Columbus Circle, Hudson Yards To Host Free Performances By Broadway Stars
Cast members from several musicals will sing at the Shops at Columbus Circle and the Shops at Hudson Yards.
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MTA Worker Saves Cat On Subway Tracks At Columbus Circle Station
Station staff spotted the cat and managed to stop an incoming train so they could save it.
NYPD: 3 People Robbed At Gunpoint By 2 Teenagers At Columbus Circle Station
Police said the suspects, believed to be 18 years old, went up to the three victims on a southbound "D" train as it pulled into the Columbus Circle station.
Caught On Video: Panhandler Steals $75 From Woman Who Gave Him $1, Police Say
A woman who tried to do the right thing by a panhandler wound up getting robbed by him, police say.
Police Seek 2 Suspects Accused Of Throwing Red Paint On Statue In Columbus Circle
The suspects allegedly threw red paint on the USS Maine National Monument around 10 p.m. Thursday.
Coronavirus Impact: Popular Columbus Circle Underground Market Attempting Climb Out Of Pandemic's Clutches
There was another sign of optimism Wednesday about New York City's road to recovery.
Surveillance Video Shows Suspect Shoving Man Onto Subway Tracks At Columbus Circle Station
The 30-year-old victim was waiting for the southbound A train on Sept. 24 when a man randomly shoved him onto the tracks.
Father Shoved Onto Subway Tracks In Unprovoked Attack: 'I Thought I Was Going To Lose My Life'
He said he fell hard and felt pain, but his mind immediately went into survival mode for his daughter.
Man Shoved Onto Subway Tracks At Columbus Circle
Police said the 25-year-old victim was pushed onto the southbound D line track.
Fire Engulfs Midtown Apartment Building; Firefighter, 1 Other Person Hurt
At least two people, including a firefighter, were hurt in a fire that engulfed a Midtown Manhattan apartment building Friday.
Suspect Under Arrest After Latest Subway Window Smashing Incident, NYPD Says
It's unclear if this is the same suspect wanted for breaking hundreds of window on 7 trains since May.
Christopher Columbus Statue Controversy Continues: Opponents Decry 'Colonizer, Rapist,' Supporters Say 'Do The Research'
This isn't the first time there have been calls to remove the statue from its namesake Columbus Circle.
Protests Bring Renewed Calls To Tear Down Controversial Statues, Rename Streets In New York City
The death of George Floyd has reignited the debate over the racism these effigies represent.
Falling Ice Shuts Down Inbound GWB, Streets Around Broadway And Columbus Circle
The NYPD shut down Broadway near 58th Street, and 57th and 60th streets between Seventh and Eighth avenues.
NYC Holiday Markets: Sophisticated Shopping At Columbus Circle
The Columbus Circle Holiday Market is here to help with your last-minute shopping. Organizers say it offers the most upscale gifts in one place.
Retail Experts: Do Yourself A Favor And Don't Wait Until Next Weekend To Do Your Holiday Shopping
Time is ticking to get holiday shopping done! Many people spent Sunday browsing and buying presents, as Christmas and Hanukkah are nearly here.
Newsstand Employee Stabbed During Robbery In Midtown
It happened around 11:45 p.m. Thursday on the corner of West 60th Street and Broadway near Columbus Circle.
2 Subway Station Slashings Under Investigation
Police haven't said if the two attacks are related.
Police: Man Slashed In Eye, Arm On Columbus Circle
A man has been slashed on his right eye and left arm at Columbus Circle near Center Park South, just hours after another man had his throat slashed in TriBeCa.
Columbus Circle Statue Added To National Register
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the listing on Thursday.
Police: Homeless Man Attacks 3 Women At Columbus Circle Station
According to the NYPD, a 55-year-old homeless man approached the three commuters just after 10 a.m. on the Brooklyn-bound B train platform.
Police Truck Catches Fire In Columbus Circle
The truck was dropping off barricades for Saturday's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Italian-American Groups Call For Christopher Columbus Statue In Columbus Circle To Be Landmarked
The statue has been the subject of recent controversy regarding Columbus' treatment of indigenous peoples.
Homeless Man Attacked By 20 To 30 People Aboard Midtown Subway, Police Say
Two 16-year-olds, a girl and a boy, are in custody according to police.
CBS2 Exclusive: Columbus Statue Will Stay In Place, But With Caveats
The long debate about controversial monuments and statues in the city is finally over.
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First Alert Weather: Red Alert for thunderstorms Friday
The storms are capable of producing downpours, damaging winds, hail and even an isolated tornado.
At NRA forum, Trump mocks GOP leaders who didn't attend
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn and other politicians and musicians decided not to go to the NRA event after the mass shooting in Uvalde on Tuesday.
Teen charged with threatening shooting at Long Island high school
Investigators say a 16-year-old student posted a message on Instagram saying, "Bellport mass shooting (tomorrow)?"
Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Apex for Youth program pairs Asian American youth with volunteer mentors
A New York City nonprofit is celebrating 30 years of supporting underserved Asian and immigrant youth.
Doug Heir, champion of Paralympics, making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
More outdoor dining sheds pulled to accommodate Ninth Avenue repairs
If these restaurant owners miss the June 20 deadline, not only do they face fines, but also the possibility their outdoor dining permits get revoked for good.
Guide to Fleet Week 2022 in New York City
Fleet Week is coming back to New York City in a big way this week.
May is cystic fibrosis awareness month
You may have heard of cystic fibrosis, but many people don't understand what it really is.
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Apex for Youth program pairs Asian American youth with volunteer mentors
A New York City nonprofit is celebrating 30 years of supporting underserved Asian and immigrant youth.
Doug Heir, champion of Paralympics, making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
More outdoor dining sheds pulled to accommodate Ninth Avenue repairs
If these restaurant owners miss the June 20 deadline, not only do they face fines, but also the possibility their outdoor dining permits get revoked for good.
Manhattan DA Bragg says combating gun crime "is our top priority"
He says his office is also grappling with subway crime and numerous other threats to public safety.
Patriotism, appreciation on display at Memorial Day Weekend observances
The theme in Rockland County and Westchester County was remembering the "why" behind the holiday weekend.
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Sandy Hook families speak out about warning signs after Texas shooting
From early reports, Sandy Hook Promise says the Uvalde shooter appeared to exhibit many of the warning signs.
AAA: Busy summer travel season, despite soaring gas prices
Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and despite COVID-19 concerns, millions of people are expected to travel. But, it's not going to be cheap.
Dems, GOP trying to work together to quell spike in mass shootings
The attitude between the political parties is often one of mutual contempt. So how do they pivot to compromise?
Sandy Hook parents struggling with Uvalde, Texas school shooting
Another elementary school tragedy is bringing back raw and painful emotions for families in Connecticut.
Connecticut families can apply for child tax rebate as of June 1
The maximum rebate is $250 for up to three children.
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Despite seasonal hiring challenges, business owners have high hopes on the Jersey Shore
Last year, shore towns were struggling to find seasonal employees and that impacted some of their bottom lines because they had to shorten their days.
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.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
"Enough is enough": Students walk out of classes to demand action on gun violence
Some shared their outrage and disgust that after so many school shootings, no meaningful changes have been made.
Actor Ray Liotta, star of "Goodfellas" and more, dies at 67
His publicist says Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic.
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300,000 expected to attend this weekend's Bethpage Air Show
Up to 300,000 spectators expected on Saturday and Sunday for a spectacle unlike any other.
Teen charged with threatening shooting at Long Island high school
Investigators say a 16-year-old student posted a message on Instagram saying, "Bellport mass shooting (tomorrow)?"
Doctors remove basketball-sized tumor growing on Long Island man's liver
Margarito Banos went to the hospital with what he thought was an upset stomach. Instead, doctors found a rare, cancerous liver tumor.
All-out effort to hire seasonal workers amid "severe shortage" of lifeguards, and more
Some beaches and pools in the Tri-State Area may have to scale back hours if they can't get enough seasonal workers.
Military aircrafts start to arrive for Bethpage Air Show
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will arrive on Long Island today, along with a Navy F22 Raptor will also arrive at Macarthur Airport.
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At NRA forum, Trump mocks GOP leaders who didn't attend
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn and other politicians and musicians decided not to go to the NRA event after the mass shooting in Uvalde on Tuesday.
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against NY AG investigation
The ruling came a day after a New York appeals court ruled Trump must answer questions under oath in New York Attorney General Letitia James' investigation.
Officials: 41 indicted in NYC shoplifting crackdown
Members of the ring reportedly resold the stolen goods on eBay, prompting the mayor to lash out, again, at social media.
Trump ordered to testify under oath in NY AG investigation
The attorney general says her investigation has uncovered evidence Trump's company, the Trump Organization, used "fraudulent or misleading" valuations of assets.
"Absentee homeowners" accused of using NYC program to get tax breaks
A Department of Investigation report uncovered at least 15 homeowners violating the primary residence requirement
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May is cystic fibrosis awareness month
You may have heard of cystic fibrosis, but many people don't understand what it really is.
Officials: 1 dead, 8 hospitalized in Legionnaires' cluster in the Bronx
Nineteen people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in the Highbridge neighborhood since May 3, officials said.
New "CONNECT" mental health program coming to New York City
The treatment model is part of the city's plan to address the growing crisis and expand resources to all New Yorkers.
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
NYC health dept. says monkeypox case is presumptive positive
The case has been identified as positive for Orthopoxvirus, which is the family of viruses monkeypox belongs to.
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Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Actor Ray Liotta, star of "Goodfellas" and more, dies at 67
His publicist says Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announce first tour in 6 years
Bruce Springsteen has announced that he and the E Street Band will start an international tour next year.
Meet the Nominees: Camille A. Brown
She earned two nominations for the play "for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf."
Meet the Nominees: Jesse Williams
The former "Grey's Anatomy" star earned a Tony nod for his Broadway debut in the revival of the play "Take Me Out."
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Doug Heir, champion of Paralympics, making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts
The move was made in response to recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo.
Hurricanes stifle Rangers, grab 3-2 series lead
Vincent Trocheck buried a short-handed goal, Teuvo Teravainen scored on the power-play in Carolina's 3-1 win Thursday.
Nestor Cortes frustrates Rays, short-handed Yankees roll
The 27-year-old left-hander lowered his ERA to 1.70, retiring 14 in a row during one stretch in New York's 7-2 victory.
Yankees' Donaldson apologizes to Anderson, Robinson family
Donaldson called the White Sox infielder "Jackie," referring to Jackie Robinson, drawing criticism on and off the field.
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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.
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.
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Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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.
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AAPI youth program matches school-age kids with volunteer mentors
The mentoring program is only part of what Apex for Youth has to offer, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says combating gun crime "is our top priority"
Bragg says his office is also grappling with subway crime and numerous other threats to public safety, CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Verizon worker allegedly stabbed NJ homeowner in neck
Investigators said 32-year-old Michael Tsamas was hired by Verizon to solicit new customers.
NYC beaches open Saturday
The Parks Department is urging beachgoers to be safe and only swim when lifeguards are on duty.
Paralympics champion making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir's return to competition goes far deeper than just sports, CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
