Local Families Desperate To Help Loved Ones Trapped In Afghanistan: 'They Are Refugees In Their Own Country'
As unrest grows in Afghanistan, the world is getting a better idea of what some local families are going through during this chaotic time.
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Irritated Great Neck Residents Say They've Had About Enough Of Overnight National Grid Construction
Some residents on Long Island who live near a gas main project say they have headaches during the day from a lack of sleep during the night.
COVID Vaccine: Nassau County To Start Push To Inoculate Homebound Residents And Others With Disabilities
As vaccine eligibility expands, there is a new push to bring mobile vaccination vans and ambulances stocked with supply into neighborhoods and homes.
Long Island Hebrew School Hacked With Antisemitic Messages
Hackers posted swastikas, slurs and Nazi videos in a grotesque spoof of Holocaust hate. All of it replaced the yeshiva's high school educational portal for several hours until it was taken down.
13-Year-Old Long Islander Jackson Southerland Honored For Organizing Sock Drive For The Homeless
A young man on Long Island is trying to change lives, one pair of socks at a time.
Several Businesses Damaged In Great Neck Fire
It started just after 4 p.m. Thursday on Cutter Mill Road in Great Neck.
Coronavirus: William Helmreich, Professor Who Walked All Of NYC, Dies Of COVID-19 Illness
A local professor who found fame by trying to walk every street in New York City has reportedly died of COVID-19 coronavirus-related illness at his home in Great Neck.
Health Study Finds Connection Between Women's Sleep Troubles, Weight Control Problems
Knowing how and why sleep and weight are connected can help you make some better, healthier choices that can help you control your weight.
Living Large: Long Island Or Lake Como? Travel Back In Time With Italian Elegance
The home itself is fairly new, but the décor and finishes make it seem like you're taking a trip back in time.
Sen. Chuck Schumer Joins LI Students To Call For Flavored E-Cigarette Ban
Schumer says he supports lawsuits aimed at e-cigarette makers but they would take years to wind through the courts.
Teen Says Elderly Woman Tried To Lure Her Into Car On Long Island
A 14-year-old girl said she was walking home from school around 6:45 p.m. Thursday when she was approached by a vehicle in Great Neck.
Living Large: Palace By The Sea In King's Point
The scene is set with a centuries-old fountain imported from a French chateau. The stately home sits on three manicured acres, with sweeping views of Manhasset Bay.
Ex-Wife Says Plastic Surgeon Accused Of Having Assault Weapons Arsenal Posed No Threat
There was a strange twist in the case of the prominent plastic surgeon busted in Westchester County with illegal assault rifles and unlicensed handguns.
Lawyer For Plastic Surgeon Arrested For Arsenal Of Weapons Says Doctor Presented No Danger
Dr. Matthew Bonanno's attorney describes the plastic surgeon as a weapons collector.
Long Island Homeowner Speaks Exclusively To CBS2 After Confronting Burglar, Being Dragged
The homeowner told CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff he was targeted because he listed his house for sale.
Long Island Village Offers LIRR Shuttle To Ease Parking
Great Neck is rolling out a rush-hour shuttle, called Buzz.
Police: British Visitor Fatally Stabbed By NY Woman Who Wanted To 'Rid House Of Evil'
Police in Nassau County have arrested a 66-year-old woman in connection to the death of a 60-year-old who was stabbed in her home Monday.
60-Year-Old Woman Fatally Stabbed Inside Nassau Home
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a fatal stabbing of a 60-year-old woman that occurred in Great Neck on Monday afternoon.
Man With Baseball Bat Fatally Shot By Police After Apparent Road Rage Incident
It happened at Bayview Avenue and East Shore Road.
One Hurt After Car Slams Into Storefront In Great Neck, Long Island
One person was hurt after a car slammed into a storefront in Nassau County Tuesday evening.
Driver Charged With Murder In Crash That Killed Man Hanging Onto Hood Of Car
The 20-year-old victim held on for more than a mile as the driver allegedly zig-zagged and reached speeds of 60 miles per hour.
Handyman Sexually Assaulted Girl, 15, In Great Neck, Police Say
A search was under way on Long Island Friday for a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in her backyard.
Debate Growing In Nassau County Over LED Streetlights
Dim streets may soon be a memory in one Nassau County village as officials consider replacing 800 streetlights.
Man Arrested In Connection To Great Neck Robbery
Police say 26-year-old Rony Fernando Inestroza, of Great Neck, approached the 43-year-old victim in the rear of 647 Middle Neck Road and punched him in the stomach.
Police: 3 Teens Found Unconscious At House Party In Long Island Mansion
Officers found about 400 people partying at a home on Old Mill Road in Great Neck on Tuesday night. Most of the partygoers were underage, police said.
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NYPD investigating after shots fired near officers in Queens
Police say no one was injured in the incident, which happened on Saturday evening.
Heavy rains flood Rockland County apartment complex
It was a rough Saturday for quite a few people due to the deluge and the flooding of their building.
NYPD: Suspect shot after officer struck by SUV in Brooklyn
According to NYPD, officers chased down three vehicles while responding to a report of shots fired in Williamsburg.
What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting
19 children and two teachers are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school.
People make best of wet start to Memorial Day weekend in Coney Island
CBS2's Dave Carlin visited the rain-slicked boardwalk in the afternoon, but the beginning part of the day was nice.
NRA convention draws protesters as gun reform debate heats up
The convention kicked off in the same state where 19 children and two adults were killed earlier in the week.
NYPD: 18-year-old Jewish man punched in Manhattan
The incident happened Thursday evening on Park Avenue near East 60th Street.
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.
Guide to Fleet Week 2022 in New York City
Fleet Week is coming back to New York City in a big way this week.
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NYPD investigating after shots fired near officers in Queens
Police say no one was injured in the incident, which happened on Saturday evening.
Heavy rains flood Rockland County apartment complex
It was a rough Saturday for quite a few people due to the deluge and the flooding of their building.
People make best of wet start to Memorial Day weekend in Coney Island
CBS2's Dave Carlin visited the rain-slicked boardwalk in the afternoon, but the beginning part of the day was nice.
NYPD: 18-year-old Jewish man punched in Manhattan
The incident happened Thursday evening on Park Avenue near East 60th Street.
Man on motorized bike struck and killed by MTA bus in Queens
First responders pronounced the man dead at the scene. Police said he was not wearing a helmet.
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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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Bethpage Air Show ends early Saturday due to unsafe weather
Sunday's show will go on as planned. The event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
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.
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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
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Actor Ray Liotta, star of "Goodfellas" and more, dies at 67
His publicist says Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic.
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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Chytil, Rangers top Hurricanes, force Game 7
Filip Chytil scored twice in the second period as the Blueshirts kept their season alive with a 5-2 win on Saturday.
McNeil, Lindor power Mets to rout of Phillies
On the mound, Taijuan Walker limited Philadelphia to two runs in five innings in New York's 8-2 win on Saturday.
Yankees' bats fall asleep, Rays scratch out win
Corey Kluber and Gerrit Cole dueled for six innings before Tampa Bay pulled away for a 3-1 win Saturday.
Pete Alonso homers, drives in 4, Mets hold off Phillies
"Polar Bear" takes over MLB RBI lead as the Amazins beat back Philadelphia 8-6 on Friday.
Yankees' stellar run of pitching continues, Taillon baffles Rays
Gleyber Torres, Matt Carpenter hit homers in the fourth inning and the Bombers went on to a 2-0 victory on Friday
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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
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
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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First Alert weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock says Sunday and Monday look great as the Memorial Day weekend continues.
Frustrating day all around for residents of flooded Rockland County apartment complex
CBS2's Astrid Martinez spoke to several tenants, who said they didn't have faith building operators would help them.
Shots fired near NYPD officers in Arverne section of The Rockaways
CBS2's Thalia Perez says no one was injured and no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.
Paralympics champion Doug Heir making a comeback at 60
As CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports, Heir's return to competition goes far deeper than just sports.
NYPD: Cops open fire on driver after he struck an officer with his SUV in Brooklyn
Police say there is body cam video and two officers fired their weapons, adding the officer was thrown across the street when the SUV slammed into him. CBS2's Thalia Perez has the story.
