Brooklyn fire being investigated as a hate crime
Two swastikas were found spray-painted in red on the walls. It's still unclear why the building was targeted.
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Fire at Brooklyn building investigated as hate crime
A fire at a Brooklyn apartment building and hair salon is now being investigated as a hate crime after two hateful symbols were found spray-painted inside; CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
Barriers Replaced After Open Street In Brooklyn Is Mistakenly Opened Up To Traffic
The City Department of Transportation says it was due to a miscommunication.
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Thousands of LED candles bring extra enchantment to Brooklyn's St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church, painstakingly set up for a series of concerts that feel otherworldly and magical.
Nor'easter Topples Trees In New Jersey And New York City, Residents Worried About Others Coming Down
Some residents worry with the high winds combined with the saturated ground from two days of rain, more of these old trees in the neighborhood could topple.
Law Enforcement: Suspect Arrested In Killing Of New Rochelle Taxi Driver Was Wanted For Crimes In Multiple States
New Rochelle police and the FBI were tracking 52-year-old Percell Lamont Ross, who was wanted for murder.
Police: Suspect In Killing Of New Rochelle Taxi Driver Taken Into Custody After Shootout In Brooklyn
There was a barrage of bullets in Brooklyn on Sunday between police and a suspect in a Westchester County homicide.
Police Say They Identified Wrong Man As Suspect In Brutal Fort Greene Attempted Robbery Caught On Video
It happened on Sept. 28, just before 5 p.m. near St. Edwards and Willoughby Streets in Fort Greene.
Man Drags Woman By Her Purse In Brutal Attempted Robbery Caught On Video In Fort Greene
A man can be seen getting off his bicycle and chasing the woman into the street, where he tries to take her purse before dragging her back onto the sidewalk.
16-Year-Old Boy Critically Hurt In Apparent Drive-By Shooting, Police Say
Police said the boy was hit in what appeared to be a drive-by shooting.
1 Man Dead, 2 Critically Injured After 3 Shootings Overnight In Brownsville, Brooklyn
Gun violence erupted once again on the streets of New York City overnight.
Arrest Made After Philanthropist Antonio Litman Found Dead In Fort Greene Fire
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Police: Man Found Dead In Ruins Of Fort Greene Fire Was Stabbed To Death
Flames broke out shortly after 3 a.m. at a four-story building on Adelphi Street near Dekalb Avenue.
Brooklyn Homeless Shelter Residents Plan To Sue City After Allegedly Being Served Expired Food
Back in late October, about six residents claimed the chicken they were served was beyond expired and caused food poisoning.
Rancid, Expired Food Sickening People Across New York City's Homeless Shelters
Mayor Bill de Blasio has ordered an investigation after residents of a Brooklyn homeless shelter got sick from eating rancid expired chicken, but that's not the only shelter where residents are being served inedible meals.
2 Brooklyn Apartment Buildings Evacuated Over Structural Concerns
People living in two Brooklyn apartment buildings made a shocking discovery Tuesday morning – their buildings are leaning.
CBS2 Exclusive: EMTs Say Cars Are Blocking Entrance To Brooklyn Hospital Center
They say when the seconds matter most, drivers are getting in the way of the ambulance bay.
Brothers Of Woman Who Was Struck, Killed In Brooklyn Speak Out Before Driver's Trial
The trial begins Tuesday in the death of a Brooklyn woman who was run over while walking home.
Police: Man Caught On Camera Stealing Baby Stroller In Brooklyn
Police said the UPPAbaby Vista Stroller had an Enfant blanket and Enfant warmer inside, worth a combined value of $1,030.
'Operation Tidal Wave' Leads To 24 Arrests, Over 200 Weapons Seized
Authorities announced a massive indictment against two dozen people in an alleged interstate gun running scheme.
Kids As Young As 8 Suspected In Violent, Early Morning Robbery In Fort Greene
Surveillance footage shows the four young suspects accused of robbing and attacking a man, and police say one of the suspects is as young as eight.
Teens Attack Victims From Behind In Nearly Identical Brooklyn Cell Phone Robberies
Police are looking for a group of teens involved in a pair of incidents in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn.
Driver Indicted On Manslaughter Charges After Allegedly Striking, Killing Woman In Brooklyn
Disturbing new information was revealed Thursday in the case of a pedestrian struck and killed by a sport-utility vehicle that jumped a curb in Brooklyn.
Family's Demands For Justice Lead To Manslaughter Indictment In Deadly Fort Greene Accident
Amanda Nicodemus and her family have been struggling with the loss of her sister Victoria who was killed when a car jumped a curb in Fort Greene, Brooklyn last December.
Brooklyn Man Successfully Fights Armed Robber To Keep Ring
A ring worth about $600 nearly cost a Brooklyn man his life.
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NYPD: Off-duty correction officer shot in leg in Queens Village
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Fireworks show lights up the sky above the Meadowlands
There wasn't a cloud in the sky, making it the perfect night to see every sizzle and sparkle clearly.
NYPD: Search on for hit-and-run driver after cyclist killed in Bronx
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Experts explain how to keep dogs' stress levels down during fireworks
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NYS Police: 2 dead in road rage incident on I-84 in Putnam County
Troopers said two drivers were arguing with with one another on the road's right lane when a third car hit them.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
Body camera footage shows fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
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NYPD: Off-duty correction officer shot in leg in Queens Village
Police say at around 8 p.m. the officer saw another man pull out a gun, and aim it a crowd on Jamaica Avenue.
Fireworks show lights up the sky above the Meadowlands
There wasn't a cloud in the sky, making it the perfect night to see every sizzle and sparkle clearly.
NYPD: Search on for hit-and-run driver after cyclist killed in Bronx
Investigators say a white Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a cyclist in the intersection of Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street.
Experts explain how to keep dogs' stress levels down during fireworks
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NYS Police: 2 dead in road rage incident on I-84 in Putnam County
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Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
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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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Fireworks show lights up the sky above the Meadowlands
There wasn't a cloud in the sky, making it the perfect night to see every sizzle and sparkle clearly.
Experts explain how to keep dogs' stress levels down during fireworks
Kradlemypet.com says more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year because of the noise and the lights.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
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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.
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Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
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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
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Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
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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.
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Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
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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
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Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
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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
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Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
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Castellanos scores twice, but Atlanta rallies late to tie NYCFC
Dom Dwyer netted the equalizer in the 86th minute as the teams settled for a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
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Calhoun 2 HRs, Pérez wins 7th straight as Rangers beat Mets
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The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
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Lifeguard attacked by shark in Suffolk County speaks exclusively to CBS2
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