Ithaca Starbucks that voted to unionize will close
Starbucks workers in Ithaca claim retaliation after they voted to unionize.
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Starbucks workers claim store is closing due to union
In April, all three Starbucks locations in Ithaca voted to unionize.
Starbucks workers in Chelsea vote to unionize
It's now the first flagship store to unionize with Starbucks Workers United.
Buffalo Starbucks Workers Walk Off Job In Protest Of COVID-Related Staff Shortage
The employees said they've been short-staffed due to COVID and argued the company isn't taking the Omicron variant seriously.
Employees At Buffalo Starbucks Vote In Favor Of Union
The National Labor Relations Board says that workers voted 19 to 8 in favor of a union at one of three stores in Buffalo.
Former Starbucks CEO Schultz 'Seriously' Considering Run At White House In 2020 As Independent
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says he's considering running for president as an independent, telling "60 Minutes" he might jump into the race without party backing.
Starbucks Quietly Testing Healthier Frappuccino Options
The java giant says sales of the drink have dropped because people are more health conscious.
So Long Summer, Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Back
It might still be summer, but Starbucks' beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte is back. The coffee chain began offering its fall favorites on Tuesday – about one week earlier than usual.
Starbucks To Roll Out Pumpkin Spice Latte Early This Year
If you're looking for fall, Starbucks is ushering in the season a little earlier this year.
Starbucks To Eliminate Plastic Straws By 2020
Instead, Starbucks said it will use a strawless lid that it designed, developed, and manufactured.
Starbucks To Close 150 Poorly Performing Stores
Starbucks says it will accelerate its store closings in the U.S. next year to counter cooling sales growth.
Starbucks Executive Chairman Howard Schultz Stepping Down
The Seattle-based chain says Schultz will take the title of chairman emeritus as of June 26, and is writing a book about Starbucks' social impact efforts.
Starbucks Closes Shops For Afternoon Of Anti-Bias Training
Coffee giant Starbucks closed more than 8,000 stores for several hours this afternoon for employee anti-bias training after two men were arrested for trespassing at a shop on April 12.
Starbucks Tells Employees To Let Everyone Use Restrooms
This comes as the coffee giant reviews its policies and works to restore its reputation after the arrest of two black men at a location in Philadelphia.
Black Men Arrested Inside Philadelphia Starbucks Reach Settlement
Donte Robinson and Rashon Nelson settled with the city for a symbolic $1 each, along with a promise from officials to set up a $200,000 program for young entrepreneurs.
Man Accused Of Assaulting NYPD Sgt. Inside Midtown Starbucks Had Long History Of Arrests
Sgt. Tim Wall says he may have to retire at the age of 33, because of an injury he suffered last September while responding to a call at Starbucks at Eighth Avenue and 39th Street.
EXCLUSIVE: NYPD Sgt. Suing Starbucks After Violent Encounter In Busy Midtown Location Speaks Out
The ten-year veteran says he warned the coffee chain if they didn't change their policy when it comes to giving free food to emotionally disturbed people, someone was going to get hurt.
Black Men Arrested Inside Philadelphia Starbucks Break Their Silence
Robinson said he thought about his loved ones and how the afternoon had taken such a turn as he was taken to jail. Nelson wondered if he'd make it home alive.
Starbucks To Close Stores For Afternoon Of Racial Bias Training
The announcement comes amid uproar over the arrests of two black men last week at a Starbucks in Philadelphia.
Backlash Brewing After Pair Of Black Men Arrested Inside Philadelphia Starbucks
Protests were held Sunday at the Philadelphia Starbucks where two black men were arrested for refusing to leave.
Starbucks Issues Apology After Controversial Arrest Inside Philadelphia Location
The incident prompted the Philadelphia Police Department to launch an internal investigation into the responding officers' conduct.
Shanghai's Starbucks Mega-Store Opening With an Eye On Digital Distillation
What's half the size of a football field, has an 88-foot long bar and is completely wired for augmented reality? The newest Starbucks set to open in Shanghai, China this week.
World's Largest Starbucks Opening In Shanghai, China
The new outpost has an on-site bakery, a 40-ton copper cask and an augmented-reality feature.
Police: Woman Stole Wallets, Bags From Customers At Multiple Manhattan Spots
Police were searching Thursday night for a woman who allegedly stole wallets and other items from unsuspecting people in multiple Manhattan neighborhoods last month.
CBS2 Exclusive: Port Authority Cops' Life-Saving Training Kicked-In When Man Passed Out
Two Port Authority police officers are being hailed as heroes for saving a man's life inside the bus terminal
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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.
Red Alert Day: Severe thunderstorm warning until 3 p.m.
Temps will climb into the upper 80s and low 90s, but it'll feel even hotter.
Senate nears passage of climate and health bill in marathon session
By sunrise on Sunday, Democrats had swatted down a dozen Republican efforts to torpedo the legislation, with no clear end in sight.
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.
Autobiographical play "The Nosebleed" running off-Broadway
"The Nosebleed" explores the main character's fractured relationship with their long-deceased father.
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.
LL Cool J's hip-hop festival draws hundreds in Queens
Organizers say partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.
NYPD detectives shoot gunmen who opened fire at Queens party
Surveillance video shows chaos as partygoers hopped fences trying to flee from gunfire.
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Adams blasts Texas governor's "unimaginable" treatment of migrants as 2nd bus arrives
Adams 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 hundreds in Queens
Organizers say partial proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.
Police: Parks employee assaulted with chair at Brooklyn pool
The 38-year-old woman told police someone came up behind her and hit her in the head with a metal chair.
NYPD investigating deadly stabbing at shelter in Chelsea
Officers were called to the shelter on West 24th Street around 2 p.m. Saturday for a report of an assault.
Police: Teens punched 6-year-old, stole scooter in Brooklyn
Police say one of the boys punched the girl in the chest, then the other two grabbed her scooter before fleeing.
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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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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.
Police searching for missing Newark man with dementia
Fifty-eight-year-old Luis Pacheo, of Newark, has been missing since July 29.
4th annual Hudson River SEAL Team Swim set for Saturday
Members of the military, law enforcement and the general public will jump into the Hudson River for a great cause.
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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 nears passage of climate and health bill in marathon session
By sunrise on Sunday, Democrats had swatted down a dozen Republican efforts to torpedo the legislation, with no clear end in sight.
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 hundreds 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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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.
D.C. United ties Red Bulls in third match under Rooney
The Red Bulls had 13 shots to just four for D.C., but United had a 2-1 edge in shots on goal.
DeJong lifts Cardinals over Yanks in Carpenter's return
Carpenter drew a standing ovation in his first visit back to the city where he played 11 seasons then had two hits.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
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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
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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.
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National Lighthouse Day
CBS2's John Elliott takes a trip to the National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island.
Meeks: Senate bill is "icing on the cake" for Democrats
Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks says the Senate's climate and health bill comes on top of "wins already made on a bipartisan manner" for Democrats ahead of November.
Aya Ogawa, "The Nosebleed" creator, invites audiences into "space of reflection"
CBS2's Dave Carlin spoke with the darkly funny autobiographical production's daring creator.
Senate debates Inflation Reduction Act in marathon session
Senators debated amendments to the economic bill, which contains many of President Biden's climate, energy, health and tax goals.
Alex Jones and his "whole world of trouble"
On Friday a jury in Texas decided to punish Alex Jones for his on-air rants claiming that the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Kleiman talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about Jones' continuing legal problems.
