Stimulus Check Latest: Will You Get A Fourth Relief Payment?With the latest round of stimulus checks already distributed to most eligible Americans, many wonder if additional aid is coming.
Suspect Charged With Murder, Arson For Bronx Apartment Fire That Killed 2 In 2018Jordan Conde, 14, and Roberto Archeval Cortez, 41, were killed in the March 5, 2018 fire at a five-story apartment building in the Bronx.
COVID Restrictions: New York City Restaurants Can Increase Capacity, New Jersey Raises Gathering LimitsIt's the next step as businesses prepare for May 19, when New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will lift most capacity restrictions altogether.
12-Year-Old Brooklyn Boy Dies After Complaining Of Head Pain, NYPD InvestigatingOfficers said the child was conscious when they arrived at the apartment Friday afternoon.
Stimulus Check Latest: Will You Get A Fourth Relief Payment?With the latest round of stimulus checks already distributed to most eligible Americans, many wonder if additional aid is coming.
Suspect Charged With Murder, Arson For Bronx Apartment Fire That Killed 2 In 2018Jordan Conde, 14, and Roberto Archeval Cortez, 41, were killed in the March 5, 2018 fire at a five-story apartment building in the Bronx.
COVID Restrictions: New York City Restaurants Can Increase Capacity, New Jersey Raises Gathering LimitsIt's the next step as businesses prepare for May 19, when New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will lift most capacity restrictions altogether.
COVID Vaccine In NYC: City Officials Modifying Outreach Efforts As Demand For Vaccines PlummetsOn April 8, a record 115,795 COVID vaccine doses were administered. The number has plummeted to nearly 32,500 on Thursday as supply, once scarce, now outpaces demand.
CBS2 Weather Headlines: Cloudy Saturday With On/Off Showers; Sunny Start On Mother's DayToday will be the cooler and cloudier half of the weekend. It's by no means a washout, but expect on/off showers throughout the day.
Missing Buffalo State Student Saniya Dennis Appears To Have Taken Her Own Life, DA SaysShe was last seen April 24 leaving her dorm at Buffalo State College.
New York Population Declines By More Than 100K, Census Numbers ShowThat was a greater number than 2019 when population fell by about 60,000.
Hundreds Of Bodies Of COVID Victims Still Being Stored In Refrigerated Morgue In BrooklynThere are 750 bodies inside in what some City Council members call appalling and secret long-term storage, amounting to shocking neglect and mismanagement.
16-Year-Old Vlad Mosyuk Killed In New City Car CrashClarkstown Police charged the driver, 18-year-old Alan Mendoza, with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and vehicular homicide.
'A Modern Miracle': New Jersey Mom Celebrating Mother's Day After Successfully Donating Kidney To 7-Year-Old SonPaul Kudowitz was born with a rare kidney condition that affects 1 in 5,000 people.
Help Wanted: Some New York Business Owners Say They're Struggling To Fill Job OpeningsThe hospitality industry showed the biggest gains in the April report, but demand for employees still outpaces supply.
New York City Communities Rally In Solidarity After Hundreds Reportedly Attacked, Dozens Killed During Anti-Government Protests In ColombiaThe images of protesters being attacked have shocked people in New York City and around the world.
Gennean Scott Named Broadway League's First Director Of Equity, Diversity And InclusionScott currently holds a similar position at Omaha Performing Arts.
Zeita Merchant Becomes First Woman In Charge Of Coast Guard Sector New YorkCaptain Zeita Merchant took over from outgoing Commander Jason Tama. Merchant previously served as the sector's deputy commander.
'Say Yes To Connecticut': State Launches New Summer Marketing Campaign On Road To ReopeningAfter a year of saying no to many things during the pandemic, the state is encouraging residents and visitors to "say yes" and come visit.
Recall Alert: Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping Bottles Could Contain Heath Shell ToppingThose with an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds are at risk if they consume the topping.
Thousands Of Smoke Detectors, Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms RecalledAnyone who has one of these smoke alarms can contact the company for a free replacement.
Gail Madigan, 18-Year-Old Daughter Molly Identified As Victims Of Long Island House FireNeighbors say the third person who died was Madigan's husband and Molly's father, but police have not yet released his name.
Long Island Parents Racing Against Time To Find Cure For 2-Year-Old Son's Rare Genetic Disorder, FOXG1 SyndromeIn less than a year, they've launched “Believe in a Cure,” raising nearly $2 million. Their goal is $7 million to summon research on three fronts: drug repurposing, gene editing and gene replacement therapy.
New Yorkers Turn To City, State Leadership For Change Following Another Day Riddled With Gun ViolenceThere have already been 200 more shootings this year than at the same time in 2020.
Mother Survives COVID, Finally Hugs Daughter 4 Months After Giving Birth During Medically Induced ComaSerena Torres remembers the moment she got to hold her little girl Alessandra for the first time, nearly four months after giving birth while in a medically induced coma.
Rutgers University Cancels Commencement While Planning For Spring Football Game, Leaving Seniors 'Devastated'"The fact that they're willing to have the football game, and they're able to make concessions for that, that's really hurtful," one student said.
NYPD: Douglas Young Charged With Murder In Deadly Shooting Of DoorDash Worker Francisco Villalva VitinioFamily members said Francisco Villalva Vitinio had just finished his shift with DoorDash when he was gunned down at Poor Richard's Playground on March 29.
Mayor De Blasio Accuses Gov. Cuomo And MTA Of 'Fear Mongering,' Insists Subways Are SafeThe mayor says the city has already added about 600 officers underground, but the MTA says it needs about 1,500 more.
International Tuba Day: Local Players Discuss Instrument's Underserved ReputationIt was created in 1979 to honor all the hard-working musicians who handle the hassle of the mega-music maker.
Long Island Asks Homeowners To Install Smart Technology Systems To Help Conserve WaterLong Island has 48 water districts. Most will offer rebates or refunds for smart controller technology, which can cost $100-300 before installation.
What You Should Know About Filing Your 2020 TaxesProcrastinators who have waited to fill out those IRS forms should wait no longer.
New Jersey Artist Said Elatab Burns Paintings To Fight Depression, Express Grief; 'I Call Myself Tragedy Of Art'Every artist wants their work to be appreciated. But this artist from New Jersey takes a different approach.
NYC Parks Employee Slashed Across Face And Chest On The Job In The BronxPolice said the 41-year-old victim got into an argument with another man, who slashed him across the face and chest.
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Road To Reopening: Bars Reopen In NJ, Restaurant Capacity Up In NYCIn less than two weeks, capacity restrictions will be completely lifted for restaurants, salons and gyms across the Tri-State Area. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
New York Weather: CBS2's 5/8 Saturday Morning UpdateJohn Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
New Jersey Mom Saves Son's Life By Donating KidneySunday will be an extra special Mother's Day for one New Jersey family. A little boy's life was saved thanks to a selfless gift from his mom; CBS2's Jessica Layton reports.
Demonstration In Queens Honors Those Killed In Colombia ProtestsA demonstration was held Friday night in Jackson Heights, Queens, to honor those killed during protests in Colombia.
16-Year-Old Killed In Rockland County Crash, 18-Year-Old Driver Accused Of Driving While IntoxicatedIn Rockland County, a teenager is accused of driving drunk, causing a crash and killing a young friend. This is the second deadly crash involving teenagers in less than two weeks; CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
New York Bars, Restaurants Say There Are More Available Jobs Than Willing WorkersBars and restaurants are ready to toast to an increase in business, but some owners say finding help is proving difficult. They're wondering, where are the workers? CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
World & National
What You Should Know About Filing Your 2020 TaxesProcrastinators who have waited to fill out those IRS forms should wait no longer.
New Jersey Native Jovan Collazo Accused Of Hijacking School Bus At Gunpoint, Holding Elementary School Students Hostage In South CarolinaPolice say 23-year-old Army trainee Jovan Collazo was in boot camp at Fort Jackson and ran off base.
Global Leaders At Fifth International Vatican Conference Working On Ways For People To Live Healthy Lives Well Past 100Would you want to live to 120 if you were healthy? What about preventing Type 1 diabetes before it ever strikes?
Wine Waste: The New Superfood?We have all heard about the health benefits of drinking wine, but researchers out of UC Davis say don’t throw out the waste, it may be the best medicine to fight major diseases.
FAA Reports Sharp Increase In Reports Of Unruly Passengers Over Past Few MonthsThe FAA has released new numbers that show since February, the agency has received approximately 1,300 unruly passenger reports.
Recent Studies Show COVID-19 Could Possibly Trigger DiabetesThis correlation between COVID and diabetes is still preliminary and much remains to be worked out.
Entertainment
Sneak Peek: Lincoln Center Plaza Transformed Into Green Space For Outdoor Summer PerformancesThe famed Lincoln Center fountain has been redone with a blanket of synthetic lawn, part of what's called The Green.
Broadway Tickets Now On Sale After Reopening Announced For This FallSpecific safety protocols are still being sorted out, including if audience members will have to be vaccinated.
Broadway Theaters Can Reopen At 100% Capacity On Sept. 14, Gov. Cuomo SaysThe stage is set for Broadway's return following more than a year in the dark due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Actress Rebel Wilson Talks About Struggles With InfertilityWilson has shared her weight-loss journey online, and now she has posted something else that has people talking.
Janet Jackson To Auction More Than 1,000 Items To Raise Money For Child Advocacy AgencyMore than 1,000 items owned by Janet Jackson are about to hit the auction block.
Oscar-Winning Actress Olympia Dukakis Dies At Age 89Dukakis was best known for her roles in "Steel Magnolias" and "Moonstruck."
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
Long Island Family Searching For Cure For FOXG1 SyndromeA Long Island family is racing against time to help their 2-year-old baby with a rare brain disorder. They've rolled out an ambitious plan to find a cure and, in the process, hope to help millions of others; CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
New Jersey, New York Continue To Ease COVID Restrictions On Road To ReopeningOn the road to reopening, bar seating is back in New Jersey, and in New York, more people can eat indoors at restaurants; CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Web Extra: Mother And Daughter Make History Volunteering For Massapequa Fire DepartmentThis duo from Long Island volunteered for their local fire department and now the two are pioneering a lot of firsts. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
New Jersey Artist Burns Paintings To Fight Depression, Express Grief Amid TragedyEvery artist wants their work to be appreciated. But one frustrated artist from New Jersey takes a different approach. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
Press Conference: Mayor De Blasio Gives COVID UpdateMayor Bill de Blasio's May 6, 2021 daily COVID update.
Charlotte St. Martin Discusses Broadway ReopeningIn this extended interview, Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, discusses Broadway reopening this fall.
New York State Traffic Court Planning To Stay VirtualAs most courts transition back to in-person hearings this month, New York state's traffic court is planning to stay virtual. It's a cost-cutting measure for the state, and some say it's a money-grab from motorists; CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
CDC: COVID-19 Variant That First Emerged In NYC Is Not More Dangerous Than Other VariantsA new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a coronavirus variant that quickly spread in New York City does not appear to be more dangerous than other variants.
Gov. Cuomo Announces New Rules For Baseball FansYankee Stadium and Citi Field to ease restrictions for vaccinated fans and offer free tickets with shots, Gov. Cuomo says.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Makes Broadway And Baseball AnnouncementGov. Andrew Cuomo gives latest update on COVID restrictions and reopening in New York.
Mayor De Blasio's Daily COVID BriefingMayor Bill de Blasio holds daily briefing on coronavirus recovery, vaccine rollout and more in New York City.
Funeral Held For NYPD Det. Anastasios Tsakos, Remembered As Loving Father And Giving FriendA funeral was held Tuesday for Det. Anastasios Tsakos, a 14-year veteran and father of two killed in the line of duty last week. CBSN New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.