Puerto Rico: Hurricane Maria's Death Toll Jumps From 64 To More Than 1,400
The report said, however, that the 1,427 deaths in the four months after the storms "may or may not be attributable to the hurricanes."
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Former Presidents Come Together For Hurricane Benefit Concert
Democrats Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and Republicans George H.W. and George W. Bush gathered in College Station, Texas.
Paradise Lost: What You Need To Know If Irma Or Maria Wrecked Your Travel Plans
It's paradise lost for many people planning Caribbean vacations in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Mariano Rivera Helps Collect Donations For Hurricane, Earthquake Survivors
While many first responders from the Tri-State Area traveled to Puerto Rico to help following Hurricane Maria, others here at home are stepping up to the plate, too.
Surge Of Storm Damaged Cars Could Flood The Market Following Harvey, Irma
Anyone in the market for a used car following hurricanes Harvey and Irma, beware; hundreds of thousands of vehicles damaged in flood waters are already being sold off.
Out-Of-State Utility Workers Receive Heroes Send Off Post-Irma
Now that some sense of normalcy has been restored to Lakeland, FL, out-of-state utility workers and linemen who arrived to help have a chance to return home.
HOW TO HELP: Mexico Earthquake & Hurricanes Irma, Harvey & Maria Relief
As a series of disasters impact the Gulf Coast and central Mexico, people in the Tri-State area are reaching out their support to those in need.
License Suspended For Florida Nursing Home Where 9 Died After Irma
Florida officials announced Wednesday that they have suspended the license of a nursing home that had nine patients die after Hurricane Irma knocked out its air conditioning.
Schumer Calls On Feds To Prevent Gas Price Gouging After Hurricanes
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-New York) called on the federal government to institute a gouge watch Sunday, as gas prices remain high after Hurricanes Irma and Harvey.
Hearing Impaired Community Says Sign Language Interpreter Botched Irma Messages
Outrage was the response when a sign language interpreter in Florida botched the job of translating evacuation orders just before Hurricane Irma came ashore.
Cuomo Heads To US Virgin Islands To Assess Irma Storm Damage
The governor departed Friday morning for the Caribbean islands and plans return home in the evening.
'You're All So Handsome': 94-Year-Old Grandma Giddy As Officers Surprise Her With Hurricane Supplies
A 94-year-old grandmother couldn't contain her excitement when men in uniform unexpectedly arrived at her door.
Resort Entertainment Director Hailed As Hero To People Trapped On St. Maarten After Irma
Some people pent days with no electricity, no protection, and no way home on St. Maarten after Hurricane Irma. But now, they are crediting an unexpected hero with their survival. CBS2's Ali Bauman sat down with that hero Thursday.
Trump Surveys Storm Damage, Praises Rapid Response To Irma In Florida
The president is visiting Naples and Fort Myers on Florida's southwestern coast Thursday to meet with those affected by the hurricane and learn more about relief efforts.
8 Residents Dead In Florida Nursing Home That Lost AC In Irma
Eight people at a Florida nursing home have died after residents were stuck in sweltering conditions following Hurricane Irma.
Local Businesses Offering Space To Store Donations For Southern Food Banks
Shocking images showing the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma have a lot of people wanting to help out, so many so that food banks have run out of room down south.
Paradise Lost: Tourism Troubles For Islands Ravaged By Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma not only destroyed homes and lives across the Caribbean, it also wiped out the region's economic lifeline: tourism.
'Hot' Gainesville, Florida Police Officers Turning Heads After Irma
Everyone is swooning over the cops from the Gainesville, Florida police department.
Miami Nun Dons Habit, Grabs Chain Saw To Help After Irma
A nun surrounded by downed trees after Irma hit Florida took matters into her own hands.
Remnants Of Irma Bring Wind, Flooding To Southeast; Florida Surveys Damage
The National Hurricane Center said it expects Irma to drop 5 inches to 8 inches of rain across South Carolina and the northern regions of Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi through Tuesday.
Rays Owner Stu Sternberg On WFAN: Citi Field Staff Has Been 'Wonderful'
Strangely enough this week, Stu Sternberg, a Brooklyn native, owns a baseball team that is playing home games in New York City.
PSEG Long Island Workers Heading To Florida To Help With Irma Recovery
PSEG Long Island workers and contractors are heading to Florida to help restore power to millions of people who are still without electricity following Hurricane Irma.
'Hand In Hand' Telethon Airs Tonight For Hurricane Victim Relief
CBS will air the "Hand in Hand" telethon fundraiser tonight at 8 p.m. to benefit victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma which devastated communities in Texas and Florida.
Irma Weakens To Tropical Depression As Florida Cleans Up, Takes Stock Of Damage
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says it's expected to weaken to a tropical depression by Tuesday afternoon.
Guests Defended Caved-In St. Maarten Hotel From 'People With Machetes' After Irma
The New York National Guard rescued planeloads of Americans left stranded in the battered Caribbean after Irma.
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Heavy rains flood Rockland County apartment complex
The deluge had tenants furious because they say flooding happens a lot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Heavy rains flood Rockland County apartment complex
The deluge had tenants furious because they say flooding happens a lot.
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.
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.
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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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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
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.
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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 6 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock says the rest of the holiday weekend looks really good.
Those looking to enjoy Memorial Day weekend dodge raindrops in Coney Island
CBS2's Dave Carlin has more on folks trying to make the best of the inclement weather.
Police searching for suspect in Lenox Hill slashing
CBS2's Jessica Moore has the latest on the man wanted in the incident.
NYPD searching for suspect in attack on Jewish man in Manhattan
The police are investigating the incident as a hate crime. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Vice President Harris attends funeral for 86-year-old killed in Buffalo supermarket shooting
Ruth Whitfield's funeral marked the final one for the victims of the mass shooting. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
