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A couple of Rite Aid stores in Manhattan are closing following an uptick in shoplifting. Rather than following suit, another store chain says it's doing something else about it.
Residents in Chelsea say it is the latest sign their neighborhood and quality of life are under attack.
Billionaire businessman and radio show host John Catsimatidis has decided he will not be running for mayor in 2017 after all.
The race to the White House is over, but the 2017 campaign for Gracie Mansion is just getting started.
Police were searching Friday for a team that apparently has been stealing freezers' worth of ice cream from big grocery stores.
Congresswoman Carloyn Maloney is advocating for New York to bring pandas to New York zoos as part of a loan program with the Chinese government.
A David and Goliath fight of sorts continues to heat up on Long Island – with a small country community pitted against big-city money.
United Riverhead Terminal Inc. says the expansion in the Northville section of Riverhead will bring more jobs and cheaper gas prices.
A Republican New York state Senate candidate is demanding a federal probe of Mayor Bill de Blasio's efforts to help Democrats capture the upper house of the Legislature.
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio emerged as the top choice in the Democratic mayoral primary, but could still face weeks and another electoral fight before becoming his party's nominee.
Kelly said none of the candidates have requested a terrorism briefing from the police department. He said the public should be asking whether or not candidates understand the threat to New York City.
Polls showed ex-MTA chairman Joe Lhota with a consistent lead over billionaire grocery store magnate John Catsimatidis, going into Sunday's debate.
John Kassimatis' Facebook page is reportedly full of nasty comments about Muslims.
Bill de Blasio's poll numbers are close to the magic 40% that would allow him to clinch the nomination outright. If no candidate crosses that threshold though, the top two finishers will advance to a runoff on October 1st.
The three Republican candidates for mayor fielded an assortment of questions Wednesday night, on issues ranging from stop-and-frisk and public housing to the city's free condom program.
Among mayoral hopefuls, long-shot Democratic contender the Rev. Erick Salgado led with a 180-foot hit. He topped several Democratic, Republican and independent rivals.
The sweeping change, which would put New York at the forefront of a growing national debate over use of the drug, calls for recreational marijuana to be regulated and taxed like alcohol and tobacco.
This is the first time de Blasio has topped a poll in this campaign. He has surged past former leader Christine Quinn. The City Council speaker is second with 24 percent.
Reaction is pouring in to a judge's ruling Monday that found the NYPD deliberately violated the civil rights of tens of thousands of New Yorkers with its stop-and-frisk policy.
His campaign manager has resigned and his political peers have harsh words for him, but Anthony Weiner has vowed to stay in the race for New York City mayor.
"I don't believe I had any more than three," said Weiner. "People might want names and serial numbers and dates and texts, but someone else will have to provide it for you because I'm not going to do it. I'm not going to comment on the specifics of these things."
Anthony Weiner admitted sending a woman sexually explicit photos and messages as recently as last summer, more than a year after he resigned from the House because of similar behavior.
Mayoral candidate and former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner responded apologetically Tuesday, following revelations of another alleged cybersex relationship, but said he is not going anywhere when it comes to the mayoral race.
"I'm running for mayor because I've been fighting for the middle class and those struggling to make it my entire life. And I hope I get a second chance to work for you.''
Police said two men turned themselves in on Wednesday and a 15-year-old girl was taken into custody Thursday night.
Police say a sledgehammer was used to damage the statue in front of a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill.
It was the first United States stop for the newly formed group made up of talented musicians.
A $1 million gift from iMentor's founder is helping students attend college.
There's been controversy over outdoor dining sheds in New York City, but Mayor Adams says Open Restaurants will continue.
Among all 77 NYPD precincts, the 6th has seen the largest spike in felonies compared to the same period last year.
The Bronx District Attorney says the victim has a fractured skull and is currently in a coma.
The waning moon and light pollution could affect visibility.
A driver and three passengers were rescued after a vehicle crashed, overturned and caught fire in Dix Hills.
It was the first United States stop for the newly formed group made up of talented musicians.
A $1 million gift from iMentor's founder is helping students attend college.
The Bronx District Attorney says the victim has a fractured skull and is currently in a coma.
Police say a sledgehammer was used to damage the statue in front of a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill.
According to the survey, 21% of New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity say they delay or skip medical care.
Tens of millions of dollars are heading to the Tri-State Area for rail improvements.
The waning moon and light pollution could affect visibility.
CareerConneCT is a network of 19 job training programs meant to help some of the state's 67,000 unemployed workers.
Workers can receive up to $1,000 from the Premium Pay Program.
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The waning moon and light pollution could affect visibility.
It's not just motorists. So far this year, 103 pedestrians have been killed in New Jersey.
Rushdie is recovering from serious injuries at a Pennsylvania hospital and has been speaking with investigators.
The LIV tournament that played in Bedminster in July was backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
The whales were not alone. Several dolphins were also spotted swimming near the whales.
A driver and three passengers were rescued after a vehicle crashed, overturned and caught fire in Dix Hills.
The Massapequa Coast from Long Island will take on a team from Hawaii on Friday.
The discovery has promoted an investigation by the DEC and the Suffolk Parks Department.
The Massapequa Coast will play in the Little League World Series on Friday night.
Even though the twins still have their medical hurdles, they're proving it's possible to overcome the odds.
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
The LIV tournament that played in Bedminster in July was backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
Last week, he told CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer he's ready to debate Gov. Kathy Hochul anytime, any place.
No matter the outcome, the redrawing of district lines means New York will likely lose power and experience in D.C.
According to the survey, 21% of New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity say they delay or skip medical care.
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
The Biden administration's monkeypox response coordinator said 1.8 million more doses will be available for jurisdictions next week.
Masks are not required at indoor events, but attendees will need proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test.
The statewide #VaxToSchool campaign aims to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged children.
It was the first United States stop for the newly formed group made up of talented musicians.
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Grossinger's was once among the most storied and glamorous hotels in New York's Catskills.
Knowles says her score will be performed by the New York City Ballet orchestra and choreographed by Gianna Reisen.
The festival runs Nov. 7-13 at various locations in all five boroughs, plus one show at UBS Arena in Nassau County.
New York lost for the 13th time in 17 games.
New York had won 17 of 20 before getting cooled off in Atlanta.
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The Massapequa Coast from Long Island will take on a team from Hawaii on Friday.
The First Tee Metropolitan New York unveiled a donated bus in Islip Thursday to start a new local outreach program.
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"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.
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 18 at 11 p.m.
CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer sat down for an exclusive interview with social services commissioner Gary Jenkins.
Crowds gathered for a special concert at Lincoln Center, showing solidarity with the victims of the war in Ukraine.
A new city public school program aims to ensure students not only go to college but graduate within four years. CBS2's Alecia Reid takes us inside Lehman College, where hundreds of students are part of a scholars program.
The White House says 1.8 million monkeypox vaccine doses will be available for states to order starting Monday.
