The Ultimate Guide To Black Friday 2021
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Walmart Starts Using Autonomous Drones In New Delivery Service
CBS News got an exclusive look at a new on-demand delivery service, which uses autonomous drone technology, outside a Walmart headquarters in Pea Ridge, Arkansas.
Early Black Friday Deals On The Hottest Toys And Toy Brands Of 2021
We looked for sales on LOL Surprise!, Lego and Little Dumpling toys so you don't have to
Walmart Recalls Aromatherapy Spray That May Contain Deadly Bacteria
Walmart is recalling an aromatherapy room spray that may contain a dangerous bacteria, which can cause a fatal health condition, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
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.
Police: Man Stabbed In Head With Machete After Argument At Walmart In Kearny, N.J.
Police said they found a man inside the Walmart with a deep cut and blood streaming down the back of his head.
N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Announces $1.1 Billion Deal With Opioid Distributors
New York reached a settlement Tuesday with some of the nation's largest opioid distributors that will net the state more than $1 billion.
Long Island Woman Strips Off Her Shirt, Attacks First Responders At East Meadow Walmart, Police Say
Police said when they tried to get her into an ambulance, she kicked a male officer in the neck and a female medic in the chest.
Major Retailers Reveal Christmas Eve Shopping Hours
2020 has been a year like no other because of the pandemic, but hours of operation on Christmas Eve at most store will be similar to what they were last year.
COVID Pandemic Reshaping Holiday Shopping Season As Retailers Offer Major Deals In October
Major retailers are kicking off Black Friday in October with major deals online, trying to lure families who may be more budget conscious.
Target, Walmart Hand Sanitizers Latest To Join FDA List Of Potentially Toxic Products
The products may be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.
Coronavirus Update: Walmart, Target Announce Changes To Control Social Distancing In Stores
Two major retailers are making changes to control social distancing in stores during the pandemic.
Walmart Announces It Will No Longer Sell Ammunition For Handguns, Short-Barrel Rifles
The announcement comes just days after a mass shooting claimed seven lives in Odessa, Texas, and follows back-to-back shootings last month, one of them at a Walmart store.
Man Arrested In Connection To Gun Scare At NJ Walmart
Employees got customers out of the store while multiple agencies responded.
Walmart In Union, N.J. Evacuated After Reports Of Man With Mask And Gun
Police responded, evacuated the store and searched it, but have not found anything suspicious.
20 People Killed, Dozens Injured In El Paso Mass Shooting, Suspect In Custody
Twenty people were killed and 26 others were wounded after a gunman went on a rampage Saturday at a Walmart in the Texas border town of El Paso
Nordstrom Opening NYC Stores That Don't Sell Anything
Walmart and Nordstrom are building physical stores that don't actually sell anything.
Retailers Rolling Out Their Own Deals To Counter Amazon Prime Day Sales
Amazon's annual "Prime Day" is underway Monday, offering two days of ongoing sales from the online retail giant. Other retailers are also offering deep discounts to entice shoppers.
Recall Notice Issued For Eye Drops From Walgreens, Walmart
A recall has been issued for eye drops and ointments over fears the products may not be sterile.
Walmart Loses Family's Graduation Cake, Then Gives Them One Made Of Styrofoam
Marsy Flores' sister took video of the shocking discovery. Underneath an actual layer of frosting, laid nothing but foam filler.
Food Stamps And Online Grocery Shopping About To Mix
A two-year government pilot program has launched to allow low-income shoppers on government food assistance in New York to shop and pay for their groceries online.
Cut Melon Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Recalled
The recall includes cut watermelon, honeydew and cantaloupe sold at Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe's, Target and Whole Foods.
Long Island Walmart Accused Of Racial Profiling After Locking African-American Hair Products In Glass Case
African-American hair products locked in a case at Walmart has stirred outrage on Long Island. One shopper who chose to fight the policy may have succeeded in bringing about change.
Couple Arrested After Shooting In Walmart Near Philadelphia
Police say a man pulled a gun during a dispute with another customer in the checkout lines at a Walmart near Philadelphia.
Moms Slam Target And Walmart For Selling 'Hooker Style' Shorts To Kids
A group of mothers on social media is slamming major retailers for selling inappropriate clothing for children.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Fresh off primary win, Gov. Hochul turns to gun permits, carry rules
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
Video of man with gun in subway station sparks concealed carry concerns
Police say the passenger is former law enforcement and was defending himself, so he was not charged.
Giuliani's former Ukraine fixer gets 20 months in prison
Addressing the court, Parnas sobbed and apologized to those who had lost money investing in his business ventures.
Mom, half-brother charged with murder in Bronx girl's death
Police say she was found with blunt force trauma to her stomach and trauma to her face and arms on Aug. 10, 2021.
Crime Without Punishment: A closer look at disparities in NYPD's homicide clearance rates
According to data analyzed by CBS News, the national homicide clearance rate has been improving for cases involving white victims, but falling for Black and Hispanic victims.
Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club hosts 4th annual Pride Paddle
New Yorkers celebrated the end of Pride month in a unique way, by navigating the infamous Gowanus Canal by canoe
Off-Broadway events offer affordable, family-friendly fun
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
Strangers, social media help woman get back dresses she left on LIRR
Judie Ulberg knows how stressful weddings can be. She works in the business. But this was different.
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Giuliani's former Ukraine fixer gets 20 months in prison
Addressing the court, Parnas sobbed and apologized to those who had lost money investing in his business ventures.
Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club hosts 4th annual Pride Paddle
New Yorkers celebrated the end of Pride month in a unique way, by navigating the infamous Gowanus Canal by canoe
Video of man with gun in subway station sparks concealed carry concerns
Police say the passenger is former law enforcement and was defending himself, so he was not charged.
Mom, half-brother charged with murder in Bronx girl's death
Police say she was found with blunt force trauma to her stomach and trauma to her face and arms on Aug. 10, 2021.
Off-Broadway events offer affordable, family-friendly fun
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
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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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Police searching for suspects after car plows into N.J. flower shop
Surveillance video shows the moment a Ford Edge went full speed into Morningside Florist on West Broadway.
1-year-old critical after near drowning in N.J., police say
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Monday at a home on Beechwood Drive.
Harassing packages sent to former NJ home of Samuel Alito
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
Port Authority asks flyers to pre-book parking at airports
The Port Authority says travelers who do not pre-book parking spots will be charged a summer peak period surcharge.
In wake of tragedy, attorneys urge caution when renting swimming pools
Words of advice offered following tragic drowning death of 7-year-old girl in Teaneck, New Jersey.
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Strangers, social media help woman get back dresses she left on LIRR
Judie Ulberg knows how stressful weddings can be. She works in the business. But this was different.
Nassau County rolling out "vaxmobile" for children
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
Police: Missing 10-year-old from North Bellport found safe
The girl had been reported missing after she was dropped off by a rideshare in Hempstead on Monday.
Navy SEAL museum in honor of Lt. Michael Murphy opens on Long Island
It was named for a native son from Patchogue, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary bravery.
Authorities: Carbon monoxide leak sickens Long Island campers
The incident happened at the Chabad of Great Neck on East Shore Road early Tuesday morning.
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Fresh off primary win, Gov. Hochul turns to gun permits, carry rules
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Hochul, Zeldin projected winners in N.Y. primary election
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will go toe-to-toe in November.
Harassing packages sent to former NJ home of Samuel Alito
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
Mayor Eric Adams says Rudy Giuliani should be investigated in slap probe
Adams told reporters on Tuesday that the district attorney should investigate Giuliani for falsely reporting a crime.
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Chokshi details de Blasio-Cuomo tensions during pandemic
Dr. Dave Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo got in the way of public health.
Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Health officials await additional monkeypox vaccines; Cases climb to 48 in New York City
The demand was overwhelming, and all appointments were booked through Monday.
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.
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Off-Broadway events offer affordable, family-friendly fun
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Jimmy Awards honor high school musical theater performers
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Teen reunites with TV crew who helped him after car crash
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
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Verlander dominant, sends Mets to first 3-game losing streak of season
Veteran right-hander throws two-hit ball over eight innings in Astros' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
Judge, Stanton homer as Yankees sweep A's, improve to 56-20
With the 5-3 victory, the Bombers are now 56-20, matching 2001 Mariners and 1998 Yankees for best start since 1930.
Sears pitches major league-best Yankees past lowly A's
Sears (3-0) made his second spot start and limited the A's to three hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros' romp over Mets
Carlos Carrasco (8-4) had a second straight rocky outing against Houston.
Yankees score 6 in the 7th, take down struggling Athletics
Trailing by four runs early, Bombers rally for 23rd come-from-behind victory of the season, 9-5 on Monday night.
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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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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 6/29 Evening Weather at 6PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for June 29 at 6 p.m.
Video of man with gun in subway station sparks concealed carry concerns
Video of a man pulling out a gun in a subway station is sparking new concerns about concealed weapons in New York City. Police say the man was defending himself, so he was not charged. CBS2's Lisa Rozner looks into whether other passengers could soon resort to using guns as self-defense, too.
Auto body shop catches fire in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Crews battled a fire at an auto body shop in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Wednesday. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
TSA: More guns, ammunition found at Newark Airport
The Port Authority and TSA report a disturbing increase in guns found at airport security checkpoints.
Ohio couple charged in multi-state sex trafficking
Two people are facing charges in a multi-state sex trafficking ring.
