Point Pleasant Beach reports confirmed cases of bird flu
Police are asking residents to avoid interacting with any sick, injured or dead birds in the area.
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Bird flu cases reported in Point Pleasant Beach
Officials in Point Pleasant Beach are reporting confirmed cases of bird flu at the community's Lake of the Lilies.
Kicking off Labor Day Weekend across the Tri-State Area
Hundreds of people kicked off Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore, playing in the sand and jumping in the waves.
Point Pleasant Beach officials hope to prevent unruly pop-up parties
Leaders of several Jersey Shore communities area ready to shut down any potential pop-up parties. Recent raucous gatherings have led to bad behavior and chaos in the streets. CBS2's Astrid Martinez has more on what steps are being taken in Point Pleasant Beach.
Point Pleasant Beach takes steps to prevent pop-up parties
In recent weeks, content creators on social media have galvanized thousands of people to head to the Jersey Shore.
Point Pleasant Beach takes steps to prevent pop-up parties
Police and city leaders at several Jersey Shore towns are ready to shut down any raucous pop-up parties. CBS2's Astrid Martinez has more on how Point Pleasant Beach is taking steps to keep these often massive gatherings from happening.
Two Jersey Shore towns going to court to block pop-up parties
Two Jersey Shore towns are going to court to try to stop those wild pop-up parties that have been causing problems.
Two Jersey Shore towns go to court to block pop-up parties
They acted after previous events resulted in public drinking, drug use, fights and vandalism.
Jersey Shore mayor planning Ukraine benefit concert after returning home
Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra packed suitcases filled with supplies and spent a week bringing assistance from the Garden State.
Mayor of N.J. town traveling to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees
Mayor Paul Kanitra said he was inspired by the many summer workers who take jobs at the Jersey Shore.
Mayor of New Jersey town traveling to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees
The mayor of a New Jersey town is headed to Poland with hopes of helping Ukrainian refugees. Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra told CBS2's Nick Caloway he was inspired by the many summer workers who take jobs at the Jersey Shore.
Point Pleasant Beach Residents, Visitors Warned To Beware Of Rabid Raccoons, Animals
Police say the borough of Point Pleasant Beach is experiencing a higher than normal number of raccoons testing positive for rabies.
Detectives Investigating Bomb Threat At Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk
Investigators say an employee at one store received the threat over the phone.
Mask Guidelines In New Jersey Remain Unchanged, But Many Other COVID-19 Protocols Eased As Summer Approaches
Less than two weeks from Memorial Day weekend, the COVID-19 safety guidelines changes could have a big impact down at the Jersey Shore this summer.
Jersey Shore Business Owners Struggling To Fill Seasonal Jobs Blame $300 Federal Unemployment Supplement
Businesses at the Jersey Shore are struggling to fill thousands of seasonal jobs with summer right around the corner.
'Not In My Backyard'; New Jersey Communities Banning Marijuana Businesses, Pot Farms After Voters Overwhelmingly Supported Legalization
Many shore towns, like Point Pleasant Beach, banded together in not wanting the area to become a marijuana tourist attraction.
New Jersey Assemblyman Proposes Mobile COVID-19 Testing And Vaccination Sites To Help Boost Business At The Shore
Tourism took a big hit last summer at places like Seaside Park. But a New Jersey Assembly member is hoping mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will get things rolling again.
New Jersey Residents Eager For A Normal Summer Head To Jenkinson's Amusement Park For Opening Weekend
Social distancing and masks are still required, but vacationers and employees at the boardwalk are hoping the upcoming summer is a bit more normal than last year.
Leaders Call To Update New Jersey's Marijuana Law To Allow Cops To Notify Parents Of Minors Caught With Pot, Alcohol
Under the law, police are not allowed to contact the parents of children caught using or in possession of marijuana or alcohol for the first time.
New Jersey Residents Protest Over Components Of State's Recreational Marijuana Laws
Among the complaints is a provision barring police officers from contacting parents of minors caught with marijuana on their first offense.
Summer Beach House Rentals In Uniquely High Demand This Year Because Of Pandemic
Dreaming of a beach vacation this summer in a home to call your own? CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports booking sooner rather than later might be in your best interest.
Teen In Custody In Connection To Jersey Shore Double Stabbing
Both victims, an 18-year-old and a 22-year-old, are from West Haverstraw.
Police: 2 Men Stabbed Near Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk
Violence interrupted a peaceful day at a Jersey Shore beach.
At Beaches Along The Jersey Shore This July 4th Weekend, 'It's So Wonderful To See The Families Back'
In many ways, Point Pleasant beach looks like you'd expect: There are plenty of people on the sand, in their lounge chairs, with umbrellas and - hopefully - sunscreen. But in many ways, things are different.
Sport Fishing Is Back In New Jersey, But Be Prepared For Social Distancing Guidelines On Boats
Gatherings of up to 25 people are allowed outdoors in New Jersey, including for sport fishing. But some say salvaging the season will likely be impossible.
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New Yorkers protest after release of Tyre Nichols video
Officials in Memphis on Friday released police video from the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
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.
School bus driver accused of DUI after crashing into NJ home
No children were on board and no one was inside the house.
MTA report shows 16% drop in subway crimes since Oct. 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and the MTA say the subway system is getting safer.
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New Yorkers protest after release of Tyre Nichols video
Officials in Memphis on Friday released police video from the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols.
MTA report shows 16% drop in subway crimes since Oct. 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and the MTA say the subway system is getting safer.
Outraged voters petition to expel George Santos over lies
Jeff Wisenfeld, the son of Holocaust survivors, helped pen a letter McCarthy urging him to oust Santos.
3 charged in plot to kill Iranian-American author in NYC
Officials said "individuals in Iran" had tasked the defendants with carrying out the plot to kill the activist.
Advocates: Asylum seekers excluded from State of the City
Friday, advocates called for a more inclusive vision.
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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.
Yale honors girl who neighbor called police on for spraying spotted lanternflies
Bobbi Wilson is fascinated by bugs, but last year her mission to catch spotted lanternflies captured national attention after her mom claimed she was racially profiled.
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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.
Graduation held for new Port Authority Police officers
It's the first addition to the force since the start of the pandemic.
Car spins out on icy ramp, crashes getting onto Route 19 in N.J.
An overhead look from Chopper 2 showed slippery conditions getting off I-80 on Friday morning.
Bloomfield College students helping transform downtown with art
Their ultimate goal is to bring attention to vacant spaces in hopes of attracting entrepreneurs to open businesses in the area as new housing developments go up.
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Outraged voters petition to expel George Santos over lies
Jeff Wisenfeld, the son of Holocaust survivors, helped pen a letter 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 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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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.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" tops Oscar nominations with 11
The awards show honoring the best in film is scheduled to be held March 12.
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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.
Sorokin makes 23 saves as Islanders beat Red Wings
Anders Lee also scored and Kyle Palmieri had two assists, helping New York stop a six-game slide.
Randle scores 37, Knicks rally to beat Celtics in OT
The Knicks have won two straight.
Duchene's goal, assist lead Predators to win over Devils
The Devils lost in regulation for just the second time in January and fell to 7-1-1 in their last nine games.
Pistons beat Nets, first win in Brooklyn in almost 5 years
They had lost seven in a row overall to the Nets.
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Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
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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
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The highest-paying college majors in 2022, ranked
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Who was Tyre Nichols?
Tyre Nichols was a father, a man who loved his mother and was a free-spirited soul who was looking for a new life in Memphis.
New Yorkers protest for hours after release of Tyre Nichols arrest video
As CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, people came out in droves Friday night, angry over the death of Tyre Nichols, but moreso than angry, the mood of the crowd Friday night felt dejected that something like this happened again.
Bodycam video showing violent arrest of Tyre Nichols released
Bodycam footage showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols was released Friday. Five officers are facing murder charges in this case. We want to warn you, the video is disturbing. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Crowds gather in Times Square in response to Tyre Nichols arrest video
Crowds gathered in Times Square on Friday night following the release of bodycam video in the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Hundreds gather in Times Square for Tyre Nichols protest
Hundreds of people stopped in the middle of Times Square, stopping traffic, Friday night during protests over the death of Tyre Nichols. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
