Above normal hurricane season predicted on Long Island
There's a warning for Long Island residents to get ready for the coming hurricane season, which officially begins Wednesday.
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American Red Cross Putting Out Plea For Blood Donations Amid National Shortage
Low supplies are forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives transfusions.
New Jersey Family Whose Son Was Struck By Car Stresses Lifesaving Importance Of Donating Blood
The American Red Cross says right now, it's in dire need of people to donate blood.
Deadly Bronx Fire Survivor: 'OK, We're Going To Die'; Red Cross On Hand Assisting Displaced Tenants
Tenants recounted the harrowing moments Sunday as they tried to escape the Bronx apartment fire that killed 19 people.
Red Cross Volunteers From New Jersey Headed To Kentucky To Help Tornado Victims
The six-person team of disaster workers left Tuesday for a two-week deployment.
Relief Organizations, Volunteers From Tri-State Area Heading To Tornado-Impacted Areas Of Midwest And South
Box after box and load after load were packed, wrapped and shipped out of a warehouse in Stamford, bound for disaster zones in Kentucky, Illinois, and beyond.
NYC Emergency Crews, Red Cross Head To Louisiana To Help With Ida Aftermath: 'We Want To Return The Favor'
Ida's powerful winds and thrashing rain plunged more than a million people into the dark, including all of New Orleans.
As Louisiana Residents Flee Region Ahead Of Hurricane Ida, New Yorkers Head South To Help
Volunteers with the American Red Cross in Greater New York, along with other volunteers from across the country, are preparing for Ida.
Red Cross Volunteers Find Themselves Busier Than Ever During Coronavirus Pandemic
Cheering on health care workers, handing out food, helping people stay afloat from a distance -- Red Cross volunteers aren't letting the pandemic slow them down.
Coronavirus Update: 2 New Plasma Donation Sites Set To Open In N.J.
If you've recovered from COVID-19 your blood plasma could help save lives because of the antibodies it contains.
Medical Officials Explain Red Tape Delaying Plasma Donations To Those Battling Coronavirus
More than 750 COVID-19 patients nationally have had convalescent plasma treatment.
4-Alarm Fire In Queens Injures 10, Leaves Several Buildings Damaged Or Destroyed
CBS2 has learned six buildings were damaged by the fast-moving fire. It appears two are completely destroyed. The 4-alarm fire drew a response from about 200 FDNY firefighters.
Hundreds Of NJ Residents Forced To Rebuild Lives After Devastating Apartment Fire
The fire began in the basement of the Fort Lee building around 4 p.m. on Valentine's Day. It wasn't long before the building was completely consumed.
Unstable Staircase Prompts Full Evacuation Of Bowery Building
According to the Department of Buildings a judge presiding over a dispute between tenants and their landlord, ordered an inspection of the building on Thursday.
Already Stretched Thin From Harvey, Area Red Cross Teams Deployed To Help With Irma's Aftermath
The organization says teams will be sent to the U.S. Virgin Islands through Florida, all the way to the mid-Atlantic region as needed.
NJ National Guard, NYC Search & Rescue Task Force Deployed To Florida For Hurricane Irma
New Jersey and New York are deploying troops and specialized task forces to Florida to help with Hurricane Irma.
Firefighters Rush To The Scene Of Early Morning Blaze That Ripped Through Bronx Building
People were yelling for help from a fire escape in the Bronx early Monday morning. Firefighters rescued them as smoke and flames spread through an apartment building.
Red Cross Issues Emergency Call For Blood Donations In New Jersey
The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donations for New Jersey.
Red Cross Apologizes For 'Super Racist' Pool Safety Poster
The American Red Cross has issued an apology over a poster that many are calling racist.
Blizzard Takes Toll On Blood Donations In NY, Conn.
The American Red Cross and New York Blood Center are issuing a call for donations.
Interview: January Is National Blood Donor Month
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to give back or donate this year, the American Red Cross is encouraging people to roll up their sleeves and give blood.
American Red Cross Offers Blood Donation Opportunities
January is National Blood Donor Month, and The American Red Cross has encouraged people to roll up their sleeves and give blood.
Dozens Displaced After Massive Fire Tears Through Multiple Row Houses In The Bronx
Nearly 90 people have been forced out of their homes after a massive fire that ripped through multiple row houses in the Bronx.
At Least 6 People Injured In Massive Bronx Apartment Fire
The fire broke out just before noon Monday in the cockloft of 1750 Montgomery Avenue in the Morris Heights section.
NYC's First Lady Tours Sandy-Damaged Homes Rebuilt With Help From City Program
Maddy Eddy was unable to get federal aid to repair her home on Beach 28th Street after Sandy, and that's where the city stepped in.
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Protests break out as Tri-State Area leaders sound off on Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
Local leaders and residents across the Tri-State Area are reacting to Friday's bombshell decision.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Rallies, marches kick off Pride Weekend in New York City
The city's Pride March is Sunday, returning fully in person for the first time since the pandemic.
Police: Child struck by ice cream truck in Brooklyn
Police say a 52-year-old man was driving a Mister Softee truck when he struck an 11-year-old riding a bicycle.
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
NYPD: Detective hurt in Brooklyn stray-bullet shooting was hit by shattered glass
Police said the shooter was on a sidewalk and fired at a passing car, but hit the driver's side window of the patrol car.
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Rallies, marches kick off Pride Weekend in New York City
The city's Pride March is Sunday, returning fully in person for the first time since the pandemic.
Police: Child struck by ice cream truck in Brooklyn
Police say a 52-year-old man was driving a Mister Softee truck when he struck an 11-year-old riding a bicycle.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
FDNY high school graduation ceremony on Randall's Island
The school prepares students for future careers as emergency responders.
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Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Many on Long Island hail SCOTUS gun-carry law decision as big victory
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
LI library reverses ban on Pride displays in children's area
During an emergency meeting, the Smithtown Library Board of Trustees voted to put the displays back up.
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Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
NY lawmakers to mull post-Supreme Court gun bills next week
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade could impact N.Y. governor's race
In a blue state like New York, political experts say the ruling is the political equivalent of manna from heaven.
Hochul, Adams vow to protect abortion access in New York
New York could very well become the country's abortion capital.
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Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Verlander pitches Astros to win, ends Yanks' home streak
New York lost for just the fourth time in its last 23 games overall.
Lindor homers, knocks in 4 as Mets top Marlins
Lindor gave the Mets a quick lead with his solo shot in the first.
Judge, Yanks agree to $19 million deal, avoid hearing
The slugger remains on track to become a free agent after the World Series.
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.
Payday: Judge wins it for Yankees on eve of salary showdown
New York extended its home winning streak to 15 games, the team's longest since 1961.
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8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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.
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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.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
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.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 6/24 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 24 at 11 p.m.
Celebrations kick off Pride Weekend in New York City
Pride Weekend is kicking off with celebrations around New York City ahead of Sunday's march. CBS2's Thalia Perez has more on the festivities.
Police: Child riding bike struck by ice cream truck in Brooklyn
Police say a child is critically hurt after being struck by an ice cream truck in Brooklyn.
2 United planes make contact at Newark Airport, no injuries
There was an accident involving two airplanes at Newark Liberty International Airport on Friday.
Tri-State Area residents react to Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling
There was disappointment and jubilation after the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade was announced Friday. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has more reaction.
