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CBS2's John Elliott was out visiting I.S. 230 middle school in Jackson Heights, Queens, on Thursday.
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30th Annual Queens Pride Parade draws crowd of hundreds
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Jackson Heights with rainbow flags Sunday to celebrate Pride Month. CBS2's Leah Mishkin takes us to the 30th Annual Queens Pride Parade.
30th Annual Queens Pride Parade draws crowd of hundreds
The parade honors Julio Rivera, a gay man who was attacked and killed in Jackson Heights in 1990.
Hundreds celebrate Pride in Jackson Heights, Queens
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Jackson Heights with rainbow flags Sunday to celebrate Pride Month at the 30th Annual Queens Pride Parade; CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
1st day on the job for New York City Transit president
Richard Davey will now oversee the city's subways and buses, as the agencies works to restore ridership.
NYPD: Teenager injured after being shot in Queens park
Police say a teenager was shot at a playground in Jackson Heights, Queens.
Police: 15-year-old shot at Queens playground
Police say the victim was shot in the back and the stomach.
White Castle Location In Queens Closes After More Than 80 Years
The company says due to rising costs and increasing uncertainty during the pandemic, it's permanently closing Wednesday.
Gov. Hochul Says Proposed Brooklyn-Queens Rail Service Would Connect Nearly 1 Million Residents To More Subway Lines, LIRR
The MTA will have to decide whether the new line will be heavy rail, light rail or bus rapid transit, and it's still unclear how much this will cost riders and taxpayers.
Storm Topples Large Tree Onto Car In Jackson Heights, Queens; Hollis Residents Remain Mindful Of Prior Storm Devastation
Queens residents still picking up the pieces from Ida were anxious to avoid a repeat of that storm. Thankfully, most were spared Tuesday, but one man woke up to significant damage to his car.
Suspect Caught On Camera Accused Of Stealing Man's Electric Scooter At Gunpoint In Jackson Heights
Investigators said the suspect had a gun when he approached the 28-year-old man and robbed him.
Police: Bronx Man Charged With Murdering Divorce Attorney Charles Zolot Inside Queens Office Building
Police said a cleaning crew found 65-year-old Zolot early last Thursday inside his office building in Jackson Heights.
NYPD: 68-Year-Old Man Missing After Escaping From Queens Nursing Home
Police said the man might've used a makeshift rope, possibly out of plastic bags tied together, to lower himself out of a window on the fourth floor.
Police: Charles Zolot, 65, Found Dead In Queens Law Office
Police said the victim's body was found with injuries to the torso and face.
Police Say Jonathan Perez, 34, Attacked 11-Year-Old Queens Girl, Made Sexually Threatening Statements
The attack happened Sunday morning near 86th Street and Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights.
NYPD Trying To Identify Man Accused Of Attacking 11-Year-Old Girl, Making Sexual Threats
Officers said he pushed a sharp object against the girl's throat and threatened to sexually assault her. He reportedly asked how old she was.
Queens Pop-Up Helps Showcase Local Vendors, Raises Money For Residents Displaced By Fire
Jon Armendariz and his wife, Lisa, organized the Queens pop-up market with Kaleidospace, an arts collective that creates platforms for LGBTQIA+, minority- and women-owned businesses.
Police: Suspect Charged With Hate Crimes After Making Anti-Gay Statements In Queens Slashing
Castro allegedly slashed a man on the left cheek and made anti-gay comments before leaving the scene.
NYPD: Suspect Made Anti-Gay Statements In Queens Slashing
Police said the men were arguing when the suspect pulled out an unknown object and slashed the 34-year-old victim on the left cheek.
Department Of Housing Preservation And Development Responds To Jackson Heights Families Asking For More Time In Emergency Housing
Emergency housing in hotel rooms provided by the city is set to expire on June 20.
Residents Displaced By Queens Apartment Fire In April On The Verge Of Being Kicked Out Of City-Funded Hotels
They've been told by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development that they have to leave by June 20, Father's Day.
Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Attacking, Robbing Father, Son Following Fender Bender In Queens
Adel Ahmed told CBS2 he was pulling out of a bank parking lot in Jackson Heights on Saturday night when he accidently swiped the bumper of a Honda Accord.
Caught On Camera: Man Attacks, Robs Father And Son After Fender Bender In Queens
Police say the suspect took the victims' cell phones and a wallet before speeding off.
New York City Communities Rally In Solidarity After Hundreds Reportedly Attacked, Dozens Killed During Anti-Government Protests In Colombia
The images of protesters being attacked have shocked people in New York City and around the world.
New York City Council Votes To Make Open Streets Program Permanent
New York City's Open Streets program is here to stay. The City Council voted to keep certain roads closed to traffic at least part-time
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Governors sign funding agreement for Gateway Hudson Tunnel
Both states will share the costs not covered by the federal government.
7 dead in Illinois mass shooting; suspect charged with murder
First-degree murder charges have been filed against Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, the accused gunman in Highland Park.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 7/6 Wednesday forecast
Today will be mostly sunny and humid with highs in the upper 80s.
Spirit Airlines expanding operations at Newark Airport
The low-cost carrier will receive 16 peak-hour opportunities to take off or land at Newark.
Exclusive: L.I. couple reunited with hero firefighters
It all started with a home security camera.
76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said.
Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
Wildfire contained after burning 59 acres in N.J.
Officials say it was likely caused by sunlight that ignited dry brush.
COVID cases rising in NYC; BA.5 becomes dominant subvariant
Citywide transmission rates are back at the highest levels we've seen since May.
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Governors sign funding agreement for Gateway Hudson Tunnel
New York and New Jersey have agreed to share the costs not covered by the federal government.
76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC
The specimen being sold was discovered in 2018 in the Judith River Formation near Havre, Montana, Sotheby's said.
Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
COVID cases rising in NYC; BA.5 becomes dominant subvariant
Citywide transmission rates are back at the highest levels we've seen since May.
Police seek 3 accused of stealing e-bike from Bronx home
It happened around 2 a.m. on June 16 at a home near East 224th Street and Carpenter Avenue.
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Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
More than a dozen Connecticut state parks reach capacity
People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
New Rochelle officials prepared to step up security at annual fireworks show
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
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Spirit Airlines expanding operations at Newark Airport
The low-cost carrier will receive 16 peak-hour opportunities to take off or land at Newark.
Governors sign funding agreement for Gateway Hudson Tunnel
New York and New Jersey have agreed to share the costs not covered by the federal government.
Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
Wildfire contained after burning 59 acres in N.J.
Officials say it was likely caused by sunlight that ignited dry brush.
Elizabeth Police detective retires after 30 years on the job
Darin Williamson worked his way up through the ranks and served the city where he grew up for 30 years.
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Exclusive: L.I. couple reunited with hero firefighters
It all started with a home security camera.
Arson detectives investigating alleged hate crime at Long Island mosque
A member of the Fatima Al-Zahra mosque in Ronkonkoma posted video of the damage and said somebody threw a "bomb canister" at a sign.
Drones patrol Long Island beaches after lifeguard bitten by shark
Officials said they're using state-of-the-art equipment to watch for any more sharks.
Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
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Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for heroism in Vietnam
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Mayor Eric Adams announces crackdown on "ghost cars"
Hizzoner says the drivers with paper license plates are often up to no good, using the cars to commit violent acts.
Gov. Hochul signs aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions
The legislation includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create green jobs in the state.
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs package of gun safety bills
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
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Monkeypox cases rising in Tri-State Area
Monkeypox is spread through close, prolonged contact with an infected person.
COVID cases rising in NYC; BA.5 becomes dominant subvariant
Citywide transmission rates are back at the highest levels we've seen since May.
Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
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Mets waste Scherzer's return in ninth-inning loss to Reds
Scherzer struck out 11 while pitching six innings of two-hit ball in his first big league start since May 18.
Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks
Taillon spent more than a decade with the Pirates before being traded to New York in January 2021.
Paterson, N.J. honors baseball great and pioneer Larry Doby
The famous number 14 was on the back of jerseys all over Larry Doby Field on Tuesday.
Nimmo, Lindor homer as first-place Mets beat Reds
The Mets got some good swings against hard-throwing rookie Hunter Greene.
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo chomp champs again
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win and women's record-holder Miki Sudo won the women's title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
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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.
8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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.
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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.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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Spirit expanding at Newark Airport
Spirit Airlines will receive 16 peak hour opportunities to take off or land planes at Newark.
NY and NJ announce Gateway agreement
There are new developments for the Gateway Project, the plan to build two new rail tunnels under the Hudson River. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports on the funding deal.
Suspect due in court in Highland Park mass shooting
Police say the alleged gunman legally purchased five guns and had been planning the attack for weeks. CBS2's John Dias has the latest in the investigation.
First Alert Weather: Heat, humidity return
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
7 killed, 38 injured in Highland Park parade shooting
Seven people were killed and 38 more were wounded, including four children, in the deadly parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest details on the investigation.
