John Slattery

Tornado damage in Breezy Point (Credit: CBS 2)

Oklahoma Tornado Dredges Up Memories Of NYC Tornadoes, Hurricane Sandy

As the picture of destruction in Moore, Okla., riveted viewers to TVs across the country, some communities around New York were especially interested and sympathetic.

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Signs such as this went up in parts of NYC on May 20, 2013, spots where bike-share racks were installed, and within an extremely short period of time the NYPD was handing out pricey parking tickets. (Photo: CBS 2)

Shocking NYC Parking Ticket Blitz: $115 Fines For What Was Legal Minutes Before

Nobody likes getting parking ticket. But it’s especially infuriating when the rules are changed right before your eyes.

2013/05/20

Archie, the baby anteater. (credit: LEOzoo.org)

Scandal In Greenwich! Who Is Rare Baby Anteater’s Daddy?

In this town of prosperity, where polite company doesn’t speak of “conception,” there’s a hush-hush question about “Archie” the anteater.

2013/05/17

Mother Mary Alphonsa, up for sainthood by the Vatican. (credit: CBS 2)

Founder Of Westchester Religious Order Up For Possible Sainthood By Vatican

In 1901, Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, daughter of author Nathaniel Hawthorne, founded the Dominican Order of St. Rose of Lima and moved her work to Rosary Hill in Hawthorne.

2013/05/16

Hudson Heights Neighbors Not Pleased After Teens’ Mural Was Painted Over

Some neighbors in Upper Manhattan are upset with Liam Neeson’s new movie – but not because they’ve seen it.

2013/05/15

Nouel Alba is accused of lying to FBI agents. (credit: Personal Photo)

DA: Bronx Woman Indicted In Connection With Newtown Charity Scheme

A grand jury indicted Nouel Alba, 37, on scheme to defraud and identity theft charges, prosecutors said. Bail was set at $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash.

2013/05/14

Staten Island Nanny Caught On Video Pleads Guilty To Endangering Welfare Of A Child

Sabrina Mardakhaev was shown in the video being struck in the face three times.

2013/05/14

Retired Detective Refuses To Comment As DA Probes His Cases

A retired New York City police detective continued to refuse to comment Monday about a review of cases associated with him by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office.

2013/05/13

Queens Residents Say New School Will Bring More Congestion To Crowded Area

“We’re in favor of a school, it’s just a matter of finding the right location. There are serious problems, houses all around, a narrow street,” Community Board 11 spokesman Jerry Iannece told CBS 2′s John Slattery.

2013/05/10

The scene in Rockville Centre, N.Y., where an elderly couple was mugged on May 8, 2013. (Photo: CBS 2)

Cops: Elderly Couple, 81 And 83, Mugged Over Pocketbook In Rockville Centre

Police said the couple had just gotten out of their car and were walking to a restaurant when the woman was attacked.

2013/05/09

John Galliano (credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Parsons The New School For Design Rescinds Invitation To Disgraced Designer Galliano

Under intense pressure, one of the city’s top design schools has done a 180 and decided that a fashion designer once caught on tape in an anti-Semitic rant will not be allowed to hold a workshop after all.

2013/05/08

Nick Porto speaks exclusively to CBS 2's John Slattery (CBS 2)

Victim Of Possible Bias Attack In Midtown Speaks Out

Investigators are looking for four men who allegedly yelled anti-gay remarks at two men who were walking near Madison Square Garden.

2013/05/07

Pennsylvania Man Accused Of Stealing Artwork From L.I. Estate

A house painter has been accused of stealing artwork from a Kings Point mansion and selling at least one of the pieces to a gallery in California, officials announced Monday.

2013/05/06