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Cuomo's Political Problems Mount As St. Sen. Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Says She Thinks Impeachment Trial Would Result In Conviction"You know, I think a majority of my members have come out and suggested that the governor should resign. I haven’t canvassed anyone, but I think the majority of my members have spoken," Stewart-Cousins said.

At Least 8 Killed In Shootings At 3 Atlanta-Area Spas, 1 Suspect In CustodyAt least eight people were killed Tuesday in shootings at three Atlanta-area spas.

3-Year-Old Child Dies After Dog Attack In Middlesex CountyAccording to prosecutors, the 3-year-old child and the child's mother were in their backyard when two dogs attacked.
NYPD Deploys Officers To City's Asian Communities After Atlanta-Area ShootingsThe NYPD said officers from the NYPD Critical Response Command were sent to areas such as Flushing, Sunset Park and Chinatown in Manhattan.

Cuomo's Political Problems Mount As St. Sen. Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Says She Thinks Impeachment Trial Would Result In Conviction"You know, I think a majority of my members have come out and suggested that the governor should resign. I haven’t canvassed anyone, but I think the majority of my members have spoken," Stewart-Cousins said.

At Least 8 Killed In Shootings At 3 Atlanta-Area Spas, 1 Suspect In CustodyAt least eight people were killed Tuesday in shootings at three Atlanta-area spas.

3-Year-Old Child Dies After Dog Attack In Middlesex CountyAccording to prosecutors, the 3-year-old child and the child's mother were in their backyard when two dogs attacked.

COVID Vaccine: Moderna Begins Testing Shot For Children And InfantsWith one fourth of the U.S. population under age 21, ending the pandemic will depend on getting children, as well as adults, vaccinated.

Police: Suspects Posed As Police Officers During Queens Home Invasion, Tied Up 2 PeoplePolice say the group ransacked the apartment, running off with an unknown amount of jewelry.

Gas Prices Climb To Highest Level In 3 YearsOverall, prices are 40-50 cents higher than this time last year.

New Jersey Roofing Company Partners With Habitat For Humanity To Help Local Health Care WorkerPatricia Lopez has been in need of a new roof on her Mine Hill home. She is a nurse's assistant at a Morris County hospital who has helped in the fight against the coronavirus for the past year while raising her son on her own.

2 Firefighters Injured While Battling Blaze At Midtown PenthouseFire officials say flames were in the walls of an apartment on the 16th floor of a 17-story building.

Clean-Up Underway After Gasoline Spill In New Jersey CreekAn unknown quantity of oil leaked from the Buckeye Pipeline into Morses Creek.

COVID Vaccine In New Jersey: Newark Airport Employees Receive Shots As Eligible ExpandsMonday, New Jersey expanded who can get the coronavirus vaccine to include a number of people, such as public transportation workers, public safety personnel and migrant farm workers.

NCAA Eligibility Extension May Have Unintended Consequences For High School AthletesCollege sports programs have been granted the option of offering an extra year of eligibility because of the pandemic. While it's the right thing for those athletes, it could have a trickle down effect for high school athletes.

Volunteers Upset Over Lack Of Communication With Parks Department Over Pelham Parkway Park ChangesSome residents in the Bronx say the city is shutting them out of a plan that shapes the future of one of the borough's most popular parks.

Pet Owners Petitioning To Have New York Lift Dog Ban At State Park BeachesThey say waterfront access is critical to the health and wellness of people and their pets, but not everyone agrees.

Odds Are New York Will Allow Mobile Sports Betting In Time For NFL Season, Experts SayThe expectation in Albany is to wrap a deal in the next few weeks and have mobile sports betting in New York by September.

When Will Office Workers Return To Manhattan? 'It May Never Reach The Same Level' Says One ExpertA new survey finds fewer than 10% are back at their desks in the city.

Beloved NYC Tradition Shakespeare In The Park Sets Its Comeback For Summer 2021Organizers are waiting for new health guidelines to know how many people can fill the audience, and for safety reasons, those long lines for free tickets, a hallmark of the experience, may have to temporarily disappear.

Feeding Families In Need, Helping Struggling Restaurants, Funding Free Tutoring & More: Marit Molin Named Suffolk County's 2021 Woman Of DistinctionA trained social worker, she says helping people is her passion and changing lives is her fuel.

Elliot Page Discusses Coming Out As Transgender In Time MagazineHe says he was inspired by trans icons including Janet Mock and Laverne Cox who have found success in Hollywood on their own terms.

New York Blood Center Declares Blood Shortage EmergencyThe agency says its currently has a four day supply of blood, far below what's needed by area hospitals.

2 People Shot In Line At Brooklyn Seafood Restaurant, Amid Growing Concerns About Gun ViolenceThe NYPD continues to grapple with the ongoing gun violence. Shooting incidents are up almost 82% this week compared to last year.

Group Fitness Studio Owners Demand Mayor De Blasio Allow Them To Reopen: 'We Can Be Just As Safe As A Gym'In September, the city allowed regular gyms to reopen with restrictions, but group fitness studios remain closed.

Amid Spike In Anti-Asian Incidents, Expert Advice On How To Handle The Situation, Even As A WitnessAn altercation between an Asian American couple from a Manhattan and a woman in a cab began before Danny Lee even took out his cell phone.

Instagram Unveils New Safety Features To Protect MinorsInstagram is rolling out new safety features aimed at protecting younger users from adults they don't know.

New York City Restaurants Mark 1 Year Since COVID Restrictions StartedThe effect has been devastating, with one estimate reporting 1,000 city restaurants permanently closed over the last year.

Thousands Of Unaccompanied Minors Cross Into U.S.: 'It's Heartbreaking'CBS News has confirmed that a record 7,300 unaccompanied migrant kids were transferred into a network of shelters run by the U.S. refugee agency in February.

Castle Owned By Derek Jeter Could Be Yours In Orange County, N.Y.The home on Greenwood Lake in Orange County was once owned by the parents of Jeter's grandfather, before the family sold it in 1996.

Women's History Month: Virtual Tours Explore How Female Historic Figures Shaped New YorkThe tour beings in Battery Park and includes stops at the African Burial Ground, Grand Central and Trinity Church -- significant places to share stories of important female figures.

Stimulus Check Update: What Other Benefits Does The Economic Relief Package Offer?While the third stimulus check has drawn a lot of interest, other parts of the American Rescue Plan could also put money in your pocket.

Police: 18-Year-Old Woman Grabbed By Throat In Unprovoked AttackPolice said a man hit the woman with a hard object, then grabbed her by the throat.

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Some New York Merchants Starting To See Signs Of City's Return To NormalcyThe pandemic dealt a painful blow to New York City's economy, driving most business to a standstill, but now, some merchants are starting to see signs that better days might be ahead; CBS2's Cory James reports.

Police Searching For Suspects In Queens Home InvasionPolice are searching for a group of suspects accused of posing as police officers in a home invasion in Queens.

U.S. Drugmaker Begins Trials Vaccinating ChildrenA U.S. drugmaker is now the first to vaccinate children, even testing babies as young as 6 months old, but it comes as some European countries halt the use of another vaccine over concerns of blood clots; CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.

President Joe Biden Addresses Growing Calls For New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's ResignationPresident Joe Biden is talking about Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the growing calls for him to step down; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.

3-Year-Old Boy Attacked, Killed By Dogs In CarteretA 3-year-old child was attacked and killed by two dogs in Middlesex County on Tuesday.

8 Killed After Shootings At 3 Spas Near AtlantaEight people were killed after shootings at three spas near Atlanta on Tuesday; CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
World & National

NYPD Deploys Officers To City's Asian Communities After Atlanta-Area ShootingsThe NYPD said officers from the NYPD Critical Response Command were sent to areas such as Flushing, Sunset Park and Chinatown in Manhattan.

At Least 8 Killed In Shootings At 3 Atlanta-Area Spas, 1 Suspect In CustodyAt least eight people were killed Tuesday in shootings at three Atlanta-area spas.

COVID Vaccine: Moderna Begins Testing Shot For Children And InfantsWith one fourth of the U.S. population under age 21, ending the pandemic will depend on getting children, as well as adults, vaccinated.

Elliot Page Discusses Coming Out As Transgender In Time MagazineHe says he was inspired by trans icons including Janet Mock and Laverne Cox who have found success in Hollywood on their own terms.

Instagram Unveils New Safety Features To Protect MinorsInstagram is rolling out new safety features aimed at protecting younger users from adults they don't know.

Thousands Of Unaccompanied Minors Cross Into U.S.: 'It's Heartbreaking'CBS News has confirmed that a record 7,300 unaccompanied migrant kids were transferred into a network of shelters run by the U.S. refugee agency in February.
Entertainment

Beloved NYC Tradition Shakespeare In The Park Sets Its Comeback For Summer 2021Organizers are waiting for new health guidelines to know how many people can fill the audience, and for safety reasons, those long lines for free tickets, a hallmark of the experience, may have to temporarily disappear.

Elliot Page Discusses Coming Out As Transgender In Time MagazineHe says he was inspired by trans icons including Janet Mock and Laverne Cox who have found success in Hollywood on their own terms.

'The Talk' Host Sharon Osbourne Accused Of Using Homophobic, Anti-Asian Slurs To Describe Co-HostsAccording to a report by independent journalist Yashar Ali, Osbourne used the slurs to describe Sarah Gilbert and Julie Chen.

Actor Yaphet Kotto, Star Of ‘Alien,’ 'Live And Let Die,' 'Midnight Run,' And More, Dies At 81Actor Yaphet Kotto, best known for his roles in “Alien,” “Live and Let Die” and “Midnight Run,” died Sunday at the age of 81, his wife announced Monday.

New Jersey Jazz Bassist Christian McBride Wins 7th GRAMMYJazz bassist Christian McBride, from Montclair, New Jersey, won his seventh GRAMMY for "Best Instrumental Jazz Album."

Women's History Month: On Women Festival Ready To Once Again Showcase Some Of The Best Talent AroundIn celebration of Women's History Month, a theater company in Brooklyn is presenting a monthlong festival with a wide variety of work by, for and about women.
Offbeat From Around The Web

'Like He Was There': Late Father Buys Son First Beer On 21st BirthdayMatt Goodman of Massachussetts was surprised on his 21st birthday with a beer, from his dad, who passed away six years earlier.

The Okee Dokee Brothers Decline Grammy Nomination For Best Children’s Album Due To 'All White' Nominees

VIDEO: Christmas Package Allegedly Swiped Off Family's Porch -- By Amazon Driver!One Elk Grove family says the grinch who stole Christmas drove a blue Amazon van.

Poll: 79% Of College Students Say They Wouldn't Attend Parties This Fall To Prevent Coronavirus InfectionA new poll from College Reaction/Axios found that students are eager to return to campus and willing to not party in doing so.

7-Year-Old Boy Throws A Prom For His Nanny: 'One Of The Best People I've Known'A teenage girl in North Carolina who couldn't attend her high school prom because of the coronavirus outbreak still got a special bash thrown just for her -- by a seven-year-old boy that she babysits.

Teens Raise $11,000 For Supplies To Help Navajo Nation During Coronavirus PandemicA group of teenagers in Phoenix raised more than $11,000 in three weeks for supplies to aid the Navajo Nation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Latest From CBSN New York

Caught On Camera: South Jersey Officers Race To Save Residents From FirePolice in South Jersey raced to save two people from a burning building early Saturday morning.

2 People Shot At Brooklyn RestaurantThere are growing concerns about gun violence in New York City after several people were shot over the past few days. CBS2's John Dias has the latest from Browsville, Brooklyn.

Mayor De Blasio's Daily COVID BriefingMayor Bill de Blasio holds latest briefing on coronavirus restrictions and reopening New York City.

On Women Festival 2021 Ready To Once Again Showcase Some Of The Best Talent AroundIn celebration of Women's History Month, a theater company in Brooklyn is presenting a monthlong festival with a wide variety of work by, for and about women. CBS2's Mary Calvi reports.

Gov. Cuomo Visits COVID Vaccine Site On Long IslandGov. Andrew Cuomo visits COVID vaccination site at SUNY Old Westbury amid calls for resignation.

Mayor De Blasio Discusses COVID, Cuomo And CrimeMayor Bill de Blasio joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams for discuss gun violence in New York City.

New York Weather: CBS2 3/14 Evening Forecast at 9PMCBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 14 at 9 p.m.

New York Senator Pushes To Revise SNAP, WICThere was a new push Sunday to revise federally funded food programs that are being stretched thin during the pandemic.

Hundreds Call For End To Violence, Bias Against Asian CommunityHundreds gathered Sunday to take a stand against hate crimes targeting Asian communities. There's mounting fear as the number of violent incidents increases; CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas reports.

Report: NYS Vaccine Chief Gauged Loyalty To CuomoThe Cuomo administration is dealing with a new controversy tonight.

Huge Brush Fire In New Jersey Forces Road Closures, Businesses To EvacuateA huge brush fire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced several businesses in the area to close down; CBS2's Kiran Dhillon reports.

Man Hurt When Plastic Barrier Broken During Protest In Hell's KitchenA weekend protest in Hell's Kitchen turned violent, injuring a man who was dining outdoors.
CBS News: Latest U.S. Stories
Geopolitical expert urges transparency from China on COVID originsOn "Intelligence Matters" this week, guest Jamie Metzl argues the most likely origin of COVID-19 is a lab leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman arrested yet againHartman claims to have taken more than 30 flights without a ticket starting in 2002.
At least 8 killed in shootings at 3 Atlanta-area spas, suspect in custodyThe suspect is linked to at least one of the shootings and police say it is "extremely likely" he is also the suspect in the other two shootings.
After serving 68 years in Pennsylvania prison, Joe Ligon returns to modern world he barely knowsPennsylvania has put more juveniles behind bars for life than anywhere else in the country. And, of those people, Joe Ligon has the tragic distinction of being the oldest and longest–serving juvenile lifer in the country. He was recently released from a Pennsylvania prison after 68 years. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller spoke with Ligon in his first U.S. television interview since his release.
CBS News: Politics
Geopolitical expert urges transparency from China on COVID originsOn "Intelligence Matters" this week, guest Jamie Metzl argues the most likely origin of COVID-19 is a lab leak from the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Trump urges people to get COVID vaccine, saying it's safe and worksMany Republicans have said they don't intend to, and Trump has been urged to be more vocal in encouraging them to.
New details on Twitter's decision to suspend more than 150,000 accounts supporting QAnon conspiracyCBS News learns exclusive information about the decision to shut down tens of thousands of Twitter accounts linked to the conspiracy theory QAnon. Twitter shares why it used machine learning combined with human review to determine which accounts violated their policies against harmful activity. Catherine Herridge reports.
Cuomo says "there is no way I resign" as top N.Y. leader calls for him to step downNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that "there is no way I resign," shortly before the New York state Senate majority leader called for him to step down. Five women so far have accused Cuomo of inappropriate behavior. Nancy Chen reports.
CBS News: Entertainment
Elton John rips Vatican for refusing to bless same-sex unionsHe resurfaced reports that the Vatican's investment money went into the production of "Rocketman," a biopic based on John, who is openly gay.
Tiger Woods home after rollover car crashThe golf legend sustained serious injuries to his legs in a single-car crash that occurred February 24.
Elliot Page opens up in interview: "I want to live and be who I am""If we could just celebrate all the wonderful complexities of people, the world would be such a better place," Page told Time Magazine.
Yaphet Kotto, "Alien" actor and Bond villain, has died at 81"You played a villain on some of your movies but for me you're a real hero and to a lot of people also," his wife, Tessie Sinahon, wrote on Facebook.











