Nearly 4 tons of donated aid from N.J. arrives in Ukraine
Sasha Chmerkovskiy started a donation drive in Fort Lee earlier this month.
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3.8 tons of humanitarian aid arrives in Ukraine from N.J.
Nearly 4 tons of humanitarian aid from New Jersey has arrived in Ukraine.
N.J. donation drive collects tens of thousands of items for Ukraine
The response has been overwhelming. One truck after another dropped off donated goods -- 40,000 and counting.
Donations pour in for New Jersey man's efforts to help Ukraine
An effort in New Jersey to help Ukraine has grown exponentially in a matter of days with people from all over the country pitching in. It was all started by the father of well-known professional dancers; CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Snapshot NY: John Damato follows MMA dream after heart transplant
As a heart transplant recipient, Damato experienced unimaginable pain. Now, he's dishing it out. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
Heart transplant recipient following MMA dreams
As a heart transplant recipient, he's experienced unimaginable pain. Now, he's dishing it out.
Snapshot NY: Heart transplant recipient following MMA fighting dreams
February is Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, but those affected do have a lifeline -- the transplant. One recipient is the focus of this week's Snapshot New York with Steve Overmyer.
1 Killed In Fiery Car Crash In Leonia, Police Searching For Possible Witnesses
Investigators believe the occupants of a sedan stopped and got out of their vehicle at the scene of the crash, then got back into the sedan and drove off.
Battle Brewing In Fort Lee Over Proposed Multi-Purpose Athletic Field And More Inside Palisades Interstate Park
Residents in Fort Lee are pushing back on a proposed plan that would remove trees from a park and replace them with fields and asphalt.
Raging Fire At Fort Lee, NJ Apartment Building Under Investigation; No Serious Injuries Reported
The fire impacted power in the area for several hours. More than 100 customers remained without electricity Sunday morning.
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Fort Lee Apartment Building
Intense flames could be seen coming out of windows and thick black smoke poured from the building.
Andrew Mendez Allegedly Pulled Fake Gun, Sexually Assaulted Ride Share Driver, Prosecutors Say
The driver managed to get out of her car and call the police.
Teens In New Jersey, New York Spark Joy With Massive Programmed Holiday Light Displays
Two teens used their downtime during the pandemic to bring more light into their neighborhoods. Their holiday light displays are sparking joy and the spirit of giving back.
Election 2020: New Jersey's Vote-By-Mail System Makes For No Lines In Fort Lee
The fact that more than 3.5 million voters already cast their ballots by mail meant lines were nonexistent Tuesday morning in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Shooting At Hotel In Fort Lee, N.J. Leaves Man In Critical Condition
The Bergen County Sheriff's Office confirmed one person was shot at the Holiday Inn around 3:15 p.m. Thursday.
'It's An Indescribable Feeling': NJ Man Donates Kidney To Father In Need Of Transplant After Surgery Was Delayed By Pandemic
For the past few months, the longtime owner of Linwood Pizza in Fort Lee was not only struggling to keep his business alive, the 64-year-old was fighting to survive himself.
Coronavirus Update: Number Of Cases Continues To Climb Across Tri-State; New Jersey's 1st Patient Speaks Out
New York now has the largest number of confirmed cases in the country.
N.J. Officials Say They Have 2 Presumptive Coronavirus Cases
The first patient is a health care worker in his 30s who has an apartment in Fort Lee. The second patient is being treated at Englewood Hospital.
Commuter Alert: Water Main Break Shuts Down Route 4 In Fort Lee
Crews continue working to repair a water main break that closed a section of Route 4 early Wednesday morning.
Exclusive: Port Authority To Delay Carpool Discount Ban
Back in October, CBS2 demanded answers from the Port Authority about why it planned to cancel the carpool discount. On Tuesday, sources confirmed that our reporting got action.
So Far, Port Authority Has Not Budged On Its Idea Of Eliminating GWB Carpool Discount
A New Jersey lawmaker is pushing back against a Port Authority plan to do away with a carpool discount at the George Washington Bridge and Holland and Lincoln tunnels.
RV Fire Causes Commuter Delays Along NJ Turnpike Near Fort Lee
A traffic camera shows thick white smoke rising from an RV just before the entrance to the George Washington Bridge.
Whose Bright Idea Was This? Port Authority Of N.Y. & N.J. Doing Away With Discount Carpool Lanes
It's apparently one of the best-kept secrets among some commuters using Port Authority crossings -- the discount carpool plan.
Stabbing Incident Prompts Daycare Center To Go Into Lockdown
The incident happened around 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning at an apartment complex on Executive Drive.
Hundreds Of NJ Residents Forced To Rebuild Lives After Devastating Apartment Fire
The fire began in the basement of the Fort Lee building around 4 p.m. on Valentine's Day. It wasn't long before the building was completely consumed.
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First Alert Weather: Red Alert for thunderstorms Friday
The storms are capable of producing downpours, damaging winds, hail and even an isolated tornado.
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.
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.
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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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.
Manhattan DA Bragg says combating gun crime "is our top priority"
He says his office is also grappling with subway crime and numerous other threats to public safety.
Patriotism, appreciation on display at Memorial Day Weekend observances
The theme in Rockland County and Westchester County was remembering the "why" behind the holiday weekend.
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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
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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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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.
Nestor Cortes frustrates Rays, short-handed Yankees roll
The 27-year-old left-hander lowered his ERA to 1.70, retiring 14 in a row during one stretch in New York's 7-2 victory.
Yankees' Donaldson apologizes to Anderson, Robinson family
Donaldson called the White Sox infielder "Jackie," referring to Jackie Robinson, drawing criticism on and off the field.
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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
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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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AAPI youth program matches school-age kids with volunteer mentors
The mentoring program is only part of what Apex for Youth has to offer, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says combating gun crime "is our top priority"
Bragg says his office is also grappling with subway crime and numerous other threats to public safety, CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Verizon worker allegedly stabbed NJ homeowner in neck
Investigators said 32-year-old Michael Tsamas was hired by Verizon to solicit new customers.
NYC beaches open Saturday
The Parks Department is urging beachgoers to be safe and only swim when lifeguards are on duty.
Paralympics champion making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir's return to competition goes far deeper than just sports, CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
