Seasonal employers upping the ante to fill summer jobs
Some beaches and pools in the Tri-State Area may have to scale-back hours if they can't hire enough seasonal workers, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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Protesters march across Brooklyn Bridge for more pandemic relief
Advocates and undocumented workers marched from Brooklyn to Manhattan calling on Gov. Hochul to provide more pandemic relief. CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.
VIDEO: Startup Mortgage Company Fires Hundreds Of Employees On Zoom Call; Experts Say This Is Part Of 'New Normal'
The CEO of a startup mortgage company is getting slammed after he terminated hundreds of employees. But what critics have a bigger problem with is how the massive layoffs were done.
'Team ROC New York Job Fair' Looks To Connect New Yorkers With Job Openings
Team ROC's Managing Director Dania Diaz joins CBSN New York to discuss the jobs and resources available.
As U.S. Unemployment Rate Drops, Harlem Restaurant Owner Finds Promise In Younger Workforce
The Department of Labor added more than 500,000 jobs in October, bringing the unemployment rate to pre-pandemic lows.
'Employees Have The Advantage'; Companies Offering Big Incentives As They Struggle To Fill Seasonal Jobs
While companies are struggling to hire temporary help for the holidays, some major retailers are offering huge benefits to attract seasonal workers.
Optimism At TSA Job Fair In Queens After Labor Department Reports Biggest Hiring Boost Since July
People looking for work after a tough 18-month stretch lined up at the recruitment event in Flushing.
The Jobs Are Out There: Big Businesses Heading Into Busy Holiday Season Looking For 'Attitude Over Aptitude'
Local businesses are already gearing up for the holiday shopping season, amid dismal labor trends.
New Jersey Launches 'Return & Earn' Program To Get People Back To Work
The money is coming from the nearly $2 trillion federal COVID relief bill.
Employers Hosting Job Fairs On Long Island In Dash To Hire Workers
With pandemic unemployment assistance now gone, families are no longer seeing the extra money each week that helped so many through layoffs and cutbacks.
There Are 11 Million Open Jobs. Why Are 9 Million Unemployed?
If there are more job openings than unemployed workers, why aren't more people coming off unemployment aid?
With Federal Unemployment Benefits Expired, Restaurant Industry Ready To Roll Out Welcome Mat To Job Seekers
The $300 federal supplement has expired. For many who can't find work, it's a big blow. But it could be good news for many small businesses experiencing a staffing shortage.
Federal Unemployment Payments Set To Expire Saturday In New Jersey
In total, about seven million Americans could lose their benefits after Saturday.
Employers At Chelsea Job Fair Aim To Hire US Military Veterans, Spouses
Jobs were on display at a Chelsea art gallery where the job-seekers all had something in common: They're members of the military, veterans or military spouses.
New York To Simplify Rental Assistance Application, Send Funds By End Of August, Gov. Cuomo Says
Nearly $3 billion in emergency funding is available, but landlords and tenants say the money is nearly impossible to get.
Seaside Heights Holds Job Fair For Boardwalk Businesses Facing Summer Labor Shortage
The boardwalk was busy with vacationers, which is great for business, but many shop and restaurant owners are having a hard time keeping up with demand.
Federal Unemployment Benefits Ending Early In Some States
Federal unemployment benefits worth $300 per week are ending early in over half the states. Is yours one of them?
Connecticut Offering $1,000 To First 10,000 Unemployed People To Find A Job
With 65,000 positions open statewide, business owners say they need the help.
8 Brooklyn Men Accused Of Filing Fake Unemployment Claims In $2 Million COVID Relief Scheme
Investigators say the suspects posted pictures of themselves on social media posing with cash they got from unemployment.
Authorities Cracking Down On Scammers As New Yorkers In Need Become Victims Of Fraud Amid Pandemic
Rip-offs of all kinds are on the rise in New York. In 2020, complaints to the Federal Trade Commission surged 85%.
Returnships: Corporate Programs Aimed At People Who Have Been Out Of Work Are Presenting Employment Opportunities
A years-long gap in a résumé is usually a red flag for potential employers signaling someone who's been out of touch and may have rusty skills.
Jersey Shore Business Owners Struggling To Fill Seasonal Jobs Blame $300 Federal Unemployment Supplement
Businesses at the Jersey Shore are struggling to fill thousands of seasonal jobs with summer right around the corner.
New Jersey Senator Wants Department Of Labor To Assign Claims Handlers To Legislative Offices To Assist Constituents
The criticism that the office is unresponsive has been one of the biggest complaints since the pandemic began
COVID Impact: Marriott Hotel Workers Enlist NYC Councilman To Help Get Their Jobs Back After Pandemic Ends
Several hundred employees who were let go from a popular hotel in Times Square say they deserve their jobs back when the coronavirus pandemic is over.
COVID Impact: U.S. Added 900,000-Plus Jobs In March, The Third Straight Month Of Growth
It's back to business for Bar Dough in Hell's Kitchen, where 50% of its employees are now back to work after COVID-19 restrictions forced the restaurant to shut down in January for two months.
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Delay in breaching classroom during school shooting was "wrong decision," official says
Nearly 20 officers were in a hallway for more than 45 minutes before agents used a master key to open a door and confront the gunman, authorities said.
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.
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.
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 show will go on as planned. The event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
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 show will go on as planned. The event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
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 show will go on as planned. The event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
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.
