- Smollett Accused Of 'Publicity Stunt' Over Salary'Empire' Actor Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Allegedly Filing False Report
- 'This Is A Tragedy'Police: Man Charged With Murder After Mowing Down Family Outside 7-Eleven
- Police: Syracuse Coach Jim Boeheim Hits, Kills ManVictim Was Walking On I-690, Struck After Earlier Crash
- 1 Dead In Possible Carbon Monoxide IncidentEmergency Responders On The Scene In Melville
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Latest News Stories

Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized In Carbon Monoxide Incident In MelvilleIt happened at a home on Scott Drive at around 8:30 a.m.

Police: Syracuse Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Hits, Kills Man Walking On I-690Syracuse's men basketball head coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man walking on Interstate 690 overnight, Syracuse Police said.

New York Weather: 2/21 CBS2 Thursday Afternoon HeadlinesExpect a mainly sunny afternoon with just a light breeze in place. It will be much warmer than yesterday, too, with highs in the 50s.

Police: Man Charged With Murder After Deliberately Mowing Down Family Outside Rockland County 7-ElevenThe 32-year-old mother was killed. Her 35-year-old husband and six children – all under the age of 10 – were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

'Empire' Actor Jussie Smollett Accused Of Staging Attack In 'Publicity Stunt' Over Salary“Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career," Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson said in a news conference Thursday morning.
Forgotten Families

DHS Was Put On Notice About Deplorable Living Conditions In SOTA Program More Than A Year AgoCBS2 has discovered that for 10 months, officials knew they were sentencing vulnerable homeless families to live in hellholes, and did nothing.

DHS Chief On What's Being Done To Help Families Living In Squalid Conditions As Part Of SOTA ProgramCBS2 has reported on seven families who say the city moved them out of shelters to broken down homes in New Jersey.

What Rights Do Homeless Tenants Have In NYC?Kathryn Kliff, a staff attorney for The Legal Aid Society, talks about how some families have had to approach legal aid for help.
Featured

Reba Promises New Surprises On This Year's ACM Awards ShowReba McEntire, host of the 54th Academy of County Music Awards, talks with CBSN New York's Alex Denis about this year's show on CBS and the country legend's newest album, "Stronger Than The Truth."

Sailor In Iconic V-J Day Times Square Kiss Photo Dies At 95The ecstatic sailor shown kissing a woman in Times Square celebrating the end of World War II died Sunday. George Mendonsa was 95.

‘Love, Deception And Vengeance:’ CBS2’s Mary Calvi Dishes About George Washington’s First, Forgotten RomanceAs we celebrate George Washington’s birthday on this Presidents Day, CBS2’s Mary Calvi dishes new details about the nation’s first president and his forgotten love story.

How Many National Emergencies Have Been Called By Presidents?Here is a list of when national emergencies have been used by presidents, and what their purpose was...

How To Pick The Perfect Summer Camp For Your ChildrenAmerican Camp Association of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Susie Lupert shared her advice with CBSN New York.

'Tidying Up' Trend Has People Rethinking The Way They OrganizeA tidal wave of tidying up seems to be sweeping the nation. Celebrities are scanning their junk drawers, canines are canvassing their toys, and seemingly endless social media posts boast the hashtags #TidyingUp or #KonMari.
Latest Videos

CBS2 News Update: 2/21 At 9 AMMary Calvi and John Elliott with the latest news and weather headlines from CBS2 for your Thursday morning.

Art Studio For People With Special NeedsThis arts program in new jersey is helping reveal the artistic talents of people with disabilities.

Pizza For Breakfast?If you're looking for a nutritious way to start your day, you may want to put down that bowl of cereal.

Dog Found On Tracks Reunited With OwnerA lucky dog was reunited with its owner after wandering away from home and onto some tracks.

Eye On Cyber: TelemedicineMore and more patients are taking advantage of video conferencing with their doctors in the comfort of their own homes, instead of making a trip to the office. But as telemedicine grows in popularity, are there security risks to online doctors visits? CBS2's Siobhan Gorman explains in this week's Eye on Cyber.

Samsung Unveils New 'Galaxy Fold'This isn't your parents' flip phone. Samsung unveils its new foldable phone that's part smartphone, part tablet.
Latest Sports Stories

Yankees' Tulowitzki Hits In First Simulated GameTroy Tulowitzki took a called third strike in his first simulated game of spring training and followed with a drive down the right-field line that would have been over Yankee Stadium's right-field wall.

Mets' Lowrie Heading For MRI On Balky Left KneeThe New York Mets uttered that dreaded three-letter acronym for the first time in spring training, and it involved Jed Lowrie: MRI.

Police: Syracuse Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Hits, Kills Man Walking On I-690Syracuse's men basketball head coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man walking on Interstate 690 overnight, Syracuse Police said.
Best Of

Studio's Picture Perfect Pout Workshop Tops Week Of NYC Fashion EventsFrom makeup and hair to jeans and bow ties, there's plenty to do when it comes to opportunities to up your fashion and beauty game. Read on for a rundown of what to do in New York City this week.

Enigmatic Fashion Icon Karl Lagerfeld DeadChanel's iconic couturier, Karl Lagerfeld, who dominated high fashion for the past 50 years, has died. He was around 85 years old.

Kids Week Goes Full Steam Ahead At NYC's Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumThe week-long event will include crafts, animal shows, and plenty of science demos on board the historic aircraft carrier.

A Quick & Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup To Warm Up WinterChef Julie Hartigan - from cookingwjulie.com - joined CBS2’s Kristine Johnson and Cindy Hsu with some recipes that will have you and your family slurping every last spoonful.

Furry Friend Finder: Archie And FoxyIn this edition of “Furry Friend Finder,” CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock and Cindy Hsu introduce Archie and Foxy.

Long Island's Best Spots For A 'Staycation' During The President's Day BreakCBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff found some fun diversions for the whole family on Long Island.
The Dig

Lillo Cucina Italiana: Chef Brings Classic Flavors, Family Spirit To Cobble Hill"It's really a simple place, teeny, but the food is good," Chef Lillo told CBS2's Elle McLogan.

Pao & Cha Cha: Chinese-Venezuelan Takeout In Astoria, QueensCBS2's Elle McLogan visits Pao & Cha Cha, where chef Guillermo Hung serves the flavors of his childhood.

More Than Just Playing With Fire: Visiting The Artists At UrbanGlass In Brooklyn"There is a certain sort of daredevil mentality," said director of development Rachel Feinberg.
Snap Shot NY

Chalk Artist's Fleeting Creations A Homage To The Enduring Nature Of New YorkersValentine's Day is often celebrated with gifts of jewelry or flowers, but one man finds a way to spread joy with art that doesn't last.

Kids Helping Hospitalized Kids Is The Name Of The Game At The Little St. Nick FoundationNot many charities allow kids to be part of the volunteer staff. But for one non-profit on Long Island the spirit of the organization is based on kids helping kids.

One Woman's Mission: Saving Dogs In Danger After Natural DisastersThere are plenty of homeless dogs in New York, but in other places the situation is more dire. Saving them is not cheap, but one woman chose a love for dogs over a love for money.
Offbeat & Odd

High School Student Banned From Wearing MAGA Hat On CampusA high school student in California claims her school district violated her First Amendment constitutional rights by refusing to allow her wear a "Make America Great Again" hat on campus.

Tax Business Refuses To Prepare Joint Return For Gay Couple On Religious GroundsA married couple in Indiana says a local tax filing service refused to prepare their returns because they’re a same-sex couple.

Walmart Hosts 'Baby Savings Day' Sale This WeekendIf you're looking to save on items for babies and infants, Walmart is hosting a huge sale this weekend in stores and online through Feb. 28.
Latest From CBSN New York

Art Studio For People With Special NeedsThis arts program in new jersey is helping reveal the artistic talents of people with disabilities.

Bike Lane Causing Safety Concerns In BKCyclists and drivers in Brooklyn say a protected bike lane project is causing hazards.

Police: Mom Dead After Driver Strikes FamilyPolice say a driver intentionally struck a family, killing the mother, after a disagreement at a convenience store. CBSN New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.

Funeral Service For NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen, Part 2The funeral for fallen NYPD detective Brian Simonsen was held the morning of Feb. 20, 2019, at the Church of St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays, N.Y.

Funeral Service For NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen, Part 1The funeral for fallen NYPD detective Brian Simonsen was held the morning of Feb. 20, 2019, at the Church of St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays, N.Y.

Reba Promises New Surprises On This Year's ACM Awards ShowReba McEntire, host of the 54th Academy of County Music Awards, talks with CBSN New York's Alex Denis about this year's show on CBS and the country legend's newest album, "Stronger Than The Truth."

How To Get Your Big Idea Into PrintAfter years of research and writing, CBSN New York's Mary Calvi's new book 'Dear George, Dear Mary' hit bookstores on Tuesday. If it has you thinking about writing a novel of your own, you can turn to Mary to see just how it's done.

Special Day For One Of FDNY's Newest EMTsCBSN New York's Tara Jakeway has the story from Brooklyn.

Potential Impact Of Congestion PricingTom Wright, president of the Regional Plan Association, stopped by to discuss the potential impact of congestion pricing and how a program like it would work.

De Blasio Announces Next Steps In 'Vision Zero'The mayor held a press conference Tuesday afternoon, saying the initiative will specifically target 424 miles of streets where nearly half of all pedestrian fatalities occur.

Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Expanded Family Leave Into LawGov. Phil Murphy signed a bill expanding family leave became law in the New Jersey. The measure allows employees to take more time off without risking their jobs.

Enigmatic Fashion Icon Karl Lagerfeld DeadChanel's iconic couturier, Karl Lagerfeld, whose accomplished designs as well as trademark white ponytail, high starched collars and dark enigmatic glasses dominated high fashion for the past 50 years, has died. He was around 85 years old.