July 4th, 2020: Celebrations, Protests, Social Distance Mark An Independence Day Like None Other
A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.
Declaration of Independence
Rare Copy Of The Declaration Of Independence On Display In NYC
The exhibition is free.
Facebook Labels Declaration Of Independence 'Hate Speech'
Facebook has apologized after the social media giant labeled the most famous document in American history as "hate speech."
NPR Draws Online Ire After Tweeting 'Declaration Of Independence'
National Public Radio marked the Fourth of July by tweeting the entire Declaration of Independence, but it seems some Twitter users didn't recognize what they were reading.
NY Public Library Set To Display Rare Copy Of Declaration Of Independence
The historic copy is in Thomas Jefferson's own handwriting.
Your City Guide to Washington D.C.
Refer to this guide to the best dining, lodging and attractions in Washington D.C.
Best Historic Vacations In The US
The early colonial settlements along the Eastern seaboard, including Boston, Charleston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, are among the best places for an historic vacation in the US.
The 3 Reasons Behind Colt Ford's Success As New Album Becomes #1 Best Seller
Colt Ford's latest album, 'Declaration of Independence' is has become a #1 best seller, despite minimal airtime support. Find out what three elements he embraces to ensure his success.
Colt Ford Talks Jake Owen, Jason Aldean, And 'Back'--'That Song Is My Life'
Colt Ford talks about collaborating with Jake Owen and Jason Aldean on his upcoming album, "Declaration of Independence," and the deeply "personal" nature of his new single "Back."
The History Of July 4th
4th of July means barbeques and fireworks. But it's also arguably the most important day in our country's history. Learn why.
Around The Tri-State, Patriotism On Parade For July 4th
The tri-state area was filled with tributes to to the 235th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
NY Public Library Turns 100, Not Just With Books
At 100, the New York Public Library's landmark Fifth Avenue building has nurtured generations of scholars and boasts treasures like a Gutenberg Bible and an early copy of the Declaration of Independence.
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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.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion.
Rudy Giuliani on being slapped on the back in Staten Island store: "As if a boulder hit me"
Surveillance video shows the encounter inside a ShopRite.
N.Y. Supreme Court strikes down NYC law granting voting rights to non-citizen residents
The law allowed legal residents, including those with green cards, to vote in municipal elections starting in 2023.
Hochul's quest, GOP logjam, and AOC vs. Adams highlight N.Y. primaries
Gov. Hochul will take on two challengers for the Democratic nomination, and there's a four-way Republican free for all.
Brooklyn community partners with NYPD to get youth off the streets
The residents of Brownsville are benefiting from the renovation of Betsy Head Park as a safe space for young people.
3 killed, at least 50 hurt when Amtrak train from L.A. to Chicago derails in Missouri
A total of 207 passengers and 14 crewmembers were on board the train at the time. CNN reports at least 50 people were injured.
46 migrants found dead in back of tractor trailer in San Antonio
Three people are in custody, officials said at a Monday night press conference.
Police: 7-year-old girl drowns during backyard pool party in Teaneck
Police said the child was first reported missing at around 6 p.m. on Sunday. She was later found in the pool.
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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.
Brooklyn community partners with NYPD to get youth off the streets
The residents of Brownsville are benefiting from the renovation of Betsy Head Park as a safe space for young people.
Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Tuesday
Actor to sit down with famed-yet-controversial director at 10:30 a.m. on Instagram Live
Heroes save former NYPD cop after he collapsed at Long Island restaurant
Medics kept the resuscitation going on the way to the hospital. Five times John Balestrieri had to be brought back.
Hochul's quest, GOP logjam, and AOC vs. Adams highlight N.Y. primaries
Gov. Hochul will take on two challengers for the Democratic nomination, and there's a four-way Republican free for all.
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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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Police: 7-year-old girl drowns during backyard pool party in Teaneck
Police said the child was first reported missing at around 6 p.m. on Sunday. She was later found in the pool.
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.
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Heroes save former NYPD cop after he collapsed at Long Island restaurant
Medics kept the resuscitation going on the way to the hospital. Five times John Balestrieri had to be brought back.
Schumer trying to get tax relief for Long Islanders who fixed cesspools
He has asked the USDA to formally determine the grants protect and preserve the environment, making them tax exempt.
Zeldin campaign says antisemitic death threat made against GOP candidate for governor
If elected, Zeldin would be New York's first Jewish Republican governor.
Belt Parkway reopens in Queens after drivers suspected of racing crashed
Police believe the drivers of a BMW and an Infinity were speeding and possibly racing when they struck two other cars.
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.
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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.
Focus shifts to "trigger laws" and state courts after Roe v. Wade is overturned
Judges in Louisiana and Utah temporarily blocked enforcement of trigger-law bans on abortion following the Supreme Courts' overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Hochul's quest, GOP logjam, and AOC vs. Adams highlight N.Y. primaries
Gov. Hochul will take on two challengers for the Democratic nomination, and there's a four-way Republican free for all.
Schumer trying to get tax relief for Long Islanders who fixed cesspools
He has asked the USDA to formally determine the grants protect and preserve the environment, making them tax exempt.
Supreme Court sides with football coach who lost his job for praying after games
"The Constitution and the best of our traditions counsel mutual respect and tolerance, not censorship and suppression," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote.
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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.
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.
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Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Tuesday
Actor to sit down with famed-yet-controversial director at 10:30 a.m. on Instagram Live
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."
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Yankees score 6 in the 7th, take down struggling Athletics
Trailing by four runs early, Bombers rally for 23rd come-from-behind victory of the season, 9-5 on Monday night.
Report: Kyrie Irving returning to Nets in 2022-23
The seven-time All-Star averaged 27.4 points and 5.8 assists this past season.
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.
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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 weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock says Tuesday will be very nice across the Tri-State Area.
Brownsville partners with NYPD to create safe spaces for young people
For some kids in the city, the challenges of staying safe and out of trouble can seem insurmountable. But in one Brooklyn community, leaders and police are taking steps to fix the problem. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
Starting next year, non-citizens will not have right to vote in New York municipal elections
CBS2's Kevin Rincon spoke to New Yorkers and lawmakers about a state Supreme Court judge's decision to strike down existing law.
Rudy Giuliani addresses alleged supermarket slap
The former New York City mayor described what he says happened to him inside a store on Staten Island while he campaigned for his son, Andrew, in the gubernatorial primary. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Westchester County passes legislation allowing women safe access to abortion
The law says protests must be held at least 25 feet away from any women's health care facility. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
