Borough Park Shmira, NYPD arrest suspected catalytic converter thieves
Combined efforts lead to the capture of two groups suspected of hitting parked cars in the neighborhood.
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Borough Park group works with NYPD to help catch catalytic converter thieves
The NYPD says Borough Park Shmira patrols captured two groups of suspects stealing the converters from parked cars in the neighborhood since last week.
Cyclist struck and killed by garbage truck
Police say the garbage truck left the scene after hitting the man Thursday morning in Brooklyn.
Food pantries stocking up for Passover
City Harvest will deliver kosher food to Masbia of Borough Park, among others.
Brooklyn community centers distribute food for holidays
Nonprofits have kicked it into high gear to make sure those in need have meals this holiday season.
Soup kitchen says food deliveries from city are slowing
The soup kitchen network's executive director says shipments are trickling in, but 90% less than it was before.
Brooklyn soup kitchen network facing drastic cuts ahead of Passover, executive director says
With rising food costs, families are feeling the squeeze, as are food pantries that are trying to make sure people are fed. A man running a nonprofit in Brooklyn, which has been relying on a city pandemic program, says he's noticed drastic cuts with terrible timing, ahead of Passover. He brought their plea for help to CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis.
Police: School bus drivers attacked, robbed in Brooklyn
Police said the suspects punched and kicked one of the victims before stealing cellphone chargers from the bus.
Suspects attack, rob school bus driver in Brooklyn
It happened around 6 a.m. Thursday in a school bus parking lot in Borough Park.
Nurses at Maimonides Medical Center say they're suffering from critical staffing shortage
They say they were down 200 nurses before the pandemic, and it continues to drop.
NYPD Investigating After Man Allegedly Threatens To Blow Up Brooklyn Synagogue, States 'Kill All Jews'
According to police, a stranger approached a 23-year-old man who was standing in front of a synagogue and said, "Kill all Jews."
New York To Simplify Rental Assistance Application, Send Funds By End Of August, Gov. Cuomo Says
Nearly $3 billion in emergency funding is available, but landlords and tenants say the money is nearly impossible to get.
Police, Community Leaders Gift 7-Year-Old Boy New Scooter After His Was Stolen On Brooklyn Sidewalk
Surveillance video shows the boy riding the scooter down the sidewalk when a man suddenly snatches it out of his hands and rides away.
Erik Chimborazo Hit With Multiple Charges Following 2-Car Crash That Killed Lyft Driver In Maspeth, Queens
A tragic crash in Queens claimed the life of a father working for a for-hire car service early Sunday morning, and police say the other driver should have never been behind the wheel.
NYPD Stepping Up Patrols In Jewish Neighborhoods After Anti-Semitic Attacks
There have been 63 reported anti-Jewish attacks in New York City this year, compared to 60 in the same period last year.
NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force Searching For Suspects Behind 2 Alleged Anti-Semitic Attacks In Borough Park
The first incident happened at a Brooklyn synagogue on 16th Avenue in Borough Park at around 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Brooklyn Man Arrested, Charged With Sexually Abusing Teenage Girl
Jacob Daskal, 62, is the founder of the Borough Park Shomrim, a private Orthodox crime patrol group.
Man, 29, Critically Hurt By Hit-And-Run Driver In Brooklyn, Police Say
Video of the car allegedly involved in the crash showed a shattered windshield and front end damage.
Orthodox Jewish Community's All-Women EMS Service Ezras Nashim Finally Gets First Ambulance
After years of fighting for an ambulance so it could speed up response times, the state Department of Health finally gave Ezras Nashim the approval in August.
Cuomo Says He Will Withhold Funding From Local Governments That Don't Enforce In Areas With COVID-19 Micro-Clusters
New York City, and Orange and Rockland counties could see dramatic cuts in the cash they get from Albany.
Orthodox Jewish Activist Heshy Tischler Arraigned, Vows To 'Continue Our Fight' Against COVID-19 Crackdown In Brooklyn
The first weekend of enforcing Gov. Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 cluster zone restrictions was busy.
Court Upholds Restrictions On Houses Of Worship In COVID-19 Hot Spots
The rulings mean Gov. Cuomo's order to limit capacity to 10 people within red zones, where the infection rate is above 3%, can be enforced.
Enforcement Starts In New York City's COVID-19 Hot Zones; Borough Park Among Areas With Tightest Restrictions
Enforcement in New York City's COVID-19 hot zones started Friday.
Borough Park Unrest: Mayor De Blasio Insists There's No Double Standard In Enforcement
CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer put the tough questions to Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday.
COVID Clusters In NYC: De Blasio Promises Crackdown With Hefty Fines, Enforcement For Violations In Hot Zones
The new lockdown is set to begin Thursday in COVID hot zones in Brooklyn and Queens.
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Suspected gunman in Highland Park mass shooting due in court
First-degree murder charges have been filed against Robert "Bobby" Crimo III.
See it: Ridgefield Park, N.J. 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.
Governors sign funding agreement for Gateway Hudson Tunnel
Both states will share the costs not covered by the federal government.
Firefighters pull off rescue of woman trapped under bus in Stamford
The victim was taken to the hospital. There is no word on her injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
NYC reaches deal with lifeguard union, ups pay to nearly $20 per hour
Those who work every week through the end of the summer will receive a retention bonus in September.
Monkeypox vaccines arrive in New York City
As of Monday, 111 people in the city had tested positive for orthopoxvirus, believed to be monkeypox.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 7/6 Wednesday forecast
Today will be mostly sunny and humid with highs in the upper 80s.
Spirit Airlines expanding operations at Newark Airport
The low-cost carrier will receive 16 peak-hour opportunities to take off or land at Newark.
Exclusive: L.I. couple reunited with hero firefighters
It all started with a home security camera.
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NYC reaches deal with lifeguard union, ups pay to nearly $20 per hour
Those who work every week through the end of the summer will receive a retention bonus in September.
Monkeypox vaccines arrive in New York City
As of Monday, 111 people in the city had tested positive for orthopoxvirus, believed to be monkeypox.
Governors sign funding agreement for Gateway Hudson Tunnel
New York and New Jersey have agreed to share the costs not covered by the federal government.
76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said.
Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
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Firefighters pull off rescue of woman trapped under bus in Stamford
The victim was taken to the hospital. There is no word on her injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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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See it: Ridgefield Park, N.J. 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.
Governors sign funding agreement for Gateway Hudson Tunnel
New York and New Jersey have agreed to share the costs not covered by the federal government.
Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
Wildfire contained after burning 59 acres in N.J.
Officials say it was likely caused by sunlight that ignited dry brush.
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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.
Drones patrol Long Island beaches after lifeguard bitten by shark
Officials said they're using state-of-the-art equipment to watch for any more sharks.
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.
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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.
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs package of gun safety bills
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
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.
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Monkeypox vaccines arrive in New York City
As of Monday, 111 people in the city had tested positive for orthopoxvirus, believed to be monkeypox.
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
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Spirit expanding at Newark Airport
Spirit Airlines will receive 16 peak hour opportunities to take off or land planes at Newark.
NY and NJ announce Gateway agreement
There are new developments for the Gateway Project, the plan to build two new rail tunnels under the Hudson River. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports on the funding deal.
Suspect due in court in Highland Park mass shooting
Police say the alleged gunman legally purchased five guns and had been planning the attack for weeks. CBS2's John Dias has the latest in the investigation.
First Alert Weather: Heat, humidity return
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
7 killed, 38 injured in Highland Park parade shooting
Seven people were killed and 38 more were wounded, including four children, in the deadly parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest details on the investigation.
