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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Barzal scores in OT, Islanders beat Golden Knights
The Islanders improved to 6-3-1 in their last 10 meetings with the Golden Knights.
Protests continue across N.Y., N.J. over Tyre Nichols video
Memphis Police released bodycam and surveillance video Friday showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Pregnant woman killed in Staten Island car crash; 1 arrested
The driver is facing multiple charges, including criminally negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated.
Man shot on Lower Manhattan subway, suspect at large
According to police, a man was shot after arguing with another rider as the train pulled into the station.
Damar Hamlin speaks publicly for 1st time since injury
"This is just the beginning of the impact that I wanted to have on the world," Hamlin said.
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Protests continue across N.Y., N.J. over Tyre Nichols video
Memphis Police released bodycam and surveillance video Friday showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Pregnant woman killed in Staten Island car crash; 1 arrested
The driver is facing multiple charges, including criminally negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated.
Man shot on Lower Manhattan subway, suspect at large
According to police, a man was shot after arguing with another rider as the train pulled into the station.
Damar Hamlin speaks publicly for 1st time since injury
"This is just the beginning of the impact that I wanted to have on the world," Hamlin said.
Three people stabbed during argument in Bronx
The victims were arguing with two people, then one pulled out a knife, police said.
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FAA: Single-engine plane crashes during take-off in Hartford
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Connecticut gov. taking steps in effort to end gun violence
Gov. Ned Lamont will present a package of proposals to curb gun violence to the General Assembly in February.
Conn. teacher up for 2023 National Teacher of the Year
She is one of only five finalists being considered.
Sen. Blumenthal joins bipartisan group on secret trip to Ukraine
Blumenthal said the war in Ukraine is "at a turning point" and it is essential for the U.S. to increase aid.
FDA proposes changing COVID vaccine strategy to yearly shot
The agency would determine each spring which strains to select for the fall season.
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Protests continue across N.Y., N.J. over Tyre Nichols video
Memphis Police released bodycam and surveillance video Friday showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols.
Officials: SUV in deadly UGA crash was not for personal use
There's new information in a car crash that killed two people, including a college football player from New Jersey.
Dom's Bakery Grand in Hoboken closes after 43 years
The bakery announced the closure a week ago on Facebook.
School bus driver accused of DUI after crashing into NJ home
No children were on board and no one was inside the house.
Video released from deadly Old Bridge police chase
Suspects in a stolen car ran a red light and hit the car Arturo Luna was driving, killing him.
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Outraged voters petition to expel George Santos over lies
Jeff Wisenfeld, the son of Holocaust survivors, helped pen a letter to McCarthy urging him to oust Santos.
Holocaust survivor Leo Ullman reflects on escaping war
Friday marks 78 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
L.I. contractor accused of scamming Hurricane Sandy victims
"The hurricane was terrible, but dealing with him was ten times worse," one victim said.
25 charged in fake nursing diploma scheme
The fake diplomas and transcripts qualified those who purchased them to sit for the national nursing board exam.
3 people fall into sinkhole at Long Island home
It was a bizarre morning for a family on Long Island after three people fell into a hole in their front yard.
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Outraged voters petition to expel George Santos over lies
Jeff Wisenfeld, the son of Holocaust survivors, helped pen a letter to McCarthy urging him to oust Santos.
Jan. 6 rioter who admitted spraying Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced
Sicknick died of what the medical examiner found to be natural causes a day after defending the Capitol during the Jan. 6 assault.
Who is Jeff Zients, the next White House chief of staff?
President Biden said the White House will have an official transition event next week.
Mayor Adams teases subway safety plan in live interview on CBS2
The mayor made headlines during a wide-ranging conversation on CBS2.
Mayor Eric Adams delivers second State of the City address
The mayor discussed his accomplishments and shared his plans to improve the lives of all New Yorkers.
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Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Parkinson's patients take free classes at Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn
The free classes, called Dance for PD, are offered three times a week as a way to slow the disease's progression.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
John Elliott shares update as doctors examine pancreatic cyst
He's participating in a pancreatic cyst surveillance research initiative at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Doctors told him to get an endoscopy with ultrasound, so he did.
AHA: Damar Hamlin's collapse sparks interest in CPR training
Responding immediately can triple the chances of survival.
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Tom Verlaine, guitarist and founder of punk bank Television, dies at 73
Verlaine influenced many bands while playing at ultra-cool downtown New York music venue CBGB alongside the Ramones, Patti Smith and Talking Heads.
Madonna's "Celebration Tour" adds 2 more shows in New York
Due to overwhelming demand, the Queen of Pop has added two shows at the Barclays Center.
New York's AG says MSG lawyer ban may violate anti-bias laws
Lawyers have come forward with stories about being blocked from concerts, sports events and shows.
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
Piano from Broadway play revival heading to the Smithsonian
The piano from "The Piano Lesson" will go to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Barzal scores in OT, Islanders beat Golden Knights
The Islanders improved to 6-3-1 in their last 10 meetings with the Golden Knights.
Damar Hamlin speaks publicly for 1st time since injury
"This is just the beginning of the impact that I wanted to have on the world," Hamlin said.
Irving has 32 points, Nets beat Knicks for 9th straight time
Irving's sixth straight game of 30 or more points gave him a career high and the Nets an NBA franchise record.
Hughes scores winner in OT to lead Devils past Stars
The Devils rallied from a 2-0 deficit and improved to an NHL-best 19-3-2 on the road this season.
Trocheck, Halak lead Rangers to win over Golden Knights
The Rangers are 8-2-3 in their last 13 games heading into their bye week and All-Star break.
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Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery: An age-old family recipe is a staple of the Lower East Side
"If you haven't tried a Yonah Schimmel knish, you've really never had a knish," co-owner Ellen Anistratov told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
S&S Cheesecake: A secret family recipe endures in the Bronx
"I never changed the formula. It's always the same, and it is still as good as it was from the beginning," founder Fred Schuster told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Agora: Mattituck's 'Little Greek Market' celebrates a family's heritage
"Both Greek and non-Greek customers that have been to Greece say, 'Oh, my god! This reminds me of a little shop in Greece,'" owner Joanne Cosonas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Magic Fountain ice cream: Mattituck's year-round purveyor of flavors familiar and unexpected
"This place has been in business since 1966, so it has some memories," owner Choudry Ali told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Tributes for Damar Hamlin from Buffalo and beyond
The Buffalo Bills safety is showing remarkable signs of recovery after collapsing on the field during a game.
Thousands brave the rain to ring in 2023 in Times Square
The rain didn't stop thousands of spectators from packing Times Square on New Year's Eve to ring in 2023.
Remembering Pope Benedict XVI's trip to New York City
Pope Benedict XVI traveled around the world, but one of the most poignant trips was to New York City in 2008.
Remembering Pelé's time in New York
The Brazilian soccer legend died Thursday at the age of 82.
The highest-paying college majors in 2022, ranked
These college degrees are worth the money.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 1/28 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for January 28 at 11 p.m.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin speaks publicly for 1st time since injury
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin released his first video Saturday since recovering from cardiac arrest.
Dom's Bakery in Hoboken, N.J., closes doors for good
A popular bakery that's served Hoboken for decades sold its last loaf Saturday.
America's top diplomat to visit Jerusalem in wake of 2 attacks
Two attacks in Jerusalem this week come ahead of a visit to the area by America's top diplomat. Imtiaz Tyab reports for CBS2.
Woman arrested for posing as high school student is Rutgers graduate
There's new information about a woman arrested for posing as a high school student in New Jersey.
