Crowds return for 154th running of Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes returned Saturday on Long Island with its normal capacity for the first time in three years.
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Mo Donegal finishes 1st at Belmont, another Pletcher win
Mo Donegal rounded the 1 1/2-mile track in 2 minutes, 28.28 seconds, ahead of Nest and Skippylongstocking.
Local businesses hoping for Belmont Stakes boost this weekend
The hoopla is building for this weekend's historic Belmont Stakes, back to its normal crowd capacity for the first in three years.
Volunteers help fix paralyzed Elmont girl's home
A brave Long Island teen battling a crippling disease got the surprise of a lifetime on Thursday.
Girl taken to hospital after stabbing in Elmont
A girl was stabbed outside an elementary school in Nassau County on Wednesday.
Girl stabbed outside Nassau County elementary school
Police were called to Dutch Broadway Elementary School in Elmont around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Victim of Long Island acid attack, family renew calls for justice 1 year later
One year ago, a college student was attacked with acid at her Long Island home. She and her family renewed calls for justice Thursday and expressed frustration with law enforcement who have yet to solve the case; CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Woman who survived acid attack speaks out 1 year later
One year later, there has still been no arrest in the horrific attack.
Nafiah Ikram speaks out one year after acid attack
Family and local community leaders call for justice one year after Nafiah Ikram was attacked with acid outside her family's home on Long Island.
Nafiah Ikram delivers message 1 year after L.I. acid attack
Last March, someone came out of the shadows and doused Ikram with acid in the driveway of her family's Elmont home.
Acid attack suspect still on the loose one year later
Today marks one year since a pre-med student at Hofstra was burned and blinded outside her family's home.
Devoted Islanders Fan Madison Sanalitro Takes Her Quest To Find A Kidney Donor To UBS Arena
Madison Sanalitro has been holding up a poster at UBS Arena home games and told CBS2 on Wednesday the response has been emotional and overwhelming.
Elmont Residents Hopeful New Regulations Will Put An End To Parking Chaos At UBS Arena
In an emergency meeting last week, town officials voted unanimously to put new parking restrictions in place.
Elmont Residents Say Parking Problems At New UBS Arena Is Causing Chaos On Local Streets
It's a free for all and no one in charge. That's coming from homeowners who live near the new UBS Arena.
Ribbon Cutting Day For UBS Arena, New Home Of New York Islanders
The Islanders will play their first game at the new arena Saturday, when they take on the Calgary Flames.
Next Stop, UBS Arena: Islanders Fans Giddy About Opening Of Elmont Train Station
Just in time for the Islanders' first game in their new home, the Long Island Rail Road on Tuesday opened its first new station in 50 years, adjacent to the new UBS Arena and Belmont Park.
Islanders Fan Takes Issue With Apparent Lack Of Handicapped Parking At New UBS Arena
There is joy for most Islanders fans as the team's long-awaited new home prepares for opening day on Nov. 20. But some disabled fans claim their health and safety was forgotten amid the hoopla.
Parts Of Cross Island Parkway To Close Sunday For LIRR Work Near UBS Arena
Eastbound train service from the station starts on Nov. 20 for the team's first home game.
Long Island Schools Join My Brother's Keeper Initiative
It's designed to help boys and young men of color reach their full potential in and out of the classroom.
Man Shot To Death In Elmont, Nassau County Police Investigating
Officers responded to a report of shots fired at a Long Island home Friday evening.
New York Haitians Angry Over Assassination Of Island Nation's President; 'To Me, It's A National Disgrace'
On the Queens-Nassau County border, lined with Haitian-owned businesses, restaurant manager Baz Germaine woke up to shocking news that has him fearing for the island nation's future.
CBS2 Takes Tour Of Nearly Completed UBS Arena At Belmont Park, The New Home Of The Islanders
As the New York Islanders continue their run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, their new home is almost ready.
Road To Reopening: Over 11,000 Fans Return To Belmont Stakes
Last year, Belmont Park was empty. But thousands were there Saturday to watch the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes.
Recovering Long Island Acid Attack Victim Nafiah Ikram Fearful Suspect Trail Growing Cold In Unsolved Crime
Medical complications are making life even more difficult for the victim of a vicious acid attack on Long Island.
Belmont Stakes Tickets Go On Sale Thursday
The three-day event kicks off on June 3, with the Run for the Carnations happening June 5.
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Five hospitalized in Belt Parkway crash
All westbound lanes of the parkway are closed at Cohancy Street in Queens.
Yellow Alert for possible heavy rain, localized flooding
Rain with isolated storms should be prevalent throughout the day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Five hospitalized in Belt Parkway crash
All westbound lanes of the parkway are closed at Cohancy Street in Queens.
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.
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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 Weather: CBS2's 6/27 Monday morning update
Elise Finch has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
5 hospitalized in Belt Parkway crash
Police said two drivers were racing in the westbound lanes overnight when they hit two other vehicles in Queens.
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.
