Riders Alliance Holds Contest To Find The City's Worst Subway Commute
He said they'll be doing this every week until a funding solution for real subway fixes is passed at the state level.
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Flu Season Now As Bad As 2009 Swine Flu; Nassau County Reports Nearly 4,000 Confirmed Cases
This season started early and has been driven by a nasty type of flu that tends to put more people in the hospital and cause more deaths.
Long Island Man Accused Of Trafficking Over 350-Lbs Of Marijuana
A Long Island man has been accused of trafficking hundreds of pounds of marijuana.
Investigators Smuggle Drugs, Weapons Into 2 City Jails During Undercover Probe
A Department of Investigation probe has found gaping holes in security at city jails.
Fire In Perth Amboy Kills 2 Including 5-Year-Old Boy
The fire broke out around 3 a.m. Friday at a home on Commerce Street.
28-Year-Old Woman Struck By Stray Bullet In Queens
It happened around 7 a.m. at 41st Avenue and 10th Street in Long Island City.
Want A Divorce? Do-It-Yourself Online
Celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser's new website aims to get couples divorced from their computers or tablets, without having to hire an attorney -- or ever set foot in a courthouse.
Councilman Wants Corner Named For Soldier Killed Saving Lives During Bronx Fire
Families affected by a deadly Bronx fire, are getting help from their fellow New Yorkers.
Massive Fire Guts Multiple Homes, Cars In Newark
The fire started around 3:30 a.m. Friday in a vacant structure on 9th Avenue and South 14th Street and then spread.
Jersey City Police Lieutenant Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle On NJ Turnpike
Lt. Christopher Robateau was on his way to work when he was involved in a minor crash with a large DHL truck. Officials said he got out of his car to help the other driver when he was struck by a pickup truck.
68-Year-Old Man Knocked Unconscious In Unprovoked Attack On East Harlem Sidewalk
The victim was attacked Friday afternoon while walking along Lexington Avenue near 117th Street in East Harlem.
ACS Teams Up With Experienced Detectives To Handle High-Risk Cases
Abuse and neglect of young children can sometimes result in death. Now, the Administration for Children's Services has a new protocol for handling high-risk cases.
Manslaughter Charge For Yonkers Man Accused Of Killing Teen With Car
Yonkers police have made an arrest in the death of a teen who was killed when a car jumped a sidewalk.
Children Of Slain NYPD Detective Move Into New Home In Time For Christmas
The children of slain NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia have moved into their new home just in time for Christmas.
Community Mourns Loss Of Mother, 3 Kids In Sheepshead Bay Fire
The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. on East 14th Street in Sheepshead Bay.
Thieves Walk Out Of Niketown With $7,200 Crate Of Jordans
The NYPD has its gumshoes trying to find two men who walked out of Niketown with dozens of pairs of high-end sneakers.
Protesters Say Pornhub Promotes Sexual Violence Against Women
Women's rights groups and anti-human trafficking advocates spoke out against the Pornhub pop-up shop in SoHo.
Driver's Medical Issue May Have Caused Wild Lower Manhattan Crash
At least six people were hurt when a car ended up on a sidewalk after crashing into two other vehicles in Lower Manhattan.
After School Group Leader Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Bronx Middle School Student
Detectives early Thursday morning escorted 24-year-old Michael Jenkins from the Bronx special victims' unit into a waiting police car ahead of his arraignment.
Children Of Slain NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia Get New Home In Time For Christmas
The foundation created by the brothers of a firefighter killed on 9/11 has helped the children of a slain NYPD detective find a new home.
Rikers Correction Captains Accused Of Running Away After Inmate Sucker-Punches Colleague
Two correction captains are being accused of cowardice, after an inmate sucker-punched a colleague at Rikers Island.
Man Robbed Of Nearly $200,000 In The Bronx Says Money Was For Restaurant He's Opening In Manhattan
It happened last Tuesday morning inside a building near East 169th Street and Prospect Avenue as the victim was leaving his son's apartment.
NYPD Honors Officer Who 'Continues To Fight For His Life' After Being Dragged By Car In Brooklyn
Back in early June, Officer Dalsh Veve, a husband, father and nine-year veteran of the NYPD, was investigating reports of shots fired in Brooklyn when he was dragged by a stolen car and critically injured.
Weapons Seizures, Bronx School Stabbing Bring Renewed Calls For More Metal Detectors
There was more fallout Monday, from the fatal stabbing at a Bronx school.
'My Son Is Dead,' Mother Recalls Final Moments With Bronx Stabbing Victim
Her pain is unimaginable. A mother sent her son to school never thinking it was the last time she'd see him.
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Special session in Albany to pass gun control, abortion legislation
Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything.
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.
William Ryan awaiting arraignment after racist road rage incident in Newburgh
Ryan, 60, claimed to a be an off-duty state trooper and used racist language when he threatened a Wallkill Police lieutenant with a box cutter.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
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.
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.
8 adults, 1 teenager injured in drive-by shooting in Newark
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
FDNY battles 5-alarm fire in Brooklyn, at least 14 hurt
The fire was first reported at around 5:40 a.m. Friday and grew to a five-alarm blaze about two hours later.
Brittney Griner "keeping the faith" as Russian court sets next trial date
The latest hearing yielded no real information on the strategy adopted by the WNBA star's legal team, but a U.S. diplomat says she's doing "as well as can be expected."
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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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.
William Ryan awaiting arraignment after racist road rage incident in Newburgh
Ryan, 60, claimed to a be an off-duty state trooper and used racist language when he threatened a Wallkill Police lieutenant with a box cutter.
Special session in Albany to pass gun control, abortion legislation
Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
FDNY battles 5-alarm fire in Brooklyn, at least 14 hurt
The fire was first reported at around 5:40 a.m. Friday and grew to a five-alarm blaze about two hours later.
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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
Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything.
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
Shootings spiked in June and July of 2020, reaching record levels not seen since 2006. We examine the reasons why.
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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.
Chokshi details de Blasio-Cuomo tensions during pandemic
Dr. Dave Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo got in the way of public health.
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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
The 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, signed a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn last season.
Brenner completes hat trick in 70th, Cincinnati draws NYCFC
NYCFC (8-4-4) got two goals from Héber, another one from Gabriel Pereira and one from Talles Magno.
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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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.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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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.
