Queens dance-a-thon for 4-year-old with cancer
Children at Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy in Maspeth kicked up their heels at a Disney-themed dance-a-thon for a fellow classmate.
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Investigation: No link between brain tumors and Colonia High School
The finding flies in the face of dozens of people who claim they got tumors after attending the school.
Investigation finds no link between brain tumors and Colonia High School
Investigators looking into a cancer scare in Woodbridge said they found no links to brain tumors at Colonia High School. But not everyone is satisfied with the results, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Star power expected for "Dance Against Cancer" at Lincoln Center
The event brings major dance stars together to fundraise for the American Cancer Society.
"Melanoma Monday" emphasizes importance of healthy sun habits
The first Monday in May is known as Melanoma Monday, and it kicks off Melanoma Awareness Month.
Lustgarten Foundation awards $5M grant for cancer research
The Lustgarten Foundation is the world's largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research.
Islanders great Mike Bossy dies at 65
The Hockey Hall of Famer and four-time Stanley Cup champ succumbed to his battle with lung cancer.
Hundreds to gather Sunday for Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Research Walk
It's that time of year when folks gather to raise awareness and money for causes important to them.
How new technologies help Lustgarten Foundation learn more about pancreatic cancer
To continue increasing survival rates, the foundation focuses on prevention, early detection and treatment.
New technologies help Lustgarten Foundation learn more about pancreatic cancer
More than 20 years ago, the Lustgarten Foundation was started to learn more about fighting pancreatic cancer. With 100% of every dollar raised dedicated to the cause, incredible progress can be touted. CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Early detection can make all the difference with pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer continues to have the highest mortality rate of all major cancers, with a five year survival rate of around 10%.
CBS2 visits Lustgarten Foundation pancreatic cancer research lab
All donations are funneled into research. Some of the money helps fund the organoid facility in the Tuveson Lab.
Resident: Dozens of cases of rare brain tumor linked to N.J. high school
Al Lupiano started researching a connection when he and others family members were diagnosed as well.
Little Ukrainian boy to get life-saving cancer treatments in New York City
CBS2's Thalia Perez has the story.
Madeleine Albright, first woman to serve as secretary of state, dies at 84
In a statement, Bill and Hillary Clinton called Albright "an extraordinary human being."
Join us April 10 for the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk
Walk with us for pancreatic cancer research on April 10th, and help us transform this illness into a curable disease.
Singer Traci Braxton of "Braxton Family Values" dies at 50
Traci Braxton had been fighting esophageal cancer, according to reports.
Biden offers "Unity Agenda" for the U.S.
President Biden offered a "Unity Agenda" during his State of the Union address, highlighting issues that cross partisan lines such as supporting mental health, helping veterans, beating the opioid epidemic and developing cures for cancer. Watch that portion of his remarks here.
New Study Says COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe For Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy, Radiation, And Immunotherapy
The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna have proved remarkably effective at providing protection from the coronavirus.
Tennis Legend Chris Evert Reveals Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
The tennis legend lost her youngest sister to the disease nearly two years ago.
New Report Shows Lung Cancer Is Being Detected Earlier And Patients Are Living Longer
The war on cancer is now 50 years old and a new report from the American Cancer Society shows major progress against lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
'Medicine And Joy'; Dancer Olivia Hutcherson Inspires Students With Her Optimism After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The stage might be a little smaller now, but Olivia Hutcherson knows it's exactly where she's meant to be.
Designer Virgil Abloh Dies Of Rare Cancer At 41
Abloh founded Off-White and was the artistic director for Louis Vuitton.
Lung Cancer Survivors On Long Island Rave About Immunotherapy, Which Doctors Say Is Akin To A Cure For Some
There was an inspiring gathering Monday on Long Island. Survivors of lung cancer celebrated life.
Doctors Rolling Out Experimental Blood Test That May Be Able To Detect Over 50 Types Of Cancer
The American Cancer Society says 71% of cancer deaths come from types of cancer that have no recommended screening test.
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Child dies after falling from 29th-floor window in Manhattan
First responders found the child on scaffolding outside the third floor of a building on East 122nd Street, police said.
First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert for possibly severe storms
The main threats are heavy rain and damaging wind gusts, along with some small hail.
Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo resigning from city council
Arredondo, the police chief for the Uvalde school district, will resign from his position on the city council.
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.
Suspect arrested in murder of mother shot on Upper East Side
The NYPD says Isaac Argro had been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Azsia Johnson.
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.
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.
NYPD videos shows suspects wanted after 11-year-old shot with pellet gun
A male suspect allegedly started talking to the boy then shot him five times with a pellet gun.
Woman killed in hit-and-run near Cross Bronx Expressway
According to police, the driver of a white van struck the woman as she was trying to cross the street.
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Child dies after falling from 29th-floor window in Manhattan
First responders found the child on scaffolding outside the third floor of a building on East 122nd Street, police said.
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.
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.
NYPD videos shows suspects wanted after 11-year-old shot with pellet gun
A male suspect allegedly started talking to the boy then shot him five times with a pellet gun.
Woman killed in hit-and-run near Cross Bronx Expressway
According to police, the driver of a white van struck the woman as she was trying to cross the street.
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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-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.
Jersey Shore business owners hope for busy July 4th weekend
Some say this is their first real Fourth of July celebration coming out of COVID.
FBI: Asian-American business owners targeted in burglaries
Two to three incidents are being reported each week.
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.
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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.
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.
July 4th: Where to watch fireworks, street closures and more
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
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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.
Lawmakers express concern Supreme Court's concealed carry decision may fuel shootings
Mayor Eric Adams, along with many other lawmakers, fear the recent Supreme Court ruling on guns in New York will have far-reaching implications.
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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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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.
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.
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Escobar, Peterson lead Mets past Rangers
Escobar's 417-foot drive gave the Mets their first win since beating the Marlins Saturday in Miami.
Yankees, Guardians postponed by rain, doubleheader Saturday
The teams will have a split doubleheader Saturday, starting at 12:10 p.m.
Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
Reports: Superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets
The 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, signed a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn last season.
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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
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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NYPD: Bronx teenager injured after being shot in the arm
Police are investigating a shooting in the Bronx.
3-year-old dies after falling from 29th-story window in Harlem
A 3-year-old boy is dead after he fell out of a window from a high-rise building in Harlem. Neighbors told CBS2's Thalia Perez they are all grieving with the family.
Ground stops at LaGuardia, JFK, Newark airports due to storms
Saturday's weather impacted flights going in and out of all three major airports in the Tri-State Area.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
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.
