Hochul announes $1.7 billion to create direct route to Hunts Point Market
The governor said help is on the way to families in the Bronx suffering from the toxic fumes from truck traffic.
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NYPD looking for driver of dark SUV in deadly Bronx hit-and-run
Police said a man on an e-bike was struck on Tiffany Street in the Hunts Point section on Wednesday morning.
New report accuses Neighborhood Safety Teams of unlawful stop and frisk
Among the findings: more than 97% of the people stopped by NST officers were Black or Hispanic.
$44.7 million Bruckner Expressway project starts
Improvements to the Bruckner Expressway will help reduce congestion, enhance safety and provide easier access to the Hunts Point Terminal Market.
1 dead, 1 critically hurt after car slams into tractor-trailer
Police say the driver of the car fled the scene, leaving his two passengers behind.
1 dead after car slams into tractor-trailer
It happened around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday in Hunts Point.
Students build boats and set sail in Hunts Point
Rocking the Boat has existed for 25 years and provides students a safe place after school.
#BetterTogether Season of Giving: NY Common Pantry
CBS2 is teaming up with NY Common Pantry to fight food insecurity this holiday season. We're branching out across the city for food drives in the Bronx, Harlem and Queens.
More public transit options coming to the East Bronx
After decades of waiting, people in the Bronx are about to get more options for public transit, including four new Metro-North stations. The Penn Station Access Project addresses the East Bronx, long known as a transit desert. CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke with residents.
Groundbreaking for Metro-North Penn Station access
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Chuck Schumer were in the Bronx to kick off the long awaited project to give Metro-North trains direct access to Penn Station.
Good Samaritans help rescue family from Bronx house fire
Six people, including four firefighters, were hurt in the fire Wednesday.
Good Samaritans help rescue family from Bronx house fire
Thanksgiving Eve took a drastic turn for a Bronx family who went from preparing Thursday's meal to jumping from their burning building. CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke to good Samaritans who helped rescue them.
Good Samaritans rush to save lives in Bronx building fire
Six people were hurt in a fire in the Bronx on Wednesday. CBS2's Ali Bauman spoke to a good Samaritan who rushed in to help before fire crews got there.
6 hurt, including 4 firefighters, in Bronx fire
Six people were hurt, four of them firefighters, in a fire in the Bronx on Wednesday. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Busiest day of the year for Hunts Point Market
It's the largest wholesale produce market in the country, serving much of the Tri-State Area.
Bronx man with walker robbed at knifepoint inside elevator
Police are looking for the suspect who robbed a man using a walker in the Bronx.
New York City opens more than 180 affordable housing units
Mayor Eric Adams was there was for the ribbon cutting on Tiffany Street in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx.
Fire at Bronx sewage treatment plant
Officials said a fire inside a manhole was fed by gas.
Suspect fatally shot by police in the Bronx
A man was fatally shot by police in the Bronx on Friday; CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
NYPD: Man fatally shot by officers after firing airsoft gun
Police say they recovered a Byrna HD airsoft pistol at the scene.
Garbage truck slams into building in the Bronx
The driver was trapped inside and had to be rescued.
Garbage truck crashed into Bronx building, driver injured
There was a scare in the Bronx on Friday after a garbage truck slammed into a building in Hunts Point.
Adams unveils plans to revitalize New York City's economy
The mayor's plans include a $140 million investment in the Hunts Point Market and surrounding Bronx community.
Arrest Of NYC Couple Accused Of Sex Trafficking Shines Light On What Advocates Call A Widespread Problem
With an over-populated foster care system, human trafficking is a problem New York City-based nonprofit Sanctuary for Families sadly sees regularly.
Caught On Video: Gunpoint Robbery In Hunts Point Elevator
Police say the suspects pulled guns and robbed the victim of $8,000, his jacket, iPhone, and bank cards.
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Source: Rodgers rejoins Jets, expected to attend SNF game vs. Chiefs
Rodgers apparently received medical clearance to fly and be with his teammates, according to multiple reports Saturday night.
Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Jimmy Carter celebrates 99th birthday
Celebrating the longest-lived U.S. president this way was inconceivable not long ago.
Nearly 2,000 compete in 2023 New York City Triathlon
The 2023 New York City Triathlon is officially a duathlon because organizers canceled the swimming portion after Friday's deluge led to safety concerns.
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Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Nearly 2,000 compete in 2023 New York City Triathlon
The 2023 New York City Triathlon is officially a duathlon because organizers canceled the swimming portion after Friday's deluge led to safety concerns.
Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn evacuated due to damage from Friday's storm
Con Edison needs to make necessary repairs, which could mean the facility may not reopen for several days.
3 hurt in Sullivan County house explosion, New York State Police say
The explosion in Kiamesha Lake may have been caused by a propane leak, police said.
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First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Gov. Ned Lamont touts New Connecticut gun laws that take effect Sunday
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for heavy rain, flood risks
We're on Red Alert today for rain, which could be heavy at times, and the likelihood of scattered flooding/flash flooding.
Red Alert: Storm threatens flood watch across entire Tri-State Area
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
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First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Gas prices in New Jersey set to rise about 2% starting Sunday
Officials said the increase is needed because gas consumption fell below state projections.
First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
New Jersey under state of emergency due to flooding conditions
Parts of the Garden State are under water as Ophelia's remnants flood streets and sidewalks around the area.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for heavy rain, flood risks
We're on Red Alert today for rain, which could be heavy at times, and the likelihood of scattered flooding/flash flooding.
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Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
Long Island flooding doesn't rise to state of emergency, Nassau exec says
Flooding on Long Island wasn't widespread on Friday, but people in some low-lying areas were impacted.
Red Alert: Storm threatens flood watch across entire Tri-State Area
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
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Jimmy Carter celebrates 99th birthday
Celebrating the longest-lived U.S. president this way was inconceivable not long ago.
Gov. Ned Lamont touts New Connecticut gun laws that take effect Sunday
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
Congress passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Supreme Court to hear cases on guns, online speech, agency power in new term
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
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DEA: New York City is hub for drug cartels & fentanyl distribution
The DEA estimates they seized about 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
Some New Jersey hospitals reinstate mask mandate
Some hospitals in New Jersey are reinstating a mask mandate as COVID cases rise.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
NYPD swears in Dr. Lynn O'Connor, first Black female police surgeon
O'Connor, the chief of colorectal surgery at Mercy Hospital on Long Island and a mother of one, comes from a law enforcement family and says service is in her blood.
Free COVID tests available again ahead of expected fall and winter surge
Starting Monday, anyone can go to COVIDtests.gov to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household.
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"Taylor Swift Effect" boosts ticket sales for Chiefs-Jets game
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Jersey City movie theater closed due to rat infestation
City officials said they closed the movie theater at the Newport Centre mall after rats were reportedly spotted getting in through several openings.
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Source: Rodgers rejoins Jets, expected to attend SNF game vs. Chiefs
Rodgers apparently received medical clearance to fly and be with his teammates, according to multiple reports Saturday night.
Yankees top Royals, clinch 31st consecutive winning season
Making his first appearance of the season, Frankie Montas got the win out of the bullpen in the 5-2 victory.
Tylor Megil channels Kodai Senga, Mets sweep Phillies
The right-hander shined in the 4-3 win in the doubleheader opener. Alvarez had 6 RBIs in 11-4 win in nightcap.
Carlos Rodon gets shelled in first inning, Royals beat up Yankees
The veteran lefty allowed eight earned runs and didn't record an out in Friday's 12-5 loss.
"Taylor Swift Effect" boosts ticket sales for Chiefs-Jets game
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
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Riverdale dentists' office floods for second time this month
The dentists believe New York City isn't taking the time to properly investigate their recent recurring flood problem.
Inwood alternative high school adapts to asylum seeking students
Teens seeking asylum have found a new home environment at the High School for Excellence and Innovation.
School librarian shortage hitting New York City
Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school.
New York City's first sustainable playground designed by kids opens
Twenty sustainable playgrounds will be built across the five boroughs by 2027, each unique to its neighborhood.
Ms. Lonnie following in the footsteps of South Bronx legend Ms. Fox to help the community
Residents say Ms. Lonnie is following in the footsteps of Ms. Fox, a legendary Bronx native who worked her whole life to better the community.
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Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Inside the Gilgo Beach murders investigation
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
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Brooklyn borough president calls city's preparedness for rain storm "sloppy"
Brooklyn Borough Pres. Antonio Reynoso said they city was underprepared to deal with Friday's major rain storm, which caused severe flooding, especially in Brooklyn. Watch Reynoso's conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
"Purlie Victorious" revival starring Leslie Odom Jr. at Music Box Theatre
"Purlie Victorious" is a humorous look at a serious subject: racism. It's back on Broadway for the first time in 62 years. CBS New York's Maurice DuBois reports.
Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Biden signs stop-gap bill to avert government shutdown
The bipartisan spending plan will keep the federal government funded for 45 days.
Nearly 2,000 competing in 2023 New York City Triathlon
The 2023 New York City Triathlon is officially a duathlon, after organizers canceled the swimming portion because of water quality concerns in the Hudson River. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
