Justice Department Signals It May Allow Supervised Injection Sites
The sites let users inject drugs under medical supervision, with protections against deadly overdoses.
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Department Of Justice Launches Civil Rights Investigation Into Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon joins Louisville, Phoenix and Minneapolis as cities targeted by the Biden administration for a police civil rights probe.
Federal Authorities Investigating Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Andrew Cuomo
Legal documents with the state comptroller's office show the Department of Justice is also looking into Cuomo's handling of the pandemic.
Justice Department Sues To Block Penguin Random House's Proposed Acquisition Of Simon & Schuster
The DOJ argues it would give Penguin Random House "outsized influence" over what is published and how much authors are paid.
Justice Department Distributes $568 Million To Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme Victims
Thirty-one thousand people lost money in Madoff's financial fraud, one of the biggest in history.
Justice Department Won't Open Civil Investigation Into COVID Response At Nursing Homes In 3 States
The DOJ was looking into whether requiring some COVID-positive patients to be admitted to nursing homes contributed to deaths.
FBI Mishandled Larry Nassar Sexual Abuse Case, Department Of Justice Inspector General Finds
The inspector general accused the FBI of failing to respond to the allegations against Nassar with the "utmost seriousness and urgency" they required.
Trump's Justice Department Obtained House Democrats' Data In Leaks Investigation
The Justice Department has launched a review of subpoenas issued during the Trump administration seeking records of members of Congress and others.
New Jersey Woman Calls For Private Long-Term Care Facilities To Be Investigated Over COVID-19 Deaths In Addition To Public Nursing Homes
She says her mom was living at a private long-term care facility that she believes was taking in COVID-19 patients from St. Barnabas Hospital.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Criticizes Justice Department For Requesting COVID-19 Data From Public Nursing Homes
Cuomo says there are five public nursing homes in New York State and that the information requested has already been released.
DOJ Requests Data From New York, New Jersey About COVID-19 Orders That May Have Resulted In Nursing Home Deaths
The DOJ says the information will help determine whether it will launch investigations under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act.
Department Of Justice Sues New Jersey Over So-Called Sanctuary City Policies
Attorney General William Barr announced the lawsuit Monday, saying law enforcement officers are being "put in harm's way by these ideologically driven policies."
New Jersey Man Indicted On Terror Charges, Allegedly Scouted Targets In New York City For Hezbollah
The Department of Justice says Alexei Saab of Morristown was allegedly trained by the terror organization in bomb-making and intelligence-gathering which he used to scout potential targets
Eric Garner Case: Feds Will Not File Civil Rights Charges Against NYPD Officers In Chokehold Death
Tomorrow marks five years since Garner's death. It's also the deadline for the U.S. Department of Justice to make its decision.
Lawmakers Demand Investigation After Brooklyn Prisoners Left Without Lights, Heat
Visiting hours were supposed to resume Monday, but were cancelled while authorities investigate a credible bomb threat.
Feds Subpoena New York, Pennsylvania Dioceses In Church Sex Abuse Investigation
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched the first federal investigation into child sex abuse within the Catholic church, subpoenaing diocese across New York and Pennsylvania.
President Trump Prepares For Summit With Putin
The meeting will take place just days after the indictment of Russian officials accused of meddling in the 2016 election.
12 Russians Accused Of Hacking Democrats In 2016 US Election
The indictments were announced as part of the special counsel probe into potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia.
City Of Chicago Files Suit Against DOJ Over Sanctuary City Crackdown
The City of Chicago filed a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions Monday, challenging rules that would make it impossible for sanctuary cities like Chicago to receive some federal grants.
Attorney Slams Justice Dept. Argument That Federal Civil Rights Law Does Not Protect Gays
The Justice Department is arguing that federal civil rights law does not protect gays, and one local attorney feels it is a political argument rather than a legal one.
Family Of Eric Garner Frustrated As Federal Probe Remains Active
The family of the slain man, Eric Garner, emerged from a private meeting Wednesday with Justice Department officials saying they had been told that the investigation was still active.
Former DOJ Official Sally Yates To Testify On Ex-National Security Adviser Flynn
Sally Yates, a top Justice Department official in the Obama administration, is set to testify Monday about President Donald Trump's dismissed national security adviser.
Justice Department Seeks Pause On Overhaul Agreement With Baltimore Police
The request comes just hours after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced he had ordered a sweeping review of the Justice Department's interactions with local law enforcement, including such court-enforceable improvement plans with troubled police agencies.
Justice Department Sending Poll Monitors To 28 States On Election Day
Personnel will be sent to 67 jurisdictions, including several in the Tri-State area, to watch for potential civil rights violations, the department said.
Justice Department Replaces Team Working Eric Garner Case: Report
With an impasse in the case, the New York Times reports that the Justice Department has replaced the New York team of agents and lawyers with a new team from out of town.
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Bomb squad clears suspicious package at JFK, evacuated terminal reopens
The package contained a common household product with a component that police K9s are trained to detect, sources told CBS2.
NYPD: Search on for hit-and-run driver after cyclist killed in Bronx
Investigators say a white Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a cyclist in the intersection of Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street.
Experts explain how to keep dogs' stress levels down during fireworks
Kradlemypet.com says more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year because of the noise and the lights.
NYS Police: 2 dead in road rage incident on I-84 in Putnam County
Troopers said two drivers were arguing with with one another on the road's right lane when a third car hit them.
Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
Body camera footage shows fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker
Authorities said Walker was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from his vehicle during a pursuit, and officers said they feared he was preparing to fire.
3-year-old dies after falling out window in East Harlem
Police say the 3-year-old boy fell out of a window on the 29th floor just after 11 a.m. Saturday.
Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
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NYPD: Search on for hit-and-run driver after cyclist killed in Bronx
Investigators say a white Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a cyclist in the intersection of Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street.
Experts explain how to keep dogs' stress levels down during fireworks
Kradlemypet.com says more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year because of the noise and the lights.
NYS Police: 2 dead in road rage incident on I-84 in Putnam County
Troopers said two drivers were arguing with with one another on the road's right lane when a third car hit them.
Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
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Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Air travel issues plague July 4 weekend plans
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
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.
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Experts explain how to keep dogs' stress levels down during fireworks
Kradlemypet.com says more pets go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year because of the noise and the lights.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
Crews battle 4-alarm fire at Palisades Park warehouse
A resident told CBS2 that the warehouse had not been used for at least a year.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
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Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
Nassau County steps up shark patrols for July 4th weekend
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
Exasperated residents want Huntington to crack down on leaf blower noise
"In the early morning, you don't have to start your engines before 7 o'clock," said Cathy Anner.
Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
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Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Gov. Hochul signs new gun laws passed by N.Y. legislature
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
N.J. gov. signs bills protecting reproductive health rights
One bill provides confidential care to out-of-state residents coming to the state.
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.
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
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.
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Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
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Castellanos scores twice, but Atlanta rallies late to tie NYCFC
Dom Dwyer netted the equalizer in the 86th minute as the teams settled for a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
Guardians silence vaunted Yankees' bats, avoid sweep
Triston McKenzie shut down New York's big-bashing lineup over seven superb innings in Cleveland's 2-0 win Sunday.
Eduardo Escobar goes deep again, Mets take down Rangers
Carlos Carrasco rebounded from a pair of poor starts and the Amazins' cruised to a 4-1 win on Sunday.
Calhoun 2 HRs, Pérez wins 7th straight as Rangers beat Mets
New York lost for the fourth time in five games and its lead in the NL East was shaved to 2 1/2 games over Atlanta.
Rizzo, Stanton homer as Yankees win, sweep 2 from Guards
The Yankees are 25-6 since May 31.
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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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Experts offer tips to reduce stress levels for pets during fireworks shows
As people prepare to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July, veterinarians say pet owners need to be prepared, too. CBS2's Lisa Rozner spoke with a doctor on what you can do now.
Long Island lifeguard attacked by shark speaks exclusively to CBS2
The lifeguard was bitten on the chest and hand on Sunday at Smith Point Beach in Suffolk County. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Security scare forces evacuation of terminal at JFK Airport
Though a suspicious package was later cleared by law enforcement, the incident caused a lot of stress to travelers struggling to get out of the Tri-State Area. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Police searching for driver in deadly Bronx hit-and-run
Police say the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a cyclist in the intersection of Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street on Sunday afternoon. CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
First Alert weather: CBS2 6:30 p.m. forecast
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock says the Fourth of July will be a brilliant day across the Tri-State Area.
