90-year-old rips UWS purse thief: "I hope he gets a good job"
CBS2's Thalia Perez spoke to the victim, who said inside her stolen handbag was something sentimental.
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Rally and march held in Manhattan for victims of Texas school shooting
Organizers and participants tell CBS2's Ali Bauman they are demanding that Washington lawmakers come up with strict gun legislation.
Serious crash shuts down 34th Street
Chopper 2 is over the scene in Manhattan.
Washington Heights subway riders forced to climb mountain of stairs
People who take the subway in Washington Heights say they're being forced to take a hike, literally, in order to use the 181st Street station. As CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports, the MTA started a repair project that put the escalators at that location out of service for a long time.
Caught on video: 90-year-old woman robbed on Upper West Side
Police said the suspect approached the woman and stole her purse from her walker.
Subway shooting suspect Andrew Abdullah in custody, wanted for killing Daniel Enriquez
Enriquez, 46, was shot onboard a Q train approaching the Canal Street station around 11:45 a.m. Sunday.
Man seen robbing 90-year-old woman on UWS
Police are searching for a man seen on video stealing an elderly woman's purse on the Upper West Side.
"He shouldn't be dead": Subway murder victim's sister speaks out
Griselda Vile said her brother's death was senseless and preventable.
Potentially crowded field in New York's new 10th Congressional District
Candidates, including former Mayor Bill de Blasio, are throwing their hats in the ring after redistricting created an open seat.
Celebrate Israel Parade returns to Manhattan
After being delayed for three years due to the pandemic, the parade took place in Midtown. CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
23-year-old dies after jet ski crash in Hudson River
FDNY and NYPD divers were deployed into the Hudson River to search for a second missing person.
Hundreds attend Turkish-American Day Parade in Manhattan
The parade returned to the streets this year after a two year break due to the pandemic.
Suspect wanted in alleged hate crime at Manhattan synagogue
Police say an individual lit a book and a piece of cloth on fire, then threw it onto the grounds of a synagogue.
Video shows man throwing traffic cones at food vendor
Police say an argument between the two men escalated, and the suspect kicked and punched the victim.
Turkish-American Day Parade held in Manhattan
Hundreds turned up Saturday for the Turkish-American Day Parade in Manhattan.
Man accused of attacking food vendor in Midtown
Police are looking for a man accused of attacking a food vendor in Midtown.
'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.
FDNY rescues workers trapped on scaffold at Midtown skyscraper
Firefighters cut glass from a window and pulled the workers inside.
Workers rescued from scaffolding
The workers could be seen dangling from the 42nd floor of a skyscraper on Fifth Avenue.
Caught on video: Body slam assault, robbery in Manhattan
Police want your help finding a suspect in a brutal assault and robbery in Upper Manhattan that was caught on video.
Century 21 to reopen at former Lower Manhattan location
Century 21 is making a comeback.
MTA unveiling accessible subway entrance in Times Square
The newly rebuilt entrance will include original artwork and an expansion of what is now the largest mosaic installation in the New York City subway system.
Deadly shooting in the East Village
A 39-year-old man is dead after police say he was shot in the East Village.
Trial resumes for driver in Times Square attack
Richard Rojas faces numerous charges in the 2017 crash that killed 18-year-old tourist Alyssa Elsman.
Inaugural AAPI parade held in Midtown
Also, the South Street Seaport was the site of the Great Strides 3K to benefit cystic fibrosis research. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
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First Alert Weather: Red Alert for thunderstorms Friday
The storms are capable of producing downpours, damaging winds, hail and even an isolated tornado.
"Let's Talk Fentanyl" ad campaign raises eyebrows for some straphangers
The city says the initiative is meant to lower the more than 2,000 New Yorkers who die from overdoses every year.
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)?"
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.
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.
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.
Artist Danielle Mastrion's gives detailed tour of her new "Welcome to Coney Island" mural
Just in time for the busy summer season, the Alliance for Coney Island is excited to have a new welcome sign celebration Coney Island's past, and its present.
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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"Let's Talk Fentanyl" ad campaign raises eyebrows for some straphangers
The city says the initiative is meant to lower the more than 2,000 New Yorkers who die from overdoses every year.
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.
Artist Danielle Mastrion's gives detailed tour of her new "Welcome to Coney Island" mural
Just in time for the busy summer season, the Alliance for Coney Island is excited to have a new welcome sign celebration Coney Island's past, and its present.
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.
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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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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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.
Military aircrafts start to arrive for Bethpage Air Show
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will arrive on Long Island today, along with a Navy F22 Raptor will also arrive at Macarthur Airport.
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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
Mayor Adams talks police reforms 2 years after George Floyd's murder
Adams marked the anniversary by meeting with members of Floyd's family to outline steps he has taken to fix the NYPD.
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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.
May is cystic fibrosis awareness month
Those living with the disease are making it their mission to shine a spotlight on it. CBS2's Lonnie Quinn reports.
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.
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.
Doctor's advice for keeping safe in the sun this summer
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and always a good time to talk about ways to keep safe in the sun. We're talking skin safety with Dermatologist Dr. Alexis Young, from Hackensack University Medical Center.
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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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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.
Nestor Cortes frustrates Rays, short-handed Yankees roll
The 27-year-old left-hander lowered his ERA to 1.70, retiring 14 in a row during one stretch in New York's 7-2 victory.
Yankees' Donaldson apologizes to Anderson, Robinson family
Donaldson called the White Sox infielder "Jackie," referring to Jackie Robinson, drawing criticism on and off the field.
Yankees' kid pitchers completely shut down Orioles
JP Sears pitched five innings to win his first career start and the no-name relievers did the rest in a 2-0 win Wednesday.
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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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Verizon worker allegedly stabbed NJ homeowner in neck
Investigators said 32-year-old Michael Tsamas was hired by Verizon to solicit new customers.
NYC beaches open Saturday
The Parks Department is urging beachgoers to be safe and only swim when lifeguards are on duty.
Paralympics champion making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir's return to competition goes far deeper than just sports, CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 5/27 Friday evening update at 5:45 p.m.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News At 5.
Marine Corps veteran gifted $100,000 truck with hand controls
In 2011, retired Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Remache was severely injured in a grenade blast in Afghanistan. Wounded Warriors reached out and donated the $100,000 truck, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
