Powerball hopefuls from all over flock to lucky Newburgh, N.Y. store
Smokes 4 Less has sold six winning tickets of $1 million or more in the last year.
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Powerball hopefuls from all over flock to lucky Smokes 4 Less store in Newburgh, N.Y.
Smokes 4 Less has sold six winning tickets of $1 million or more in the last year. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
3 of 4 men convicted in synagogue terror plot ordered released from prison
Three men convicted in a terrorism sting more than a decade ago have been ordered released from prison. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3q5QIsv
3 members of Newburgh 4 granted compassionate release
David Williams, Onta Williams and Laguerre Payen were part of a group known as the Newburgh Four.
3 convicted members of Newburgh Four granted compassionate release
Three men convicted in a terrorism sting more than a decade ago have been ordered released from prison.
Newburgh mom: Camera recorded babysitter abusing 2-year-old
Chantal Mason was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
Claim vets were forced from hotel for asylum seekers appears unfounded
The claim was shared by several Republican elected officials, who now say it wasn't true.
First asylum seekers arrive in Westchester, put up in hotel in Yonkers
"Yonkers is an immigrant city and we will treat the refugees with dignity," Mayor Mike Spano said.
Hotel reservations canceled to accommodate asylum seekers
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Orange County sues hotel to stop them from housing asylum seekers
Orange County officials are suing a hotel where some asylum seekers are staying.
Plans to house asylum seekers at NY hotel create snag for wedding
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NYC sends 2 buses with asylum seekers to Orange County
The Adams administration defied a state of emergency order in Orange County on Thursday, sending two buses with about 40 asylum seekers to a hotel in Newburgh. CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with some of the men.
Asylum seekers arrive to group of supporters in Orange County
The first bus carrying asylum seekers from New York City arrived Thursday in Orange County, New York. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports from Newburgh.
At Smokes 4 Less in Newburgh, the sound of winning lottery tickets is welcome, and frequent
The shop sold a $50,000 winner for Saturday's Powerball, and a $1 million winner for Friday's Mega Millions.
Newburgh smoke shop sells fifth $1 million lottery ticket since August
The shop sold a $50,000 winner in Saturday's Powerball and a $1 million winner in Friday's Mega Millions, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
4 Mega Millions tickets worth $1 million sold in New York
In New York, four winning Mega Millions tickets worth $1 million were sold.
Resorts World Hudson Valley Casino opens inside mall in Orange County
Local residents hope the new 60,000 square-foot facility will revitalize the Newburgh Mall.
First-ever casino inside New York shopping mall opens in Newburgh
The first-ever casino inside a New York shopping mall is now open. Newburgh officials hope gaming is a good bet to boost the economy. The casino is located in Newburgh, Orange County, about an hour north of New York City. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado takes us inside.
New York's first casino in a shopping mall set to open in Orange County
Gamblers will soon take aim at 1,200 slot machines and 82 electronic table games inside the Newburgh Mall.
New York's first casino in a mall coming to Orange County
Resorts World Hudson Valley Casino is about to open its doors in Newburgh. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
Record Powerball jackpot grows to $1.9 billion
The record Powerball jackpot has grown to $1.9 billion after nobody hit the winning numbers Saturday night, but two people in the Tri-State Area did become millionaires.
Newburgh school officials pause home sporting events
Two women and a man were injured in a shooting on Sept. 30 after a football game at Newburgh Free Academy.
Newburgh schools announce pause on athletic competitions
Newburgh school officials in Orange County, New York, have put a temporary pause on all home sporting events.
2 wanted for questioning in shooting after Newburgh football game
Police have released a surveillance photo of two people they want to question in connection to a shooting after a high school football game in Newburgh.
Police scouring video after 3 shot at Newburgh high school football game
Police said at least five shots were fired and three people were hit after the game.
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4 firefighters injured battling Staten Island house fire
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Body found at home in Queens; police investigating
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CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
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Oxford High School shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole
The Oxford High School shooter was sentenced on Friday to life in prison without parole, more than two years after four people were killed and seven others were injured.
Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
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Body found at home in Queens; police investigating
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Mayor Adams, faith leaders call for peace this holiday season
The mayor says in the months since the Hamas terror attack, there has been a 250% rise in ethnically-motivated hate crimes.
New York pairs seniors with robotic AI companions
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First Alert Weather: Temperatures warm up this weekend
Today will be the pick of the week -- partly to mostly sunny and milder, with highs in the upper 40s.
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New film tells story of Sandy Hook father's journey to heal
The new documentary features a father who lost his son on that day and the promise he made to him.
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First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/8 Friday morning forecast
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First Alert Weather: Thursday wind chills feeling like 30s
Today will be partly sunny to mostly cloudy and cold, with a chance of flurries and snow showers, but mainly N&W.
First Alert Weather: Cold morning, wind chills in 30s
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Route 17 reopens after crash involving stolen car
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2 nurses, resident slashed by woman at Newark hospital
The woman was visiting a patient in the pediatric ICU when she pulled out a weapon and attacked three hospital workers, police said.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures warm up this weekend
Today will be the pick of the week -- partly to mostly sunny and milder, with highs in the upper 40s.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/8 Friday morning forecast
Friday will see a return of milder temperatures, and sunshine as well.
Lawmaker pushing bill that would require NJDOT to provide stats on potholes
Sen. Anthony Bucco says the public has the right to know because the state has a bad track record on potholes.
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World's largest menorah lit in NYC to mark start of Hanukkah
It comes during a difficult time for Jewish people, amid the Israel-Hamas war and a rise in antisemitism.
Remembering the Long Island Rail Road massacre 30 years later
On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on the Long Island Rail Road 5:33 p.m. train. Six people were killed.
Suozzi chosen as Democratic candidate for Santos' seat
The winner of the special election will serve out the remainder of Santos' term, representing parts of Nassau County and Queens.
First turbine at Long Island offshore wind farm now operational
Within weeks, 12 turbines will generate power for 70,000 homes.
Suozzi appears to be Democrats' choice for Santos' congressional seat
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Biden administration announces $8 billion in new rail project funding
President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
Mayor Adams strikes out in Washington trying to get asylum seeker help
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Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
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Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
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Increase in flu cases across N.Y. prompts doctors to advise vaccines
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CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
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Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
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Bills coach apologizes for citing 9/11 hijackers in team meeting
Sean McDermott said he apologized to players in 2019 after he cited the hijackers while stressing the importance of communication.
Barzal, Horvat lead Islanders to win vs Blue Jackets
New York extended its point streak to four games (3-0-1).
Yankees pulled off vintage Steinbrenner move landing Juan Soto
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Juan Soto traded to Yankees from Padres in 7-player blockbuster
In addition to Soto, the Yankees get Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham.
Mikal Bridges scores game-winning basket as Nets beat Hawks
Bridges' 32-point effort capped one of the most back-and-forth games in NBA history.
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Queens residents want NYCHA to fix sinkhole at playground
Parents say they've been waiting more than three years for a fix.
Harlem boiler fix delayed by expanded repairs
A crew continues to bring new parts to fix a boiler that broke more than a month ago.
HPD installs new boiler for Harlem apartments after CBS New York report
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
Hamas hostages survived on "a piece of bread," cousin says
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
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50th Annual Village Halloween Parade
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Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
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FDA approves first gene therapies to treat patients with sickle cell disease
The FDA has approved the first gene therapies to treat patients with sickle cell disease. This could be life-changing for about 100,000 Americans who live with the painful condition. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on this medical breakthrough. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47QjAFG
Fire burns through home in New Dorp Beach, Staten Island
Four firefighters were hurt while battling a house fire on Staten Island on Friday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3TidMjQ
Woman slashes 3 workers at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
The woman was visiting a patient in the pediatric ICU and attacked three hospital workers during an altercation, police said. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Tri-State Area utility crews preparing for weekend storm
Utility crews on Long Island and in New Jersey are getting ready for a storm heading our way this week. Utility companies say residents should start tying down or bringing inside any outdoor holiday decorations. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3t5bKZN
FDNY: Body found at home in South Ozone Park, Queens
Police are investigating after a body was found at a home in Queens. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3GAurHN
