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Court Rules Some Emergency Contraception To Be Available Without Restrictions

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan issued a brief order Wednesday. The court said it would allow two-pill versions of emergency contraception to be sold without restrictions while it decides the merits of the federal government’s appeal of a lower-court ruling.

2013/06/05

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Schneiderman To Host ‘Smartphone Summit’ To Combat Rise In Thefts

San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday announced the June 13 meeting with some of the nation’s largest smartphone makers. The meeting will be held in Schneiderman’s New York City office.

2013/06/05

Unclaimed laptops part of MTA auction (MTA)

One Man’s Trash: MTA Auctions Off Lost, Surplus Items Online

As the idiom goes, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

2013/06/05

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images/File)

AG Schneiderman Announces Change To Law For Campaign Donations

Beginning Wednesday, any non-profits spending $10,000 or more must report the purpose of that spending.

2013/06/05

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Seen At 11: Debt Can Do You Serious Damage In All Kinds Of Ways

If you’re weighed down by credit cards, all the debt may be hurting more than your wallet.

2013/06/04

Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford (file / Used with permission of the Connecticut General Assembly and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund, Inc.)

Conn. Transportation Advocate Blasts New Budget For Diverting Funds

The 19-mile backup into the city came just hours after state lawmakers voted to divert nearly $76 million from the state transportation fund to balance the newly approved budget deal.

2013/06/04

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

Screen shot of new sugary drinks ad launched by the NYC health department. (credit: YouTube)

New NYC Ad Campaign Targets Sweetened Teas, Fruit Drinks

The American Beverage Association says the ads oversimplify the causes of obesity.

2013/06/03

The New York Hilton Midtown is expected to soon stop offering room service, much to the dismay of guests. (Photo: CBS 2)

Blame The Economy? Some Snazzy NYC Hotels To Eliminate Room Service

Hollywood shows the joy of lounging in luxury in numerous films, but the days of room service are numbered. The city’s largest hotel, the Midtown Hilton, is getting rid of it.

2013/06/03

A Hess gas station employee directs gas lines on Rte 110 in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy on November 3, 2012 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Federal Sandy Aid To Cover Backup Generators At Some New York Gas Stations

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced federal relief money will help gas stations pay for electrical wiring to use generators that would keep gas flowing during power outages.

2013/06/03

A man plays video keno. (file/credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Experts Worry Electronic Gambling Provision In Conn. Budget Could Lead To Long-Term Problems

A state budget that calls for big spending increases for science and technology at the University of Connecticut and expands gambling to bring in more revenue cleared the House of Representatives on Sunday and now heads to the Senate just days before the 2013 legislative session ends.

2013/06/03

'Despicable Me 2' (credit: CBS 2)

Eye On New York: Summer Blockbusters Preview, A New Use For Ketamine And Mouth Off To Montone

On Sunday’s Eye On New York, CBS 2′s Dana Tyler sat down with the actor Rob McClure, who’s up for a Tony for his portrayal of Charlie Chaplin. The Tony Awards will be handed out next Sunday evening live on CBS 2 HD.

2013/06/02

Sen. Schumer speaks in Bryant Park, June 2, 2013. (credit: Glenn Schuck/1010 WINS)

Schumer Calls On FDA To Expedite Process To Get Better Sunscreens On Store Shelves

Sen. Charles Schumer, speaking in Bryant Park, said there are highly advanced sunscreens available around the world, but said the federal Food and Drug Administration still has not approved them for use in the U.S.

2013/06/02

A Citi Bike station Manhattan (credit: Juliet Papa/1010 WINS)

Citi Bike Formally Launches For Daily, Weekly Members

Memberships are available for $9.95 a day or $25 a week, which entitles riders to an unlimited number of 30-minute trips.

2013/06/02

The cast of 'Kinky Boots' perform onstage at the Media Opening for Kinky Boots on Broadway Show, on April 4, 2013. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Kinky Liqueur)

Superstorm Sandy Blamed As Broadway Attendance Drops

For the 2012-2013 Broadway season, shows yielded more than $1.1 billion, according to the Broadway League’s computing.

2013/06/02