Early results in New Jersey's U.S. House primary elections
The results will determine the nominees for all 12 of the Garden State's seats.
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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?
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.
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Police: Mother pushing stroller fatally shot on Upper East Side
Police say the woman was pushing her 3-month-old baby in a stroller when a gunman approached her from behind.
New York City launches School Without Walls program
Th program gives high school students hybrid and remote learning options.
Huntington to announce 4th of July boat speeding zone
Suffolk County Police Marine Units will be out in force looking for those operating boars in an unsafe manner.
Hochul could sign new gun control bill Thursday
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 6/30 Thursday morning forecast
It's another dry start and that will continue all day.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Video of man with gun in subway station sparks concealed carry concerns
Police say the passenger is former law enforcement and was defending himself, so he was not charged.
Mom, half-brother charged with murder in Bronx girl's death
Police say she was found with blunt force trauma to her stomach and trauma to her face and arms on Aug. 10, 2021.
Crime Without Punishment: A closer look at disparities in NYPD's homicide clearance rates
According to data analyzed by CBS News, the national homicide clearance rate has been improving for cases involving white victims, but falling for Black and Hispanic victims.
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New York City launches School Without Walls program
Th program gives high school students hybrid and remote learning options.
Huntington to announce 4th of July boat speeding zone
Suffolk County Police Marine Units will be out in force looking for those operating boars in an unsafe manner.
Hochul could sign new gun control bill Thursday
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify.
Goats help Riverside Park Conservancy clean hillside
Goats from a local farm will roam the sloped terrain that is full of invasive plants.
Abortion rights activists protest in Midtown
They blocked the entrance to the University Club of New York on West 54th Street.
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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.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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Officials report increase in guns found at Newark Airport
The TSA says 80% of the firearms were loaded.
Police searching for suspects after car plows into N.J. flower shop
Surveillance video shows the moment a Ford Edge went full speed into Morningside Florist on West Broadway.
1-year-old critical after near drowning in N.J., police say
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Monday at a home on Beechwood Drive.
Harassing packages sent to former NJ home of Samuel Alito
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
Port Authority asks flyers to pre-book parking at airports
The Port Authority says travelers who do not pre-book parking spots will be charged a summer peak period surcharge.
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Huntington to announce 4th of July boat speeding zone
Suffolk County Police Marine Units will be out in force looking for those operating boars in an unsafe manner.
Experts remind public to leave fireworks to professionals
One mistake could send you and your family to the hospital, or worse.
Fishermen catch small shark at Nassau County beach
Once on the sand, they removed the hook and released the shark.
Strangers, social media help woman get back dresses she left on LIRR
Judie Ulberg knows how stressful weddings can be. She works in the business. But this was different.
Nassau County rolling out "vaxmobile" for children
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
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Hochul could sign new gun control bill Thursday
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify.
Abortion rights activists protest in Midtown
They blocked the entrance to the University Club of New York on West 54th Street.
Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice Thursday
Jackson will be sworn in on Thursday at noon, when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official.
Fresh off primary win, Gov. Hochul turns to gun permits, carry rules
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
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NYC monkeypox cases rise as city waits for vaccine shipment
The city is still waiting for a shipment from the federal government.
Chokshi details de Blasio-Cuomo tensions during pandemic
Dr. Dave Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo got in the way of public health.
Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Health officials await additional monkeypox vaccines; Cases climb to 48 in New York City
The demand was overwhelming, and all appointments were booked through Monday.
Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
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R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Off-Broadway events offer affordable, family-friendly fun
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
Jimmy Awards honor high school musical theater performers
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Teen reunites with TV crew who helped him after car crash
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
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Brenner completes hat trick in 70th, Cincinnati draws NYCFC
NYCFC (8-4-4) got two goals from Héber, another one from Gabriel Pereira and one from Talles Magno.
Verlander dominant, sends Mets to first 3-game losing streak of season
Veteran right-hander throws two-hit ball over eight innings in Astros' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
Judge, Stanton homer as Yankees sweep A's, improve to 56-20
With the 5-3 victory, the Bombers are now 56-20, matching 2001 Mariners and 1998 Yankees for best start since 1930.
Sears pitches major league-best Yankees past lowly A's
Sears (3-0) made his second spot start and limited the A's to three hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros' romp over Mets
Carlos Carrasco (8-4) had a second straight rocky outing against Houston.
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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.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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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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New York City launches School Without Walls program
The program gives high school students hybrid and remote learning options.
Huntington to announce 4th of July boat speeding zone
Suffolk County Police Marine Units will be out in force looking for those operating boars in an unsafe manner.
Ketanji Brown-Jackson to be sworn in as newest Supreme Court justice
Brown-Jackson's swearing in comes at a pivotal time for the Supreme Court after a week packed with landmark decisions, CBS2's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Hochul could sign new gun control bill Thursday after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify, CBS2's John Dias reports.
Gunman kills 20-year-old woman pushing baby stroller
Investigators believe the woman was targeted, but it's still unclear why, police sources told CBS2's Elijah Westbrook.
