Buzz Aldrin's Apollo 11 flight jacket going up for auction
The jacket worn by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 mission is going up for auction at Sotheby's.
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Dr. Sally Ride honored with statue outside Long Island museum
Late astronaut Dr. Sally Ride was honored with a statue on Long Island, and as CBS2's Cindy Hsu reports, she broke barriers in many ways.
Audio captures sounds of black hole 240 million light-years away
NASA said "this sonification is unlike any other done before."
NASA shares unique perspective on Earth Day
CBS2 hears from NASA Earth Science Director Karen St. Germain.
NASA Launches $10 Billion James Webb Space Telescope To Explore Earliest Stars And Galaxies
In a mission more than two decades in the making, NASA launched the most expensive science probe ever built Saturday, a $10 billion telescope that will attempt to capture starlight from the first galaxies to be born in the fiery crucible of the Big Bang.
NASA's DART Mission To Make First-Ever Attempt To Defend Earth From Asteroids
"The asteroid we are trying to hit is about the size of a football stadium," said Lori Glaze, director of NASA's Planetary Science Division. "And we're going to try and hit it with something the size of a refrigerator."
NASA Postpones Rocket Launch To Saturday, Hoping For Clear Skies
If NASA goes ahead with the launch Saturday, it will likely be too cloudy to see the rocket from the New York City area.
'Out Of The Clouds, Into The Classroom': Freeport High School Science Team Chosen To Participate In NASA CubeSat Challenge
The team is one of just five in the country chosen to fly high for the CubeSat challenge sponsored by U.S. Department of Education and NASA.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Caps Flawless Rendezvous With Station Docking
A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule caught up with the International Space Station early Saturday and glided in for a picture-perfect docking.
SpaceX Launches Four Astronauts On Crew Dragon Flight To Space Station
Lighting up the pre-dawn sky, a Falcon 9 rocket with a previously flown first stage roared to life and shot away up the East Coast early Friday, boosting a refurbished SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule into orbit carrying four astronauts on a day-long trip to the International Space Station.
NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Touches Down On Surface Of Mars Ahead Of Historic Flight
NASA is gearing up for a historic flight. For the first time ever, the space agency will attempt to fly an aircraft on another planet.
'Touchdown Confirmed!': NASA Celebrates As Perseverance Rover Lands On Mars
Racing through space at more than 12,000 mph, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover reached Mars Thursday and pulled off a thrilling seven-minute plunge through the atmosphere to land on the surface of the red planet.
SpaceX Launches 4 Astronauts To Space Station, Beginning New Era For NASA
Lighting up the night sky, four astronauts shot into orbit atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Sunday for a 27-hour voyage to the International Space Station.
NASA Successfully Completes Historic Landing On Asteroid
OSIRIS-REx touched down on the asteroid for approximately 16 seconds. A robotic arm then grabbed a handful of soil and rocks, before the spacecraft took off again.
Scientists Project Asteroid To Approach Earth On Eve Of Election Day
Scientists are tracking Asteroid 2018VP1. There are no pictures of it flying through space since it's quite small, by the universe's standard.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Astronauts Splash Down In Gulf Of Mexico After Historic Test Flight
Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Sunday in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico.
Stony Brook Professor Among Scientists Who Designed Critical Instrument On NASA's Mars Rover 'Perseverance'
Nasa's Perseverance rover blasted off from Kennedy Space Center, starting its seven-month journey to Mars.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Docks With Space Station After Historic Launch
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule caught up with the International Space Station early Sunday and glided in for a problem-free docking.
SpaceX, NASA Make History With Afternoon Launch
SpaceX and NASA made history by launching two astronauts into Earth's orbit on Saturday afternoon.
Long Island Woman Jasmin Moghbeli Welcomed As Newest NASA Astronaut
Her outer space dreams began in the sixth grade, and from Long Island to NASA, Jasmin Moghbeli is America's newest astronaut.
Local Teenager Makes Stunning Discovery, A Planet 1,300 Light Years Away
An out-of-this-world discovery was recently made by a Westchester County teen. It happened back in June, but remained under lock and key until this week.
NASA Wants To Send Your Name To Mars, Out Of This World Opportunity Ends Monday
The space agency is including a special plate with the names of thousands of Earthlings on their next mission to the red planet.
Asteroid Larger Than Some Of The World's Tallest Buildings To Pass By Earth
Astronomers don't believe the asteroid poses any danger, but NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies is tracking it.
Female Astronaut Accused Of Stealing Estranged Wife's Identity, Committing First Crime In Space
Anne McClain, a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army, has reportedly been accused of identity theft while on board the International Space Station.
American Museum of Natural History Celebrates Apollo 11 Anniversary
This Saturday is 50 years since the Apollo 11 moon landing. The museum is marking the historic anniversary with an out-of-this-world celebration.
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Calls for justice after MTA worker assaulted while protecting customers
Many call Anthony Nelson a hero, and a model employee. His union is demanding the maximum penalty for his attacker.
FAA says staffing shortage at New York-area airports has been resolved
The staffing shortage forced the agency to reduce the number of flights at our three major airports, causing delays and cancelations.
CBS2 rides with NYPD to see new approach to vendors, panhandlers
It was supposed to be its first joint operation with city social workers, but it did not go as planned.
Woman killed, another injured after tree falls into pool in the Bronx
It comes after a separate incident left one dead when a tree branch fell and struck a person at a playground in Bed-Stuy.
Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
NYC Department of Education releases fall COVID guidelines
Daily health screenings will not be needed, but if you're sick, you're instructed to stay home.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's Tuesday 8/16 forecast
Tuesday will be partly sunny, warm, and a bit breezy at times with highs in the low 80s.
Education Secretary Cardona in New York City for closer look at learning programs
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will visit summer learning programs in Brooklyn and Queens for roundtable discussions with parents and students.
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NYC Department of Education releases fall COVID guidelines
Daily health screenings will not be needed, but if you're sick, you're instructed to stay home.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's Tuesday 8/16 forecast
Tuesday will be partly sunny, warm, and a bit breezy at times with highs in the low 80s.
Education Secretary Cardona in New York City for closer look at learning programs
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will visit summer learning programs in Brooklyn and Queens for roundtable discussions with parents and students.
Cardinal Dolan meets with migrant families sent from Texas
Catholic Charities says it is assisting 1,500 individuals and families and a reception center will open soon.
More information about recent carriage horse collapse expected to be released
The 15-year-old horse named Ryder tripped and fell last Wednesday, and couldn't get up for more than an hour.
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Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
Workers can receive up to $1,000 from the Premium Pay Program.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
It will offer tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated programs.
Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
New York City joins state in declaring monkeypox emergency
The numbers are troubling, and experts say vaccine delays will only allow the virus to spread more.
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FAA: Staffing concerns causing delays at NYC-area airports
Departing and arriving flights could be delayed up to two hours at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, the agency said.
Bipartisan effort launched to defeat congestion pricing
Congressional members are asking the feds to review the project, and for the public to get involved, too.
Murphy lifts COVID testing requirement in New Jersey schools
The governor said the change reflects Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.
Boil water advisory lifted after Belleville water main break
Newark Water and Sewer Utilities customers affected by Tuesday's water main break are no longer under the advisory.
First drive-thru cannabis dispensary in N.J. officially open
Employees say it's a convenient option for all customers, including those who may have mobility issues.
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Nassau County lawmakers, police, victims call for overhaul of New York's bail laws
County Executive Bruce Blakeman says from April to June, more than 3,000 people were arrested in Nassau County, and 2,600 of them were released without bail - and nearly 200 re-arrested.
Fisherman says he caught 5 sharks over weekend near Jones Beach
The smallest was reportedly 2-to-3 feet long, while the biggest one was said to be 5-to-6 feet long.
Child on bike hit by truck on Long Island
It happened at East Fulton Avenue and Babylon Turnpike around 10 a.m. Monday.
First section of Long Island Rail Road third track expansion opens
MTA officials called it "a transformational moment" for commuters.
3 injured in machete attack at L.I. sporting goods store
Police say a man who had asked about purchasing rifles later attacked a store employee and two others.
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Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
FBI returns Trump passports seized in search of Mar-a-Lago
The FBI said in a statement it "follows search and seizure procedures ordered by courts, then returns items that we do not need to be retained for law enforcement purposes."
Cardinal Dolan meets with migrant families sent from Texas
Catholic Charities says it is assisting 1,500 individuals and families and a reception center will open soon.
Nassau County lawmakers, police, victims call for overhaul of New York's bail laws
County Executive Bruce Blakeman says from April to June, more than 3,000 people were arrested in Nassau County, and 2,600 of them were released without bail - and nearly 200 re-arrested.
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NYC Department of Education releases fall COVID guidelines
Daily health screenings will not be needed, but if you're sick, you're instructed to stay home.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
NYC officials hold monkeypox town hall, lament lack of vaccine doses
Concerned Bronx residents say while government tries to work out supply problems, they expect more outreach.
Rockland County opening additional polio vaccination clinics
There's new information on polio concerns in Rockland County.
Town hall in the Bronx will tackle monkeypox vaccination sites, testing and more
There are now more than 2,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox across New York City, with the majority of them in Manhattan.
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Melissa Etheridge to play a dozen off-Broadway shows
"Melissa Etheridge: My Window - A Journey Through Life" will play a dozen performance at New World Stages off-Broadway on 50th Street starting Oct. 13.
Ashanti on the roots of her success and "how my story ends"
The R&B star revisits where she got her start, and talks about dreams coming true.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
R. Kelly accuser in alleged child sex video set to testify
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
Ukrainian children stage play in Brooklyn for fundraiser
Eight children, a director-mom and other parent chaperones, have been invited to the U.S. from war-torn Ukraine.
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Mets get off to very bad start in showdown series with Braves
Carlos Carrasco was forced to leave early due to injury and it was all down hill from there as Atlanta rolled 13-1.
Yankees shut out in consecutive games for first time since 2016
Gerrit Cole pitched well, but the Bombers' bats did nothing against Rays in the 4-0 loss on Monday.
Yankees shut out in Boston, finish awful road trip 2-7
Michael Wacha allowed two hits in seven innings in his return from injury in the Red Sox's 3-0 win Sunday.
Mets blank Phillies for 17th win in last 20 games
Burly slugger Daniel Vogelbach homered and Mark Canha had two hits for New York in the 6-0 win on Sunday.
Jets' Wilson having knee surgery Tuesday in LA
Head coach Robert Saleh said Wilson is "not out of the woods" yet.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"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.
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.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
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.
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First Alert Weather: Tuesday afternoon 8/16 CBS2 weather headlines
CBS2's John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
FAA says staff problems that limited flights to New York City are resolved
The FAA says a staffing problem that caused delays and cancellations Monday night at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Airports has been resolved. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
President Biden to sign Inflation Reduction Act
The landmark legislation includes the biggest federal investment ever to fight climate change - $375 billion over a decade.
Judge sets court date to hear case on releasing affidavit behind Trump search warrant
Several media outlets, including CBS News, have petitioned a court to unseal the affidavit which was used as a justification for the FBI search at the Florida home of former President Donald Trump. Skyler Henry reports.
Neighbors in shock after Bronx woman killed by tree falling into pool
Donna Douglas, 59, was in the pool on Palisade Avenue when a huge tree fell from the adjoining property.
