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CBS 2's Jennifer McLogan takes you inside the story of a teenage fisherman who caught a shark in Westhampton Beach.
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Long Island Teens Organize Food Pantry To Feed East End Families Struggling During Pandemic
Two students from Westhampton Beach High are spending their summer days creating a free food cabinet for their community.
Businesses In Westhampton Beach Shopping District Trying To Bring In Customers Amid Major Construction
Walking is dicey and driving is off-limits for now on the Main Street shopping district of Westhampton Beach.
Local Pilot, Georgia Teacher Among Long Island Plane Crash Victims
The owner of the plane, a Connecticut man, also lost his life and his former wife spoke to CBS2.
Battle Brewing In Blue Point Over Plan To Turn Convent Into Drug Rehab Facility
A plan to turn a convent into a drug rehabilitation center is facing opposition on Long Island. Now, the buyer of the convent is floating another idea, but it's also causing controversy.
Westhampton Beach Residents Sue Over Concerns About Hazardous Chemical In Water
Longtime Westhampton Beach residents who live near Francis S. Gabreski Airport say they plan to sue over their exposure to a hazardous chemicals in their drinking water.
Schumer: NTSB Should Investigate Spate Of Small Plane Crashes
The Democrat wants the agency to look into why the small plane crashes are happening and possible additional safety measures.
NTSB Removes Plane From Scene Of Fatal Westhampton Beach Crash
Federal officials say they've removed the single-engine plane that crashed on Long Island last weekend, killing two people and injuring a third.
NTSB: Plane In Sunday Suffolk County Crash Had No Mechanical Problems
Officials say the plane was practicing takeoff and landings when it came down at the Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach.
Authorities: Two Dead, One Hurt In Plane Crash Near Westhampton Beach Airport
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Navion F aircraft was practicing takeoffs and landings at the Westhampton airport when it crashed at around 11:40 a.m.
Chemicals Found In Westhampton Area Well Water Spark Concern
Concerns are mounting about what is in the water after chemicals were found in water wells in Suffolk County.
Suffolk Police Rescue Boy, Father Carried Out By Riptide From Beach In Hamptons
Suffolk County police on Sunday evening rescued an 11-year-old boy and his father after they were pulled off a beach in the Hamptons by a rip tide.
Woman To Receive $1 Million For False Arrest Outside Air National Guard Base
A New York woman who was arrested outside an Air National Guard base while taking pictures for a "Support Our Troops'' website is due to get over $1 million after suing for false arrest.
Westhampton Beach Student With Down Syndrome To Be Bused Out; Parents Call It Discrimination
A Westhampton Beach student wants to continue to be mainstreamed and remain with his friends, sibling and classmates.
Police: Woman Driving Pickup In Westhampton Beach Accidentally Hits Husband
Police on eastern Long Island say a driver accidentally struck and killed her 80-year-old husband in a high school parking lot.
Judges: Orthodox Jewish Zone Can Stay In Westhampton Beach
The judges found the zone does not violate constitutional issues regarding separation of church and state
Some Westhampton Beach Residents Appalled By Police Chief's Big Payout
Residents of Westhampton Beach, Long Island were outraged Friday night over the size of a retirement package for the police chief.
Longtime Hamptons Theater Tries To Avoid Unhappy Ending
The Hampton Arts Cinema, a tiny two-screen theater, doesn't pull in enough profit to pay for the movie industry's mandated upgrade from film to digital, which costs $70,000 per projector.
Massive Sculpture Turning Heads In Westhampton Beach
The aluminum colossus dubbed "Walking Figure" appeared at the airport in Westhampton, not far from the village and beaches.
Snow Held Off But Wind Advisory In Effect Across Region
Winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45 and 50 mph are possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Long Island Gym Teacher Takes Plea Deal In Locker Room Spying Case
According to a plea deal, Thomas Sheppard is expected to get five years of probation, give up his teacher's license and register as a sex offender.
Legal Battle Over Ice Cream Cone Heats Up In Hamptons
The Village of Westhampton Beach has racked up an $18,000 legal bill fighting an ice cream shop owner over an oversized ice cream cone.
LIRR Plans Non-Stop Express Service From Penn Station To The Hamptons
Trains will depart from Penn Station at 4:07 p.m. on Fridays and run nonstop to Westhampton. From there, the train will continue eastward, making stops at Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton and Montauk.
L.I. Gym Teacher Accused Of Placing Video Recording Device In Girls Locker Room
Westhampton is reeling after the alleged spying incident was first discovered last month by school officials who said they found Sheppard's cell phone recording video in the locker room.
N.Y. Air Nat'l Guard Trains For Wildfires On Long Island
In April, wildfire broke out in Manorville and it took many long days to get it under control.
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Firefighter badly hurt battling fire on Staten Island released from hospital
Officials say the firefighter inhaled superheated gases while trying to put out a blaze in Bulls Head on Friday.
Caught on video: Unprovoked attack in the Bronx leaves victim with fractured skull
The NYPD is searching for the man who punched a stranger, leaving the victim in critical condition with head trauma.
NYC public schools easing COVID guidelines
New York City education officials say COVID rules for public schools won't be as strict when students return to the classroom in a few weeks.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Giuliani appears before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump
Trump's former personal attorney is a target of the probe examining whether Trump interfered in Georgia's 2020 elections.
MTA bus driver injured following altercation with driver in Manhattan
Police say during the dispute, the other driver got out of his car and threw something at the bus driver's window.
Water main break snarls streets in Newark
Chopper 2 was over Academy Street between Broad and Halsey Wednesday morning as utility workers tried to stop the flow of water.
Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
First Alert Weather: Wednesday morning 8/17 CBS2 weather headlines
Today will be partly to mostly cloudy, cooler, and a bit breezy at times with highs in the upper 70s to right around 80.
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Caught on video: Unprovoked attack in the Bronx leaves victim with fractured skull
The NYPD is searching for the man who punched a stranger, leaving the victim in critical condition with head trauma.
MTA bus driver injured following altercation with driver in Manhattan
Police say during the dispute, the other driver got out of his car and threw something at the bus driver's window.
Water main break snarls streets in Newark
Chopper 2 was over Academy Street between Broad and Halsey Wednesday morning as utility workers tried to stop the flow of water.
First Alert Weather: Wednesday morning 8/17 CBS2 weather headlines
Today will be partly to mostly cloudy, cooler, and a bit breezy at times with highs in the upper 70s to right around 80.
Solange Knowles composes original score for NYC Ballet
Knowles says her score will be performed by the New York City Ballet orchestra and choreographed by Gianna Reisen.
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Connecticut launches program to help residents find jobs
CareerConneCT is a network of 19 job training programs meant to help some of the state's 67,000 unemployed workers.
Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
Workers can receive up to $1,000 from the Premium Pay Program.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
It will offer tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated programs.
Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
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See it: Kayakers spot dolphins swimming in the Hudson River
The three dolphins swam around for about an hour before disappearing.
Walk-in monkeypox vaccine clinic held in Newark
United States health officials say there are hundreds of thousands of monkeypox vaccines available.
Sinkholes force partial beach closures in Bradley Beach
The problem has kept a section of McCabe Avenue Beach closed since Thursday.
FDA: Hearing aids will soon be available over-the-counter
The FDA estimates about 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 get the help they need.
FAA: Staffing concerns causing delays at NYC-area airports
Departing and arriving flights could be delayed up to two hours at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, the agency said.
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New York Comedy Festival returning in November
The festival runs Nov. 7-13 at various locations in all five boroughs, plus one show at UBS Arena in Nassau County.
Suffolk County officers accused of firing rifles into woods
Sources tell CBS2 numerous rounds were fired in East Shoreham on Aug. 3. A neighbor reported shots fired to 911.
9 alleged mob members indicted on federal charges in NYC
Seven of those nine alleged members or associates of the Genovese or Bonanno crime families appeared in court.
Political experts: Many eyes are on Long Island congressional races
Having the Primary in August is confusing and the hardest part may be figuring out what district you're in.
Nassau County lawmakers, police, victims call for overhaul of New York's bail laws
County Executive Bruce Blakeman says from April to June, more than 3,000 people were arrested in Nassau County, and 2,600 of them were released without bail - and nearly 200 re-arrested.
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Giuliani appears before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump
Trump's former personal attorney is a target of the probe examining whether Trump interfered in Georgia's 2020 elections.
Rep. Liz Cheney, defeated in primary, says "now the real work begins"
The Wyoming congresswoman lost to Trump-backed challenger Harriet Hageman. In Alaska, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Kelly Tshibaka will advance to the general election in the Senate race.
Political experts: Many eyes are on Long Island congressional races
Having the Primary in August is confusing and the hardest part may be figuring out what district you're in.
Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
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NYC public schools easing COVID guidelines
New York City education officials say COVID rules for public schools won't be as strict when students return to the classroom in a few weeks.
Officials: West Nile virus detected in 2 NYC residents
The virus has been detected in a record number of mosquitoes across all five boroughs.
Walk-in monkeypox vaccine clinic held in Newark
United States health officials say there are hundreds of thousands of monkeypox vaccines available.
FDA: Hearing aids will soon be available over-the-counter
The FDA estimates about 30 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, but only 1 in 5 get the help they need.
NYC Department of Education releases fall COVID guidelines
Daily health screenings will not be needed, but if you're sick, you're instructed to stay home.
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Solange Knowles composes original score for NYC Ballet
Knowles says her score will be performed by the New York City Ballet orchestra and choreographed by Gianna Reisen.
New York Comedy Festival returning in November
The festival runs Nov. 7-13 at various locations in all five boroughs, plus one show at UBS Arena in Nassau County.
Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather
In 1973, Littlefeather represented Marlon Brando at the Oscars, declining his Best Actor award for "The Godfather."
Melissa Etheridge to play a dozen off-Broadway shows
"Melissa Etheridge: My Window - A Journey Through Life" will play a dozen performance at New World Stages off-Broadway on 50th Street starting Oct. 13.
Ashanti on the roots of her success and "how my story ends"
The R&B star revisits where she got her start, and talks about dreams coming true.
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Arozarena's early homer sends Rays past skidding Yankees
The Yankees have lost 11 of 13 and are 8-17 since reaching the All-Star break at 64-28.
Morton, Olson lead Braves to another easy win over Mets
The Mets' 10-game winner Taijuan Walker made an early exit because of back spasms.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
Report: Jets QB Zach Wilson has no additional damage to knee
Second-year QB had surgery Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus and remains on track to return in a few weeks.
Mets get off to very bad start in showdown series with Braves
Carlos Carrasco was forced to leave early due to injury and it was all down hill from there as Atlanta rolled 13-1.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
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.
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First Alert Forecast: Wednesday afternoon 8/17 CBS2 weather headlines
CBS2's John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
Giuliani appears before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump election conduct
Giuliani, who was Trump's personal attorney in 2020, is a target of the Fulton County probe examining whether the former president interfered in Georgia's 2020 elections, according to one of Giuliani's lawyers. Natalie Brand reports.
Rutgers University to continue to require masks this fall
The university says the rule applies to all indoor teaching spaces, libraries and clinical settings.
MTA bus driver injured after argument with another driver
Police say during the dispute, the other driver got out of his car and threw something at the bus driver's window.
Unprovoked attack caught on video in the Bronx
The NYPD is searching for the man who punched a stranger, leaving the victim in critical condition with head trauma.
