Westchester Police: Vehicle Fleeing NYPD Finally Stopped In Yonkers
A police pursuit in Westchester County of a Bronx man wanted for an attempted murder charge ended in Yonkers.
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Man Sentenced For Stabbing Another Driver To Death In Road Rage Incident
Christian Walczyck, 22, of Lagrangeville, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and faced up to 25 years in prison.
Desperate Search For Driver Seen Before Fatal Motorcycle Crash On Taconic State Parkway
Last month, barber Scott Vincent McMahon, was killed when his motorcycle smashed into the median. A witness told police another driver caused the crash.
Good Samaritans Save Woman From Fiery Wreck On The Taconic
A Metro-North Employee used a baseball bat to save a life early Friday morning.
After Fatal Putnam Crash, Assemblyman Wants Review Of Parkway Exit And Entrance Ramps
Just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday, an SUV driving south on the northbound side of the Taconic State Parkway in Carmel, in Putnam County, struck and killed a motorcyclist, Jeffrey Divine, 22, police said.
Thanksgiving Travelers Across Tri-State Fight Through Rain, Snow
One of the busiest, most stressful travel days of the year poses special challenges as travelers on their way to Thanksgiving celebrations contend with a nor'easter packing rain and snow.
Settlements Reached In 4 Taconic Parkway Wrong-Way Crash Lawsuits
Settlements have been reached in four lawsuits stemming from a wrong-way minivan crash that killed eight people on a parkway, a lawyer said.
Police: Wrong-Way Driver Killed In Taconic State Parkway Crash Was Drunk
A wrong-way driver had a blood alcohol level of four times the legal limit when she slammed into another vehicle and died on the Taconic State Parkway this past weekend, authorities said Wednesday.
Weekend Getaway: The Greatest Scenic Drives In N.Y. State
New York State's highways and byways are chock full of scenic vistas and natural wonders. Explore them this summer.
Woman Uses Near-Death Experience To Discourage Distracted Driving
Drivers on area highways and parkways are being forced to put down their phones and focus on the road. Amanda Kloehr is someone who knows the consequences of distracted driving all too well and is trying to do something about it.
Former NYPD Officer Eddy Coello Convicted Of Strangling Wife
A former NYPD officer was convicted Monday of strangling his wife, whose body was found in the woods in Westchester County.
Frustrated Motorists Stuck On Taconic Parkway For 12 Hours
Dimitra Richardson, 82, and her son are now back home safe and sound in Malverne, but believe authorities were caught completely off-guard by the weekend snowstorm.
Report: Daniel Schuler Sues State, Brother-In-Law, 2 Years After Taconic Crash
Two years ago, Diane Schuler was driving her family home when she went the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway, crashing into an SUV killing herself and seven others -- including her daughter and three nieces.
New Book Looks At Tragic 2009 Taconic State Parkway Crash
The book "Taconic Tragedy: A Son's Search for the Truth" by Michael Bastardi Jr., explores what happened that July day and what followed.
Snow Slowing Drivers On Westchester, Putnam Roads
The plows were already out in Westchester trying to keep multiple lanes open, but in the northern reaches of the County Friday afternoon, they were losing the battle.
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Man on bike struck and killed by MTA bus in Queens
First responders pronounced the man dead at the scene. Police said he was not wearing a helmet.
NYPD: Suspect shot after officer struck by SUV in Brooklyn
According to NYPD, officers chased down three vehicles while responding to a report of shots fired in Williamsburg.
First Alert Forecast: Scattered showers & thunderstorms
Saturday isn't a washout, but expect scattered showers and thunderstorms for the late morning into afternoon.
Brooklyn suspect attacked man on stoop, stole $6,000, police say
A 44-year-old man was sitting on a stoop when a suspect approached and pushed him to the ground, according to police.
Bethpage Air Show ends early Saturday due to unsafe weather
Sunday's air show will go on as planned.
CBS2's John Dias flies along with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Reporter chronicles what it's like to fly in an F-18F Super Hornet with one of the best pilots on Earth.
Guide to Fleet Week 2022 in New York City
Fleet Week is coming back to New York City in a big way this week.
May is cystic fibrosis awareness month
You may have heard of cystic fibrosis, but many people don't understand what it really is.
At NRA forum, Trump mocks GOP leaders who didn't attend
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn and other politicians and musicians decided not to go to the NRA event after the mass shooting in Uvalde on Tuesday.
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Man on bike struck and killed by MTA bus in Queens
First responders pronounced the man dead at the scene. Police said he was not wearing a helmet.
NYPD: Suspect shot after officer struck by SUV in Brooklyn
According to NYPD, officers chased down three vehicles while responding to a report of shots fired in Williamsburg.
Brooklyn suspect attacked man on stoop, stole $6,000, police say
A 44-year-old man was sitting on a stoop when a suspect approached and pushed him to the ground, according to police.
Bethpage Air Show ends early Saturday due to unsafe weather
Sunday's air show will go on as planned.
CBS2's John Dias flies along with U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Reporter chronicles what it's like to fly in an F-18F Super Hornet with one of the best pilots on Earth.
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Sandy Hook families speak out about warning signs after Texas shooting
From early reports, Sandy Hook Promise says the Uvalde shooter appeared to exhibit many of the warning signs.
AAA: Busy summer travel season, despite soaring gas prices
Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, and despite COVID-19 concerns, millions of people are expected to travel. But, it's not going to be cheap.
Dems, GOP trying to work together to quell spike in mass shootings
The attitude between the political parties is often one of mutual contempt. So how do they pivot to compromise?
Sandy Hook parents struggling with Uvalde, Texas school shooting
Another elementary school tragedy is bringing back raw and painful emotions for families in Connecticut.
Connecticut families can apply for child tax rebate as of June 1
The maximum rebate is $250 for up to three children.
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Despite seasonal hiring challenges, business owners have high hopes on the Jersey Shore
Last year, shore towns were struggling to find seasonal employees and that impacted some of their bottom lines because they had to shorten their days.
Investigation: No link between brain tumors and Colonia High School
The finding flies in the face of dozens of people who claim they got tumors after attending the school.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
"Enough is enough": Students walk out of classes to demand action on gun violence
Some shared their outrage and disgust that after so many school shootings, no meaningful changes have been made.
Actor Ray Liotta, star of "Goodfellas" and more, dies at 67
His publicist says Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic.
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Bethpage Air Show ends early Saturday due to unsafe weather
Sunday's air show will go on as planned.
300,000 expected to attend this weekend's Bethpage Air Show
Up to 300,000 spectators expected on Saturday and Sunday for a spectacle unlike any other.
Teen charged with threatening shooting at Long Island high school
Investigators say a 16-year-old student posted a message on Instagram saying, "Bellport mass shooting (tomorrow)?"
Doctors remove basketball-sized tumor growing on Long Island man's liver
Margarito Banos went to the hospital with what he thought was an upset stomach. Instead, doctors found a rare, cancerous liver tumor.
All-out effort to hire seasonal workers amid "severe shortage" of lifeguards, and more
Some beaches and pools in the Tri-State Area may have to scale back hours if they can't get enough seasonal workers.
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At NRA forum, Trump mocks GOP leaders who didn't attend
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn and other politicians and musicians decided not to go to the NRA event after the mass shooting in Uvalde on Tuesday.
Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against NY AG investigation
The ruling came a day after a New York appeals court ruled Trump must answer questions under oath in New York Attorney General Letitia James' investigation.
Officials: 41 indicted in NYC shoplifting crackdown
Members of the ring reportedly resold the stolen goods on eBay, prompting the mayor to lash out, again, at social media.
Trump ordered to testify under oath in NY AG investigation
The attorney general says her investigation has uncovered evidence Trump's company, the Trump Organization, used "fraudulent or misleading" valuations of assets.
"Absentee homeowners" accused of using NYC program to get tax breaks
A Department of Investigation report uncovered at least 15 homeowners violating the primary residence requirement
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May is cystic fibrosis awareness month
You may have heard of cystic fibrosis, but many people don't understand what it really is.
Officials: 1 dead, 8 hospitalized in Legionnaires' cluster in the Bronx
Nineteen people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in the Highbridge neighborhood since May 3, officials said.
New "CONNECT" mental health program coming to New York City
The treatment model is part of the city's plan to address the growing crisis and expand resources to all New Yorkers.
Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
NYC health dept. says monkeypox case is presumptive positive
The case has been identified as positive for Orthopoxvirus, which is the family of viruses monkeypox belongs to.
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Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Actor Ray Liotta, star of "Goodfellas" and more, dies at 67
His publicist says Liotta died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announce first tour in 6 years
Bruce Springsteen has announced that he and the E Street Band will start an international tour next year.
Meet the Nominees: Camille A. Brown
She earned two nominations for the play "for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf."
Meet the Nominees: Jesse Williams
The former "Grey's Anatomy" star earned a Tony nod for his Broadway debut in the revival of the play "Take Me Out."
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Pete Alonso homers, drives in 4, Mets hold off Phillies
"Polar Bear" takes over MLB RBI lead as the Amazins beat back Philadelphia 8-6 on Friday.
Yankees' stellar run of pitching continues, Taillon baffles Rays
Gleyber Torres, Matt Carpenter hit homers in the fourth inning and the Bombers went on to a 2-0 victory on Friday
Doug Heir, champion of Paralympics, making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts
The move was made in response to recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo.
Hurricanes stifle Rangers, grab 3-2 series lead
Vincent Trocheck buried a short-handed goal, Teuvo Teravainen scored on the power-play in Carolina's 3-1 win Thursday.
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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.
The Best Goodie Bag: A Valley Stream 'cakery' where everyone is family
Multiple generations are working side-by-side to pursue a dream they didn't know they had.
At Di Palo's in Little Italy, fresh mozzarella is the family legacy
"When you can say you've kept a customer, a loyal customer, for 60, 70, 80 years, through the generations, then you know that you've had a successful business," co-owner Lou Di Palo told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Family tradition is tightly woven at Mendel Goldberg Fabrics on the Lower East Side
"I walk in here every day, and I feel the legacy of my family," fourth-generation owner Alice Goldberg told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
Buffalo shooting: 10 killed, 3 injured at supermarket
Ten people were killed and three were injured in a mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket on May 14, 2022.
2022 Met Gala Red Carpet
This year's theme is Gilded Glamour, and the stars are dripping in opulence.
2022 Mets home opener
The Mets unveiled the long-awaited Tom Seaver statue before their sold-out home opener at Citi Field on April 15, 2022.
23 injured in subway shooting, smoke bomb attack
Nearly two dozen people were injured in a shooting and smoke bomb attack aboard a Brooklyn subway Tuesday.
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Shop Local Saturday: Water Lilly Shop
High school friends Abbey Holloway and Catherine Spinosa have been in business together for 15 years, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Shop Local Saturday: Terra Earth and Surf
The courtyard retail space at Terra Earth and Surf is a favorite among customers, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Shop Local Saturday: Spring Lake Seafood
Spring Lake Seafood opened in Feb. 2022, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Shop Local Saturday: Spring Lake Business Development Corp.
Small businesses near the Jersey Shore rely on big events during the summer.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 5/28 Saturday morning update
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
