same time.
Airbnb Recreates Carrie Bradshaw's Apartment For 'Sex And The City' Rental
Each one-night stay runs just $23, in honor of the show premiering 23 years ago.
New York City Couple Recounts Pleasant Interaction With Missing Flemington, N.J. Woman Lauren Cho In California
A New Jersey woman has been missing for 99 days. Lauren Cho suddenly vanished after a cross-country trip to California with her boyfriend to chase her dreams of becoming a chef.
Police Seize 7 Vans Allegedly Used As Airbnb Rentals In Manhattan
The New York City sheriff's department says all of the vans impounded this week had fraudulent or illegal registrations.
Airbnb Bans User, Takes Legal Action After Unauthorized Party At Suffolk County Estate
Airbnb says it is taking legal action against a customer who threw a potential COVID-19 super-spreader party on Long Island.
Airbnb Warns Guests: No Halloween Parties This Weekend In New Jersey
Airbnb warned it may take legal action against any guests who violate those rules.
Gov. Murphy Tightens Limits On Indoor Gatherings To Discourage House Parties As Coronavirus Spikes
Gov. Phil Murphy said house parties, from Sussex County to the Jersey Shore, are to blame for coronavirus spreading.
Airbnb Shuts Down Dozens Of New Jersey Properties After Large Parties
More than 700 people attended an Airbnb house party in New Jersey. Now, the home rental company is cracking down.
Now You Can Airbnb Inside The East Coast's Biggest (And Last) Giant Elephant Building
Three lucky guests and their friends will have the chance to stay inside New Jersey's Lucy The Elephant. The giant wooden Elephant is one of the only National Historic landmarks now on Airbnb.
Investigation Underway After Boston Woman Books NYCHA Unit On Airbnb
The woman paid $90 a night to stay at Chelsea's Fulton Houses.
Jersey City Voters Pass Limits On Airbnb, Short-Term Rentals
Jersey City has become increasingly popular with tourists seeking an alternative to pricey New York lodging.
Jersey City Residents Set To Vote On Hotly Contested Airbnb Rules
The fight to regulate the short-term rental industry has been an expensive and heated one.
Tenants Fighting Back Against Illegal Airbnb Rentals Taking Over NYC Apartment Buildings
The "units" being referred to are apartments in the Atelier, a luxury high rise on West 42nd Street in Manhattan.
NYC Asking Airbnb For Data On 20,000 Local Listings Amid Crackdown
The city continues to crack down on people who illegally rent their apartments as hotel rooms through Airbnb and other home sharing services.
Judge Blocks Move Against Airbnb Rentals In New York City
A federal judge on Thursday blocked a new city law aimed at limiting Airbnb and other home sharing services that city officials blame for driving up rents
NYC Lawmakers Call For New Restrictions On Airbnb, Other Home-Sharing Sites
There's growing concern the rentals are contributing to the city's affordable housing crisis.
Comptroller Says Airbnb Cost New Yorkers $616 Million In Rent
According a report by the city's comptroller office, New Yorkers are losing $616 million due to higher rents driven by Airbnb rentals.
Study: Airbnb 'Ghost Hotels' Illegal, Driving Up Rents On NYC Apartments
A study suggests Airbnb is pushing higher rents and gentrification in non-white neighborhoods with thousands of units generating illegal revenue.
Man Accused Of Planting Hidden Cameras In Manhattan Airbnb Rental
An Airbnb guest was arrested for allegedly planting hidden cameras in the bathroom of a SoHo rental apartment.
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339 alleged criminals arrested in NYC by fugitive task force
Dramatic video shows the raids mounted by a joint fugitive task force made up of U.S. Marshals and NYPD officers.
Highland Park suspect confessed to shooting, held without bail
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III faces seven counts of first-degree murder in the shooting at the July 4th parade in Highland Park.
Police seek man wanted in deadly stabbing in Brooklyn
It happened on Rockaway Avenue near Lott Avenue in Brownsville on June 30.
Paterson students, staff take part in "Jerusalema" challenge
The superintendent says she hopes the video gives others hope and faith in the future as we deal with the pandemic.
Destini Smothers' family comes face to face with accused killer in court
The 26-year-old disappeared on Nov. 3, 2020, after celebrating her birthday with friends and her boyfriend, Kareem Flake.
Islanders help throw baby shower for military moms
This is the 15th year for Operation Shower and the second year the Islanders have helped host the event.
3,000 participating in NJ summer youth employment program
The money for Newark's youth employment program comes from grant funding partners, totaling nearly $2.5 million.
Shark spotted in water at Davis Park on Fire Island
Last weekend, a lifeguard at Smith Point Beach on Long Island was bitten by a shark.
New hope emerges in revitalization of Mastic Beach waterfront
The removal of the Violet Cove is being hailed as a major milestone in the revitalization of a struggling community.
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Police seek man wanted in deadly stabbing in Brooklyn
It happened on Rockaway Avenue near Lott Avenue in Brownsville on June 30.
New hope emerges in revitalization of Mastic Beach waterfront
The removal of the Violet Cove is being hailed as a major milestone in the revitalization of a struggling community.
Destini Smothers' family comes face to face with accused killer in court
The 26-year-old disappeared on Nov. 3, 2020, after celebrating her birthday with friends and her boyfriend, Kareem Flake.
339 alleged criminals arrested in NYC by fugitive task force
Dramatic video shows the raids mounted by a joint fugitive task force made up of U.S. Marshals and NYPD officers.
Comptroller Lander: NYC mismanaged $250 million in ferry system funds
Lander says he suspects it may have been done to make a pet project of former Mayor Bill de Blasio's look better than it was.
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Stamford firefighters pull off two daring rescues in one day
Tuesday was eventful, as a woman got pinned under a transit bus and another fell in a gap at Metro-North station.
Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
More than a dozen Connecticut state parks reach capacity
People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
New Rochelle officials prepared to step up security at annual fireworks show
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
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Paterson students, staff take part in "Jerusalema" challenge
The superintendent says she hopes the video gives others hope and faith in the future as we deal with the pandemic.
3,000 participating in NJ summer youth employment program
The money for Newark's youth employment program comes from grant funding partners, totaling nearly $2.5 million.
Paterson educator is New Jersey's first Teacher of the Year
More than a national award, this includes teachers from Central America and Asia.
See it: Ridgefield Park police rescue man from burning car
Officers used fire extinguishers to tamp down the fire, giving them time to pull him from the passenger side window.
Spirit Airlines expanding operations at Newark Airport
The low-cost carrier will receive 16 peak-hour opportunities to take off or land at Newark.
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Islanders help throw baby shower for military moms
This is the 15th year for Operation Shower and the second year the Islanders have helped host the event.
Shark spotted in water at Davis Park on Fire Island
Last weekend, a lifeguard at Smith Point Beach on Long Island was bitten by a shark.
New hope emerges in revitalization of Mastic Beach waterfront
The removal of the Violet Cove is being hailed as a major milestone in the revitalization of a struggling community.
Exclusive: L.I. couple reunited with hero firefighters
It all started with a home security camera.
Arson detectives investigating alleged hate crime at Long Island mosque
A member of the Fatima Al-Zahra mosque in Ronkonkoma posted video of the damage and said somebody threw a "bomb canister" at a sign.
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Comptroller Lander: NYC mismanaged $250 million in ferry system funds
Lander says he suspects it may have been done to make a pet project of former Mayor Bill de Blasio's look better than it was.
Law requires private area for breastfeeding in NY airports
The new bill requires New York airports to provide a space for breastfeeding away from public view.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for heroism in Vietnam
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Mayor Eric Adams announces crackdown on "ghost cars"
Hizzoner says the drivers with paper license plates are often up to no good, using the cars to commit violent acts.
Gov. Hochul signs aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions
The legislation includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create green jobs in the state.
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Monkeypox vaccines arrive in New York City
Health officials say there were 111 cases as of Tuesday, up from 55 the Tuesday prior.
Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
COVID cases rising in NYC; BA.5 becomes dominant subvariant
Citywide transmission rates are back at the highest levels we've seen since May.
Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
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Mets waste Scherzer's return in ninth-inning loss to Reds
Scherzer struck out 11 while pitching six innings of two-hit ball in his first big league start since May 18.
Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks
Taillon spent more than a decade with the Pirates before being traded to New York in January 2021.
Paterson, N.J. honors baseball great and pioneer Larry Doby
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
Nimmo, Lindor homer as first-place Mets beat Reds
The Mets got some good swings against hard-throwing rookie Hunter Greene.
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo chomp champs again
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win and women's record-holder Miki Sudo won the women's title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
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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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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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Body cam video shows officers rescuing man from burning car
CBS2's Nick Caloway spoke to police officers who saved a man's life during a car fire in New Jersey. Police body camera video shows how officers pulled the man from the burning vehicle in Ridgefield Park.
Big Brother premieres July 6
BIG BROTHER announced today the 16 new Houseguests who will embark on the 24th season of the series when they move into the mid-century Palm Springs inspired "BB Motel" during the live 90-minute premiere event Wednesday, July 6th
First Alert Forecast: CBS2 7/6 Evening Weather at 6PM
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 6 at 6 p.m.
Paterson students take part in international dance craze
Students at one school in Paterson had some fun at the end of the school year.
"Operation Shower" throws baby shower for military moms
The New York Islanders helped throw a baby shower for military moms Wednesday.
