Drive-Thru Light Show In Jones Beach State Park Leads To Heavy Traffic, Miles-Long Back-Ups
A light show led to heavy traffic from Meadowbrook Parkway to the Bay Parkway.
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Single Mom Killed, Young Son Injured In 2-Car Crash On Meadowbrook Parkway
A 26-year-old woman is under arrest, and charged in a crash that killed a mother and hurt a young boy on Long Island.
2 EMTs Hurt When Ambulance Crashes On Meadowbrook Parkway
It happened around 5 a.m. in the northbound lanes near exit M3 in Garden City.
Teens Insist They Were Falsely Accused Of Hurling Bricks From Overpass
Who would throw bricks, rocks, and cinder blocks from a parkway overpass onto innocent drivers below?
Cops: Brick Thrown From Bridge Hits Car On LI Parkway, 2 Injured
Two were injured after a brick thrown from a pedestrian footbridge smashed through their car window on the Meadowbrook Parkway, police said.
Witnesses Describe Brutal Beating In Meadowbrook Parkway Road Rage Incident
The victim of a road rage assault on a Long Island parkway has broken bones in his face and jaw, police say he was beaten unconscious.
New York Grand Jury Will Consider Indictment Of Entertainer Flavor Flav
A New York grand jury will consider whether to indict entertainer Flavor Flav for allegedly speeding to his mother's funeral.
Police Impersonator On The Loose On Long Island Roads
Authorities on Long Island said a police impersonator was on the loose Wednesday, trying to pull over drivers on major roads.
Flavor Flav Due Back In LI Court In May On Traffic Arrest
Police say the rapper and reality TV star was speeding and driving without a license, a felony, on Jan. 9 on the Meadowbrook Parkway on Long Island.
Police: Disgruntled Vendor Opens Fire Inside East Garden City Business, Killing 1
Nassau County police said they are looking for Sangho Kim, who is believed to be "armed and very dangerous," Police Chief Steve Skrynecki said.
Grand Jury Indicts L.I. Man In Connection With Fatal Meadowbrook Parkway Crash
Robert Beodeker, 50, was arraigned Thursday on aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges.
Man Charged In Deadly Meadowbrook Parkway Crash Accused Of Having Meth In System
Robert Beodeker, 50, also entered a not guilty plea to new counts of aggravated vehicular manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and driving while impaired by drugs.
Devastation On Long Island: Power Down, Widespread Damage, 2 Dead
Long Island was a disaster area Tuesday night, after Superstorm Sandy uprooted trees and blew them over like matchsticks, and at one point cut power to 90 percent of LIPA customers without power.
Settlement Reached In Notorious 2005 L.I. Wrong-Way DWI Crash
The family of a 7-year-old girl killed in a wrong-way drunken-driving crash in 2005 on Long Island has reached a settlement in the lawsuit against the convicted driver and the company that owned the limousine they were riding in.
Man Appeals Murder Conviction In Notorious L.I. Crash
The Long Island man convicted of a notorious wrong-way drunk driving crash that killed a 7-year-old girl and a limo driver is making a plea for freedom Monday.
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Biden in Buffalo: "White supremacy is a poison," shooting an act of "domestic terrorism"
The visit comes three days after police say a white gunman went on a racially motivated shooting spree, killing 10 Black people and injuring three others at a grocery store.
Officials: 1 dead, 6 injured after chaotic crash in Paterson
Officials say a driver struck an occupied police vehicle and another vehicle before hitting several pedestrians.
9-year-old Shalom Guifarro's mom arraigned on murder charges
Mother Shemene Cato, 48, was arraigned on several charges, including murder and manslaughter.
NYC raises COVID alert level to "high," advises masks indoors
Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan is now advising all New Yorkers to wear a mask in any public indoor setting.
Brooklyn's Jewish Children's Museum holds annual gala dinner
The dinner is held to celebrate the museum's milestones.
Police: 18-year-old dies after hole collapses on N.J. beach
Police say the 18-year-old and his sister were reportedly digging a large hole on the beach when it collapsed.
11-year-old girl killed by stray bullet in the Bronx
Police are looking for the gunman behind the shooting that took the life of a little girl in the Bronx. The 11-year-old was struck by a stray bullet fired by someone riding a scooter.
Kayla Green's mom calls for murder charges in teen's death
Kayla was stabbed to death in Mount Vernon on April 8 after a parade celebrating her school's basketball team.
Century 21 to reopen Lower Manhattan location
The store shut down in 2020 when the company filed for bankruptcy.
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Biden decries Buffalo shooting as "domestic terrorism," says "white supremacy is a poison"
The president's Buffalo visit comes three days after police say a white gunman went on a racially motivated shooting spree, killing 10 Black people and injuring three others at a grocery store.
Brooklyn's Jewish Children's Museum holds annual gala dinner
The dinner is held to celebrate the museum's milestones.
Century 21 to reopen Lower Manhattan location
The store shut down in 2020 when the company filed for bankruptcy.
NYPD: Man, synagogue window shot with BB gun in Brooklyn
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating.
NYPD removes 15,000 honey bees from tree in Queens
The NYPD bee keeper managed to capture footage of the bees inside the tree using a fiber-optic camera.
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Some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled
Company Mars Wrigley says there's a chance some of those items may have been contaminated with thin metal strands.
President Biden urges local leaders to invest in public safety
The pandemic relief fund passed by Democrats provides $350 billion directly to cities, counties and states.
Baby formula shortage hitting Tri-State Area families hard
Formula is more than 40 percent out of stock in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and 27 other states.
Experts predict active hurricane season ahead
A typical year generates about 14 named storms. Experts are forecasting anywhere from 17-19 named storms this year.
Fordham economics professor makes tough predictions on inflation
Dr. Giacomo Santangelo makes some painful predictions after an already difficult pandemic
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Baby formula shortage: N.J. declares state of emergency
The move in part allows for the activation of state price gouging laws.
Police: 18-year-old dies after hole collapses on N.J. beach
Police say the 18-year-old and his sister were reportedly digging a large hole in the sand when it collapsed.
New film and television studio coming to Newark
The $125 million project is set to open in March 2024.
N.J. Rep. calls for law requiring seat belts on school buses
Four years ago, a student and a teacher were killed in New Jersey after a school bus was hit by a dump truck.
Can't find parking at the airport? You're not alone
Port Authority officials recommend you log on the airport's official website and pre-book and pre-pay for parking.
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Long Island spiritual leaders address Buffalo mass shooting
There were prayers for Buffalo, for peace and for equality in Hempstead, where the hatred was answered with unity.
Shannan Gilbert's family speaks out after release of 911 calls: "She ran for her life. She was in fear"
Gilbert's disappearance led to the discovery of ten bodies along Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach, Long Island.
Hofstra engineering student's failed arch stands as symbol of "resilience"
Esther Zhang turned her failed 3D-printed arch into a work of art that now stands as a symbol to inspire future students.
Some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled
Company Mars Wrigley says there's a chance some of those items may have been contaminated with thin metal strands.
Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as White House press secretary
The New York native is the first Black and first openly gay LGBTQ+ person to hold the position.
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Long Island spiritual leaders address Buffalo mass shooting
There were prayers for Buffalo, for peace and for equality in Hempstead, where the hatred was answered with unity.
New York Democrats blast latest Congressional redistricting maps
A stunning decision redrawing maps for many districts has set off a fierce scramble for seats.
Pentagon officials testify at first public UFO hearing in more than 50 years
Pentagon officials are testifying about the Defense Department's efforts to organize, analyze and investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena.
New Yorkers gather in Harlem to mourn victims of Buffalo shooting
Laying 10 flowers for the 10 victims were Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist New Yorkers.
Draft of new congressional districts in New York state released
The maps would help Republicans by creating five districts that lean GOP and at least four others where Republicans would be competitive.
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NYC raises COVID alert level to high as hospitalizations climb
New York City raised its COVID alert level to high Tuesday as new cases and hospitalizations continue to climb; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Third round of free COVID tests available from government
If your stash of at-home COVID tests is running low, you can now get more.
New York City's COVID alert status raised to high
New York City's health commissioner is warning the risk of COVID transmission is now high as new cases and hospitalizations continue to rise; CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
NYC raises COVID alert level to "high"
New York City raised the COVID alert level to "high" Tuesday, based on case numbers and pressure on the health care system.
FDA approves Pfizer booster for kids 5-11
The FDA commissioner says while COVID cases tend to be less severe in children, the Omicron wave saw more kids getting sick and being hospitalized.
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New film and television studio coming to Newark
The $125 million project is set to open in March 2024.
"ER" star Anthony Edwards makes Broadway musical debut
Edwards' wife, Mare Winningham, stars in the show.
Acclaimed Broadway play "for colored girls..." extends run
The play is nominated for seven Tony Awards, including two for director and choreographer Camille A. Brown.
Tony Awards hold "Meet the Nominees" event
Tony-nominated cast members and creatives had the chance to discuss their performances.
Patti LuPone calls out audience members over masks
A representative for the show said the two were asked to leave the theater and complied.
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Judge homers twice as Yankees edge Orioles
Judge added a single in the eighth for his third four-hit game and first since 2019.
Cards' O'Neill has winning hit, twinbill-record 6 Ks vs Mets
Trevor Williams was sharp in a spot start as the Mets won the opener.
Severino strong, Yankees cub 3 homers in win over Orioles
With 6-2 victory on Monday night, the Bombers are now 26-9, one of the best starts in franchise history.
Islanders promote Associate Coach Lane Lambert to head coach
Lambert has served as the associate coach for the past four seasons, and previously won the Stanley Cup as an associate coach with the Washington Capitals.
Panarin power-play goal lifts Rangers over Penguins in Game 7
New York will play Carolina next. The Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins in Game 7 on Saturday night.
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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.
At Dumbo's record shop Legacy, the collection is personal
"It doesn't really matter who you are. You're welcome here," co-owner Victorious De Costa told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Yorkville's Mansion diner is a Philips family legacy
In pursuit of food and familiarity, many regulars have been coming back for decades.
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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.
2022 Yankees Opening Day
The Yankees opened the 2022 season with a walk-off win in extra innings against the Boston Red Sox.
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Century 21 to reopen at former Lower Manhattan location
Century 21 is making a comeback.
Jewish Children's Museum holds annual gala dinner
Brooklyn's Jewish Children's Museum held its 17th annual gala dinner Tuesday.
NYPD investigating BB gun shooting as possible hate crime
Police are investigating a possible hate crime in Brooklyn.
NYC raises COVID alert level to high as hospitalizations climb
New York City raised its COVID alert level to high Tuesday as new cases and hospitalizations continue to climb; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
N.J. governor declares state of emergency over baby formula shortage
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency to help address the baby formula shortage.
