Belt Parkway reopens after drivers suspected of racing crashed
All westbound lanes of the parkway near the border with Nassau County were closed. Two lanes have reopened, CBS2's John Dias reports.
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Belt Parkway closed in Queens after drivers suspected of racing crashed
Police believe the drivers of a BMW and an Infinity were speeding and possibly racing when they struck two other cars, CBS2's John Dias reports.
Belt Parkway reopens in Queens after drivers suspected of racing crashed
Police believe the drivers of a BMW and an Infinity were speeding and possibly racing when they struck two other cars.
5 hospitalized in Belt Parkway crash
Police said two drivers were racing in the westbound lanes overnight when they hit two other vehicles in Queens.
NYPD: Officers open fire on vehicle on Belt Parkway
The NYPD says officers got out of their car on the Belt to approach a vehicle suspected in a larceny.
NYPD officers open fire on car on Belt Parkway
NYPD officers opened fire on a car on the Belt Parkway on Sunday morning after police say it sped in their direction; CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
Joseph Desmond sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal road rage attack on off-duty firefighter
The firefighter's loved ones and FDNY family gathered at the courthouse in Brooklyn to watch the judge hand down the sentence.
Pennsylvania Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run On Belt Parkway
It happened around 3 a.m. Sunday.
New York Attorney General's Office Investigating Death Of Man Shot By Police On Belt Parkway
The driver, now identified as 65-year-old Brian Astarita, was swerving his Jeep Cherokee, trying to get away.
NYPD: Armed Suspect Killed In Police-Involved Shooting On Belt Parkway
Police and witnesses said the suspect was ordered to drop his gun several times before raising it at officers.
Police: E-Bike Rider Killed In Hit-And-Run On Belt Parkway
Police said the driver and four passengers fled the scene on foot.
15 People Hospitalized After Pileup On Belt Parkway
Up to 10 vehicles may have been involved in the crash, authorities said.
Horse Trailer Overturns After Being Struck By Car On Belt Parkway In Brooklyn
Two horses were inside the trailer.
MTA Plans To Widen Parts Of Belt Parkway While Mayor De Blasio Pushes For Congestion Pricing
Transit advocates argue the MTA's plan to add a lane of traffic to the Belt Parkway would only attract more cars to the road.
Woman Desperately Searching For Dog 'Shadow' After Fiancé Killed In Brooklyn Crash
Police said 42-year-old Michael March was killed when he lost control of his car around 10:15 p.m. Saturday on the Belt Parkway in Marine Park.
NYPD: Man Shot While Driving On Belt Parkway, Leading To Multi-Car Crash
A young man was rushed to the hospital on Friday afternoon after getting shot while driving a car on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn.
1 Dead, 2 Injured After Crash On Belt Parkway In Queens
Police said the driver, a man in his 20s, was speeding.
Commuter Alert: Chain-Reaction Crash Involving Nearly A Dozen Vehicles On Belt Parkway
The crash happened in the westbound lanes approaching the Van Wyck Expressway.
Man Gets 7 To 21 Years For Wrong-Way DUI Crash On Belt Parkway That Killed Lyft Passenger
Eugene Obah's voice trembled in court as he shared photos and memories of his younger brother. His scathing words were directed at 51-year-old Aleh Sheipak.
NYPD Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Way To Work
Police sources tell CBS2 the highway patrol officer apparently lost control of his bike and was ejected.
Westbound Belt Parkway Lanes Temporarily Closed After Sanitation Truck Strikes Overpass In Queens
Traffic was snarled on one of New York City's busiest roadways for several hours after a nasty crash involving a sanitation truck Saturday night.
Crash Victim Says Firefighter Pollard 'Risked His Life In Order To Save Mine'
The 30-year-old firefighter fell to his death while trying to help two people hurt in a car crash on the Mill Basin Bridge late Sunday night in Brooklyn.
Firefighter Plunges To His Death While Responding To Crash On Belt Parkway Bridge
Officials say firefighter Steven Pollard slipped through a gap on the Belt Parkway's Mill Basin Bridge and fell more than 50 feet to his death.
Man Arrested In Apparent Road Rage Killing Of FDNY Firefighter
Faizal Coto, 33, was found lying next to his damaged car on the Belt Parkway Sunday Morning.
FDNY Mourns Firefighter Killed In Suspected Road Rage Incident As Police Search For Suspect
Investigators said 33-year-old Faizal Coto suffered head trauma and was found lying next to his damaged car on the Belt Parkway.
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Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
NYPD: Off-duty correction officer shot in leg in Queens Village
Police say at around 8 p.m. the officer saw another man pull out a gun, and aim it a crowd on Jamaica Avenue.
Fireworks show lights up the sky above the Meadowlands
There wasn't a cloud in the sky, making it the perfect night to see every sizzle and sparkle clearly.
NYPD: Search on for hit-and-run driver after cyclist killed in Bronx
Investigators say a white Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a cyclist in the intersection of Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street.
Experts explain how to keep dogs' stress levels down during fireworks
Kradlemypet.com says more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year because of the noise and the lights.
NYS Police: 2 dead in road rage incident on I-84 in Putnam County
Troopers said two drivers were arguing with with one another on the road's right lane when a third car hit them.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
Body camera footage shows fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
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.
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NYPD: Off-duty correction officer shot in leg in Queens Village
Police say at around 8 p.m. the officer saw another man pull out a gun, and aim it a crowd on Jamaica Avenue.
Fireworks show lights up the sky above the Meadowlands
There wasn't a cloud in the sky, making it the perfect night to see every sizzle and sparkle clearly.
NYPD: Search on for hit-and-run driver after cyclist killed in Bronx
Investigators say a white Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a cyclist in the intersection of Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street.
Experts explain how to keep dogs' stress levels down during fireworks
Kradlemypet.com says more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year because of the noise and the lights.
NYS Police: 2 dead in road rage incident on I-84 in Putnam County
Troopers said two drivers were arguing with with one another on the road's right lane when a third car hit them.
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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.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Air travel issues plague July 4 weekend plans
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
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.
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Fireworks show lights up the sky above the Meadowlands
There wasn't a cloud in the sky, making it the perfect night to see every sizzle and sparkle clearly.
Experts explain how to keep dogs' stress levels down during fireworks
Kradlemypet.com says more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year because of the noise and the lights.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
Crews battle 4-alarm fire at Palisades Park warehouse
A resident told CBS2 that the warehouse had not been used for at least a year.
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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Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
Nassau County steps up shark patrols for July 4th weekend
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
Exasperated residents want Huntington to crack down on leaf blower noise
"In the early morning, you don't have to start your engines before 7 o'clock," said Cathy Anner.
Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
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Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Gov. Hochul signs new gun laws passed by N.Y. legislature
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
N.J. gov. signs bills protecting reproductive health rights
One bill provides confidential care to out-of-state residents coming to the state.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
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Castellanos scores twice, but Atlanta rallies late to tie NYCFC
Dom Dwyer netted the equalizer in the 86th minute as the teams settled for a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
Guardians silence vaunted Yankees' bats, avoid sweep
Triston McKenzie shut down New York's big-bashing lineup over seven superb innings in Cleveland's 2-0 win Sunday.
Eduardo Escobar goes deep again, Mets take down Rangers
Carlos Carrasco rebounded from a pair of poor starts and the Amazins' cruised to a 4-1 win on Sunday.
Calhoun 2 HRs, Pérez wins 7th straight as Rangers beat Mets
New York lost for the fourth time in five games and its lead in the NL East was shaved to 2 1/2 games over Atlanta.
Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win, sweep 2 from Guards
The Yankees are 25-6 since May 31.
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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
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Off-duty correction officer wounded in shootout with suspect in Queens
CBS2's Dana Tyler has more on the officer's condition.
First Alert weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has what you need to know about an expected beautiful Fourth of July.
Fireworks light up sky over Meadowlands, as preparations continue for Macy's show in NYC
CBS2's Lisa Rozner has more on the sights and sounds in East Rutherford.
Lifeguard attacked by shark in Suffolk County speaks exclusively to CBS2
Zachari Gallo, who shared pictures of his injuries, said he he fought the shark after being bitten on the chest and hand. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Experts offer tips to reduce stress levels for pets during fireworks shows
As people prepare to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July, veterinarians say pet owners need to be prepared, too. CBS2's Lisa Rozner spoke with a doctor on what you can do now.
