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They’re Back! 17-Year Cicadas Begin Rare Invasion Of NYC Neighborhoods

They are back and crawling out of the ground near you. Brood II cicadas are making their return to New York, popping up all over trees, power poles, and mailboxes.

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Sandy-Ravaged Staten Island Homes Vandalized After Extensive Renovations

The owners were back to square one Wednesday at three Sandy-ravaged homes that were rehabbed by volunteers on Staten Island, after vandals stole the copper wire and plumbing.

2013/05/15

Angelina Jolie (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Women Have New Options For Breast Cancer Surgery

New approaches are dramatically changing the way operations are done, giving women more options, faster treatment, smaller scars, fewer long-term side effects and better cosmetic results.

2013/05/14

At least ten people have been reported injured in a crash on the Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens (Credit CBS 2)

Serious Injuries Reported In 3-Car Wreck On Cross Bay Boulevard In Queens

Police were still investigating the cause of the accident. Cross Bay Boulevard was to remain shut down in both directions for an indefinite period of time, officials said.

2013/05/10

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (file / credit: Governor's Office)

Gov. Christie Discusses Weight Loss Surgery, Says Decision Not Career-Based

“In terms of keeping it secret, it’s nobody else’s business,” Christie said. “If asked about it, I wouldn’t have lied about it. But it’s nobody else’s business but mine.”

2013/05/07

New York Celebs Go Punk, Rock The Red Carpet At Annual Met Gala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Benefit gave A-listers, including Madonna, Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, co-chair Anna Wintour, and honorary chair Beyonce, a chance to flaunt their finest on the red carpet.

2013/05/06

Berkeley Little League scoreboard. (Photo: CBS 2)

N.J. Little League Coach Accused Of Assaulting Teen Umpire

Players from the revered Berkeley Little League were back on the field Friday while parents were still shaken up by the arrest of a well-respected coach.

2013/05/03

It's an alarming trend, one that has the attention of lawmakers: young people doing daring stunts on NYC subway tracks to gain fame online. (Photo: CBS 2)

Internet-Inspired NYC Subway Stuntmen Draw Ire Of Politicians, Straphangers

You’ve seen it in person and now it’s a big hit on the Internet – young people pulling off dangerous subway stunts and putting innocent riders at risk.

2013/05/02

The damage sustained by an ExpressJet plane after it collided with an Airbus on May 1, 2013, at Newark Liberty Airport, was obvious. (Photo: CBS 2)

Planes Collide At Newark Liberty International Airport

Shortly before 7:30 p.m., Scandinavian Airlines 908, an Airbus A330, and ExpressJet 4226, an Embraer E145 aircraft, made contact while both aircraft were taxiing for departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

2013/05/01

Aftermath Of Hurricane Sandy Making For Dreadful Allergy Season

Six months after Superstorm Sandy, an unwelcome development is set to make the months to come miserable for allergy sufferers.

2013/04/29

Fireworks Show Prompts Some In Manhattan To Fear A Terrorist Attack

As revelers aboard the Intrepid enjoyed fireworks lighting up the sky above the Hudson River on Thursday night, blasts echoed through West Side neighborhoods, leaving many residents fearing the worst.

2013/04/26

A man talks on his cell phone on the subway platform at 14th Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Underground Wi-Fi Service Expanding To 30 More Subway Stations

After testing Wi-Fi in a handful of stations last year, the city is now expanding service to 30 additional stations, including Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Columbus Circle.

2013/04/25

A minivan narrowly misses two joggers in Park Slope on April 24, 2013. (credit: CBS 2)

Video: Joggers Dodge Van Seconds Before It Smashes Into Park Slope Deli

Dutch tourist Caroline DeJong and her friend were out for a jog at the time, and their New York visit was almost cut tragically short.

2013/04/24

Sources To CBS News: Boston Bombing Suspect Admits Plans To Go To NYC

Investigators now say the Boston Marathon bombing suspects may have been headed for New York City if not for the death of Tamerlan Tsarnaev and the eventual capture of his younger brother Dzhokhar.

2013/04/23