Lifeguards back on duty to kick off beach season this weekend
Starting Saturday, lifeguards will be on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at all eight city public beaches.
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10-year-old Marvin Bonilla of Queens missing
Marvin was last seen Wednesday night walking on Chandler Street in Far Rockaway, according to police.
Police seek gunman who shot man point blank in Queens
Police in Queens are still looking for the killer who shot a man point plank on Saturday. The murder was caught on camera in Far Rockaway. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to the young man's father, who is still in disbelief.
NYPD: Man shot dead execution style in Queens
Video shows two men walking in Far Rockaway on Saturday. One then turns and shoots Peter Panthier in the head twice.
NYPD: 26-year-old man victim of execution-style killing in Queens
Surveillance video shows the gunman turn and shoot Peter Panthier twice in the head. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Firefighter Jesse Gerhard's wake held on Long Island
Fellow firefighters stood at attention as family arrived at the funeral home amid a sorrow-filled line of mourners.
Funeral for Firefighter Gerhard this week
The 33-year-old collapsed and died last week after suffering a medical episode.
Firefighter Jesse Gerhard honored at Queens firehouse
The day before his death, Jesse Gerhard ran into a burning building to rescue residents. He continues to save lives as an organ and tissue donor.
Ceremony at Queens firehouse where FDNY firefighter Jesse Gerhard died
Jesse Gerhard was remembered at his FDNY firehouse in Far Rockaway.
FDNY mourns death of Firefighter Jesse Gerhard
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Mayor, FDNY on Firefighter Gerhard's death
Mayor Adams, FDNY officials share update on death of 33-year-old Firefighter Jesse Gerhard in Queens.
Mayor, FDNY On Firefighter Gerhard's Death
Mayor Adams, FDNY officials share update on death of 33-year-old Firefighter Jesse Gerhard in Queens.
Firefighter Jesse Gerhard dies after Queens house fire
The FDNY said he responded to a fire Tuesday afternoon at a home on Beach Channel Drive in Far Rockaway.
Police: Driver Who Crashed Into Queens Car Wash, Killing 10-Year-Old Davina Afokobo, Had Only Learner's Permit
The accident Wednesday killed 10-year-old Davina Afokobo and sent the driver and another woman to the hospital.
Police: Driver Slams Into Queens Car Wash, 10-Year-Old Child Killed, 2 Others Injured
Video shows the car pull out of the grocery store parking lot, speeding straight into a building and hitting those walking on the sidewalk.
High Tide Floods Queens Street For Second Day
It happened in Far Rockaway for the second day in a row. Monday, people were stranded on Beach 84th Street because of all the flooding.
NYPD Saves The Day In Far Rockaway After High Tide Flooding Threatens To Keep Kids From School
Queens neighbors were stranded on their street Monday after flooding from high tide. That meant kids who normally walk to school were in danger of missing the first day back.
Amazon Agrees To Cover All Of Victim's Costs In Hit-And-Run In Far Rockaway Involving One Of Its Vans
The incident from October in Far Rockaway was captured on surveillance video.
Queens Woman Suing Amazon After Van Crashed Into Her Car, Driver Took Off
A Queens woman is suing Amazon after she says one of the company's vans hit her car and sped away. The incident was caught on surveillance video.
COVID Outbreak Closes Village Academy, 2nd Queens School This Week
Students will switch to remote learning until they return on Monday, November 22.
Overnight Gun Violence: 3 Men Shot In Queens, Innocent Woman Shot In Brooklyn, NYPD Says
There was more gun violence late Saturday night into Sunday morning in parts of the five boroughs.
Uriah Richardson, Father Of 3, Shot To Death In Far Rockaway
Police said the 29-year-old was gunned down around 1 p.m. Monday in front of a deli on Mott Avenue.
Grand Jury Declines To Indict Former NYPD Officer David Afanador In 1st Case Under Chokehold Ban
Cellphone video captured Afanador using the apparent chokehold while arresting Ricky Bellevue last June on the Far Rockaway boulevard.
St. John's Episcopal Hospital In Queens Evacuated Due To Fire
Patients had to be rushed out, some on stretchers.
Rabbis From Long Island, Queens Urge Communities To Get COVID Vaccine
Just ahead of Rosh Hashanah, which begins Monday at sundown, 13 rabbis from the Five Towns and Far Rockaway released a new video encouraging everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Hochul to sign bill imposing stiffer penalties for assaulting transit workers
As of May, there were more than 542 incidents of harassment and 15 assaults just on MTA buses.
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.
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Hochul to sign bill imposing stiffer penalties for assaulting transit workers
As of May, there were more than 542 incidents of harassment and 15 assaults just on MTA buses.
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.
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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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Hochul to sign bill raising penalties for assaulting transit workers
Union leaders say transit workers face an increasing number of attacks. At least seven workers have been assaulted in the last month, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
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.
