What Will The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Bring To The Tri-State Area?
The bill includes money for roads, bridges, safe water and broadband. So what's headed to the Tri-State Area?
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New Jersey Senators Warn New FEMA Guidelines Would Raise Flood Insurance Premiums
FEMA declined an on-camera interview, but told CBS2 it expects more people to purchase flood insurance.
New Jersey Senators Detail Priorities Under Pres. Biden's Proposed $2.3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker laid out their transportation priorities for the state, as part of President Joe Biden's proposed American Jobs Plan.
New Jersey Residents To Receive $9.5 Billion In Stimulus Checks From American Rescue Plan
More than $9 billion worth of stimulus checks will start arriving at more than 3.5 million households across New Jersey in the coming weeks.
Trump Issues Pardon To Al Pirro, Former Husband Of Ex-Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro
Four years ago, Donald Trump took office promising to disrupt the status quo. And even on his last day as president he continued to break longstanding norms, skipping inaugural events.
Gov. Murphy Signs Daniel's Law After Son Of Judge Esther Salas Killed In Home Ambush
Daniel's Law protects judges' personal information from being posted online. It's named after Judge Esther Salas's son, who was shot to death in an ambush at their home.
Gov. Murphy Releases $100 Million In CARES Act Funding To Aid New Jersey Small Businesses Ravaged By Pandemic
There is more relief coming for small businesses in the Garden State.
New Jersey Family Still Fighting To Bring Jailed Journalist Home More Than 400 Days After He Was Detained In Nigeria
Yele Sowore, who owns the publication Sahara Reporters, was jailed for speaking out against corruption and human rights violations after allegedly organizing a pro-democracy protest in Nigeria last August.
'If We Do Not Receive That Money, It's Not Going To Be Pretty': New Jersey Leaders and Residents Await New Federal Stimulus
CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports on the new proposed federal stimulus package and how that will affect New Jersey residents.
Coronavirus SMART Fund: New Jersey's Top Leaders Push For Bi-Partisan Help 'Getting Our Lives Back'
New Jersey's senior senator joined the governor's daily COVID-19 briefing to address the big question so many Garden State residents want to know: When will New Jersey reopen?
New Jersey Mayors Sound Alarm As Sen. Menendez Tries To Secure $500 Billion In Federal Aid
New Jersey mayors from nearly a dozen cities were on a conference call Tuesday requesting federal funding to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Update: New York Approved To Test For Virus
The New York City Health Department said Saturday that tests came back negative for a city resident who recently traveled to Italy and was showing symptoms.
Coronavirus Update: Suspected Case Reported In Monmouth County As N.J., Conn. Get Approval To Test For The Virus
That means patients there can know if they have the virus much sooner. Local testing has not been approved in New York.
7 Years After Superstorm Sandy, Sen. Bob Menendez Aims To Revamp Flood Insurance System With New Bill
Menendez says his National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act makes affordability a priority and sets deadlines for FEMA to respond to homeowners.
NJ Senator Wants Moratorium On Sales, Use Of Vaping Products
Menendez also wants a crackdown on deceptive marketing targeting teens.
Company Behind Deadly East River Helicopter Crash Blasted For Offering Doors-Off Tours For Dogs
The company said it does offer flights for dogs, but they have to stay strapped into their seats, and their owners have to buy a separate ticket.
Menendez Pushes Legislation Limiting Magazine Size For Guns To 10 Rounds
Responding to the recent wave of mass shootings, political leaders and gun safety advocates got together Wednesday to call for Congress to act.
NJ Residents Question Senator's Priorities As He Pushes For Flying Beach Umbrella Safety
After a freak accident on the Jersey Shore impaled a beach goer, officials are pushing for new action to minimize the danger from windswept umbrellas.
Democratic Senators Visit Detention Centers Along Southern Border
A group of senate democrats went to the southern border Friday to inspect migrant detention facilities.
After Jersey Shore Impaling, Lawmakers Urge Caution Around Windswept Beach Umbrellas This Year
Last July, a woman was impaled by a flying umbrella pole in Seaside Heights. The loose umbrella speared London resident Margaret Reynolds in the ankle.
Sen. Menendez Calls For Crackdown On Record Number Of Robocalls
A record 2.5 billion robocalls were made to U.S. customers in March.
New Restrictions On When Troubled Portal Bridge Can Open And Close Take Effect
The new rules now in effect limit the times when the 108-year-old Portal Bridge can open. The hope is that will reduce the number of disruptions on northeast corridor train traffic.
CBS2 Demands Answers From New Jersey Leaders On Their Plan To Address Ancient Hudson River Tunnel
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy governor and his state's Congressional delegation took a high-profile tour of the deteriorating Hudson River rail tunnel.
Gov. Murphy Joins N.J. Delegation On Tour Of Hudson River Tunnel, Urges Completion Of Gateway Project
Some 200,000 commuters go through the North River tunnel each day.
NJ Sen. Bob Menendez Secures Third Term With Win Over Republican Bob Hugin
New Jersey voters on Tuesday also delivered two Republican-controlled seats to Democrats, with Tom Malinowski ousting Rep. Leonard Lance, and Mikie Sherrill winning in an open GOP-held seat.
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Buffalo shooting suspect pleads not guilty; Officials condemn "absolute racist hate crime"
Investigators are looking through a hate-filled manifesto that's laced with racist language. Of the 13 people shot, 11 were Black.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for thunderstorms, potential tornadoes
The main concerns will be damaging winds, hail and possibly an isolated tornado or two.
Buffalo Police: Suspect had plans to continue rampage
The suspect is accused of killing 10 people, despite not being able to carry out those alleged plans.
Buffalo shooting victims include "hero" guard, deacon, grandmother
The victims represented a cross-section of life in the predominantly Black neighborhood.
NYPD: 9-year-old girl found dead in Brooklyn apartment
Police said when they arrived at the apartment the little girl was unconscious and unresponsive.
Some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled
Company Mars Wrigley says there's a chance some of those items may have been contaminated with thin metal strands.
NYPD: Shalom Guifarro, 9, found dead with bite marks in Brooklyn
The medical examiner's office is trying to figure out the cause of death, but detectives say they're not ruling out foul play.
N.J. bill would fine companies for small shipments in big boxes
The bill would fine retailers if they use shipping boxes that are more than twice the size of the item being shipped.
Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as White House press secretary
The New York native is the first Black and first openly gay LGBTQ+ person to hold the position.
Suffolk County launching baby formula drive amid shortage
Elected officials and local leader are organizing the emergency effort to gather unopened or donated baby formula.
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Some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled
Company Mars Wrigley says there's a chance some of those items may have been contaminated with thin metal strands.
Buffalo Police: Suspect had plans to continue rampage
The suspect is accused of killing 10 people, despite not being able to carry out those alleged plans.
NYPD: Shalom Guifarro, 9, found dead with bite marks in Brooklyn
The medical examiner's office is trying to figure out the cause of death, but detectives say they're not ruling out foul play.
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CDC: Westchester County seeing high COVID transmission rates
That means the county is seeing levels of cases of hospitalizations that are putting a strain on the local health care system.
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Some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled
Company Mars Wrigley says there's a chance some of those items may have been contaminated with thin metal strands.
President Biden urges local leaders to invest in public safety
The pandemic relief fund passed by Democrats provides $350 billion directly to cities, counties and states.
Baby formula shortage hitting Tri-State Area families hard
Formula is more than 40 percent out of stock in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and 27 other states.
Experts predict active hurricane season ahead
A typical year generates about 14 named storms. Experts are forecasting anywhere from 17-19 named storms this year.
Fordham economics professor makes tough predictions on inflation
Dr. Giacomo Santangelo makes some painful predictions after an already difficult pandemic
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Some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled
Company Mars Wrigley says there's a chance some of those items may have been contaminated with thin metal strands.
N.J. bill would fine companies for small shipments in big boxes
The bill would fine retailers if they use shipping boxes that are more than twice the size of the item being shipped.
Eric LeGrand opens coffee shop in hometown
LeGrand was paralyzed after suffering a spinal injury during a Rutgers football game in 2010.
Port Authority cracks down on concession costs at airports
It's the result of an investigation that started after dozens of travelers reported being charged $27 for a beer.
President Biden urges local leaders to invest in public safety
The pandemic relief fund passed by Democrats provides $350 billion directly to cities, counties and states.
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Some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled
Company Mars Wrigley says there's a chance some of those items may have been contaminated with thin metal strands.
Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as White House press secretary
The New York native is the first Black and first openly gay LGBTQ+ person to hold the position.
Suffolk County launching baby formula drive amid shortage
Elected officials and local leader are organizing the emergency effort to gather unopened or donated baby formula.
Federal government making plans to address formula shortage
Rep. Carolyn Maloney says hearings will be held next week to examine questions on how this could have happened.
L.I. students get perspective on realities of war
It's an effort to give context to the war in Ukraine through the lens of the past.
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Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as White House press secretary
The New York native is the first Black and first openly gay LGBTQ+ person to hold the position.
National Urban League calls on feds to create hate crimes task force
Meanwhile, Gov. Hochul is among local leaders blasting social media platforms following the shooting.
New York governor says Buffalo shooting was "white supremacy terrorism"
"This individual is not going to see the light of day again," Hochul said of the suspected gunman in Saturday's attack.
Former NYC mayor Bill de Blasio: "I got lost in the weeds"
He was on the radio Friday and discussed some of the things he would have done differently as mayor.
Capitol Hill and White House seize on baby formula shortage
Democrats on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue are publicly tackling the issue, in some cases after their GOP colleagues began demanding more action.
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CDC: Westchester County seeing high COVID transmission rates
That means the county is seeing levels of cases of hospitalizations that are putting a strain on the local health care system.
CDC: High COVID transmission rate in Westchester
That means the county is seeing levels of cases and hospitalizations that are putting a strain on the local health care system.
AIDS Walk New York returns to Central Park
Thousands of people flooded Central Park on Sunday to take part in the largest HIV-AIDS fundraising event in the world.
NYS health department recommends wearing masks in indoor public spaces
New York state's health department is recommending people wear masks in indoor public spaces as COVID subvariants continue to spread.
New research may help identify babies at risk for SIDS
The findings are being called a breakthrough in solving the medical mystery of sudden infant death syndrome.
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"ER" star Anthony Edwards makes Broadway musical debut
Edwards' wife, Mare Winningham, stars in the show.
Acclaimed Broadway play "for colored girls..." extends run
The play is nominated for seven Tony Awards, including two for director and choreographer Camille A. Brown.
Tony Awards hold "Meet the Nominees" event
Tony-nominated cast members and creatives had the chance to discuss their performances.
Patti LuPone calls out audience members over masks
A representative for the show said the two were asked to leave the theater and complied.
Darren Criss, Julianne Hough to host Tony Awards pre-show
"The Tony Awards: Act One" will stream only on Paramount+ starting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 12.
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Islanders promote Associate Coach Lane Lambert to head coach
Lambert has served as the associate coach for the past four seasons, and previously won the Stanley Cup as an associate coach with the Washington Capitals.
Panarin power-play goal lifts Rangers over Penguins in Game 7
New York will play Carolina next. The Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins in Game 7 on Saturday night.
Rookie Julio Rodriguez powers Mariners over Mets
Pete Alonso struck out with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth as Seattle held on for an 8-7 win on Sunday.
Cortes pitches 8 crisp innings, Yankees take 3 of 4 from ChiSox
Left-hander on his game yet again as Bombers rebound from loss with 5-1 victory on Sunday afternoon.
Catching on: Mazeika's home run lifts Mets over Mariners
New York benefited from two calls that were overturned by instant replay in the first inning.
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The Best Goodie Bag: A Valley Stream 'cakery' where everyone is family
Multiple generations are working side-by-side to pursue a dream they didn't know they had.
At Di Palo's in Little Italy, fresh mozzarella is the family legacy
"When you can say you've kept a customer, a loyal customer, for 60, 70, 80 years, through the generations, then you know that you've had a successful business," co-owner Lou Di Palo told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Family tradition is tightly woven at Mendel Goldberg Fabrics on the Lower East Side
"I walk in here every day, and I feel the legacy of my family," fourth-generation owner Alice Goldberg told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
At Dumbo's record shop Legacy, the collection is personal
"It doesn't really matter who you are. You're welcome here," co-owner Victorious De Costa told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Yorkville's Mansion diner is a Philips family legacy
In pursuit of food and familiarity, many regulars have been coming back for decades.
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Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
2022 Met Gala Red Carpet
This year's theme is Gilded Glamour, and the stars are dripping in opulence.
2022 Mets home opener
The Mets unveiled the long-awaited Tom Seaver statue before their sold-out home opener at Citi Field on April 15, 2022.
23 injured in subway shooting, smoke bomb attack
Nearly two dozen people were injured in a shooting and smoke bomb attack aboard a Brooklyn subway Tuesday.
2022 Yankees Opening Day
The Yankees opened the 2022 season with a walk-off win in extra innings against the Boston Red Sox.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 5/16 Monday afternoon update
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
Skittles, Starburst, Life Savers Gummies recall
Mars Wrigley said some of the candy might be contaminated with thin metal strands.
Authorities not ruling out foul play in 9-year-old's death
According to police, 9-year-old Shalom Guifarro was found inside her Brooklyn apartment dead with bite marks on her head and back, CBS2's John Dias reports.
Buffalo shooting shockwaves felt in New York City
City and faith leaders will call for peace at a prayer vigil in Harlem as communities of color lean on each other in grief, CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Buffalo shooting raises questions about Red Flag Law
The 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody in 2021 for threatening a shooting at his high school.
