Smartphone S.O.S. App Saves NYC Teen From Ambush By Bicycle Gang In Hell's Kitchen
"I used this emergency S.O.S. on my phone and it made a siren sound," Maxwell Wesslock said.
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As Holidays Approach, Parents Ask What Is The Right Age To Get Their Kid A Smartphone?
The dilemma parents are running into is how to stay connected with their kids, without getting them hooked on tech too soon.
Frontier Communications Offering $1,000 To Ditch Your Smartphone For A Flip Phone For A Week
How does $1,000 sound? It could be yours if you're willing to swap your smartphone with a flip phone for a week.
Queens Woman Gives Up Smartphone For 1 Year To Win $100,000
Elana Mugdan is taking on VitaminWater's "No Smartphone" for a year contest.
What Would You Part With For $100,000? Your Smartphone? Food? Alcohol?
Could you go a day without your smartphone? How about a week? A month?
Parents Sign Pledge To Wait Until 8th Grade To Give Kids Smartphones
Making your child wait to get a smartphone could feel impossible, but it might be a huge relief, and many parents are doing it.
Experts Point To Texting As Teens Begin To Suffer From Thumb Tendonitis
There is a health alert for people addicted to texting on their smartphone, which pretty much means almost everyone under the age of 30.
Brooklyn Boy Burned As Smartphone Catches Fire In His Hands
A child in East Flatbush, Brooklyn suffered from serious burns after a smartphone caught fire in his hand over the weekend.
Advocate: Taking Photos Of Homeless 'Unethical And Inhumane'
Advocates are speaking out against a police union-backed initiative, and other sites which prompt New Yorkers to post pictures of the city's homeless online.
Seen At 11: Cyber Spies Could Target Your Child Through A Baby Monitor
Baby monitors are supposed to be your eyes and ears when you aren't in the same room as your child, but hackers could use them to look into your life.
Seen At 11: New Devices Can Offer Personal Protection On The Go
A bracelet loaded with pepper spray is a fashion accessory that can come in handy during a life threatening emergency.
Study: Regular Smartphone Use Could Do Serious Damage To Your Spine
You better think twice the next time you look at your smartphone, because you could be doing some serious damage to your spine.
Experts Say Discarded Cell Phones Could Contain Loads Of Sensitive Information
You may want to think twice before tossing your old smartphone. Just because you deleted information, your old data may not be gone forever.
New For 2014: The Best Apps For Holiday Shopping Deals
Use your smartphone to truly maximize your holiday shopping. From coupon finders to shopping lists, these apps have everything you need to get the best savings.
Teens Distracted By Smartphones May Be Putting Themselves At Risk For Serious Injuries
We have all been told about the problems of distracted teenage drivers. Now, a new report finds that phones can also lead to accidents when teens are walking.
Seen At 11: Merging High Tech & High Style In Wearable Technology
We use our smartphones for just about everything. But soon, they may be a think of the past.
Potentially Life-Saving App Gives Parents Peace Of Mind During Summer Swimming Season
Swim season is in full swing, but taking your eyes off of your children for even a second can lead to tragedy.
Industry Insiders Check Out The Latest And Greatest Gadgets At Consumer Electronics Week
The event gives industry insiders a chance to check out the latest and greatest gadgets and electronics.
Smartphone Apps May Be Convenient, But They Can Also Be Addicting
Some apps can be lifesavers, but others can be time wasters that leave you disconnected from the world.
How To Never Lose Your Luggage Again
While fewer bags are being lost by the airlines these days, people are still stealing them! Which is why Air France and KLM have spent the last year developing two gadgets that help prevent luggage from being lifted.
Seen At 11: A Look Inside The New 'Smart Home'
It's no secret that many people are attached to their smartphones to the point that they almost can't live without them. Now, technology has enabled smartphones to direct the way that people live.
Study: Smartphone Obsession Leading To More Examples Of 'Distracted Parenting'
Children trying to get their parents' attention have some serious competition. You could call it "distracted parenting," when mom and dad pay more attention to their smartphone than their kids.
Some Call For Reforms To Blaring Smartphone AMBER Alerts
A blaring AMBER Alert alarm on smartphones woke up people early Friday morning in New Jersey. The alert was issued around 6:45 a.m. after two children were abducted Thursday night more than 100 miles away in Lancaster, Penn.
Seen At 11: The Secret To A Good Night's Sleep
Discovering the secret to a good night's sleep can mean something different for everybody.
Need A Hand With Holiday Shopping? There Are Apps For That
CNet technology editor Bridget Carey highlights some of the best apps to use while getting your holiday shopping done.
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Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
New York Aquarium reopens spaces that flooded in Superstorm Sandy
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Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
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8 adults, 1 teenager injured in drive-by shooting in Newark
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
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Paramus Police are trying to find whoever cut down the flag pole at a VFW post.
FDNY battles 5-alarm fire in Brooklyn, at least 14 hurt
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Contestants weigh in for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest
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Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
New York Aquarium reopens spaces that flooded in Superstorm Sandy
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Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts. So have the travel nightmares, with airlines struggling with pilot and other staffing shortages.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
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.
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Police: American, POW flags cut down at VFW post in Paramus
Paramus Police are trying to find whoever cut down the flag pole at a VFW post.
Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts. So have the travel nightmares, with airlines struggling with pilot and other staffing shortages.
Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
8 adults, 1 teenager injured in drive-by shooting in Newark
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
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Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Where to watch fireworks near you July 4th weekend
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
CBS2's John Dias and his mom reflect on when he came out of the closet
Jackie Dias would've liked to have had a crystal ball to see the future would be OK when John came out as a gay man 10 years ago.
Suffolk Co. announces 5 mph boating speed zones for holiday
As many as 1,000 boats are expected in the water off Huntington for the Fourth of July.
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Special session in Albany to pass gun control, abortion legislation
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Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
Lawmakers express concern Supreme Court's concealed carry decision may fuel shootings
Mayor Eric Adams, along with many other lawmakers, fear the recent Supreme Court ruling on guns in New York will have far-reaching implications.
NYC gun violence: CBS2 analyzes how we got to this point
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Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
NYC monkeypox cases rise as city waits for vaccine shipment
The city is still waiting for a shipment from the federal government.
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Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Off-Broadway events offer affordable, family-friendly fun
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
Jimmy Awards honor high school musical theater performers
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Teen reunites with TV crew who helped him after car crash
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
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Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
Reports: Superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets
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Brenner completes hat trick in 70th, Cincinnati draws NYCFC
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Verlander dominant, sends Mets to first 3-game losing streak of season
Veteran right-hander throws two-hit ball over eight innings in Astros' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
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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.
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.
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Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2's 7/1 Friday afternoon update
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
Contestants weigh in for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
Top-ranked eaters from around the world compete in the contest on July 4.
Broadway's mask mandate ends for at least 1 month
Masks will not be required at most Broadway shows for at least the next month.
New York Aquarium reopens spaces that flooded in Superstorm Sandy
The aquarium spent the last decade rebuilding and making improvements to protect it from future storms.
WNBA star Brittney Griner on trial in Russia
Griner's arrest came at a low point in U.S. relations with Russia, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
