Stories From Main Street: Food Scrap Recycling Comes To Greenburgh
Orange peel, and old oatmeal with bits of toast make great compost. Food scrap recycling has come to Greenburgh.
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Black History Month Menu At NYU 'Inexcusably Insensitive'
A food vendor is in hot water over a racially insensitive menu at New York University.
Yonkers City Council Calls For Eliminating I-87 Toll
The City of Yonkers has had it with drivers clogging its streets trying to avoid the Interstate 87 toll near the boundary with Greenburgh.
First Funerals Held For Victims Of Florida School Shooting
At the first funeral for a victim of the Florida high school shooting, mourners packed the Star of David chapel on Friday to remember 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff.
Former Harlem Teacher, Twin Brother Accused Of Bomb-Making Plot
Two twin brothers from the Bronx, one of them a former teacher, were arrested by federal authorities Thursday in an alleged bomb-making plot.
Leonia To Get Friendlier Signs Banning GWB Shortcut Seekers
A New Jersey town that recently banned nonresident drivers from using its side streets as a shortcut to the busy George Washington Bridge will replace imposing "Do Not Enter'' signs with more welcoming versions.
New Jersey Gov. Murphy Plans To Get Tough On Gun Control
New Jersey's gun laws are getting tougher with Gov. Phil Murphy vowing to sign measures that were previously blocked by former Gov. Chris Christie.
Task Force Launched To Deal With Teen Violence In New Rochelle
An independent task force will look into problems of teen violence and student safety in New Rochelle.
Health Department: 5-Year-Old Brooklyn Girl Died Of The Flu
The city's health department confirmed Monday that a 5-year-old girl from Brooklyn died of the flu over the weekend. She is the fourth child to die from the virus in the city this season.
Stories From Main Street: N.J. Girls' Basketball Coach Remains Humble After Historic 1,000 Wins
Jeff Jasper made history as a buzzer went off last week, becoming the first New Jersey girls' high school basketball coach to notch 1,000 victories.
Police Charge Driver In Yonkers Wrong-Way Crash
Police say the driver was headed southbound in the northbound lanes on the Bronx River Parkway when he collided with a car carrying six people.
AAA Says Drowsy Driving To Blame In Nearly 10 Percent Of Accidents
Drowsy driving causes eight times more accidents than previously thought, according to a new study from AAA.
Book Backlog Grows As New Jersey Libraries Deal With Delivery Troubles
Cindy Seasack, interim head of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, says interlibrary loans are held up while the nonprofit that orchestrates the transfers looks for a new delivery company.
Westchester County Sues Drug Makers Over Opioid Crisis
Westchester County has filed a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers to recover damages for the use of public resources to fight the opioid epidemic.
Federal Investigators Eyeing Switch In Deadly South Carolina Amtrak Train Crash
The New York-to-Miami passenger train struck a freight train early Sunday morning, killing a conductor and an engineer and injuring more than 100 passengers.
Stories From Main Street: A Success Story Sacred Heart High School In Yonkers
After nearly a century of service, Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers was on the brink not so long ago. Thanks to an alumnus and a new leadership team, the school has made a major comeback.
Town Considers Closing Railroad Crossing 3 Years After Deadly Metro-North Crash
Saturday marks three years since a Metro-North train slammed into an SUV and burst into flames at a crossing in Valhalla, killing six people.
Officials: Part Of Campus Causing Trouble For Westchester Community Will Be Shutting Its Doors
A state-regulated facility has become a big local problem for one Westchester County town.
Malloy: Reinstate Highway Tolls, Raise Gas Tax For Transportation Fund
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is proposing reinstating highway tolls and increasing the state gas tax to pay for improvements and maintenance to roads and bridges.
Connecticut Governor Pitches Highway Tolls, Gas Tax Increase
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has proposed reinstating highway tolls and increasing the state gas tax by 7 cents to help pay for improvements and maintenance to roads and bridges.
Thieves Breaking Into Unlocked Cars In Westchester County
The warnings come up over and over again, yet people continue to leave their cars unlocked.
Stories From Main Street: Chief John Murray Engages Special Needs Children About Fire Safety
A 50-year veteran fire chief and safety instructor is doing his part to make sure fire safety and prevention training is accessible to everyone – especially some children he says are too often "abandoned."
New Jersey Man Launches Petition To Raise Garden State Parkway Speed Limit
Twenty years ago, the state bumped up the speed limit on parts of the Parkway from 55 mph to 65 mph. Now, a Lakewood man wants to see it go up by another 10 mph.
New Markers Coming To Make Fire Hydrants Stand Out In Stamford
Fire hydrants in Stamford, Connecticut are getting new markers to make them more visible.
Official: Mail Service In Westchester County Is 'Horrendous'
Complaints about the U.S. Postal Service are piling up in parts of Westchester County.
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Adams blasts Texas governor's "unimaginable" treatment of migrants as 2nd bus arrives
The mayor said many of the migrants had asked to go to different destinations, but were not given a choice.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Officials activate "Code Red" heat warning in Newark for Monday
The public is being warned to use caution and limit time outdoors.
Stores: Consequence of N.J. plastic bag ban is stolen handheld baskets
As a result, the Stop & Shop on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne only has shopping carts for shoppers to use.
Dozens of cars have tires slashed in Bayside, Queens
Police went up and down 42nd Avenue and neighboring streets Sunday and discovered 44 cars with punctured tires.
NYPD searching for suspect in stabbing at Yankee Stadium subway station
Police said the victim was riding the escalator at the station at 1:30 p.m. when someone stabbed him in the back.
Veterans honored on Purple Heart Appreciation Day in New York
Stories of heroism were told Sunday during a ceremony at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor.
Suspected remains of 2 people found at scene of N.J. mansion fire
A couple in their 80s was unaccounted for, but officials did not immediately say who the remains belong to.
Caught on camera: $2M in diamonds stolen from Bronx shop
Video shows the suspects using hammers to smash display cases before loading their bags with jewels.
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Dozens of cars have tires slashed in Bayside, Queens
Police went up and down 42nd Avenue and neighboring streets Sunday and discovered 44 cars with punctured tires.
NYPD searching for suspect in stabbing at Yankee Stadium subway station
Police said the victim was riding the escalator at the station at 1:30 p.m. when someone stabbed him in the back.
Veterans honored on Purple Heart Appreciation Day in New York
Stories of heroism were told Sunday during a ceremony at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor.
Adams blasts Texas governor's "unimaginable" treatment of migrants as 2nd bus arrives
The mayor said many of the migrants had asked to go to different destinations, but were not given a choice.
LL Cool J's hip-hop festival draws thousands in Queens
Organizers say partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.
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Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
It will offer tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated programs.
Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
New York City joins state in declaring monkeypox emergency
The numbers are troubling, and experts say vaccine delays will only allow the virus to spread more.
Over 100,000 monkeypox vaccine doses coming to NYS
The New York state health commissioner has declared the outbreak an imminent threat to public health.
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Stores: Consequence of N.J. plastic bag ban is stolen handheld baskets
As a result, the Stop & Shop on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne only has shopping carts for shoppers to use.
Officials activate "Code Red" heat warning in Newark for Monday
The public is being warned to use caution and limit time outdoors.
Suspected remains of 2 people found at scene of N.J. mansion fire
A couple in their 80s was unaccounted for, but officials did not immediately say who the remains belong to.
4th annual Hudson River SEAL Team Swim held
Members of the military, law enforcement and the public jumped into the Hudson River for a great cause on Saturday.
Bloodhound helps track down lost boys in Camden County, N.J.
Two brothers and a friend got lost while they were riding their bikes through the woods in Magnolia.
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Study: HOV toll on Southern State Parkway could fund drastic improvements
A 10-mile stretch is known as "Blood Alley" for treacherous turns, short ramps, sharp exits and merges.
Illegal pet alligator surrendered in Suffolk County
The owner had purchased the alligator out of state and did not have a permit to own one in New York.
"DJ Love Dinero", postal worker charged in alleged drug trafficking scheme
Investigators told CBS2 the drugs were shipped from California to the Hempstead Post Office.
Gabby Petito Foundation donates to National Domestic Violence Hotline
The money will be used to hire more advocates and cut down on wait times on the hotline.
Man arrested in girlfriend's shooting death on Long Island
The couple had been dating for two years. Their relationship was described by friends and family as "tumultuous."
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Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Biden leaves White House for the first time since getting COVID-19
Ending his most recent COVID-19 isolation, President Biden has left the White House for the first time since becoming infected last month.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after weeklong rebound infection
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
Parliamentarian alters drug plan in Inflation Reduction Act before Senate vote
The Senate's nonpartisan rules arbiter has dealt a blow to Democrats' plan for curbing drug prices.
NYPD commissioner calls on Albany to fix bail laws amid spike in murders
The NYPD disclosed that the hot days of summer last month saw an increase in murders and all kinds of other crimes.
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CDC team investigating Rockland County polio case
The CDC team will help with outreach and vaccinations.
CDC expected to relax COVID guidelines as kids head back to school
The changes could include deemphasizing the "test to stay" strategy, in which students exposed to COVID-19 take regular tests to stay in the classroom.
Hundreds of people may have polio virus, New York Health Department says
The health department said it is still investigating the virus' origin, after finding eight of the positive wastewater samples are genetically linked.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
NYC pressing White House for more monkeypox vaccines
The president declared monkeypox a nationwide health emergency as cases increase rapidly.
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LL Cool J's hip-hop festival draws thousands in Queens
Organizers say partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.
Elton John visits new musical "The Devil Wears Prada"
The Broadway-bound show is now playing in the Second City through Aug. 21.
Autobiographical play "The Nosebleed" running off-Broadway
"The Nosebleed" explores the main character's fractured relationship with their long-deceased father.
"DJ Love Dinero", postal worker charged in alleged drug trafficking scheme
Investigators told CBS2 the drugs were shipped from California to the Hempstead Post Office.
LL Cool J's "Rock the Bells" festival in Queens this weekend
The "Rock the Bells" festival at Forest Hills Stadium will feature some of the biggest names in hip hop.
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Jacob deGrom strikes out 12 over 5 2/3 innings, Mets top Braves
Right-hander strikes out 12 over 5 2/3 innings in 5-2 victory on Sunday. New York now leads Atlanta by 6 1/2 games.
Frankie Montas a flop in Yankees debut; Cardinals finish off sweep
The Bombers' losing streak grew to a season-high five games with a 12-9 defeat on Sunday.
Max Scherzer Ks 11, pitches Mets past Braves for DH sweep
The Mets stretched their NL East lead to 5 1/2 games.
Montgomery beats former team as Cardinals blank Yankees
Domingo Germán (1-2) took the loss, giving up the only run and four hits in five innings.
Zelarayán rallies Crew to victory over New York City FC
Eloy Room had four saves for the Crew. Sean Johnson saved three for NYCFC.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
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.
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First Alert weather: CBS2 11 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock is calling for temperatures in the mid-90s and "feels like" temps around triple digits for most of the Tri-State Area on Monday.
Plastic ban bag backfires at some New Jersey supermarkets
Employees say shoppers in some instances are stealing hand-held baskets instead of buying reusable bags. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
NYPD investigating after more than 40 cars have tires slashed in Queens
Bayside residents fume over vandalism and the high cost of getting new tires. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Newark officials launch "Code Red" warning for heat on Monday
CBS2's Thalia Perez has more on what you can do to avoid heat-related problems.
Search on for suspect in stabbing at Yankee Stadium subway station
Police said the 33-year-old victim was riding the escalator at the station at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday when someone stabbed him in the back. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
