AAPI youth program matches school-age kids with volunteer mentors
The mentoring program is only part of what Apex for Youth has to offer, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says combating gun crime "is our top priority"
Bragg says his office is also grappling with subway crime and numerous other threats to public safety, CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
NYC beaches open Saturday
The Parks Department is urging beachgoers to be safe and only swim when lifeguards are on duty.
Paralympics champion making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir's return to competition goes far deeper than just sports, CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 5/27 Friday evening update at 5:45 p.m.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News At 5.
Marine Corps veteran gifted $100,000 truck with hand controls
In 2011, retired Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Remache was severely injured in a grenade blast in Afghanistan. Wounded Warriors reached out and donated the $100,000 truck, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
"Let's Talk Fentanyl" ads on subways raising questions
The city says the initiative is meant to lower the more than 2,000 overdose deaths every year, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Judge rules man charged in EMT's death unfit for trial
Yadira Arroyo died in the line of duty in 2017 when police said a man high on drugs hijacked her ambulance in the Bronx.
Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against NY attorney general
A federal judge threw out the former president's lawsuit, allowing Letitia James' civil investigation into his business practices to continue.
Student arrested for allegedly threatening mass shooting at Long Island high school
Authorities said the 16-year-old posted the message on Instagram, CBS2's Andrea Grymes reports.
CBS2's John Dias takes flight with Blue Angels
John suited up and joined the Blue Angels ahead of their show this weekend on Jones Beach.
New Yorkers will have "X" gender option on driver's license
The option will become available during Pride Month.
More outdoor dining sheds pulled to accommodate 9th Avenue repairs
It's another setback for struggling Hell's Kitchen restaurant owners, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Patriotism, appreciation on display at Memorial Day Weekend observances
The theme in Rockland and Westchester counties was to remember the "why" behind the holiday weekend, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
Weather cancels practice for Jones Beach Air Show
There was disappointment among hopeful folks who poured into Jones Beach early when weather canceled rehearsal runs for the air show, CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 5/27 Friday evening update at 5 p.m.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News.
Alliance for Coney Island unveils new "Welcome to Coney Island" mural
Just in time for the busy summer season, the Alliance for Coney Island is excited to have a new welcome sign celebration Coney Island's past, and its present. CBS2's Dana Tyler spoke with artist Danielle Mastrion.
May is cystic fibrosis awareness month
Those living with the disease are making it their mission to shine a spotlight on it. CBS2's Lonnie Quinn reports.
Retired Marine Corps sergeant gifted Ford F-150 modified with hand controls
In 2011, Ret. Marine Corps Sergeant Luis Remache was severely injured in a grenade blast in Afghanistan. Wounded Warriors reached out and donated the $100,000 truck, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
NYPD officers who saved blind man on subway tracks honored at City Hall
Body-cam video shows Det. Henry Greco and Officer Jason Macaluso running toward 61-year-old Suleiman Rifai, who is blind, after he stumbled off the platform as a train was approaching.
Driver charged in crash that killed 1-year-old on Staten Island
Shannon Cucozza, 40, was charged with failure to yield and not exercising due care.
Teen arrested for threatening school shooting on Long Island
The 16-year-old created a post on his Instagram saying there could be a "mass shooting" Friday at Bellport High School, according to the Suffolk County DA.
Millions head out for Memorial Day Weekend
This Memorial Day Weekend is expected to be the busiest for travel since 2019, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Things to Do: Memorial Day Weekend in NYC
Your weekend plans from Time Out New York.
Mayor, police commissioner honor officers who saved man from subway tracks
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell honor two officers who saved a man, who is blind, after he fell onto the subway tracks.
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Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
Teen charged with threatening shooting at Long Island high school
Investigators say a 16-year-old student posted a message on Instagram saying, "Bellport mass shooting (tomorrow)?"
At NRA forum, Trump mocks GOP leaders who didn't attend
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn and other politicians and musicians decided not to go to the NRA event after the mass shooting in Uvalde on Tuesday.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for thunderstorms late Friday
The storms are capable of producing downpours, damaging winds, hail and even an isolated tornado.
CBS2's John Dias flies along with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Reporter chronicles what it's like to fly in an F-18F Super Hornet with one of the best pilots on Earth.
Rain doesn't stop Memorial Day revelers from going to Coney Island
Businesses along the boardwalk spent Friday prepping for the first holiday since the pandemic began without restrictions.
Apex for Youth program pairs Asian American youth with volunteer mentors
A New York City nonprofit is celebrating 30 years of supporting underserved Asian and immigrant youth.
Guide to Fleet Week 2022 in New York City
Fleet Week is coming back to New York City in a big way this week.
May is cystic fibrosis awareness month
You may have heard of cystic fibrosis, but many people don't understand what it really is.
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CBS2's John Dias flies along with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Reporter chronicles what it's like to fly in an F-18F Super Hornet with one of the best pilots on Earth.
Rain doesn't stop Memorial Day revelers from going to Coney Island
Businesses along the boardwalk spent Friday prepping for the first holiday since the pandemic began without restrictions.
Apex for Youth program pairs Asian American youth with volunteer mentors
A New York City nonprofit is celebrating 30 years of supporting underserved Asian and immigrant youth.
Doug Heir, champion of Paralympics, making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
More outdoor dining sheds pulled to accommodate Ninth Avenue repairs
If these restaurant owners miss the June 20 deadline, not only do they face fines, but also the possibility their outdoor dining permits get revoked for good.
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Sandy Hook families speak out about warning signs after Texas shooting
From early reports, Sandy Hook Promise says the Uvalde shooter appeared to exhibit many of the warning signs.
AAA: Busy summer travel season, despite soaring gas prices
Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and despite COVID-19 concerns, millions of people are expected to travel. But, it's not going to be cheap.
Dems, GOP trying to work together to quell spike in mass shootings
The attitude between the political parties is often one of mutual contempt. So how do they pivot to compromise?
Sandy Hook parents struggling with Uvalde, Texas school shooting
Another elementary school tragedy is bringing back raw and painful emotions for families in Connecticut.
Connecticut families can apply for child tax rebate as of June 1
The maximum rebate is $250 for up to three children.
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Despite seasonal hiring challenges, business owners have high hopes on the Jersey Shore
Last year, shore towns were struggling to find seasonal employees and that impacted some of their bottom lines because they had to shorten their days.
Investigation: No link between brain tumors and Colonia High School
The finding flies in the face of dozens of people who claim they got tumors after attending the school.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
"Enough is enough": Students walk out of classes to demand action on gun violence
Some shared their outrage and disgust that after so many school shootings, no meaningful changes have been made.
Actor Ray Liotta, star of "Goodfellas" and more, dies at 67
His publicist says Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic.
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300,000 expected to attend this weekend's Bethpage Air Show
Up to 300,000 spectators expected on Saturday and Sunday for a spectacle unlike any other.
Teen charged with threatening shooting at Long Island high school
Investigators say a 16-year-old student posted a message on Instagram saying, "Bellport mass shooting (tomorrow)?"
Doctors remove basketball-sized tumor growing on Long Island man's liver
Margarito Banos went to the hospital with what he thought was an upset stomach. Instead, doctors found a rare, cancerous liver tumor.
All-out effort to hire seasonal workers amid "severe shortage" of lifeguards, and more
Some beaches and pools in the Tri-State Area may have to scale back hours if they can't get enough seasonal workers.
Military aircrafts start to arrive for Bethpage Air Show
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will arrive on Long Island today, along with a Navy F22 Raptor will also arrive at Macarthur Airport.
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At NRA forum, Trump mocks GOP leaders who didn't attend
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn and other politicians and musicians decided not to go to the NRA event after the mass shooting in Uvalde on Tuesday.
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against NY AG investigation
The ruling came a day after a New York appeals court ruled Trump must answer questions under oath in New York Attorney General Letitia James' investigation.
Officials: 41 indicted in NYC shoplifting crackdown
Members of the ring reportedly resold the stolen goods on eBay, prompting the mayor to lash out, again, at social media.
Trump ordered to testify under oath in NY AG investigation
The attorney general says her investigation has uncovered evidence Trump's company, the Trump Organization, used "fraudulent or misleading" valuations of assets.
"Absentee homeowners" accused of using NYC program to get tax breaks
A Department of Investigation report uncovered at least 15 homeowners violating the primary residence requirement
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May is cystic fibrosis awareness month
You may have heard of cystic fibrosis, but many people don't understand what it really is.
Officials: 1 dead, 8 hospitalized in Legionnaires' cluster in the Bronx
Nineteen people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in the Highbridge neighborhood since May 3, officials said.
New "CONNECT" mental health program coming to New York City
The treatment model is part of the city's plan to address the growing crisis and expand resources to all New Yorkers.
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
NYC health dept. says monkeypox case is presumptive positive
The case has been identified as positive for Orthopoxvirus, which is the family of viruses monkeypox belongs to.
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Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Actor Ray Liotta, star of "Goodfellas" and more, dies at 67
His publicist says Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announce first tour in 6 years
Bruce Springsteen has announced that he and the E Street Band will start an international tour next year.
Meet the Nominees: Camille A. Brown
She earned two nominations for the play "for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf."
Meet the Nominees: Jesse Williams
The former "Grey's Anatomy" star earned a Tony nod for his Broadway debut in the revival of the play "Take Me Out."
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Pete Alonso homers, drives in 4, Mets hold off Phillies
"Polar Bear" takes over MLB RBI lead as the Amazins beat back Philadelphia 8-6 on Friday.
Yankees' stellar run of pitching continues, Taillon baffles Rays
Gleyber Torres, Matt Carpenter hit homers in the fourth inning and the Bombers went on to a 2-0 victory on Friday
Doug Heir, champion of Paralympics, making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts
The move was made in response to recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo.
Hurricanes stifle Rangers, grab 3-2 series lead
Vincent Trocheck buried a short-handed goal, Teuvo Teravainen scored on the power-play in Carolina's 3-1 win Thursday.
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The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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.
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Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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.
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First Alert weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn says Sunday and Monday will be the best days of the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
CBS2's "Top Gun," John Dias, takes to the air with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels
It was the ride of Dias' life. Please enjoy the sights and sounds from high above the Tri-State Area.
Gloomy weather doesn't dampen spirits on Coney Island as Memorial Day Weekend begins
CBS2's Thalia Perez talks to tourists and business owners about what it's like not having pandemic restrictions this year.
Texas police admit mistakes were made during Texas school shooting
As CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the slow response taking down the shooter is drawing the ire of people across the country.
First Alert weather: CBS2 9 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn is now calling for some stray storms on Saturday and says the best day of the holiday weekend will come on Monday.
