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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

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

Abused Puppy Visits Upper West Side School

The students at the Stephen Gaynor School raised money for the sweet-natured puppy’s medical bills.

2013/05/12

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

People were out Sunday morning buying tickets to try to cash in.

2013/05/12

Islanders fans attend Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on May 5, 2013 in Uniondale, New York. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Sold Out Islanders Playoff Games Bringing Big Bucks To Nassau County Economy

The team’s playoff home games have generated more than $1 million each in economic activity for the county.

2013/05/09

Girl selling pot holders to help Sandy victims. (credit: CBS 2)

Girl, 4, Raising Funds For Sandy Victims By Making, Selling Pot Holders

Makenna Switzer of Sayreville said the project started with two orders and has since grown to 180 orders.

2013/05/08

Weapons collected at a gun buyback in Keansburg, N.J. - March 9, 2013 (credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

More Than 10,000 Guns Turned In Across NJ In Recent Months

The most recent gun buyback was held in Passaic County last weekend, where 853 weapons were collected.

2013/05/08

A student at the Fieldston School designed this jacket made of comic books for an annual fashion show. (credit: CBS 2)

Bronx Students Design Clothes Out Of Melted Records, Bullet Shells For Annual Fashion Show

This year’s crop of students at The Fieldston School made dresses, suits and skirts out of items including printer paper, comic books and clothes pins.

2013/05/07

A person shows tickets for a concert. (file/credit: THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Assemblyman Wants Better Truth In Advertising For Event Tickets

New York State Assemblyman Charles Lavine’s bill would require that the number of tickets available to the general public be advertised.

2013/05/07

Mary Sherlach, Lauren Rousseau, Vicki Soto, Mary Anne Murphy, Rachel D'Avino, Dawn Hochsprung (clockwise) all posthumously honored with Citizens Honors Medal from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. (credit: Facebook)

6 Educators Killed In Newtown Massacre Awarded Medals Of Honor

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society said it chose the slain educators to receive its Citizen Honors Medal, the highest award it gives to a civilian, after receiving dozens of nominations for their actions during the shooting.

2013/05/06

Starting line of 2013 TD 5 Boro Bike Tour. (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Thousands Of Cyclists Take To The Streets For Five Borough Bike Tour

In all, organizers expect 32,000 riders to take on the course through all five boroughs. It is the biggest bike ride in the U.S.

2013/05/05

Beefed Up Security Put Into Place For Long Island Marathon

Bomb-sniffing dogs and state troopers are on hand. There are officers on horseback and motorcycle along the route and police helicopters are also keeping an eye on things from the sky.

2013/05/05

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)

Eye On New York: Sandy Recovery, Eye On Broadway, Mouth Off To Montone And More

In an Eye On Broadway, CBS 2′s Dana Tyler took a look at “Kinky Boots,” which leads the Tony Awards nominations with 13 nods.

2013/05/05

‘Matilda The Musical’ Picks Up 12 Tony Award Nominations

“Matilda The Musical” is currently playing at the Shubert Theatre.

2013/05/05

Furry Friend Finder: Samantha And Russell

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.

2013/05/05

Parenting Expert Offers Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

If you haven’t found the perfect gift for your mom just yet, “Savvy Mommy” Victoria Pericon has some great tips.

2013/05/05

'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.