Eric LeGrand opens coffee house in Woodbridge, N.J.
LeGrand was paralyzed after suffering a spinal injury during a Rutgers football game in 2010. Since graduating, he's become a successful motivational speaker.
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Study: Lack of access to diapers may be linked to kids' behavioral problems
Children in families that struggled to provide diapers were more likely to have disrupted, shorter sleep periods.
Rutgers study links diapers to behavioral problems in kids
Researchers said families that can't afford diapers are more likely to lack sleep.
Rutgers mourns former men's basketball coach Tom Young
Young was the winningest coach in the history of the men's basketball program, with a 239-117 record - .671 winning percentage - between 1973-85.
Saint Peter's, Seton Hall, Rutgers ready for March Madness
"This is the time that, us as players, we live for. We dreamed about it all our lives," Saint Peter's KC Ndefo said.
Rutgers launches new financial aid program
Rutgers University has announced a new financial aid program to help in-state students from limited-income families.
New marijuana study in New Jersey
Usage overall in New Jersey is lower than the nationwide average, but stats show younger people at high rate.
Rutgers University Announces COVID Booster Requirement For All Students, Staff
Students will continue remote classes until Jan. 30.
Police Searching For Missing Rutgers University Student Keshav Rao
University Police say Keshav Rao was last seen near his dorm, Quad 2, in Piscataway around 7:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve.
Harper Connects At Buzzer, Rutgers Shocks No. 1 Purdue 70-68
Ron Harper Jr. hit a buzzer-beater from just inside half court, and Rutgers shocked Purdue in the Boilermakers' first-ever game as the nation's No. 1 team, winning 70-68 on Thursday night.
Ground-Breaking Ceremony Held At Site Of New $650 Million 'Hub' In New Brunswick
Phase 1 of the $650 million project known as "The Hub" will include space for Rutgers' Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Rutgers University's COVID Vaccine Mandate Will Stay In Place, Federal Judge Rules
It comes after a lawsuit filed in August claimed the mandate is illegal and unconstitutional.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Will Play Home Games At Full Capacity For 2021 Season
The Scarlet Knights will host six home games this season.
Rutgers University Cancels Commencement While Planning For Spring Football Game, Leaving Seniors 'Devastated'
"The fact that they're willing to have the football game, and they're able to make concessions for that, that's really hurtful," one student said.
Rutgers University Launches Public Course To Train New Farmers In New Jersey
There is a concern in New Jersey about who will be farming the land in the future.
Rutgers University Pauses Football Before Spring Practice Due To Spike In COVID Cases
The university says since returning to campus from spring break, the team saw a spike in positive coronavirus tests.
COVID Vaccine In New Jersey: Rutgers University Announces Vaccinations Will Be Required For Students Returning To Campus In Fall
So far, Rutgers is the only institution making the vaccine mandatory.
No. 10 Rutgers Collapses In Closing Minutes, Falls To No. 2 Houston In Second Round Of NCAA Tourney
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points, Tramon Mark converted a soaring three-point play with 24 seconds left, and Houston beat Rutgers 63-60 on Sunday night to reach the Sweet 16.
Rutgers Fans Excited And Optimistic After Scarlet Knights Beat Clemson Tigers In First Round Of NCAA Tournament
It's been a long wait for Rutgers fans. The Scarlet Knights played in the tournament for the first time in three decades, and they won.
Geo Baker Speaks Loudly, Lifts Rutgers Past Clemson
Baker scored 13 points, including the decisive layup with 10 seconds left, and the 10th-seeded Scarlet Knights toppled No. 7 seed Clemson 60-56 on Friday night in the Midwest Region.
Experts Stress Importance Of Self-Care And Supporting Others To Address Pandemic Burnout
If you feel like your head is spinning from trying to keep track of everything these days, you're not alone.
Rutgers University Student Government Hoping To Help Peers Struggling With Anxiety, Depression During Pandemic
A recent study by Active Minds found 80% college students say COVID has negatively impacted their mental health.
2 Killed, 6 Hurt In Shooting At Home Near Rutgers Off-Campus Housing; No Students Involved, Investigators Say
No students were hurt or involved in the shooting, according the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
Concerns About COVID-19 Spreading On College Campuses Growing As Thousands Of Students Test Positive
A new survey finds there have been at least 51,000 cases of COVID at colleges and universities around the country since the pandemic began.
Rutgers University Announces Campus Fee Cut For Tuition This Fall
This comes after a student petition calling for lower tuition got nearly 30,000 signatures.
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NYPD investigating after shots fired near officers in Queens
Police say no one was injured in the incident, which happened on Saturday evening.
Heavy rains flood Rockland County apartment complex
It was a rough Saturday for quite a few people due to the deluge and the flooding of their building.
NYPD: Suspect shot after officer struck by SUV in Brooklyn
According to NYPD, officers chased down three vehicles while responding to a report of shots fired in Williamsburg.
What we know about the victims of the Uvalde school shooting
19 children and two teachers are dead and several more injured after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school.
People make best of wet start to Memorial Day weekend in Coney Island
CBS2's Dave Carlin visited the rain-slicked boardwalk in the afternoon, but the beginning part of the day was nice.
NRA convention draws protesters as gun reform debate heats up
The convention kicked off in the same state where 19 children and two adults were killed earlier in the week.
NYPD: 18-year-old Jewish man punched in Manhattan
The incident happened Thursday evening on Park Avenue near East 60th Street.
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.
Guide to Fleet Week 2022 in New York City
Fleet Week is coming back to New York City in a big way this week.
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NYPD investigating after shots fired near officers in Queens
Police say no one was injured in the incident, which happened on Saturday evening.
Heavy rains flood Rockland County apartment complex
It was a rough Saturday for quite a few people due to the deluge and the flooding of their building.
People make best of wet start to Memorial Day weekend in Coney Island
CBS2's Dave Carlin visited the rain-slicked boardwalk in the afternoon, but the beginning part of the day was nice.
NYPD: 18-year-old Jewish man punched in Manhattan
The incident happened Thursday evening on Park Avenue near East 60th Street.
Man on motorized bike struck and killed by MTA bus in Queens
First responders pronounced the man dead at the scene. Police said he was not wearing a helmet.
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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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Bethpage Air Show ends early Saturday due to unsafe weather
Sunday's show will go on as planned. The event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
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.
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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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Chytil, Rangers top Hurricanes, force Game 7
Filip Chytil scored twice in the second period as the Blueshirts kept their season alive with a 5-2 win on Saturday.
McNeil, Lindor power Mets to rout of Phillies
On the mound, Taijuan Walker limited Philadelphia to two runs in five innings in New York's 8-2 win on Saturday.
Yankees' bats fall asleep, Rays scratch out win
Corey Kluber and Gerrit Cole dueled for six innings before Tampa Bay pulled away for a 3-1 win Saturday.
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
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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 Vanessa Murdock says Sunday and Monday look great as the Memorial Day weekend continues.
Frustrating day all around for residents of flooded Rockland County apartment complex
CBS2's Astrid Martinez spoke to several tenants, who said they didn't have faith building operators would help them.
Shots fired near NYPD officers in Arverne section of The Rockaways
CBS2's Thalia Perez says no one was injured and no arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.
Paralympics champion Doug Heir making a comeback at 60
As CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports, Heir's return to competition goes far deeper than just sports.
NYPD: Cops open fire on driver after he struck an officer with his SUV in Brooklyn
Police say there is body cam video and two officers fired their weapons, adding the officer was thrown across the street when the SUV slammed into him. CBS2's Thalia Perez has the story.
