NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
The NBA announced that there will be no games played on Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 8 – as a way to encourage fans, players and staff to head to the polls and vote.
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NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey first ever to be retired across entire NBA
All NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms during the 2022-23 season as a tribute to Russell.
Michael Jordan jersey up for auction
The jersey Michael Jordan wore in the 1998 NBA finals is now up for auction.
Celtics legend Bill Russell dies at 88
Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell died Sunday at the age of 88, his family announced.
Reports: Superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets
The 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, signed a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn last season.
Report: Kyrie Irving returning to Nets in 2022-23
The seven-time All-Star averaged 27.4 points and 5.8 assists this past season.
AP source: Kemba Walker trade to Pistons among Knicks' moves
That was among the multiple deals made by the Knicks as they apparently eye salary cap space for future moves.
Nets' season ends with tight Game 4 loss to Celtics
Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown had 22 and Boston held on for a 116-112 victory on Monday.
Tatum, Brown lead Celtics to win, 3-0 lead over Nets
The Nets face a team that just won't let them get anything going.
Celtics rally in 2nd half, beat Nets for 2-0 lead
The series shifts to Brooklyn for Game 3 on Saturday night.
Celtics stun Nets at the buzzer, take Game 1
Jayson Tatum made a layup as time expired to give Boston a dramatic 115-114 victory on Sunday.
Irving, Durant lead Nets past Cavs in play-in for No. 7 seed
The Nets were in 10th place not long ago but don't look like an underdog right now.
Toppin, Quickley have career nights as Knicks win finale
The Knicks finished 37-45 after making the playoffs last season.
Nets beat Pacers to lock up 7th, host play-in game Tuesday
The Nets will host No. 8 Cleveland on Tuesday in the play-in tournament, with the winner moving into the playoffs.
Durant, Nets move closer to securing 7th seed in East
Brooklyn's superstar scored 36 points, leading a pair of fourth-quarter surges, in the 118-107 victory.
Toppin has game of his life in Knicks' win over Wizards
The second-year power forward scored a career-high 35 points in New York's 114-92 victory on Friday night.
Durant leads big rally at MSG as Nets storm past Knicks
The Nets swept the four-game season series and beat the Knicks for the seventh straight time.
Irving scores 42, Nets beat Rockets to move to 8th
With Cleveland, Atlanta and Charlotte all losing, the Nets climbed into a tie for eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
Huge third quarter powers Knicks to big win over Magic
Barrett finishes with 27 points and Toppin and Quickley add 20 apiece in New York's 118-88 win.
Streaking Hawks survive Durant's 55, hold off Nets
Kevin Durant earned a new scoring record, though it was the Atlanta Hawks who celebrated with a postgame toast.
Cavaliers cruise to victory over Knicks
After a four-game winning streak, New York has lost two straight.
Giannis becomes Bucks' scoring leader in OT win over Nets
Kevin Durant had 26 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, but missed a 3-pointer that would have won it.
Bridges, Ball help Hornets in win over Knicks
The Knicks had their four-game winning streak halted.
Durant scores 41, Nets rally past Pistons
The Nets have won six straight games against the Pistons.
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3 suspects charged in death of taxi driver Kutin Gyimah
Police said two men turned themselves in on Wednesday and a 15-year-old girl was taken into custody Thursday night.
Gandhi statue in Queens vandalized twice in one month
Police say a sledgehammer was used to damage the statue in front of a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill.
4 arrested on weapons charges after crash in Suffolk County
A driver and three passengers were rescued after a vehicle crashed, overturned and caught fire in Dix Hills.
New York survey links food insecurity to worse health
According to the survey, 21% of New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity say they delay or skip medical care.
Mayor Adams: Abandoned, unsightly outdoor dining sheds will be torn down
There's been controversy over outdoor dining sheds in New York City, but Mayor Adams says Open Restaurants will continue.
NYPD stats show shocking crime increase in Manhattan's 6th Precinct
Among all 77 NYPD precincts, the 6th has seen the largest spike in felonies compared to the same period last year.
Conn., N.Y. receive funding for rail improvements
Tens of millions of dollars are heading to the Tri-State Area for rail improvements.
Will the aurora borealis be visible in New York?
The waning moon and light pollution could affect visibility.
CBS Sports, Big Ten Conference reach new 7-year deal
You'll find your favorite football and basketball teams on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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Gandhi statue in Queens vandalized twice in one month
Police say a sledgehammer was used to damage the statue in front of a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill.
New York survey links food insecurity to worse health
According to the survey, 21% of New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity say they delay or skip medical care.
Conn., N.Y. receive funding for rail improvements
Tens of millions of dollars are heading to the Tri-State Area for rail improvements.
Will the aurora borealis be visible in New York?
The waning moon and light pollution could affect visibility.
Uber driver lauded for helping tenant escape Bed-Stuy building fire
Fritz Sam said it was a split-second decision to stop his cab and run into a brownstone at 489 Classon Ave.
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Connecticut launches program to help residents find jobs
CareerConneCT is a network of 19 job training programs meant to help some of the state's 67,000 unemployed workers.
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.
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The waning moon and light pollution could affect visibility.
Statistics show N.J. traffic deaths are up compared to 2021
It's not just motorists. So far this year, 103 pedestrians have been killed in New Jersey.
Rushdie stabbing suspect Hadi Matar due in Chautauqua County Court
Rushdie is recovering from serious injuries at a Pennsylvania hospital and has been speaking with investigators.
NJ lawmakers introduce bill to prevent LIV Golf tournaments
The LIV tournament that played in Bedminster in July was backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
Nearly a dozen humpback whales spotted in Hudson River
The whales were not alone. Several dolphins were also spotted swimming near the whales.
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4 arrested on weapons charges after crash in Suffolk County
A driver and three passengers were rescued after a vehicle crashed, overturned and caught fire in Dix Hills.
Leaders place bets on Little League World Series outcome
The Massapequa Coast from Long Island will take on a team from Hawaii on Friday.
Animal advocates angered following deaths of 100 snapping turtle hatchlings
The discovery has promoted an investigation by the DEC and the Suffolk Parks Department.
Massapequa Philharmonic honors champion Little League team
The Massapequa Coast will play in the Little League World Series on Friday night.
L.I. twins heading to college, defying doctors' diagnoses
Even though the twins still have their medical hurdles, they're proving it's possible to overcome the odds.
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Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
Former Trump Org. exec pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify against company
Weisselberg's deal with prosecutors calls for a sentence of five months in New York's Rikers Island jail, followed by five years' probation.
NJ lawmakers introduce bill to prevent LIV Golf tournaments
The LIV tournament that played in Bedminster in July was backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
Zeldin accepts CBS2's fall gubernatorial debate invitation
Last week, he told CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer he's ready to debate Gov. Kathy Hochul anytime, any place.
NY delegation stands to lose seniority, strength in Congress
No matter the outcome, the redrawing of district lines means New York will likely lose power and experience in D.C.
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New York survey links food insecurity to worse health
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U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
White House: 1.8M monkeypox vaccine doses available Monday
The Biden administration's monkeypox response coordinator said 1.8 million more doses will be available for jurisdictions next week.
Masks required indoors at Rutgers University this fall
Masks are not required at indoor events, but attendees will need proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test.
New York launches back-to-school COVID vaccination campaign
The statewide #VaxToSchool campaign aims to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged children.
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CBS Sports, Big Ten Conference reach new 7-year deal
You'll find your favorite football and basketball teams on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Fire tears through former resort site that inspired "Dirty Dancing"
Grossinger's was once among the most storied and glamorous hotels in New York's Catskills.
Solange Knowles composes original score for NYC Ballet
Knowles says her score will be performed by the New York City Ballet orchestra and choreographed by Gianna Reisen.
New York Comedy Festival returning in November
The festival runs Nov. 7-13 at various locations in all five boroughs, plus one show at UBS Arena in Nassau County.
Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather
In 1973, Littlefeather represented Marlon Brando at the Oscars, declining his Best Actor award for "The Godfather."
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You'll find your favorite football and basketball teams on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Leaders place bets on Little League World Series outcome
The Massapequa Coast from Long Island will take on a team from Hawaii on Friday.
First Tee Program introduces Islip kids to golf
The First Tee Metropolitan New York unveiled a donated bus in Islip Thursday to start a new local outreach program.
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension
The quarterback will pay a $5 million fine instead of missing the season.
Donaldson hits walk-off slam in 10th, Yankees beat Rays
New York entered having lost three straight and 12 of 15.
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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 Forecast: CBS2 8/18 Evening Weather at 6PM
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 18 at 6 p.m.
New York City Mayor Adams: "You can't sell weed on our streets"
Mayor Eric Adams is putting vendors selling marijuana without a license on notice.
Uber driver rushes into burning building in Brooklyn
An Uber driver is being called a hero after helping people escape a building fire all while his passenger waited in the car. CBS2's Thalia Perez spoke to the driver about the brave rescue.
Rent prices sky-high in Manhattan, Brooklyn and parts of Queens
People looking to rent an apartment in Manhattan, Brooklyn and parts of Queens are finding fewer apartments available and fewer deals from landlords. As CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports, the rental market is white hot and prices are sky-high.
4 people rescued by Suffolk County officers face weapons charges
On Long Island, four people who were rescued by officers in a crash are now facing weapons charges.
