Fed up with flooding, New Yorkers demand answers at town hall
The latest storm happened before Christmas and was so bad some families still can't get into their homes.
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14-year-old boy found fatally shot in Arverne, Queens
A body of a 14-year-old boy was discovered in a driveway in Queens on Tuesday. CBS2's Dave Carlin has the details.
Shots fired near NYPD officers in Arverne section of The Rockaways
CBS2's Thalia Perez says no one was injured and no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.
Queens NYCHA Tenants Rally, Demand City Fix Persistent Hot Water Problems
An 82-year-old tenant of the NYCHA building on Beach Channel Drive said he's had to boil water just to take a bath or wash dishes every day for months.
Residents In Queens NYCHA Building Sound Off Over Lack Of Hot Water And Pressure
Residents say it has been a problem for months -- hot water and decent water pressure. People living in a Queens public housing building are at their wit's end and are demanding help.
Far Rockaway Residents Fed Up With Graveyard Of Sunken Boats, Rusted Barges Filled With Garbage
The state Department of Environmental Conservation says it has limited jurisdiction, but there could be enforcement.
Burglar Caught On Video Walking Right Into Home In Rockaways
A Queens family was living in fear Tuesday night after a burglar managed to break into their home.
Swimmer Dies After Going Underwater Offshore From Rockaways
NYPD and FDNY divers rescued a swimmer who went underwater in the Rockaways Wednesday afternoon, but the swimmer later died.
13 Alleged Rockaway Gang Members Indicted By Queens Grand Jury
A Queens grand jury on Wednesday indicted 13 alleged Far Rockaway gang members and associates, on allegations that they conspired to attack and kill rival gang members, and to acquire guns for turf control and revenge shootings.
Police Claim Bus Driver Stabbed Another Motorist In Rockaways
Police alleged that a bus driver stabbed another motorist in a road rage incident in the Rockaways Tuesday afternoon.
Man Shot In Rockaways; Stray Bullet Hits MTA Bus
A man was shot and wounded in the Rockaways Monday evening, and at least one stray bullet in the incident hit a city bus.
12-Year-Old Girl Shot In Leg In Queens
A young girl has been injured in a shooting in the Arverne section of Queens, police said.
YMCAs To Provide Jobs, Community Spirit To Coney Island, Rockaways
Hundreds of jobs and brand new community facilities are coming to two beachfront neighborhoods devastated by Superstorm Sandy.
Driver Expected To Be Charged In Crash That Killed 2 In Rockaways
Charges were pending Saturday evening against the driver who police blamed for a crash that killed two teenage boys in the Rockaways.
Rockaways Residents, Lawmaker Call On City To Repair Destroyed Bay Wall
Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder on Monday called on the city to provide immediate funding to repair the bulkhead on the border of the Rockaway Peninsula and Jamaica Bay.
Bitter Temperatures Keep Tri-State Area In Deep Freeze
Bitter arctic air has a firm grip on the Tri-State Area and isn't about to let go anytime soon.
Post Sandy Recovery Still A Struggle On East End Of Rockaway Peninsula
A month after the storm ravaged parts of the Tri-State Area, poorer communities on the Rockaway Peninsula seem to be suffering the most.
Teen Charged With Shooting, Killing Man In The Rockaways
A teenage suspect has been charged with the murder of a man in the Rockaways late last week.
Residents In Hard-Hit Areas Helped By NYC Rapid Repairs Program
Mary Butler's home in Arverne was without heat and electricity since the storm hit. She signed up for the city's rapid repairs program on Monday and now has her power back.
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Pink pigeon rescued in Madison Square Park
The Wild Bird Fund shared a picture of the bird on their social media, saying it's a domestic king pigeon that was deliberately dyed pink and released.
Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral
Harris will join several other White House officials in Memphis.
Perjury case against former NYPD detective Joseph Franco dismissed
Franco had been accused of lying about witnessing drug deals to secure arrests.
Feds: Humpback whale that washed ashore on Long Island was 40 years old
They are trying to determine how the 29,000-pound creature named Luna died.
Jars of Rao's Soup Recalled for Containing the Wrong Soup
If you have an egg allergy and eat Rao's Soup, you might want to check your pantry.
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Pink pigeon rescued in Madison Square Park
The Wild Bird Fund shared a picture of the bird on their social media, saying it's a domestic king pigeon that was deliberately dyed pink and released.
Perjury case against former NYPD detective Joseph Franco dismissed
Franco had been accused of lying about witnessing drug deals to secure arrests.
Feds: Humpback whale that washed ashore on Long Island was 40 years old
They are trying to determine how the 29,000-pound creature named Luna died.
Asylum seekers camped outside hotel want to hear from Mayor Adams
They're refusing to relocate to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, citing a lack of privacy and tight conditions.
New York Youth Symphony's debut album nominated for Grammy
The group recorded its debut album during the height of the pandemic.
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FAA: Single-engine plane crashes during take-off in Hartford
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Connecticut gov. taking steps in effort to end gun violence
Gov. Ned Lamont will present a package of proposals to curb gun violence to the General Assembly in February.
Conn. teacher up for 2023 National Teacher of the Year
She is one of only five finalists being considered.
Sen. Blumenthal joins bipartisan group on secret trip to Ukraine
Blumenthal said the war in Ukraine is "at a turning point" and it is essential for the U.S. to increase aid.
FDA proposes changing COVID vaccine strategy to yearly shot
The agency would determine each spring which strains to select for the fall season.
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Water main break causing trouble in Newark
The break was reported overnight near Littleton and South Orange avenues, blocks away from University Hospital.
Family claims mother suffered severe injuries at N.J. nursing home
Daughter says her mom said someone threw something at her, but the facility said she had "an unwitnessed fall."
N.J. synagogue raises security after suspect threw Molotov cocktail
Newly-released surveillance video shows the masked man investigators said tried to burn down Temple Ner Tamid.
Pedestrian killed in Bergen County hit-and-run
Prosecutors say it happened shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Lincoln Ave. between Dixie and Parker avenues in Glen Rock.
NYC skiers, businesses holding out hope for a lot of measurable snow soon
Some businesses say they are actually benefiting from snow out West.
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Feds: Humpback whale that washed ashore on Long Island was 40 years old
They are trying to determine how the 29,000-pound creature named Luna died.
Santos' constituents feel left in limbo as congressman faces new allegations
Business leaders and donors say they feel betrayed after sponsoring fundraisers for Santos.
Catalytic converter thefts on L.I. more than quadrupled in 2022
Sen. Schumer wants the Justice Department to send in a team to bolster local police efforts.
Dead whale discovered on Long Island beach
Chopper 2 flew over Lido Beach, where officials were responding to an area just south of Woodhail Street.
Hofstra ends No. 18 Charleston's 20-game win streak
Aaron Estrada scored 25 points and the Pride ended the nation's longest winning streak with an 85-81 road victory over #18 Charleston.
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Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral
Harris will join several other White House officials in Memphis.
Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
FBI searched the Penn Biden Center in mid-November
The previously undisclosed search came after Biden lawyers found top secret documents on Nov. 2.
Rep. George Santos tells colleagues he won't serve on House committees
Santos made the announcement in a closed-door meeting of the House GOP conference.
Calls for changes to policing echo at vigils in Queens and Yonkers
Many moved by the Memphis tragedy hope coming together in the wake of it can help drive meaningful reform.
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Choosing the right health care option, from the ER to urgent care
If you're sick or facing an emergency, deciding where to get treatment can be confusing.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Parkinson's patients take free classes at Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn
The free classes, called Dance for PD, are offered three times a week as a way to slow the disease's progression.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
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New York Youth Symphony's debut album nominated for Grammy
The group recorded its debut album during the height of the pandemic.
Cindy Williams, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, is dead at 75
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
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Kyrie Irving, Nets pull away from LeBron-less Lakers
Irving scored 26 points in the 121-104 victory. James remains 117 shy of passing Abdul-Jabbar.
Many still fuming over Empire State Building's decision to honor Eagles
Some fans say the decision showed good sportsmanship, but most made it clear the move was sacrilegious.
Islanders shake things up, acquire Bo Horvat from Canucks
Anthony Beauvillier, Auty Raty, and top-12 protected first round pick the cost for the 27-year-old center.
Empire State Building puts up Eagles colors, sets off social media
The iconic landmark later switched the lights to honor the AFC champion Chiefs, but it was too little, too late.
Hofstra ends No. 18 Charleston's 20-game win streak
Aaron Estrada scored 25 points and the Pride ended the nation's longest winning streak with an 85-81 road victory over #18 Charleston.
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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.
Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery: An age-old family recipe is a staple of the Lower East Side
"If you haven't tried a Yonah Schimmel knish, you've really never had a knish," co-owner Ellen Anistratov told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
S&S Cheesecake: A secret family recipe endures in the Bronx
"I never changed the formula. It's always the same, and it is still as good as it was from the beginning," founder Fred Schuster told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Agora: Mattituck's 'Little Greek Market' celebrates a family's heritage
"Both Greek and non-Greek customers that have been to Greece say, 'Oh, my god! This reminds me of a little shop in Greece,'" owner Joanne Cosonas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Magic Fountain ice cream: Mattituck's year-round purveyor of flavors familiar and unexpected
"This place has been in business since 1966, so it has some memories," owner Choudry Ali told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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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.
The highest-paying college majors in 2022, ranked
These college degrees are worth the money.
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Pigeon dyed pink rescued from Madison Square Park
The Wild Bird Fund shared a picture of the bird on their social media, saying it's a domestic king pigeon that was deliberately dyed pink and released. It was found and rescued by a park-goer and taken to the organization for care.
President Biden touts $292 million grant for Hudson River Tunnel Project
Biden spoke from inside the tunnel where the construction project is taking place.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures start to fall
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
Chris Wragge gearing up for "The Talk"
Today our own Chris Wragge is joining the panel as guest co-host.
Learning more about whale that washed up on Lido Beach
Federal authorities are examining the humpback whale that was found dead Monday in Nassau County. CBS2's Vannesa Murdock has more.
