Hochul signs Alyssa's Law for school panic buttons
The law is named after 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff, who was killed in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
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NYC lawmakers going after gun traffickers
Several council members will introduce a bill Thursday aimed at cracking down on gun violence. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, the bill focuses on the illegal flow of firearms into the city.
Congress appears poised to pass gun control legislation
Congress is ready to pass the most important gun reform legislation on the federal level in more than three decades. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Breakthrough in Washington creates new outline for gun reform
CBS2's Elise Preston has the latest on what the outline entails. Also, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the NRA respond.
House passes package of bills in response to Buffalo and Uvalde mass shootings
House lawmakers took action after a heartbreaking day of testimony. They heard from families who lost loved ones to gun violence and stories from those who survived it. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Students walk out wearing orange to protest gun violence
Tens of thousands of people from across the country are taking part in the start of "Wear Orange Weekend." As CBS2's John Dias reports, it's an annual event that raises gun violence awareness.
NJ lawmakers push for gun safety package
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state lawmakers renew calls for legislature to pass gun safety package.
Vice President Harris Sounds Off On Need For Stricter Gun Laws: 'We Are Seeing Tragedy After Tragedy'
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both pushing for Congress to pass stricter gun laws, including an assault weapons ban.
'Joker' Movie Sparking Fears Among Victims Of Mass Shootings, Claims Film Will Inspire Copycat Attacks
Relatives of mass shooting victims who have seen the trailer for the movie are expressing deep concerns – fearing it could spark a repeat of the massacre inside Colorado cinema seven years ago.
New York Senators Turn Up The Heat On President Trump Over Gun Control Legislation
Universal background checks on gun sales or nothing at all. That was the message from congressional Democratic leaders to President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Police Say More And More Mass Shootings Being Thwarted As Suspects Leak Their Plans Online
Now, authorities across the nation – including in the Tri-state area – are saying more threats are being discovered regularly as potential shooters are sharing their plans publicly.
After Mass Shootings, Hollywood Movie 'The Hunt' Canceled, Sparks Outrage For Showing 'Elites' Killing Southerners
Movie trailers that are still circulating around the internet show residents from states like Mississippi and Wyoming being hunted to the death by the extremely wealthy
Latest Back-To-School Craze: Bulletproof Backpacks, With Sales Up 200% To 300%
Instead of letting their children choose a plastic backpack covered in Hello Kitty or Spider-Man, some parents are purchasing bags that double as shields in case kids get caught in gunfire.
President Trump Visits Dayton, El Paso In Wake Of Mass Shootings
The president will spend the day in two cities hundreds of miles apart but united by grief, but not everyone is welcoming his visit.
How To Talk To Your Children And Prepare For An Active Shooter Emergency
Experts say it's important to have a plan now in case you find yourself in one of these situations.
Long Island Officials Seek Permanent Crisis Response Committee In Wake Of Shootings
In the wake of this weekend's two mass shootings that left dozens dead in Texas and Ohio, one Long Island lawmaker wants to establish a permanent crisis response committee.
Are Mass Shootings A Contagion? NYPD's Intel & Counterterror Chief Says Yes
There have been at least 255 mass shootings this year that killed 273 people and injured more than a thousand others.
In Wake Of Latest Mass Shootings, Fed Up N.Y Lawmakers Call On Washington To Finally Act On Gun Reform
New York lawmakers say they have had just about enough of mass shootings.
LI Hospital Offers Free Course On How To 'Stop The Bleed' In Mass Casualty Scenarios
While the country struggles to comprehend the latest school shooting in Florida, one Long Island hospital is offering a program that's designed to save lives after an attack.
5 Deadliest Mass Shootings In U.S. History
A breakdown of the five deadliest mass shootings in the United States.
AP-Times Square Alliance Poll: Mass Shootings, Terror Attacks Gave Americans Bleak Outlook On 2015
According to the poll, the most important events to Americans in the past year were the shootings in San Bernardino, California, as well as shootings in South Carolina, Oregon and Tennessee.
New York City's Top 15 News Stories Of 2015
Check out our picks for the biggest news stories to hit the New York metropolitan area in 2015.
San Bernardino Shooting 3rd Deadliest Shooting In 20 Years, Sources Say
Wednesday's shooting falls after the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conn., where 27 were killed.
Sandy Hook Elementary School Library Clerk 'Horrified' By Oregon College Shooting
Thursday's mass shooting at a college campus in Oregon was just another stop on a continuum of horror for someone who was at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
NY State Senator Working On Legislation For Metal Detectors At Theaters, Stadiums And Malls
The move comes amid a string of mass shooting events across the country.
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3-year-old dies after falling out window in East Harlem
Police say the 3-year-old boy fell out of a window on the 29th floor just after 11 a.m. Saturday.
1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Queens mechanic shop
Police say it happened as a party was taking place inside a shop in the Richmond Hill section.
Woman killed in hit-and-run near Cross Bronx Expressway
According to police, the driver of a white van struck the woman as she was trying to cross the street.
Crews battle 4-alarm fire at Palisades Park warehouse
A resident told CBS2 that the warehouse had not been used for at least a year.
NYPD: Man, 19, fatally shot while riding scooter in the Bronx
It happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Melrose Avenue and East 156th Street in the Melrose section.
Police seek cyclist accused of groping woman in Brooklyn
Police say the woman fell to the ground after the suspect groped her. She suffered a broken arm and hip injury.
Suspect arrested in murder of mother shot on Upper East Side
The NYPD says Isaac Argro had been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Azsia Johnson.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
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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1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Queens mechanic shop
Police say it happened as a party was taking place inside a shop in the Richmond Hill section.
NYPD: Man, 19, fatally shot while riding scooter in the Bronx
It happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Melrose Avenue and East 156th Street in the Melrose section.
Police seek cyclist accused of groping woman in Brooklyn
Police say the woman fell to the ground after the suspect groped her. She suffered a broken arm and hip injury.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
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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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.
Air travel issues plague July 4 weekend plans
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
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Crews battle 4-alarm fire at Palisades Park warehouse
A resident told CBS2 that the warehouse had not been used for at least a year.
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.
Jersey Shore business owners hope for busy July 4th weekend
Some say this is their first real Fourth of July celebration coming out of COVID.
FBI: Asian-American business owners targeted in burglaries
Two to three incidents are being reported each week.
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Nassau County steps up shark patrols for July 4th weekend
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
Exasperated residents want Huntington to crack down on leaf blower noise
"In the early morning, you don't have to start your engines before 7 o'clock," said Cathy Anner.
Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
July 4th: Where to watch fireworks, street closures and more
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
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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.
Gov. Hochul signs new gun laws passed by N.Y. legislature
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
N.J. gov. signs bills protecting reproductive health rights
One bill provides confidential care to out-of-state residents coming to the state.
Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
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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.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
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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.
Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
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Calhoun 2 HRs, Pérez wins 7th straight as Rangers beat Mets
New York lost for the fourth time in five games and its lead in the NL East was shaved to 2 1/2 games over Atlanta.
Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win, sweep 2 from Guards
The Yankees are 25-6 since May 31.
Escobar, Peterson lead Mets past Rangers
Escobar's 417-foot drive gave the Mets their first win since beating the Marlins Saturday in Miami.
Yankees, Guardians postponed by rain, doubleheader Saturday
The teams will have a split doubleheader Saturday, starting at 12:10 p.m.
Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
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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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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 7/2 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 2 at 11 p.m.
Delays, cancelations hinder holiday travel at busy airports
Traffic is booming this holiday weekend with air travel returning to pre-pandemic levels, but thousands are being greeted with delays and cancellations. Elise Preston reports for CBS2.
Over 100 firefighters respond to 4-alarm fire in New Jersey
In New Jersey, investigators are looking into what caused a big fire at a warehouse in Palisades Park.
Sources: Trump considering summer launch for 2024 bid
CBS News has confirmed that former president Donald Trump is telling his allies and aides that he is seriously considering launching a bid this summer for a 2024 presidential run.
Man shot and killed while riding scooter in the Bronx
The NYPD says a 19-year-old man was shot and killed while riding a scooter in the Bronx on Saturday.
