Sen. Gillibrand Seeking To Shine Light On Sexual Abuse Within Military
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who serves as the chair of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, plans to address the issue next week with a newly drafted bill.
Seen At 11: Real Life NYC ‘Superheroes’ Take Matters Into Their Own Hands
Members of the New York Superheroes go by names like “Snipe,” “Spyder,” “Dark Guardian,” and “Spector,” names that could have been pulled straight from the pages of a comic book, and they take their commitment to doing good very seriously.
What’s Next For John F. Kennedy International Airport’s ‘Worldport’?
The land-constrained nature of Kennedy Airport, and Worldport’s location, make preservation difficult, according to the Port Authority.
Citi Bike Rollout Set For Memorial Day For Annual Members
Annual members will have one week of exclusive access before daily and weekly memberships start on June 2.
Seen At 11: Bark Or Bite, How Will Your Dog React When A Home Invader Strikes?
Research shows that criminals are less likely to burglarize a home with a dog; CBS 2 recently put that research to the test, and set up seven cameras in four different homes.
Report Blasts Bloomberg Administration For Schools In Disrepair
A city union is using language from the city’s own inspections to detail what it calls decaying schools in the poorest neighborhoods.
Oceanside Residents Battling Insurance Companies Over Flood Coverage
The insurance plans do not consider basements to be living spaces, so the residents have not gotten a penny of insurance money for the flood damage they sustained.
Splurge Or Save: Finding The Perfect Gift For Mother’s Day
“Initial necklaces are really hot, so we have a steal from JC Penny for $28, and a splurge from Alex Woo for $158.00,” explained In Touch Weekly Senior Editor Dorothy Cascerceri.
Sandy-Damaged Oceanside Senior Center Reopens Following Renovations
Hundreds of seniors were enjoying the newly opened center on Monday. The facility was badly damaged in the flooding from Sandy.
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.
3 Others Out Of Work Amid Scandal Over Once-Accused Pedophile NJ Priest
The pastor and two youth ministers at a central New Jersey church have left their posts just days after the resignation of the Rev. Michael Fugee.
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.
Retailers: Free Comic Book Day Gives Industry A Chance To Tout Success
Retailers say the turnout and scope of the event, which began in 2002, is giving them and the industry a chance to tout their success by giving away 4.6 million comic books featuring everything from Superman to “The Walking Dead” to Gilbert Hernandez’s “Marble Season.” It will be held on Saturday.
Study: Cancer-Causing Metals Found In Some Popular Cosmetics
Findings by a group of researchers at Berkeley’s School of Public Health showed nine different metals, including lead, in popular brands of lipstick and lip-gloss.
City Council Holds Hearing On Series Of Tough Anti-Smoking Measures
The bills before the City Council would reduce the visibility and accessibility of cigarettes. The council’s health committee took up debate Thursday on the proposals.
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New York City Celebrates The 4th Of July
A day of baseball, hot dogs, fireworks, patriotism, and fun.
