New Yorkers Thank Country's Most Courageous On Veterans Day
Red, white and blue lit up the New York City sky on Veterans Day, shining a light on the country's most courageous.
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Teacher Becomes Lifesaver, Performs CPR When Queens 6th Grader Collapses
A Queens math teacher was being hailed as a hero after her quick thinking helped saved a student's life.
Funeral Held For Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson
Hundreds of mourners packed the Christian Cultural Center in East New York, Brooklyn on Saturday to pay their final respects to Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson.
Yom Kippur Message To Address 2016 Turmoil At Home, Abroad
Temple Israel Rabbi David Gelfand said this year's Yom Kippur message cannot fail to address turmoil at home and abroad, while not making any specific political endorsements.
Brooklyn DA Kenneth Thompson Dies After Battle With Cancer
Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson has died at the age of 50.
New Jersey Gas Tax Hike Could Create Ripple Effect For Consumers
The New Jersey legislature is set to vote on a deal that would hike gas prices by 23 cents after Gov. Chris Christie and Democratic leaders reached a deal.
NJ TRANSIT Bus Driver Ticketed After Dozens Are Hurt In Lincoln Tunnel Collision
The accident between two NJ TRANSIT buses occurred around 8:40 a.m. Monday in the center tube.
Conductor Describes Horror Of Assault On J Train This Week
The conductor who caused a panic on a J Train Wednesday was revealing two days later why her controversial decision to pull the emergency brake was the only choice.
Fire Breaks Out At Purchase College Dorm, No Injuries
No one was hurt, but many students were displaced and had to spend the night in other facilities.
Woman Struck, Killed On BQE After Getting Flat Tire
Charges are pending against a driver following a fatal crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway early Monday morning.
Lost, Injured Dog Rescued After Falling 40 Feet Down N.J. Quarry
A missing New Jersey dog has been found and reunited with her family, but she is a little worse for the wear after taking a big fall.
Forest Hills Remains On Edge 9 Months After String Of Arsons
It has been almost a year since someone terrorized a Queens neighborhood, setting homes on fire.
In Similar Bronx Robberies Man Attacked, Ripped Chain From Elderly Women's Necks
The search is on for a man wanted for attacking and robbing an 81-year-old woman inside her Bronx apartment building.
Delivery Workers Targeted For Robbery, Beat Up In Crown Heights
It appears to be open season on food delivery workers in one section of Brooklyn. Robbers are making life dangerous and less profitable for them.
NJ Bill Would Allow Food At Funeral Homes, Some Find The Suggestion Less Than Appetizing
Food in the funeral home is a concept that at first struck even the lawmaker sponsoring a bill in support of it as unappetizing.
Source To CBS2: Suspect Identified In Fight That Injured 3-Year-Old
A 3-year-old boy was hit by a bottle thrown during an altercation after a fight inside a Brooklyn store spilled onto the sidewalk, police said.
Grief-Stricken Community Says Goodbye To Jogger Killed In Queens
Mourners have gathered for Karina Vetrano's funeral at St. Helen Church Saturday, about a mile from where she was killed in Howard
Transformer Fire Prompts Evacuation Of Courthouse At 100 Centre Street
An underground transformer fire caused the lights and the air conditioning to go out Friday at the main Manhattan Criminal Court building.
Bay Ridge Residents Outraged Over New Paid Parking: 'Everything Is Taken Away From Us'
A Brooklyn neighborhood is in uproar, saying the city is now demanding they pay to park.
Police Search For 2 Suspects In Violent Business Robbery In Brooklyn
It happened around 5:30 p.m. Thursday at an accounting office on Roebling Street in Williamsburg.
MTA: L Train Tunnel To Shut Down For 18 Months In 2019 For Sandy Repairs
The L subway line's tunnel will be closed entirely for 18 months in 2019 to repair damage caused by Superstorm Sandy, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday.
3 Injured After Car Crashes Into Long Island Home
Three people were injured after a car came crashing through a Long Island home.
Bar Owner Hurt In Bronx Shooting, Suspect May Have Shown Up With Weapon In The Past
It happened early Friday morning at the El Rey De Copas Bar on White Plains Road in the Allerton section.
100-Year-Old Badge Checker Has Been Working Spring Lake's Beach For Decades
Dottie Weierman is somewhat of a legend down the shore in Spring Lake. She has worked as a beach badge checker for more than 40 years. When her boss hired her, she was was the only woman.
No Injuries Reported As Minivan Goes Up In Flames In Borough Park
There were terrifying moments in Brooklyn when a parked car suddenly caught fire. The flames are believed to have been sparked by a manhole at about 1:15 p.m.
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Belt Parkway reopens in Queens after drivers suspected of racing crashed
Police believe the drivers of a BMW and an Infinity were speeding and possibly racing when they struck two other cars.
Zeldin campaign says antisemitic death threat made against GOP candidate for governor
If elected, Zeldin would be New York's first Jewish governor.
Hochul to sign bill imposing stiffer penalties for assaulting transit workers
As of May, there were more than 542 incidents of harassment and 15 assaults just on MTA buses.
Yellow Alert for possible heavy rain, localized flooding
Rain with isolated storms should be prevalent throughout the day.
NYPD: Rudy Giuliani slapped inside Staten Island supermarket
Giuliani told CBS2 the man was angry over the Supreme Court's decision on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney asks to postpone sentencing
Her counsel says now that Maxwell is in solitary confinement, she can't properly prepare for sentencing.
Planned Parenthood leads NYC Pride March through Manhattan
There was full acceptance at the march, but the fight continues, they say, for equal rights everywhere.
Police ID grandmother struck by driver, killed in Brooklyn
Lynn Christopher, 67, was struck by a driver while walking with her 8-year-old grandson near her home in Bed-Stuy.
Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
Fireworks cause panic in crowded Washington Square Park
No injuries have been reported.
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Zeldin campaign says antisemitic death threat made against GOP candidate for governor
If elected, Zeldin would be New York's first Jewish governor.
Hochul to sign bill imposing stiffer penalties for assaulting transit workers
As of May, there were more than 542 incidents of harassment and 15 assaults just on MTA buses.
Belt Parkway reopens in Queens after drivers suspected of racing crashed
Police believe the drivers of a BMW and an Infinity were speeding and possibly racing when they struck two other cars.
Yellow Alert for possible heavy rain, localized flooding
Rain with isolated storms should be prevalent throughout the day.
Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
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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.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Zeldin campaign says antisemitic death threat made against GOP candidate for governor
If elected, Zeldin would be New York's first Jewish governor.
Belt Parkway reopens in Queens after drivers suspected of racing crashed
Police believe the drivers of a BMW and an Infinity were speeding and possibly racing when they struck two other cars.
Nassau Co. hoping to attract more lifeguards amid shortage
According to nationwide statistics, staffing shortages are impacting at least one-third of all U.S. swimming pools.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
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Zeldin campaign says antisemitic death threat made against GOP candidate for governor
If elected, Zeldin would be New York's first Jewish governor.
Early voting ends for New York primaries
Primary Day is on Tuesday, and polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Roe v. Wade to now: A timeline of the Supreme Court abortion debate
The fight over the constitutional right to an abortion reached its zenith, with the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
G-7 to announce ban on Russian gold in response to Ukraine war
Senior Biden administration officials said gold is Moscow's second largest export after energy, and that banning imports would make it more difficult for Russia to participate in global markets.
Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
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Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
Burke gives first-place Union victory over NYCFC
The win gives Philadelphia sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference with 29 points to 27 for NYCFC.
Arango, Palacios score in LAFC's victory over Red Bulls
New York (7-5-5) started 5-2-1 on the road, but has dropped three straight away from home — without scoring.
Rookie Fortes hits walk-off home run, Marlins beat Mets
Fortes drove an 0-1 pitch from Adam Ottavino into the left field seats as Miami avoided a three-game sweep by the NL East leaders.
Alonso hits two HRs, Mets beat Marlins
Alonso's home run over the left-center field wall against Miami reliever Jimmy Yacabonis (0-1) snapped a 3-3 tie.
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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.
'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.
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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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Belt Parkway reopens after drivers suspected of racing crashed
All westbound lanes of the parkway near the border with Nassau County were closed. Two lanes have reopened, CBS2's John Dias reports.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 6/27 Monday update at 7 a.m.
Elise Finch has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS News New York.
Women in 8 states can no longer get legal abortion after Roe v. Wade overturned
Demonstrations for and against the Supreme Court's decision to end the right to abortion took place nationwide over the weekend.
Zeldin campaign says GOP candidate target of antisemitic death threat
If elected, Zeldin would be New York's first Jewish governor.
Belt Parkway closed in Queens after drivers suspected of racing crashed
Police believe the drivers of a BMW and an Infinity were speeding and possibly racing when they struck two other cars, CBS2's John Dias reports.
