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Seen At 11: Drowsy Drivers May Put Your Family At Risk This Summer

If your summer plans include driving you could come across a new danger on the roads this year. Certain allergy medications might be affecting users behind the wheel.

2013/06/17

Buyer Beware, Books Bought At Chappaqua Library’s Used Book Sale Could Be Carrying Bed Bugs

On Saturday anybody who bought books during the sale can bring them to the parking lot across the street for treatment.

2013/06/13

FILE - A Verizon sign hangs on a store in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Report: National Security Agency Gets Phone Records Of Verizon Customers

The order requires Verizon, one of the nation’s largest telecommunications companies, on an “ongoing, daily basis” to give the NSA information on all telephone calls in its systems, both within the U.S. and between the U.S. and other countries.

2013/06/06

Customers at this Westbury dry cleaners were left hanging, when the store owner was evicted. (Credit CBS 2)

Good News For Customers Left Hanging By Westbury Dry Cleaner’s Eviction

Customers at a popular Westbury, Long Island dry cleaner were left hanging on Thursday, after the owner was suddenly evicted.

2013/06/06

Firefighters battle a brush fire in Queens, apparently set to hide two bodies, on March 6, 2013. (credit: CBS 2)

Seen At 11: Alarming New Study Could Change The Way You Look At Smoke Detectors

What would happen if a fire broke out in your home? Fire alarms save lives, but they may not be as effective as many people think they are, according to a new study.

2013/06/03

A customer exits a Dunkin' Donuts store in midtown Manhattan. (Photo by Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

Dunkin’ Adding Doughnut Breakfast Sandwich To National Menu

The sandwich, which comes with fried eggs and bacon between a split glazed doughnut, will become a part of the permanent menu starting June 7, which the chain claims is “National Donut Day.”

2013/06/03

Renewed Push In Albany For Sunscreen Expiration Labels

As the weather heats up and sun worshipers flock to the beach, people are relying on sunscreen to keep them from getting burned. But what many people don’t know is that some sunscreens expire.

2013/05/31

Starbucks To Ban Smoking Within 25 Feet Of Cafes

The Seattle-based chain said it will start banning smoking within 25 feet of its stores, beginning Saturday.

2013/05/31

This controversial Coors Light can, commemorating the Puerto Rican Day Parade, has recently come under fire by Puerto Ricans, themselves. (Photo: Mike Montone/CBSNewYork)

Promotional Beer Can Sparks Brew-Haha Ahead Of Puerto Rican Day Parade

On Thursday a group of Puerto Rican organizations, elected officials, activists, and community groups rallied outside of the Manhattan Beer Distributors’ building in the Bronx.

2013/05/30

New Jersey Gas Stations Sued For Selling Aviation Fuel As Gasoline

The stations are located in North Plainfield, Trenton, Manasquan, Lawrenceville and Scotch Plains. The lawsuit announced Tuesday also names their parent company, a fuel distributor and fuel transporter.

2013/05/28

Experts: Thousands Of Day Camps Are Unregulated And Could Be Unsafe

Experts told CBS 2 that certain camps are not held to the same standards and regulations that others are, particularly camps that focus on a single activity like baseball or soccer.

2013/05/24

N.J. Bar Accused Of Substituting Rubbing Alcohol For Premium Liquor

Was that really a Jack and Coke you had in New Jersey? It might not have been, but authorities in the Garden State are working to do something about it.

2013/05/23

iPhone (file / credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Connecticut Proposal Would Hike Tax On Digital Downloads

Downloading e-books, music from iTunes, or apps for your phone could become expensive for folks in Connecticut.

2013/05/22

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Some Stores Are Already Offering Big Discounts Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend

William Sonoma, The Gap, Coldwater Creek, and Banana Republic were all holding pre-Memorial Day sales on Monday. Avid shoppers said that it was well worth it to take advantage of the early bargains.

2013/05/20

Sen. Charles Schumer (file / credit: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

Sen Schumer Calls On Airlines To Reverse Flight Change Fee Increases

“I am asking, really demanding that Delta, American, U.S. Air, and United Airlines put the brakes on these out of control change of flight fees,” he said.

2013/05/19

Jason Blatt of Knight Capital Americas (Photo credit: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

A Look At The Faces Of Traders On Wall Street

Women try on wedding dresses at the annual "Running of the Brides" sales event at Filene's Basement in New York on June 3, 2011. ( ERIC FEFERBERG/AFP/Getty Images)

Brides Gone Wild: Annual Running Of the Brides at Filene’s Basement in Manhattan

International Toy Fair At Javits Center

The Jacob Javits Center has turned into a huge playground. The 108th Annual International Toy Fair is in Manhattan this week showcasing the hottest trends in the industry.

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 20: Supermodel Adriana Lima reveals the $2 million bombshell fantasy bra designed by Damiani exclusively for Victoria's Secret at Victoria's Secret, SoHo on October 20, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

Adriana Lima Models $2 Million Victoria’s Secret Bra

Supermodel Adriana Lima reveals the $2 million bombshell fantasy bra designed by Damiani exclusively for Victoria’s Secret at Victoria’s Secret, SoHo on October 20, 2010 in New York City.