Rockettes hold open audition for 1st time in years
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge catches up with the hundreds of hopefuls at Radio City Music Hall.
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Rockettes holding auditions for holiday dance line
The Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions for a coveted spot on the 2022 Christmas Spectacular dance line.
Post-Christmas Return Blitz At Area Malls Reveals Possible COVID-Influenced Trend: Some Things Just Don't Fit
It's that time of the year. People are heading to the mall to return and exchange Christmas gifts.
Travel Woes Worsen, Around 175 Flights Canceled At JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Airports Sunday
Hundreds of flights out of Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark airports have been affected by a global surge of COVID cases among airline crews.
Citymeals On Wheels Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The nonprofit has delivered 65 million meals to people in need over the last four decades.
Hundreds More US Flights Canceled On Christmas Day Due To Omicron Spread
United, Delta and other U.S. airlines canceled more than 950 flights for Christmas Day, after canceling over 600 Christmas Eve flights, as a surge in COVID-19 cases impacts their staff.
Faithful Return To In-Person Christmas Services At St. Patick's Cathedral For The First Time In 2 Years
The faithful flocked to St. Patrick's Cathedral after missing out on in-person Christmas services last year.
Upper West Side's Utopia Diner Offers Free Christmas Meals For People In Need
Those in need got a traditional Christmas dinner of turkey, sweet potatoes and the diner's special stuffing.
Pope Francis Delivers Christmas Day Message Of Unity
Pope Francis is urging the world to be more open to dialogue this Christmas. In his holiday message delivered Saturday morning, he says that is key to resolving the large number of conflicts seen in places like Syria, Iraq and Yemen.
Christmas Lights Shine Bright In Dyker Heights
The impressively decked out neighborhood never fails to delight, and attracts thousands of visitors to Brooklyn every year.
Parishioners Attend First In-Person Christmas Eve Services Since 2019
Many said fellow churchgoers are like family, and it was important to spend Christmas Eve together.
New Yorkers Forced To Change Christmas Plans On The Fly After Positive COVID Tests
It'll be a quiet Christmas for the many forced to self-isolate after testing positive for COVID-19.
'Every Day, I'm Grateful'; Young Woman Donates Liver To Twin Sister
Like many twin babies, Ashlee and Amina Alexander were born prematurely. The sisters are identical in virtually every way, except one.
Houses Of Worship Offer Options For Parishioners To Attend Christmas Services Amid COVID Surge
Many churches are still holding Christmas Eve services despite the rapid rise in COVID cases. But there are options for those with concerns.
Arthur Avenue Abuzz With Last-Minute Shopping For Christmas Eve Feast Of Seven Fishes
Most of these products are widely available elsewhere, but a Christmas week trip to Arthur Avenue is in the DNA of many families.
CBS2 Chats With Last-Minute Christmas Shoppers, Poses The Question, So, 'What's in The Bag?'
Time is ticking away. There are only two days until Christmas. As a result, many are on last-minute shopping frenzies."
Long Island Man Celebrating Enjoying Extra-Special Christmas, After Receiving A Heart Transplant Nearly A Year Ago
A Long Island dad is home for the holiday after spending last Christmas battling heart failure.
CBS2 Puts Panettone, An Italian-American Christmas Staple, To The Taste Test
It's a holiday treat on Italian-American tables, this and every Christmas -- sweet loaves of bread known as panettone. Shopping for one this year, you'll find the prices range from humble to high end.
In The Mood For NYC Holiday Cheer With Small-Town Vibe? Look No Further Than The Uniqueness Of DUMBO
For city dwellers who might be craving a "Main Street" holiday experience, it's just a subway ride away.
Holiday Travel In Full Swing At Area Airports Despite Omicron Surge
AAA says more than 100 million Americans will travel over the 15-day holiday period.
Miss Your Chance To Order In Time For Christmas Delivery? Not To Worry, ShopIN.nyc Has You Covered And Supports Small Businesses
Even if your order contains items from different stores, ShopIN.nyc delivers them to your door, all at once.
'Christmas Is Saved': Charity 'Toys Of Hope' Gets Temporary Delivery Van After Its Was Totaled In Crash
Prayers were answered for a Long Island-based volunteer organization that was grounded at the worst time of year.
7-Year-Old Jefferson Pesantez Joins NYPD's Operation Sleigh Ride As Honorary Member
Jefferson has a new badge and a new prosthetic arm that was gifted to him by the community in his new home of Queens.
'Twas The Night Before...' By Cirque Du Soleil Puts Exhilarating Spin On Classic Holiday Tale
The iconic 200-year-old holiday poem gets an exhilarating Cirque Du Soleil spin.
Charity 'Toys Of Hope' In Need Of Help After Delivery Van Totaled In Crash
You could say Santa's sleigh is grounded in one of his workshops. A two-decade-old delivery van used by the nonprofit Toys of Hope is beyond repair.
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NYPD: Rudy Giuliani slapped inside Staten Island supermarket
Giuliani told CBS2 the man was angry over the Supreme Court's decision on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Planned Parenthood leads NYC Pride March through Manhattan
There was full acceptance at the march, but the fight continues, they say, for equal rights everywhere.
Police ID grandmother struck by driver, killed in Brooklyn
Lynn Christopher, 67, was struck by a driver while walking with her 8-year-old grandson near her home in Bed-Stuy.
Yellow Alert for possible heavy rain, localized flooding
Rain with isolated storms should be prevalent throughout the day.
Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
Fireworks cause panic in crowded Washington Square Park
No injuries have been reported.
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney asks to postpone sentencing
Her counsel says now that Maxwell is in solitary confinement, she can't properly prepare for sentencing.
Early voting ends for New York primaries
Primary Day is on Tuesday, and polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Lawmakers concerned Queens murder suspect could be released
Lawmakers say Glenn Hirsch poses a danger to the community and should not be released.
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Yellow Alert for possible heavy rain, localized flooding
Rain with isolated storms should be prevalent throughout the day.
Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
Fireworks cause panic in crowded Washington Square Park
No injuries have been reported.
Early voting ends for New York primaries
Primary Day is on Tuesday, and polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Lawmakers concerned Queens murder suspect could be released
Lawmakers say Glenn Hirsch poses a danger to the community and should not be released.
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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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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Nassau Co. hoping to attract more lifeguards amid shortage
According to nationwide statistics, staffing shortages are impacting at least one-third of all U.S. swimming pools.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
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.
Many on Long Island hail SCOTUS gun-carry law decision as big victory
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
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Early voting ends for New York primaries
Primary Day is on Tuesday, and polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Roe v. Wade to now: A timeline of the Supreme Court abortion debate
The fight over the constitutional right to an abortion reached its zenith, with the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
G-7 to announce ban on Russian gold in response to Ukraine war
Senior Biden administration officials said gold is Moscow's second largest export after energy, and that banning imports would make it more difficult for Russia to participate in global markets.
Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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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.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
Burke gives first-place Union victory over NYCFC
The win gives Philadelphia sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference with 29 points to 27 for NYCFC.
Arango, Palacios score in LAFC's victory over Red Bulls
New York (7-5-5) started 5-2-1 on the road, but has dropped three straight away from home — without scoring.
Rookie Fortes hits walk-off home run, Marlins beat Mets
Fortes drove an 0-1 pitch from Adam Ottavino into the left field seats as Miami avoided a three-game sweep by the NL East leaders.
Alonso hits two HRs, Mets beat Marlins
Alonso's home run over the left-center field wall against Miami reliever Jimmy Yacabonis (0-1) snapped a 3-3 tie.
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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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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 6/26 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 26 at 11 p.m.
Achilles Hope and Possibility 4-mile run held in Central Park
The Achilles Hope and Possibility four-mile run was held Sunday in Central Park.
Travel problems expected to worsen over Fourth of July weekend
Flight cancelations and delays could get worse this week as many people are expected to travel for the Fourth of July. Danya Bacchus reports for CBS2.
Many nationwide question what's next after Roe v. Wade ruling
There are questions on what's next after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports for CBS2.
Lawmakers concerned over possible release on of Queens murder suspect
A group of local lawmakers are concerned over reports that the man accused of killing a restaurant delivery worker in Queens could be released on bail Monday.
