Woman Gets 24 Years For Shoving Man Off Subway Track In Queens
A woman was sentenced to 24 years in prison Wednesday, after admitting to shoving a Hindu man off a Queens subway platform to his death in an attack motivated by religious animus.
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Mother Of Suspect In Fatal Queens Subway Push Says Daughter Wasn't Taking Her Medication
Maricela Mera, the mother of accused killer Erika Menendez, offered her condolences Friday to the family of the victim, 46-year-old Sunando Sen.
Defense Contesting Ruling That Alleged Subway Pusher Is Mentally Unfit For Trial
Defense attorneys will have its own psychiatrist examine 31-year-old Erika Menendez.
Subway Shoving Suspect Says 'Bad Day' Drove Her To Attack
The woman accused of shoving a man in front of a subway train in Queens last month blamed a "bad day" for her actions in a recent interview.
Judge: Woman Charged With Murder For Deadly Subway Push Fit To Stand Trial
At a hearing on Monday, the judge ruled that Menendez is fit to stand trial. Menendez was not in court for the hearing. A lawyer hired by the woman's family said she remains hospitalized.
Police: Subway Push Suspect Has Lengthy Arrest Record; Family Reported Issues With Medication
Police say Menendez's family members called authorities several times in the past five years because they were having difficulty dealing with her. Police did not say what the medication was.
Subway Push Suspect Ordered To Undergo Psychiatric Evaluation As She's Held Without Bail
Judge Gia Morris ordered Erika Menendez, 31, held without bail and be given a mental health exam. Menendez was arraigned Saturday night on a charge of second degree murder as a hate crime.
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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.
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)?"
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.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for thunderstorms late Friday
The storms are capable of producing downpours, damaging winds, hail and even an isolated tornado.
CBS2's John Dias flies along with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Reporter chronicles what it's like to fly in an F-18F Super Hornet with one of the best pilots on Earth.
Rain doesn't stop Memorial Day revelers from going to Coney Island
Businesses along the boardwalk spent Friday prepping for the first holiday since the pandemic began without restrictions.
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.
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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CBS2's John Dias flies along with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Reporter chronicles what it's like to fly in an F-18F Super Hornet with one of the best pilots on Earth.
Rain doesn't stop Memorial Day revelers from going to Coney Island
Businesses along the boardwalk spent Friday prepping for the first holiday since the pandemic began without restrictions.
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.
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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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Pete Alonso homers, drives in 4, Mets hold off Phillies
"Polar Bear" takes over MLB RBI lead as the Amazins beat back Philadelphia 8-6 on Friday.
Yankees' stellar run of pitching continues, Taillon baffles Rays
Gleyber Torres, Matt Carpenter hit homers in the fourth inning and the Bombers went on to a 2-0 victory on Friday
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.
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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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First Alert weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn says Sunday and Monday will be the best days of the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
CBS2's "Top Gun," John Dias, takes to the air with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels
It was the ride of Dias' life. Please enjoy the sights and sounds from high above the Tri-State Area.
Gloomy weather doesn't dampen spirits on Coney Island as Memorial Day Weekend begins
CBS2's Thalia Perez talks to tourists and business owners about what it's like not having pandemic restrictions this year.
Texas police admit mistakes were made during Texas school shooting
As CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the slow response taking down the shooter is drawing the ire of people across the country.
First Alert weather: CBS2 9 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn is now calling for some stray storms on Saturday and says the best day of the holiday weekend will come on Monday.
