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Entry to the Super Bowl expo in Secaucus, N.J. May 22, 2013. (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

Super Bowl Expo Held For Local Businesses Banking On The Big Game

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Powerball poster, May 12, 2013. (credit: CBS 2)

No Winner In Powerball Drawing; $350 Million Up For Grabs On Wednesday

Misty the pit bull puppy meets the students who rescued her from the Stephen Gaynor School. (credit: Peter Haskell/WCBS 880)

Abused Puppy Visits Upper West Side School

'Carried In Our Hearts,' by Dr. Jane Aronson, founder of Worldwide Orphans Foundation. (credit : CBS 2)

Mother’s Day Conversation With Worldwide Orphans Foundation CEO

Sale sign at Banana Republic. (credit: CBS 2)

Savvy Shoppers Already Cashing In On Memorial Day Sales

It’s not Memorial Day yet but many stores have already slashed prices.

2013/05/21

The Revel casino is seen from the boardwalk in Atlantic City (file / creidt: Dough4872 via Wikipedia)

Revel Casino Emerges From Bankruptcy Filing

The pre-planned Chapter 11 filing wiped out $1.2 billion of the casino’s $1.5 billion in debt, by giving lenders an 82 percent ownership stake.

2013/05/21

Nathan's Famous reopens nearly seven months after superstorm Sandy. This photo was posted on the Nathan's Facebook page on Monday, May 20, 2013. (credit: facebook.com/nathansfamous)

Nathan’s Famous Reopens On Coney Island In Time For Memorial Day Weekend

The original 1310 Surf Avenue location reopened Monday at 7 p.m., according to Nathan’s official Facebook page.

2013/05/21

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg speaks with Muppet character Miss Piggy during the Museum of the Moving Image and the Jim Henson Legacy collaboration press conference at the Museum of the Moving Image on May 21, 2013 in Queens. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Bloomberg, Miss Piggy Announce New Muppets Exhibit Coming To Queens

Muppet creator Jim Henson’s family is donating about 400 puppets, costumes, props and other items to the Museum of the Moving Image.

2013/05/21

Last Day Of Great GoogaMooga Festival Called Off For Rain

The last day of the Great GogoaMoooga Festival in Prospect Park was canceled Sunday, as light, but persistent rain drenched the area.

2013/05/19

Great Googa Mooga sign in Prospect Park. (credit: CBS 2)

Great Googa Mooga Food And Music Festival Kicks Off

Festival co-founder Jonathan Mayers of Superfly has promised a better experience for festival-goers in its second year.

2013/05/18

Slot Machine (File Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Plan For ‘Huge’ Long Island Casino In The Works

A proposal to build a major Long Island casino with video slot machines is part of closed-door negotiations to expand casino gambling in New York, according to the head of the Nassau County Off-Track Betting Corp. and a legislative bill.

2013/05/16

Iran vs. Russia compete in wrestling match at Rumble on the Rails, May 15, 2013. (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

Rumble On The Rails At Grand Central Aimed At Bringing Wrestling Back To Olympics

The cheering for the wrestlers was deafening in the great Vanderbilt Hall.

2013/05/15

Inside the 41st annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House. (credit: CBS 2)

Upper East Side Town House Gets Makeover For Annual Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser

If you’re looking for a little home design inspiration, the 41st annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House is now open to the public.

2013/05/14

Nautical Mile, Freeport, N.Y. (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Reopening Ceremony Held For Long Island’s Nautical Mile

Town officials were on hand to accept $1.3 million in grant money from the National Grid, which will be used to help 45 businesses still struggling to open in time for summer.

2013/05/13

Furry Friend Finder: Billy And Shane

Every Sunday morning around 8:20 on CBS 2 HD News, the Humane Society of New York City will feature some of its many great pets up for adoption.

2013/05/12

Eye On New York: Previewing AIDS Walk New York, A Sit-Down With Broadway Stars And More

CBS 2′s Marcia Kramer discussed the rampant corruption in Albany, with more state lawmakers getting caught up in corruption probes.

2013/05/12

Actress Cicely Tyson Discusses Tony Award Nomination

“The Trip To Bountiful” also stars Vanessa Williams and Cuba Gooding, Jr. and has had its run on Broadway extended until Labor Day weekend.

2013/05/12

Pink bats for breast cancer awareness. (credit: CBS 2)

Mets, Yankees Welcoming Honorary Bat Girls For Mother’s Day

On this Mothers Day, Major League Baseball is once again going pink to raise aware awareness for breast cancer.

2013/05/12

Mother’s Day Conversation With Worldwide Orphans Foundation CEO

Dr. Jane Aronson’s two sons, 13 and 15, were adopted. She said she felt compelled to adopt from a young age to give a home to children in need.

2013/05/12

'United We Stand' sign at Yankee Stadium as seen from Chopper 880, April 16, 2013. (credit: Tom Kaminski/WCBS 880)

Yankee Stadium Tribute To Boston

The Fifth Annual PFLAG National Straight For Equality Awards

5th Annual PFLAG National Straight For Equality Awards

PFLAG National held its fifth annual Straight for Equality Awards Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis. Straight for Equality – a nationwide outreach and education project created by PFLAG National – educates and empowers straight allies to advocate for and support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.