U.S. sponsors apply to welcome 216,000 Ukrainian refugees under Biden policy
Americans across nearly 10,000 zip codes in all 50 states have applied to sponsor Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion of their homeland.
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Ukrainian youth documentary premieres tonight
This Friday marks one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, and tonight MTV is sharing the stories of teenagers who fled to Poland.
Live update on Ukrainian refugee crisis
CBS Mornings Co-Host Tony Dokoupil joins us live from Poland, where many Ukrainians are seeking refuge.
Ukrainians escaping war and joining the fight share their stories
Scott Pelley reports from a gateway to and from the war in Ukraine, the train station in Przemysl, Poland. Ukrainians there are defiant.
NYPD Organizes Donation Drive To Help Afghan Refugees In New Jersey
The items are going to refugees at the Fort Dix military base in New Jersey who are in desperate need after leaving everything behind.
Afghan Refugees Arrive At Joint Base McGuire In South Jersey
Troops are helping stock the base with supplies, and the federal government will connect the refugees with resettlement organizations.
Murphy: Afghan Refugees Are Welcome In New Jersey, 'We're Honored To Do Our Part'
In a letter to the White House, Murphy said he believes the refugees could make enormous contributions to the state.
NJ Government To Help Resettle Refugees, Open Office Of New Americans
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy also signed an executive order Thursday to create a state Office of New Americans.
Migrant Caravan Rejects Aid And Job Offers From Mexico, Vows To Enter U.S.
Several thousand Central American migrants turned down a Mexican offer of benefits if they applied for refugee status and stayed in the country's two southernmost states
'Sweet Spot' With Mike Sugerman: Refugees Find Their Voices Through Orchestra
We've heard a lot about refugees recently, but we haven't heard much from them. Unless you listen to the Refugee Orchestra.
Trump Signs Executive Order Suspending Refugee Program
President Donald Trump signed an executive action Friday night, suspending the nation's refugee program and temporarily banning those coming from countries with terrorism concerns.
Central Park Naturalization Ceremony Held To Mark World Refugee Day
A special naturalization ceremony has been held in Central Park in honor of World Refugee Day.
More Than 1,000 Migrants Die Crossing The Mediterranean In Just One Week
The treacherous Mediterranean Sea crossing from Libya to Italy has claimed the lives of over 1,030 migrants in the last week, mostly as barely seaworthy smuggling boats foundered and sank despite calm seas and sunny skies, a migration agency said Tuesday, citing new accounts from survivors.
Christie: Obama's Approach On ISIS 'Naive And Gravely Dangerous'
"This is a cult of evil, everyone," he said of the Islamic State group in a speech Tuesday to the Council on Foreign Relations.
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N.J. high school creates documentary about COVID pandemic
The new documentary, called "The Healing," shows how they turned their trauma into triumph.
Performers rave about "Bob Fosse's Dancin'" on Broadway
Revival has the signature moves you expect, but also the razzle-dazzle sets and costumes, singing and more.
First Alert Weather: Yellow Alert for rain in Saturday forecast
Today will be mostly cloudy with showers mainly south of the city until midday.
Macy's 48th annual flower show blooms this weekend in Herald Square
In partnership with Dior, thousands of flowers used for their signature fragrances will be on display.
Taxstone convicted in deadly shooting at Irving Plaza
The former rapper was charged with killing 33-year-old body guard Ronald McPhatter inside the venue in 2016.
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Performers rave about "Bob Fosse's Dancin'" on Broadway
Revival has the signature moves you expect, but also the razzle-dazzle sets and costumes, singing and more.
Macy's 48th annual flower show blooms this weekend in Herald Square
In partnership with Dior, thousands of flowers used for their signature fragrances will be on display.
Taxstone convicted in deadly shooting at Irving Plaza
The former rapper was charged with killing 33-year-old body guard Ronald McPhatter inside the venue in 2016.
FDNY: Woman killed in Kips Bay apartment fire
The flames broke out around 12:30 a.m. on the second floor of a building on East 31st Street.
1 in custody after police-involved shooting in East Village
Authorities are investigating if the suspect actually fired his weapon.
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Conn. aims to strengthen teacher recruiting, retention
Gov. Ned Lamont hopes these changes will create a strong and diverse educator workforce in the state.
First homicide in more than a decade rocks Wilton, Conn.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Andrews, 31, brutally attacked Ari Ukachukwu, 39, with a knife on Tuesday morning.
Child welfare agencies paid visit to families of kids killed in Hutch crash
Two sisters and two brothers killed in the Sunday wreck had recently moved from New York City to Connecticut.
Weather experts on what to expect this spring and summer
How warm are we talking? Summer warmth? We spoke with two scientists: Brian Colle of Stony Brook University and Andrew Kruczkiewicz of Columbia University.
5 young people killed in crash on Hutchinson River Parkway
Westchester County Police say four of the victims were male and one was female. They range in age from 8 to 17.
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N.J. high school creates documentary about COVID pandemic
The new documentary, called "The Healing," shows how they turned their trauma into triumph.
Police: 1 of 5 victims in Hackensack mall overdose dies
Five women overdosed in a parking garage at The Shops at Riverside Mall last week.
Source: Investigators suspect arson in NJ TRANSIT track fire
Investigators say this fire is not connected to other fires that caused chaos on NJ TRANSIT's Northeast Corridor.
N.J. student struck by driver after getting off school bus
Investigators say as the 18-year-old got off the bus and started to cross the street, a driver hit him.
Curling iron mistaken for gun on Monmouth University campus
The university issued a shelter-in-place warning Wednesday night due to a possible shooter on campus.
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Hochul proposes new plan to weed out NY's illegal pot shops
Possible fines include $200,000 for illicit plants or products and $10,000 a day for selling without a license.
Over 80 sickened in suspected norovirus outbreak at LI school
The county health commissioner says last Friday, more than 80 students called out sick.
Holocaust survivor in East Hampton faces eviction
The Blue Card nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Holocaust survivors is now involved.
ADL: New York with most antisemitism incidents in 2022
Two-thirds of the incidents in the state were in New York City, which saw 395 overall last year.
New water conservation project unveiled on Long Island
Experts say water reuse plays a prominent role in destressing Long Island's natural coastal waters.
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett defends Manhattan D.A.'s investigation of Trump
The top Democrat on the "weaponization of government" select subcommittee is accusing Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of trying to intimidate Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg.
Hochul proposes new plan to weed out NY's illegal pot shops
Possible fines include $200,000 for illicit plants or products and $10,000 a day for selling without a license.
Lawmakers working to get Donald Trump's name off state park
Donald J. Trump State Park sits on 436 acres off the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown Heights.
State Department facing "unprecedented demand" for passports, Blinken says
A record number of passports — 22 million — were issued in 2022. The State Department is "on track to break" that record in 2023.
Manhattan DA's office says House GOP demands would interfere in Trump probe
The chairmen's letter "only came after Donald Trump created a false expectation that he would be arrested the next day," general counsel Leslie Dubeck wrote.
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Over 80 sickened in suspected norovirus outbreak at LI school
The county health commissioner says last Friday, more than 80 students called out sick.
CDC: 1 in 36 children now identified with autism spectrum disorder
Federal health officials say some children didn't get early intervention and treatment because of COVID. The new report also shows autism numbers are up.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
CDC warns of "alarming" rise of potentially deadly fungal threat
Reports of patients with the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have accelerated in recent years.
Pandemic spurs body image concerns, particularly among teens
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS2 with more on how we can all take a healthier view of how we look.
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Performers rave about "Bob Fosse's Dancin'" on Broadway
Revival has the signature moves you expect, but also the razzle-dazzle sets and costumes, singing and more.
"Bad Cinderella" cast offers heartfelt message for composer
Andrew Lloyd Webber announced he'd miss opening night of "Bad Cinderella" because his son is critically ill.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case likely hinges on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, per legal experts.
New details revealed about 50th anniversary celebration "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
Amadeus credits his music success to joining Bronx church band at 10
Amadeus was 10 when he cut his musical teeth at Cathedral of Greater Faith. You may not recognize his name, but odds are you've heard his music.
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Okoro's 3-pointer sends Cavaliers past Nets
The Nets lost their fifth straight game.
Banchero, Magic turn back Knicks
The Knicks lost their third straight.
Fox ends scoring drought as Rangers clip Hurricanes
The Rangers forged a split of a two-game set this week among Metropolitan Division contenders.
Jets officially announce signing of Mecole Hardman, trade of Elijah Moore
Hardman to be a boost to receiving corps and special teams. Moore deal to Browns brings back second-round pick.
NYC guards lead Michigan State, K-State to Sweet 16 at MSG
Stories of New York City point guards have an almost mythical quality.
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Singh's Roti Shop: In Richmond Hill, a 30-year-old family business offers a taste of the West Indies
"It's nostalgic because they grew up with it, and it was something that their mom or their grandmother made, so they come to us for that sort of feeling," co-owner Seema Chan told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Casa Della Mozzarella: Father and son Orazio and Carlo Carciotto make fresh cheese in the Bronx
"We make mozzarella 20, 30, 40 times a day," Carlo Carciotto told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Duck Island Bread Company: A former homicide prosecutor is now a baker in Huntington
"Everybody wants to know the baker. When I was trying murder cases, nobody ever wanted to know me," Bob the Baker told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's a culture of New York": Hajji's Deli in Harlem is known for its chopped cheese sandwich
"They come from around the world because they want to taste the New York sandwich," manager Salah Alhubaishi told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Times Square hosts surprise engagements, pop-up weddings
The weddings were officiated by a surprise guest -- fashion designer Christian Siriano.
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
The Brazilian soccer legend died Thursday at the age of 82.
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N.J. high school creates documentary about life during COVID
The new documentary, called "The Healing," shows how they turned their trauma into triumph.
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Chris Wragge, Mary Calvi and Elise Finch have the latest news and weather headlines from CBS2.
Macy's flower show blooms this weekend
This year's show will take the public on what Macy's calls a dreamlike city in the sky.
Woman killed in Kips Bay fire
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Former rapper convicted in deadly Irving Plaza shooting
He was charged with shooting a 33-year-old body guard inside the music venue in 2016.
