New LIRR terminal for officially named Grand Central Madison
The $11 billion project will bring Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central Terminal.
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Man accused of punching MTA employee at Grand Central
Police say the MTA employee found a man lying down inside a shuttle train and tried to wake him up.
NYPD: Man punches MTA worker who woke him up on subway
Police are searching for a man accused of assaulting an MTA worker on a shuttle train.
NYPD: Man Shot On Subway Platform At Grand Central Station
The shooting happened about 10:30 a.m. on the southbound platform of the 4, 5 and 6 trains.
Paul McCartney Plays Surprise Concert At Grand Central
The former Beatles star released his highly anticipated album "Egypt Station" on Friday. To celebrate, he's throwing a secret concert somewhere in New York.
Best Things To Do This Weekend In NY: Jan 20 And 21
Our picks for the best in eating, drinking, and merrymaking.
Suspected Purse Snatcher Jumps Onto Subway Tracks, Disappears Into Tunnel
The man allegedly stole a 44-year-old woman's purse on June 24 inside the 42nd Street/Grand Central Station in Manhattan.
Day Trips To Castles And Mansions Around New York
It's easy to see how the other half lives, or lived, and be back in the city for dinner.
Man Hospitalized For Thanksgiving After E-Cigarette Explosion; Attorney Searches For Source Of Item
A Grand Central Station wine shop employee spent Thanksgiving Day in the hospital, after an e-cigarette blew up in his pocket and left him burned this week.
5 Best Cold Weather Date Ideas In NYC
Here are five fun ways to spend time with that special someone in your life this winter in New York City.
Best Restaurants Near Grand Central Station
Every New York City neighborhood has its food gems, and midtown near Grand Central Station is no exception. Here are the best restaurants a ten minute walk or less from Grand Central.
Rockettes Take Center Stage In 'New York Spring Spectacular' At Radio City
The New York Spring Spectacular is taking over Radio City Music Hall. The Rockettes are center stage in a love letter to New York City.
Nutella Gives Out Free Treats At Grand Central Terminal For International Pancake Day
The makers of Nutella hazelnut spread are celebrating with a limited edition Nutella Pancake Cone, which spokesman Eric Berger calls "amazingly delicious."
Derailment At Grand Central Snags Metro-North Trains, Leaves Riders Shaken
Service on the Metro-North Railroad was disrupted Wednesday evening after a derailment at Grand Central Terminal.
Gov. Cuomo Lays Out Plan For Increased Security Due To ISIS Terror Threat
With an increase of terrorist activity overseas by ISIS, the governor said the New York City area is a high profile target.
Cuomo: Police, National Guard Patrols Stepped Up In NYC Area Amid Heightened Terror Threat
New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced that National Guard troops and additional police officers at mass transit points and other sites in the New York City area – amid an increased threat of terrorist activity.
1 Critical, 2 Others Injured In Stabbing On Grand Central Subway Platform
According to police, a man pulled out a knife at around midnight on the No. 6 train platform at Grand Central.
1010 WINS: Grand Central Station Number 1 Subway Stop For Sex Crimes, According To Report
The NYPD recorded 369 misdemeanor sex crimes and eight felony sex crimes at the transit hub or on trains approaching it from July 2008 through June 2013, the Daily News reported.
Travel Guide To New York City
This handy guide to New York City can help you plan out your trip and serve as a reference to the city's top attractions along with food and lodging recommendations.
Woman Goes Home More Than 2 Months After Losing Legs To Subway Train
A Queens woman was optimistic about her recovery Wednesday, after she was released from the hospital more than two months after her legs were severed by a subway train.
Best Historic Vacations In The US
The early colonial settlements along the Eastern seaboard, including Boston, Charleston, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, are among the best places for an historic vacation in the US.
NYC's 5 Best Craft Beer Stores
New York City has plenty of craft beer stores, so that you can bring your draught or bottled beers right home.
City Planner: Rezoning Near Grand Central Will Transform Midtown East
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been thinking big even as his time at City Hall nears its end, pushing the City Council to approve a rezoning plan that could bring a new generation of skyscrapers to the area around Grand Central Station.
MTA Considers Closing Subway Stations If They Get Too Crowded
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority thinks there could come a day where New York, like London, has to shut down big subway stations like Grand Central because they're just too packed with people.
Grand Central Centenial
Opened on February 2, 1913, when trains were a luxurious means of traveling across America, the New York landmark with its Beaux-Arts facade is still one of the US largest transportation hubs and is also the New York's second-most-popular tourist attraction, after Times Square.
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Woman killed, another injured after tree falls into pool in the Bronx
It comes after a separate incident left one dead when a tree branch fell and struck a person at a playground in Bed-Stuy.
Justice Department opposes unsealing Trump warrant affidavit
The FBI affidavit, used to justify the Aug. 8 search on Mar-a-Lago, would likely have key details of the government's investigation into the former president.
Bipartisan effort launched to defeat congestion pricing
Congressional members are asking the feds to review the project, and for the public to get involved, too.
First section of Long Island Rail Road third track expansion opens
MTA officials called it "a transformational moment" for commuters.
NYC officials hold monkeypox town hall, lament lack of vaccine doses
Concerned Bronx residents say while government tries to work out supply problems, they expect more outreach.
Giuliani is a target of Georgia grand jury criminal probe, his lawyer says
Giuliani is scheduled to appear before the special grand jury in Fulton County on Wednesday.
CBS2 rides with NYPD to see new approach to vendors, panhandlers
It was supposed to be its first joint operation with city social workers, but it did not go as planned.
NYPD: 24-year-old man shot dead at Redfern Houses in Queens
Police said the victim died at the scene in Far Rockaway. The investigation continues.
Fisherman says he caught 5 sharks over weekend near Jones Beach
The smallest was reportedly 2-to-3 feet long, while the biggest one was said to be 5-to-6 feet long.
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NYC officials hold monkeypox town hall, lament lack of vaccine doses
Concerned Bronx residents say while government tries to work out supply problems, they expect more outreach.
CBS2 rides with NYPD to see new approach to vendors, panhandlers
It was supposed to be its first joint operation with city social workers, but it did not go as planned.
NYPD: 24-year-old man shot dead at Redfern Houses in Queens
Police said the victim died at the scene in Far Rockaway. The investigation continues.
Fisherman says he caught 5 sharks over weekend near Jones Beach
The smallest was reportedly 2-to-3 feet long, while the biggest one was said to be 5-to-6 feet long.
FAA: Staffing concerns causing delays at NYC-area airports
Departing and arriving flights could be delayed up to two hours at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, the agency said.
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Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
Workers can receive up to $1,000 from the Premium Pay Program.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
It will offer tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated programs.
Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
New York City joins state in declaring monkeypox emergency
The numbers are troubling, and experts say vaccine delays will only allow the virus to spread more.
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FAA: Staffing concerns causing delays at NYC-area airports
Departing and arriving flights could be delayed up to two hours at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, the agency said.
Bipartisan effort launched to defeat congestion pricing
Congressional members are asking the feds to review the project, and for the public to get involved, too.
Murphy lifts COVID testing requirement in New Jersey schools
The governor said the change reflects Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.
Boil water advisory lifted after Belleville water main break
Newark Water and Sewer Utilities customers affected by Tuesday's water main break are no longer under the advisory.
First drive-thru cannabis dispensary in N.J. officially open
Employees say it's a convenient option for all customers, including those who may have mobility issues.
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Fisherman says he caught 5 sharks over weekend near Jones Beach
The smallest was reportedly 2-to-3 feet long, while the biggest one was said to be 5-to-6 feet long.
Child on bike hit by truck on Long Island
It happened at East Fulton Avenue and Babylon Turnpike around 10 a.m. Monday.
First section of Long Island Rail Road third track expansion opens
MTA officials called it "a transformational moment" for commuters.
3 injured in machete attack at L.I. sporting goods store
Police say a man who had asked about purchasing rifles later attacked a store employee and two others.
Drive sober or get pulled over: Sobriety checkpoints will be out in force across New York
A major push will launch across New York starting next week. The goal is to crack down on drunk and impaired driving.
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NYC officials hold monkeypox town hall, lament lack of vaccine doses
Concerned Bronx residents say while government tries to work out supply problems, they expect more outreach.
Justice Department opposes unsealing Trump warrant affidavit
The FBI affidavit, used to justify the Aug. 8 search on Mar-a-Lago, would likely have key details of the government's investigation into the former president.
Bipartisan effort launched to defeat congestion pricing
Congressional members are asking the feds to review the project, and for the public to get involved, too.
Giuliani is a target of Georgia grand jury criminal probe, his lawyer says
Giuliani is scheduled to appear before the special grand jury in Fulton County on Wednesday.
Murphy lifts COVID testing requirement in New Jersey schools
The governor said the change reflects Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.
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NYC officials hold monkeypox town hall, lament lack of vaccine doses
Concerned Bronx residents say while government tries to work out supply problems, they expect more outreach.
Rockland County opening additional polio vaccination clinics
There's new information on polio concerns in Rockland County.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Town hall in the Bronx will tackle monkeypox vaccination sites, testing and more
There are now more than 2,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox across New York City, with the majority of them in Manhattan.
Murphy lifts COVID testing requirement in New Jersey schools
The governor said the change reflects Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.
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Ashanti on the roots of her success and "how my story ends"
The R&B star revisits where she got her start, and talks about dreams coming true.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
R. Kelly accuser in alleged child sex video set to testify
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
Ukrainian children stage play in Brooklyn for fundraiser
Eight children, a director-mom and other parent chaperones, have been invited to the U.S. from war-torn Ukraine.
"Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" coming to Westchester County
Harry Potter's wizarding world keeps growing with movies, theme parks, and now an interactive experience in New York.
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Mets get off to very bad start in showdown series with Braves
Carlos Carrasco was forced to leave early due to injury and it was all down hill from there as Atlanta rolled 13-1.
Yankees shut out in consecutive games for first time since 2016
Gerrit Cole pitched well, but the Bombers' bats did nothing against Rays in the 4-0 loss on Monday.
Yankees shut out in Boston, finish awful road trip 2-7
Michael Wacha allowed two hits in seven innings in his return from injury in the Red Sox's 3-0 win Sunday.
Mets blank Phillies for 17th win in last 20 games
Burly slugger Daniel Vogelbach homered and Mark Canha had two hits for New York in the 6-0 win on Sunday.
Jets' Wilson having knee surgery Tuesday in LA
Head coach Robert Saleh said Wilson is "not out of the woods" yet.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
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.
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Exclusive: CBS2 rides with NYPD as it takes new approach to vendors and panhandlers
We see them standing in the middle of the highways, under pouring rain and blazing sun -- women selling fruit and panhandlers asking for money. The NYPD calls it a growing problem. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the story.
First Alert weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn says the Tri-State Area will see mostly a dry and comfortable week.
NYC health officials hold monkeypox town hall in the Bronx
Concerned residents said more outreach is needed. Another concern is the CDC announced a change in guidance after a dog contracted the disease from its owners. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
DOJ asks judge to keep sealed affidavit about why FBI conducted search at Mar-a-Lago
It says doing so might hurt the investigation. It comes as we learn more of what went on at former President Trump's home. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
NYPD investigating deadly shooting in Far Rockaway
A man was gunned down at the Redfern Houses at around 6 p.m., police said. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
