Food insecurity remains a problem in many NYC neighborhoods
In some parts of the Bronx, there are more than 35 bodegas for every supermarket, according to the Food Policy Center.
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Bergen County NAACP, Rep. Gottheimer Organize Turkey Giveaway In Teaneck To Help Those In Need
Thanks to a huge community effort, hundreds of families in New Jersey will now have food to put on the table this Thanksgiving.
Inflating Prices Increasing Need For Donations To New Jersey Food Pantries
Food banks were already seeing huge demand during the pandemic, but inflation has exacerbated the need.
Supply Chain Concerns Impacting Needs Of Community Food Bank Of New Jersey
The pandemic left a large number people unemployed and in need of help. The Community Food Bank of New Jersey serves more than 800,000 families.
New York Launching Program To Provide Free Diapers To Families In Need
The plan calls for 20 million donated diapers to be available for distribution at food banks.
Coronavirus Impact: Record Turnout Expected As NYC Charities Prepare To Hand Out Food For Thanksgiving
The coronavirus pandemic has left many people struggling with food insecurity, resulting in many New York City charities gearing up for what's expected to be a record turnout this Thanksgiving.
N.J. Organization Troubled By Letters From President Trump Taking Credit For Food Appearing In Donation Boxes
Letters from President Donald Trump have recently surfaced in food donation boxes across the country.
Coronavirus Update: Citymeals On Wheels Overcoming Obstacles As It Navigates Pandemic To Feed New Yorkers
Hundreds of thousands of New York's elderly rely on outside meals to survive. Now urged to stay home amid the coronavirus outbreak, they're faced with new challenges in getting fed.
Coronavirus Update: Food Banks In Northern Suburbs Under Enormous Strain To Help Those In Need
Unemployment is skyrocketing and so is the demand on local food banks.
U.S. Trade War With China Resulting In Food Bank 'Windfall' On Long Island
An economic tit-for-tat in the tariff struggle between China and the U.S. is helping fight hunger at home. Food that China wont buy is pouring into Long Island food banks.
NYC Food Banks Becoming Overwhelmed During The Holidays
According to the findings, nearly 80 percent of food pantries and soup kitchens across the city have seen increased traffic over the last five years
Sandy To Mean Greater Struggle For Already Strapped Food Banks
Food banks were strapped financially before superstorm Sandy, but they're now trying to cope with even larger groups in need.
Catholic, Jewish Charities Join Forces To Hand Out Holiday Meals, Fight Hunger
The religious charities have partnered to help New York soup kitchens and food pantries in this time of higher demand partly due to superstorm Sandy.
Westchester Food Pantries Struggling To Meet Rising Demand
The cost of food, couple with a tough economy, is driving more people to seek help from local food pantries, not just in the city but even in the affluent suburbs.
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NYPD releases new video of deadly shooting of Bronx man on scooter
Investigators are hoping it helps them track down the suspects.
Several hurt in Queens house fire overnight
Smoke and flames filled the sky and the smell of smoke lingered in the Richmond Hill area for hours.
First Alert Forecast: Brighter skies, less humid this afternoon
Whether you're hanging in the yard, heading to the beach or getting ready for fireworks, you're in good shape.
Welcome to a summer of travel hell
After two years of the pandemic, airlines are struggling to keep up with pent-up demand despite staff shortages, cancelled flights and bad weather; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says, "The bottom line is [airlines] need to deliver."
3-year-old dies after falling out window in East Harlem
Police say the 3-year-old boy fell out of a window on the 29th floor just after 11 a.m. Saturday.
Woman killed in hit-and-run near Cross Bronx Expressway
According to police, the driver of a white van struck the woman as she was trying to cross the street.
Suspect arrested in murder of mother shot on Upper East Side
The NYPD says Isaac Argro had been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Azsia Johnson.
1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Queens mechanic shop
Police say it happened as a party was taking place inside a shop in the Richmond Hill section.
Crews battle 4-alarm fire at Palisades Park warehouse
A resident told CBS2 that the warehouse had not been used for at least a year.
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NYPD releases new video of deadly shooting of Bronx man on scooter
Investigators are hoping it helps them track down the suspects.
Several hurt in Queens house fire overnight
Smoke and flames filled the sky and the smell of smoke lingered in the Richmond Hill area for hours.
1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Queens mechanic shop
Police say it happened as a party was taking place inside a shop in the Richmond Hill section.
NYPD: Man, 19, fatally shot while riding scooter in the Bronx
It happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Melrose Avenue and East 156th Street in the Melrose section.
Police seek cyclist accused of groping woman in Brooklyn
Police say the woman fell to the ground after the suspect groped her. She suffered a broken arm and hip injury.
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Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Air travel issues plague July 4 weekend plans
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
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.
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Crews battle 4-alarm fire at Palisades Park warehouse
A resident told CBS2 that the warehouse had not been used for at least a year.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Jersey Shore business owners hope for busy July 4th weekend
Some say this is their first real Fourth of July celebration coming out of COVID.
FBI: Asian-American business owners targeted in burglaries
Two to three incidents are being reported each week.
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Nassau County steps up shark patrols for July 4th weekend
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
Exasperated residents want Huntington to crack down on leaf blower noise
"In the early morning, you don't have to start your engines before 7 o'clock," said Cathy Anner.
Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
July 4th: Where to watch fireworks, street closures and more
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
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Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Gov. Hochul signs new gun laws passed by N.Y. legislature
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
N.J. gov. signs bills protecting reproductive health rights
One bill provides confidential care to out-of-state residents coming to the state.
Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
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Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Sports
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Calhoun 2 HRs, Pérez wins 7th straight as Rangers beat Mets
New York lost for the fourth time in five games and its lead in the NL East was shaved to 2 1/2 games over Atlanta.
Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win, sweep 2 from Guards
The Yankees are 25-6 since May 31.
Escobar, Peterson lead Mets past Rangers
Escobar's 417-foot drive gave the Mets their first win since beating the Marlins Saturday in Miami.
Yankees, Guardians postponed by rain, doubleheader Saturday
The teams will have a split doubleheader Saturday, starting at 12:10 p.m.
Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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.
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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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Airline scheduling glitch threatens even more cancellations
July 4 weekend travelers are jamming airports with the biggest crowds since the pandemic started, CBS2's Wendy Gillette reports.
Dramatic video shows suspects in deadly shooting of Bronx man
Investigators hope the video helps them find the suspects who killed 19-year-old Melvin Urena.
Several hurt in Queens house fire overnight
Smoke and flames filled the sky and the smell of smoke lingered in the Richmond Hill area for hours, CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 7/3 Sunday morning update
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
First Alert Forecast: CBS2 7/2 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 2 at 11 p.m.
