CBS2 Exclusive: Too Good To Be True Prices Might Mean You're Buying A Counterfeit
If you pay $1,000 for a winter coat, you expect to take home the real thing.
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'It's Not A Bodega,' New Yorkers Aren't Buying Idea To Replace Corner Stores
Developers call it a 'bodega' but the newfangled idea from the west coast was falling flat on its face on Fulton Street, Wednesday morning.
Brooklyn Basketball Court Named To Honor Rapper Biggie Smalls
Two communities came together to honor one of hip-hops biggest stars; Christopher Wallace, better known as Biggie Smalls.
Man Groped Same Woman On Different Days In Subway In Lower Manhattan, Police Say
Police on Friday were searching for a man who they say groped the same woman twice on different days in the subway in Lower Manhattan last month.
Vigil Held For Art Curator Struck, Killed By SUV In Fort Greene, Brooklyn
A mother turned grief into action Tuesday night, as dozens of people gathered in Fort Greene, Brooklyn for a candlelight vigil in memory of pedestrians killed.
Police: Man Fired Gun Into Air, Struck Window In Fort Greene
Police were searching Tuesday night for a suspect who fired a gun in the air several times, and struck an apartment window, in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Police: Suspect Robbed Long Island Dunkin' Donuts At Knifepoint
Police were searching for a suspect Friday, after a Dunkin' Donuts in Farmingdale, Long Island was robbed at knifepoint.
Police: Same Suspect Was Behind Burglaries In Greenwich Village, Brooklyn
Police on Thursday said they believe the same suspect is behind a pair of burglaries back in July – one of them in Greenwich Village near NYU, the other in Brooklyn.
5-Year-Old Boy Struck, Critically Injured By Vehicle In Bedford-Stuyvesant
A 5-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Friday evening.
Rat Terrorizes Straphangers As 'A' Subway Train Heads To Brooklyn
On Monday, a rat found its way onto an A Train heading from Manhattan to Brooklyn. A YouTube video showed passengers lifting up their legs and even standing up on the seats, and many of them screaming in horror.
Police Seek Suspect In Brooklyn Livery Cab Robbery
Police are asking the public for help in locating a suspect in a cab robbery in Brooklyn back on Dec. 6.
Manhunt In Brooklyn For Thief Who Stole Van With 4-Year-Old Girl Inside
Police on Saturday morning were searching for whoever stole a van in Brooklyn with a little girl inside.
College Student Risks His Life To Stop Crime At Fulton Street Subway Stop
A college student on his way home from class Thursday night said he witnessed a brutal crime in progress and put his own life on the line when he jumped into action.
Brooklyn Daycare Worker Says Robbery Suspect Threatened To 'Kill Her' In Front Of Kids
"When I said I don't have any money, he put the gun more in my face and said, 'If you don't give it to me, I'll kill you in front of these kids,'" the victim said.
Police Release Video Of Suspects In Deadly Bed-Stuy Shooting
Officers arrived around 4:05 a.m. Saturday to the scene of a shooting in front of 1198 Fulton St. in Brooklyn, police said.
Broken Rail Shuts Down C Train Line For Evening Rush
C line subway service was completely shut down in both directions Monday evening, due to a broken rail in Brooklyn.
NYPD Set To Spend $40 Million On Intense Security At World Trade Center
Security over style - that's the argument NYPD officials are making as they plan to install barricades and barriers in the area surrounding One World Trade Center.
Community Board Bans Dogs From Public Park But Final Decision Is In Parks Department's Hands
A push is underway to ban dogs from a public park because some people believe that they are making too much of a mess.
Report: Building That Caught Fire Twice Being Demolished
A building on Fulton Street in the Financial District was being demolished Tuesday, after two fires broke out on consecutive days, according to a published report.
4-Alarm Fire Sweeps Through Financial District Building
An extra-alarm fire ripped through a building in the Financial District Sunday morning, according to published reports.
Police Hunting For Gunman, Accomplice In Clinton Hill Shooting
Police on Wednesday evening were looking for three suspects in connection with a shooting that left a man wounded in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
Man Shot Dead In Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Diner; Suspect Charged
A suspect was charged with murder Sunday night, after a man was found shot to death inside a diner in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn.
Museum Reopens, But South Street Seaport Struggles
The South Street Seaport Museum reopened to visitors Monday for the first time since Superstorm Sandy, and was set to launch two new exhibits on Friday.
J And Z Subway Service To Broad Street To Resume
J and Z service on Tuesday morning will once again begin serving the Fulton and Broad Street stations in Lower Manhattan, for the first time since Superstorm Sandy.
Sandy Stymies Revitalization At South Street Seaport
The South Street Seaport is one of the areas hammered by Sandy and now there are worries that the revitalization there has been seriously setback.
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Stylist Ruthie Sanchez Laviera still helping women feel confident
She came to New York City from Puerto Rico at the age of 16 and she's still working at 80 years young.
N.J. high school creates documentary about COVID pandemic
The new documentary, called "The Healing," shows how they turned their trauma into triumph.
Performers rave about "Bob Fosse's Dancin'" on Broadway
Revival has the signature moves you expect, but also the razzle-dazzle sets and costumes, singing and more.
Want to track down your tax refund? Follow these dos and don'ts
If you're trying to figure out when your refund is landing, some steps are a giant waste of time, the IRS says.
First Alert Weather: Yellow Alert for rain in Saturday forecast
Today will be mostly cloudy with showers mainly south of the city until midday.
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Stylist Ruthie Sanchez Laviera still helping women feel confident
She came to New York City from Puerto Rico at the age of 16 and she's still working at 80 years young.
Performers rave about "Bob Fosse's Dancin'" on Broadway
Revival has the signature moves you expect, but also the razzle-dazzle sets and costumes, singing and more.
Macy's 48th annual flower show blooms this weekend in Herald Square
In partnership with Dior, thousands of flowers used for their signature fragrances will be on display.
Taxstone convicted in deadly shooting at Irving Plaza
The former rapper was charged with killing 33-year-old body guard Ronald McPhatter inside the venue in 2016.
FDNY: Woman killed in Kips Bay apartment fire
The flames broke out around 12:30 a.m. on the second floor of a building on East 31st Street.
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Conn. aims to strengthen teacher recruiting, retention
Gov. Ned Lamont hopes these changes will create a strong and diverse educator workforce in the state.
First homicide in more than a decade rocks Wilton, Conn.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Andrews, 31, brutally attacked Ari Ukachukwu, 39, with a knife on Tuesday morning.
Child welfare agencies paid visit to families of kids killed in Hutch crash
Two sisters and two brothers killed in the Sunday wreck had recently moved from New York City to Connecticut.
Weather experts on what to expect this spring and summer
How warm are we talking? Summer warmth? We spoke with two scientists: Brian Colle of Stony Brook University and Andrew Kruczkiewicz of Columbia University.
5 young people killed in crash on Hutchinson River Parkway
Westchester County Police say four of the victims were male and one was female. They range in age from 8 to 17.
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N.J. high school creates documentary about COVID pandemic
The new documentary, called "The Healing," shows how they turned their trauma into triumph.
Police: 1 of 5 victims in Hackensack mall overdose dies
Five women overdosed in a parking garage at The Shops at Riverside Mall last week.
Source: Investigators suspect arson in NJ TRANSIT track fire
Investigators say this fire is not connected to other fires that caused chaos on NJ TRANSIT's Northeast Corridor.
N.J. student struck by driver after getting off school bus
Investigators say as the 18-year-old got off the bus and started to cross the street, a driver hit him.
Curling iron mistaken for gun on Monmouth University campus
The university issued a shelter-in-place warning Wednesday night due to a possible shooter on campus.
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Hochul proposes new plan to weed out NY's illegal pot shops
Possible fines include $200,000 for illicit plants or products and $10,000 a day for selling without a license.
Over 80 sickened in suspected norovirus outbreak at LI school
The county health commissioner says last Friday, more than 80 students called out sick.
Holocaust survivor in East Hampton faces eviction
The Blue Card nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Holocaust survivors is now involved.
ADL: New York with most antisemitism incidents in 2022
Two-thirds of the incidents in the state were in New York City, which saw 395 overall last year.
New water conservation project unveiled on Long Island
Experts say water reuse plays a prominent role in destressing Long Island's natural coastal waters.
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett defends Manhattan D.A.'s investigation of Trump
The top Democrat on the "weaponization of government" select subcommittee is accusing Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of trying to intimidate Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg.
Hochul proposes new plan to weed out NY's illegal pot shops
Possible fines include $200,000 for illicit plants or products and $10,000 a day for selling without a license.
Lawmakers working to get Donald Trump's name off state park
Donald J. Trump State Park sits on 436 acres off the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown Heights.
State Department facing "unprecedented demand" for passports, Blinken says
A record number of passports — 22 million — were issued in 2022. The State Department is "on track to break" that record in 2023.
Manhattan DA's office says House GOP demands would interfere in Trump probe
The chairmen's letter "only came after Donald Trump created a false expectation that he would be arrested the next day," general counsel Leslie Dubeck wrote.
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Over 80 sickened in suspected norovirus outbreak at LI school
The county health commissioner says last Friday, more than 80 students called out sick.
CDC: 1 in 36 children now identified with autism spectrum disorder
Federal health officials say some children didn't get early intervention and treatment because of COVID. The new report also shows autism numbers are up.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
Pandemic spurs body image concerns, particularly among teens
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS2 with more on how we can all take a healthier view of how we look.
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Performers rave about "Bob Fosse's Dancin'" on Broadway
Revival has the signature moves you expect, but also the razzle-dazzle sets and costumes, singing and more.
"Bad Cinderella" cast offers heartfelt message for composer
Andrew Lloyd Webber announced he'd miss opening night of "Bad Cinderella" because his son is critically ill.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case likely hinges on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, per legal experts.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Amadeus credits his music success to joining Bronx church band at 10
Amadeus was 10 when he cut his musical teeth at Cathedral of Greater Faith. You may not recognize his name, but odds are you've heard his music.
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Okoro's 3-pointer sends Cavaliers past Nets
The Nets lost their fifth straight game.
Banchero, Magic turn back Knicks
The Knicks lost their third straight.
Fox ends scoring drought as Rangers clip Hurricanes
The Rangers forged a split of a two-game set this week among Metropolitan Division contenders.
Jets officially announce signing of Mecole Hardman, trade of Elijah Moore
Hardman to be a boost to receiving corps and special teams. Moore deal to Browns brings back second-round pick.
NYC guards lead Michigan State, K-State to Sweet 16 at MSG
Stories of New York City point guards have an almost mythical quality.
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Singh's Roti Shop: In Richmond Hill, a 30-year-old family business offers a taste of the West Indies
"It's nostalgic because they grew up with it, and it was something that their mom or their grandmother made, so they come to us for that sort of feeling," co-owner Seema Chan told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Casa Della Mozzarella: Father and son Orazio and Carlo Carciotto make fresh cheese in the Bronx
"We make mozzarella 20, 30, 40 times a day," Carlo Carciotto told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Duck Island Bread Company: A former homicide prosecutor is now a baker in Huntington
"Everybody wants to know the baker. When I was trying murder cases, nobody ever wanted to know me," Bob the Baker told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's a culture of New York": Hajji's Deli in Harlem is known for its chopped cheese sandwich
"They come from around the world because they want to taste the New York sandwich," manager Salah Alhubaishi told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Times Square hosts surprise engagements, pop-up weddings
The weddings were officiated by a surprise guest -- fashion designer Christian Siriano.
Tributes for Damar Hamlin from Buffalo and beyond
The Buffalo Bills safety is showing remarkable signs of recovery after collapsing on the field during a game.
Thousands brave the rain to ring in 2023 in Times Square
The rain didn't stop thousands of spectators from packing Times Square on New Year's Eve to ring in 2023.
Remembering Pope Benedict XVI's trip to New York City
Pope Benedict XVI traveled around the world, but one of the most poignant trips was to New York City in 2008.
Remembering Pelé's time in New York
The Brazilian soccer legend died Thursday at the age of 82.
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Meet longtime stylist to stars, Ruthie Sanchez Laviera
In celebration of Women's History Month, we introduce a local stylist who is all about glitz and glamour.
Harlem Hospital Center CEO shares his colonoscopy experience
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and New York City health officials are urging people between the ages of 45 and 75 to get screened.
N.J. high school creates documentary about life during COVID
The new documentary, called "The Healing," shows how they turned their trauma into triumph.
Know before you go: Friday, March 24
Chris Wragge, Mary Calvi and Elise Finch have the latest news and weather headlines from CBS2.
Macy's flower show blooms this weekend
This year's show will take the public on what Macy's calls a dreamlike city in the sky.
