Emily Smith

LISTEN: Notre Dame Scribe Reacts To ‘Stunning’ Manti Te’o Report

Deadspin floored the sports world Wednesday when it published a report alleging a “hoax” involving Notre Dame star Manti Te’o.

2013/01/16

Hundreds Of Nassau County Students Forced To Switch Schools — With 2 Days’ Notice

Parents in Nassau County were furious Tuesday night, upon learning that due to damage from Superstorm Sandy more than two months ago, thousands of students will be moved to new schools later this week.

2013/01/15

Miss America 2012 Laura Kaeppeler (R) wraps the sash around Mallory Hytes Hagan of New York, the new Miss America (credit: David Becker/Getty Images)

Miss America, Technically, Is Not A Real New Yorker, But So What?

Brooklyn resident Mallory Hagan was crowned Miss America this past Saturday. But she is actually a native of Alabama.

2013/01/14

Some Residents In Sandy-Ravaged S.I. Not Happy With ‘Gawking’ Google Maps

Google’s street views are great for everything that stays the same, but on Staten Island, some homes have been destroyed.

2013/01/04

South Street Seaport - Nov. 30, 2012 (credit: Alex Silverman / WCBS 880)

South Street Seaport Historic District Still With Big Problems 2 Months After Sandy

Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost in lower Manhattan at least temporarily, and thousands of people are still without power or phone service. It’s mostly an uninhabitable area, eight weeks after Hurricane Sandy.

2013/01/03

Post-Holiday Shopping Bargains Coming To Stores Near You

January marks one of the slowest months for retail sales, which means good news for shoppers.

2013/01/02

New Year Brings Hope To Sandy-Ravaged Staten Island

For those devastated by Superstorm Sandy, the new year brings new hope of better days to come – and also an emphasis on helping others in need.

2013/01/01

Manners Expert Explains The Do’s And Don’ts Of Re-Gifting

Not everybody is in love with every gift that they received this holiday season, but it isn’t too late to turn unwanted gifts into re-gifts.

2012/12/27

Last-Minute Shoppers Find Some ‘It’ Gifts Sold Out In Stores And Online

Last-minute shoppers have less than a week to get Christmas gifts for everyone on their lists.

2012/12/19

Holiday Heroes Go All Out For Sandy Victims In New Jersey

Some helping hands in New Jersey have offered hope for a better new year following Superstorm Sandy.

2012/12/18

Tailor Mohan Ramchandani donated about 50 suits to victims of Hurricane Sandy. (credit: CBS 2)

Acclaimed Manhattan Tailor Donates Suits To Sandy Victims In Need

Some of those impacted the most by Hurricane Sandy are now proud owners of wool, silk and cashmere suits.

2012/12/13

Shopping Experts Offer Tips On What Not To Buy For Women This Holiday Season

Cheap jewelry, fitness equipment and cleaning supplies are among the top gifts to avoid, according to some shopping experts.

2012/12/11

What Not To Buy When Shopping For The Man In Your Life This Holiday Season

Before you make a holiday shopping list this year, you may want to think about what ‘not’ to buy, especially when it comes to the men in your life.

2012/12/10

12-12-12 Benefit Concert (credit: CBS 2)

12-12-12 Sandy Benefit Concert Organizers Worry Money May Wind Up In Wrong Hands

All of the face value money from the original purchases for the 12-12-12 benefit will go to help Sandy victims, but nobody can be sure what scalpers will do with their earnings.

2012/12/05