Old Brooklyn Airfield Becomes Hot Spot For Drag Racing, Reckless Driving
A spokesperson for the National Park Service says the property is patrolled 24 hours a day.
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National Park Service Withdraws From Ceremony Dedicating NYC's First Permanent Pride Flag
The National Park Service suddenly withdrew sponsorship of New York City's first permanent Rainbow Flag, which now flies high near the historic Stonewall Inn.
$1.2-Million Repair Job Underway On Iconic Fire Island Lighthouse
For many, the Fire Island lighthouse is the very symbol of Long Island. For nearly 160-years, it has helped to guide mariners.
National Park Service: Statue Of Liberty Power Outage 'Temporary' And 'Unplanned'
The statue was dark for a few hours except for the lights in Liberty's crown and torch. The full lighting was restored around 11:45 p.m.
National Park Service Celebrates 100th Birthday
On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed an act that established the National Park Service as part of the the Department of the Interior.
Bigger, More Accessible Museum Proposed At Statue of Liberty
A full-scale copper replica of Lady Liberty's face is the first thing that greets visitors to the museum in the base of the Statue of Liberty.
Travel Guide To Utah's Arches National Park
Travel guide to Utah's Arches National Park, featuring the world's largest collection of natural stone arches.
National Parks Call On Americans To 'Find Your Park'
After nearly 100 years, the National Park Service holds some of the country's most beautiful and historic places, though it also suffers from an $11 billion backlog of unfunded maintenance and a visitor base that's aging and mostly white.
Calls Mount To Return Sphere Sculpture To World Trade Center Site
After years of controversy, there still has been no decision made on what to do with a popular sculpture that stood on the plaza at the old World Trade Center.
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell Announces Effort To Mark LGBT Historical Sites
The park service is convening a panel of 18 scholars who will be charged with exploring the LGBT movement's story in areas such as law, religion, media, civil rights and the arts.
George Washington Statue Rededicated On 230th Anniversary Of Evacuation Day
For more than a century, Evacuation Day was celebrated each Nov. 25, marking the day British troops left New York City through the Battery in 1783. It was one of the city's biggest holidays.
Ellis Island Reopens One Year After Superstorm Sandy's Floods
The halls and buildings of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum reopened to the public Monday morning, almost exactly a year after the storm.
Ellis Island To Reopen To The Public On Monday
Sandy brought water levels as high as 8 feet to the iconic former U.S. immigration entry point.
Statue Of Liberty Reopens, Ending Wait For Tourists
Lady Liberty reopened Sunday, a relief to many tourists who had their hearts set on visiting the statue while they were in New York.
State, Federal Officials Reach Deal To Reopen Statue Of Liberty
New York has 33 sites under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, including the statue and nearby Ellis Island. They've been shut since Oct. 1 because of the partial federal shutdown.
Talks To Reopen Statue Of Liberty Amid Government Shutdown
The official said the state is working with parks officials to try to determine the cost of a plan to reopen the popular visitors' destination in New York Harbor.
Continuing Government Shutdown Could Impact NYC Marathon
The staging area is slated to be at the federally operated Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. Organizers of the Nov. 3 race say they're working with city, state and federal officials to find an alternate site if the shutdown continues.
In The Battle Against Poison Ivy, N.J. Town Has The Great Equalizer -- Goats
It is the season of outdoor adventures, but you have to be careful to avoid natural dangers like poison ivy. One place has found a novel way of eradicating the nuisance plant without using chemicals.
Check It Out: NYC's Abandoned Swinburne Island
New York City is full of little nuggets of history long abandoned. Among them is the small, artificial Swinburne Island, located in New York Bay east of Staten Island.
Officials Call Off Plans To Move Security Screening For Statue Of Liberty
In a statement announced late Monday afternoon. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that the federal government will not go forward with plans to screen visitors once they arrive at Liberty and Ellis islands.
Officials Say New Statue Of Liberty Security Plan Is Risky
The National Park Service has decided to move security screening to Ellis Island.
Kelly Voices 'Concern' Over New Statue Of Liberty Security Procedures
Federal officials said visitors will now be screened on Ellis Island. NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said the only way to protect the statue is to screen passengers before they get on the ferries.
6 Months After Superstorm Sandy, Signs Of Progress But More To Be Done
Sandy caused billions of dollars in damage and left tens of thousands of people homeless after coming ashore Oct. 29. Six months later, major issues including housing, business, tourism and coastal protection still remain.
Earth Day Volunteers Do Their Part To Protect The Environment
For some, Earth Day took on a special meaning this year in parts of the Tri-State Area ravaged by Superstorm Sandy.
Ellis Island Not Expected To Reopen This Year
The collection of artifacts at the Ellis Island museum was unharmed by superstorm Sandy, but had to be moved because it wasn't possible to maintain the climate-controlled environment necessary for preservation.
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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
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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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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 5/17 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 17 at 11 p.m.
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.
