Authorities Announce Major Gang Crackdown In Queens, With 28 ArrestsThey're charged in a 141-count indictment that includes murder, assault, criminal possession of a weapon and various other crimes.
Anxiety Grows On Long Island As COVID-19 Cases IncreaseLong Island school districts are asking the state for guidance on masks, vaccines and remote learning, but have yet to hear back.
Hospital Chaplain Recalls How Unique Power Of Prayer Helped Him Recover After Near Tragedy On The WaterIt was an accident that almost cost one hospital chaplain his life. He credits his recovery to the power of prayer, and people of different faiths coming together.
Pressure Builds On President Biden's Administration To Loosen International Travel Ban Into The CountryCOVID-19 restrictions could soon be changing when it comes to international travel. Some rules have kept loved ones apart for more than a year.
Authorities Announce Major Gang Crackdown In Queens, With 28 ArrestsThey're charged in a 141-count indictment that includes murder, assault, criminal possession of a weapon and various other crimes.
Anxiety Grows On Long Island As COVID-19 Cases IncreaseLong Island school districts are asking the state for guidance on masks, vaccines and remote learning, but have yet to hear back.
Hospital Chaplain Recalls How Unique Power Of Prayer Helped Him Recover After Near Tragedy On The WaterIt was an accident that almost cost one hospital chaplain his life. He credits his recovery to the power of prayer, and people of different faiths coming together.
Police: Charles Zolot, 65, Found Dead In Queens Law OfficePolice said the victim's body was found with injuries to the torso and face.
Officials Call On Residents To Get Vaccine In Far Rockaway And Edgemere, Zip Code With Lowest Vaccination Rate In NYCZip code 11691 has the fewest vaccinated residents in New York City, with just 38.62% of residents with at least one vaccine dose.
NYPD: Would-Be Rapist Chokes Woman Out, Drags Her Off SubwayThe man dragged the woman onto the subway platform before running from the station, police said.
New Hyde Park Mayor Rips 'Idiots' Who Vandalized Sikh TempleVandals hit a Sikh temple under construction on Long Island earlier this week, spray painting messages of intolerance.
Officials: Long Beach Island Teen Nights Behind COVID Outbreak Of At Least 20 CasesOfficials say underreporting makes it "challenging" to identify the full scope of the cluster.
2 MTA Bus Passengers Struck By Stray Bullet When Gunfire Erupts In QueensThe incident happened at around 9 a.m. on Thursday on a Q8 bus on Jamaica Avenue near 148th Street.
New York State Assembly Gives Cuomo 1 Week To Defend Himself In Sexual Harassment InvestigationLawyers for the Legislature's impeachment probe gave the state's chief executive one week to provide them with reasons why he thinks he should keep his job.
Will There Be A National Vaccine Mandate?Vaccination mandates are now being implemented, but short of a national vaccine mandate, how effective can they be?
Caught On Video: Man Violently Rips Necklaces Off Woman Out Walking Her Dog In QueensPolice said he ripped multiple gold necklaces, worth approximately $1,100, off her neck.
Fourth Stimulus Check: Is Another Relief Payment Coming Your Way?The economy is improving, but millions of Americans haven't experienced the recovery and could still benefit from a fourth stimulus check.
Officials Announce Plan To Preserve Crumbling BQE For Another 20 YearsOfficials say they will reduce the lanes from three to two, which will reduce the weight load and make driving safer.
Caught On Camera: Owner Fights Back When Man Tries to Steal Car In Brooklyn, Crashes Into MTA BusWhen the car owner tries to stop him, the man hits the gas, crashing the car into a parked bus.
New York Auto Show Cancelled Due To COVID-19 Delta Variant ConcernsOrganizers cited "growing incidences of the COVID-19 Delta variant and the increased measures announced recently by state and local officials to stop its spread."
Met Gala, Fashion's Biggest Night, Set To Go Forward, But Vaccinations, Masks RequiredFashion's biggest night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was canceled last year because of the pandemic.
Robert Durst Expected To Take The Stand In Los Angeles Murder TrialDurst is charged in the 2000 shooting death of his friend, Susan Berman.
FDR Drive Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Hits OverpassSouthbound lanes were closed from 96th Street for cleanup, and reopened around 3 a.m.
Political Consultant: New York State's Impeachment Of Gov. Cuomo 'Could Get Very Ugly'Gov. Andrew Cuomo has defiantly resisted a chorus of calls for his resignation. That begs the question: Will state lawmakers impeach him?
Exclusive Video: Good Samaritans Rescue Man In Wheelchair Who Fell Onto Union Square Subway TracksA man in a wheelchair fell on subway tracks on Wednesday, but was pulled to safety just in time by some quick-thinking commuters.
Broadway Returns After Nearly 17-Month Shutdown With 1st Performances Of 'Pass Over'The performance was a significant step for performers, fans, and everyone who relies on the billion dollar industry.
Far Rockaway Man Counting His Blessings After Car Slams Into His Apartment; 'The Whole House Shook!'Witnesses said the black BMW was flying down Edgemere Avenue in Far Rockaway when the driver lost control at Beach 44th Street and slammed into the building on the corner.
NYPD: Missing 13-Year-Old Boy With Autism Nicholas Jennings Found SafeHe was last seen wearing a grey, short sleeved t-shirt, white striped pants, and black and white sneakers.
De Blasio: Cuomo 'Should Be Charged' Over Sexual Assault, Harassment Claims In AG InvestigationCuomo said Tuesday he will not step down, insisting he "never touched anyone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances."
New Jersey Gov. Murphy Rips Anti-Vaxxer 'Knuckleheads' After Being Heckled At Union City Press ConferenceNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy lashed out Wednesday at a group protesting COVID-19 vaccinations.
As Aug. 31 Eviction Moratorium Expiration Approaches, New York Tenants Say Nothing Has Been Done To Help ThemNew York tenants on the verge of eviction say the state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program is failing them.
Young Adults With Autism Embrace Job Training And Employment Offered Through Nonprofit Spectrum WorksThere's a wonderful pop-up store at the American Dream mall that's a dream come true for some students with autism.
Search For Answers After 91-Year-Old Nicholas Rappa Found Dead After Being Tied Up, Beaten, Possibly Suffocated In His Bronx GarageSources say police are looking to question a man wearing a construction vest was seen talking to the victim.
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Many Say It's Time For U.S. To Loosen International Travel Restrictions Into The CountryCBS2's Kevin Rincon reports from Newark Liberty International Airport.
NYPD Announces Major Gang Bust In QueensOfficials say 28 alleged gang members have been charged in a 14-count indictment. CBS2's Kiran Dhillon has the story.
Long Island School Districts Looking For COVID Guidance From The StateA recent surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has many districts wanting answers on masks and vaccines. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Father Radu Titonea Reunites With Those Who Saved His LifeA tragedy almost cost one hospital chaplain, but he credits the power of prayer and people from different faiths coming together with his recovery. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
New York Weather: 8/5 CBS2 Evening Weather HeadlinesCBS2's John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
Far Rockaway And Edgemere Are In Zip Code With Lowest Vaccination Rate In NYCHealth officials and politicians were in Far Rockaway on Thursday morning encouraging people to get the shot as vaccination rates in that zip code lag behind the rest of the city. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
World & National
Pressure Builds On President Biden's Administration To Loosen International Travel Ban Into The CountryCOVID-19 restrictions could soon be changing when it comes to international travel. Some rules have kept loved ones apart for more than a year.
Robert Durst Expected To Take The Stand In Los Angeles Murder TrialDurst is charged in the 2000 shooting death of his friend, Susan Berman.
First Time Magazine Came Calling, Now Barbie Doll Created To Match Likeness Of Staten Island COVID Nurse Amy O'SullivanThey've emerged as heroes of the pandemic -- first responders, doctors and scientists who have worked hard to save lives.
Charlotte Bennett, Other Accusers Speak Out After Bombshell Gov. Cuomo Investigation Report, Call For ImpeachmentThere was plenty of reaction Tuesday to the New York state attorney general's report on sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
US Finally Reaches Milestone Of 70% Of Adults With At Least 1 COVID-19 ShotThe U.S. reached the milestone of 70% of adults having received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, nearly a month after President Biden's original goal of July 4.
Kathy Griffin Announces She Has Lung CancerThe 60-year-old posted to social media that she was undergoing surgery to have a portion of her left lung removed.
Entertainment
Broadway Returns After Nearly 17-Month Shutdown With 1st Performances Of 'Pass Over'The performance was a significant step for performers, fans, and everyone who relies on the billion dollar industry.
DaBaby Apologizes To LGBTQ+ Community For 'Hurtful And Triggering Comments'Governors Ball removed him from the lineup Monday, a day after Lollapalooza had dropped him.
Funeral Held For Legendary Rapper Biz MarkieBiz Markie died last month after a long career as a rapper, DJ, beatboxer and actor.
Governors Ball Drops Rapper DaBaby From Lineup Over Homophobic RemarksDaBaby, whose name is Jonathan Kirk, was also removed Sunday from the lineup for Lollapalooza in Chicago.
Kathy Griffin Announces She Has Lung CancerThe 60-year-old posted to social media that she was undergoing surgery to have a portion of her left lung removed.
Hip Hop Legends Will Headline Concerts In The Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn And Queens For NYC Homecoming WeekMayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that the concerts taking place in the boroughs will be hip hop focused.
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Only In New York: Actor Jeff Goldblum Serenades Newly Married Couple At Brooklyn CarouselWhen New Yorkers spot celebrities in the city we tend to leave them alone. But one new bride couldn't contain her excitement and it led to a story she'll never forget.
Sweet Music: New York City Man Finds Guitar Next To A Pile Of Garbage, And Then Makes A Local Artist's DayDoing the right thing doesn't always come with a reward. But when virtue prevails, it leads to positive outcomes.
June 20 Is 'Tall Girl Appreciation Day' In Honor Of The Summer Solstice, The Longest Day Of The YearWhat are the pros and cons of being tall? CBS2's John Elliott has the story.
'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
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Mayor De Blasio's Daily COVID BriefingMayor Bill de Blasio holds daily briefing on COVID restrictions and recovery in New York City.
Emergency Room Nurse Amy O’Sullivan Honored With One-Of-A-Kind BarbieToy maker Mattel is honoring COVID-19 heroes with a special line of Barbie dolls that includes one designed for a nurse from Staten Island. CBS2’s Hazel Sanchez reports.
So How Does Impeachment In New York State Government Work?CBS2's Jessica Moore speaks with some experts on what we can expect going forward in the case of the sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Cuomo.
Heroes Who Lifted Car Off Baby Girl, Saved Mother In Yonkers Crash HonoredThere were big honors Wednesday for five humble heroes who helped rescue a baby in Yonkers. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
Mayor De Blasio's Latest Update On Cuomo Investigation And COVID PandemicMayor Bill de Blasio holds daily briefing on Cuomo investigation and COVID pandemic.
New York City Councilman 'Baffled' By Mayor's Hesitance To Mandate MasksMore than 10 million doses of the COVID vaccine have been given out in New York City. But it's still not enough, and more local lawmakers say Mayor de Blasio is making a mistake, CBS2's Jessica Layton reported.
Westchester Police Departments Partner With Nonprofit To Offer Substance Abuse Treatment1.8 million New Yorkers are suffering with substance abuse. Police in Westchester County want to make sure they can get the help they need. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Funeral Held For Legendary Rapper Biz MarkieA funeral for New York rapper Biz Markie was held on Long Island. CBS 2’s Nick Caloway reports.
Car Crashes Into Newly Opened Horseman Deli In Sleepy HollowA Westchester deli that opened in April says despite the pandemic, business was booming. Then a car came crashing through the front window, doing tremendous damage. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
Mayor De Blasio Says New Yorkers Should Wear Masks IndoorsMayor Bill de Blasio holds latest COVID briefing, strongly recommending even vaccinated people wear masks indoors.
Cuomo Announces Vaccine, Testing Mandate For Transit WorkersNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives latest COVID update, including MTA and Port Authority workers must be vaccinated by Labor Day or face weekly testing.
Roof Collapse In BrooklynFirefighters are on the scene. Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.