As Seniors Face Holidays In Isolation, Experts Warn Anxiety, Depression Can Be DeadlyJeffrey Reynolds, executive director of the Family and Children's Association, says check in daily with seniors and ask probing questions, such as "did you eat today," "how are you feeling today" and "were you able to jump into the shower?"
Long Island Teen Launches Eco-Friendly Refill Business, Says Taking Small Steps 'Creates The Movement'He purchased eco-friendly shampoos and soaps and set up in front of his house and at a local market in Port Washington. All you have to do is swing by for a refill.
COVID In New Jersey: Health Commissioner Persichilli Says Highest Positivity Rate Of Late Is In 19-49 Age GroupThere are troubling new signs about the second wave of coronavirus in New Jersey.
Health Experts Say Manufacturing, Distribution And Public Acceptance Of COVID-19 Vaccine Just As Crucial As Scientific DevelopmentAs the death toll continues to soar, hopes for ending the COVID-19 pandemic rest on vaccines that are nearing authorization by the Food and Drug Administration.
As Seniors Face Holidays In Isolation, Experts Warn Anxiety, Depression Can Be DeadlyJeffrey Reynolds, executive director of the Family and Children's Association, says check in daily with seniors and ask probing questions, such as "did you eat today," "how are you feeling today" and "were you able to jump into the shower?"
Long Island Teen Launches Eco-Friendly Refill Business, Says Taking Small Steps 'Creates The Movement'He purchased eco-friendly shampoos and soaps and set up in front of his house and at a local market in Port Washington. All you have to do is swing by for a refill.
COVID In New Jersey: Health Commissioner Persichilli Says Highest Positivity Rate Of Late Is In 19-49 Age GroupThere are troubling new signs about the second wave of coronavirus in New Jersey.
Long Island Dancer Thankful For 'Angel's Heart' Transplant, And To Team At Sandra Atlas Bass HospitalThe youngest heart transplant recipient on Long Island offered a huge "thank you" Tuesday to all involved in giving him his life back.
Schools: The New Normal | State, New York City Make Moves To Bridge Digital Divide For Remote LearningThe digital divide has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Dinkins' Legacy Will Include His Ability To Shape Young MindsKaren St. Hilaire was just 16 or 17 in the 1980s when she met Dinkins as a member of his Youth Advisory Council during his time as Manhattan borough president.
David Dinkins, New York City's Only Black Mayor, Dead At 93Dinkins was a kind and dignified man who referred to the city's diverse population as the "gorgeous mosaic" and he had a soft spot in his heart for children.
COVID In New York: Staten Island Reopens Coronavirus Field Hospital Not Used Since Peak Of PandemicThe extra preparation comes as the northern part of the borough enters the yellow zone and the southern area is considered an orange zone.
Dow Jones Tops 30,000 For First Time Ever As Biden Transition Points To More Stable FutureThe Dow Jones crossed the 30,000 threshold for the first time ever Tuesday, fueled by news that suggests a more stable economy in the near future.
Joe Biden Introduces New Members Of National Security, Foreign Policy TeamsPresident-elect Joe Biden formally announced Tuesday new members of his national security and foreign policy teams, several of whom are poised to make history if their nominations are approved by the Senate.
2 NYPD Officers Shot In Springfield Gardens, Queens; Suspect DeadIt happened on 179th Street near 146th Road in Springfield Gardens just before 1 p.m.
How Will COVID Affect Black Friday Sales? Stores 'Significantly Scaling Back,' Says ExpertBlack Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, will look a little different in 2020, as COVID cases spike across the country.
Local Leaders And Luminaries Mourn Passing Of David Dinkins, A 'Truly Great Man'Dinkins died Monday at the age of 93. He was New York City's first -- and to date only -- Black mayor.
Bronx Produce Market Busy Distributing Food To Supermarkets And Restaurants Ahead Of ThanksgivingAlmost everything New Yorkers eat this holiday -- except the turkey -- will come from this Bronx market.
Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze At Upper West Side Apartment BuildingFlames broke out around 10:45 a.m. at an apartment building on West 75th Street near Columbus Avenue.
Pennsylvania Certifies 2020 Results, Awarding 20 Electoral Votes To Joe BidenGov. Tom Wolf has signed a certificate of ascertainment to show the slate of electors for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris after Pennsylvania certified its election results Tuesday.
Photo Gallery: Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins Through The YearsFormer New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins died Monday at the age of 93. Here is a look back at his life and legacy.
NYPD Offering $20,000 Reward In Deadly Shooting Of 1-Year-Old Davell Gardner Jr.Davell Gardner Jr. was with his family at a park in Bedford-Stuyvesant when shots rang out back in July.
Commuter Alert: NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line Suspended Due To DerailmentSeveral cars came off the tracks, but they remained upright.
Exclusive: Brooklyn Subway Shove Victim Tells Of Harrowing Ordeal, Says Empathy Needed For People With Mental IllnessA man who got pushed off a subway platform in Brooklyn is talking about his terrifying experience.
Cash Rules: New York City Businesses To Face $1,000 Fine For Failing To Accept Dollars, Coins As PaymentCash is king once again in the Big Apple.
COVID In NYC: Staten Island Getting Emergency Coronavirus Treatment Facility As More Restrictions Loom"Staten Island has such an issue that it has triggered a hospital capacity issue. And the hospitals have contacted us and they say they need emergency beds on Staten Island," Cuomo said.
General Services Administration Tells Biden Team It Can Begin Formal Transition ProcessPresident Trump later tweeted in part that he has recommended the GSA administrator "do what needs to be done with regard to initial protocols," but added his fight continues.
Mayor: Brooklyn Synagogue That Reportedly Held Massive Wedding Earlier In November To Be Fined $15,000A Brooklyn synagogue that reportedly hosted a secret wedding with thousands of unmasked guests earlier this month is facing a hefty fine.
Health Experts: Don't Give In To Pressure To Host Or Attend In-Person Thanksgiving DinnersThe Centers for Disease Control and other health organizations are warning against travel this Thanksgiving during the coronavirus pandemic.
Suburban Businesses Face Tight Restrictions As COVID-19 Cases Rise Outside New York CityAs COVID-19 cases climb across New York City, parts of the suburbs face even stricter measures.
Thousands Of Free Thanksgiving Meals Distributed On Long Island: 'It Means A Lot'Turkeys, hams, fresh produce, dairy products - enough to feed 3,000 Long Island families - were distributed Monday amid tears of gratitude.
Demanding Answers, Getting Action: Following CBS2 Report, Kristin Bruan Gets Daughter Seated In City's Learning Bridges ProgramAs New York City schools operate remotely, some say a city day care program is turning away students with special needs.
7-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Inspires Other Young Patients By Delivering Special Socks To Manhattan Children's HospitalA young cancer survivor is on a mission to inspire others and pay it forward... with socks.
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Judge Rules Against Leonia, NJ Rush Hour Traffic RestrictionsA judge has overturned three ordinances designed to keep non-residents from using Leonia streets during morning and evening rush hours.
Long Island Teen Sets Up Eco-Friendly Bottle Refilling BusinessIn a time when the world is looking for change, one teenager took it upon himself to create his own. He used his time at home during the pandemic to set up a business that's making a difference; CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
Karen St. Hilaire Extended Interview About David DinkinsKaren St. Hilaire discusses her time on the Youth Advisory Committee and the impact David Dinkins had on her life.
Gov. Murphy Signs Law Requiring Body Cameras For All New Jersey OfficersTuesday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law requiring all police officers to wear body cameras in New Jersey.
Lawsuit Filed Over Internet Service For Homeless Students In NYCA lawsuit has been filed against the de Blasio administration on behalf of some of the city's most vulnerable students.
New Jersey Residents Urged To Play It Safe Over Thanksgiving As COVID Cases RiseThere are troubling new signs about the second wave of the coronavirus in New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy is urging residents to play it safe over Thanksgiving, saying the state is entering a critical phase to slow the spread; CBS2's Meg Baker reports.
World & National
Joe Biden Introduces New Members Of National Security, Foreign Policy TeamsPresident-elect Joe Biden formally announced Tuesday new members of his national security and foreign policy teams, several of whom are poised to make history if their nominations are approved by the Senate.
Pennsylvania Certifies 2020 Results, Awarding 20 Electoral Votes To Joe BidenGov. Tom Wolf has signed a certificate of ascertainment to show the slate of electors for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris after Pennsylvania certified its election results Tuesday.
General Services Administration Tells Biden Team It Can Begin Formal Transition ProcessPresident Trump later tweeted in part that he has recommended the GSA administrator "do what needs to be done with regard to initial protocols," but added his fight continues.
Pat Quinn, Co-Founder Of Ice Bucket Challenge, Dies At 37Quinn grew up in Yonkers and was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, back in 2013.
President-Elect Biden Expected To Announce Tony Blinken As Secretary Of StateBlinken has served in the past two Democratic administrations, including as a deputy national security adviser from 2013 to 2015 and as deputy secretary of state from 2015 to 2017.
Fauci Says Herd Immunity Possible "Reasonably Quickly" If Enough Americans Take VaccineDr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, said Sunday the U.S. could reach herd immunity against the coronavirus "reasonably quickly" next year if enough Americans get vaccinated.
Entertainment
New York Rapper Benny The Butcher Shot During Attempted Robbery In HoustonThe rapper from Buffalo, New York is part of the hip-hop group Griselda and last month released his second studio album, “Burden of Proof."
Suspect Accused Of Randomly Punching Actor Rick Moranis ArrestedThe incident happened on Oct. 1 on Central Park West near West 70th Street.
Iconic ‘Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Christmas Special Puppets Sell For $368K At AuctionThe 11-inch Santa and 6-inch Rudolph were among several figures used to make the 1964 stop-motion animated TV special.
'Let's Work Now To Be More Inclusive': Mother Of Toddler With Limb Difference Says Depiction In 'The Witches' Is HeartbreakingWhen the movie "The Witches" was released, portraying the main character who is missing fingers as evil and scary, it was a punch to the gut.
Sean Connery, Oscar Winner And Legendary James Bond Actor, Dead At 90Sean Connery, best known for his role as the iconic James Bond, has died at the age of 90, according to a statement from Eon Productions, which produces the Bond films.
Scarlett Johansson And Colin Jost Married In Small CeremonyThe couple is asking fans to support Meals on Wheels, which helps deliver food to seniors.
Offbeat From Around The Web
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.
Police Chief: Officers Who 'Don’t Have An Issue' With Floyd Arrest Should Turn In BadgesChattanooga Police Chief David Roddy is taking a strong stand on the death of an African-American man at the hands of law enforcement officers in Minneapolis.
'It Sounded Like A Bomb': Turtle Smashes Through Driver's Windshield On HighwayA woman in Georgia was "literally in shock" after a turtle went flying across the highway and through her windshield, nearly striking her brother in the face.
'Biggest I've Ever Seen': Massive Alligator Trapped At Mini-Golf Course Is EuthanizedAn alligator believed to be the largest ever captured on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, was euthanized after it was trapped Tuesday evening at a miniature golf course.
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Officials Discuss Shooting Of 2 NYPD Officers In QueensMayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea held a news conference to discuss the shooting of two police officers in Queens.
Chopper 2 Over Scene Of Police-Involved ShootingTwo NYPD officers are wounded after being shot in Queens. Police say the suspect was also shot. Chopper 2 is over the scene.
2 NYPD Officers Shot In QueensPolice say two NYPD officers were shot Tuesday in Queens, and the suspect was also shot.
Gov. Cuomo Gives Update On COVID In NYCGov. Cuomo gives another update on state's coronavirus response in New York City.
Gov. Cuomo On Thanksgiving SafetyGov. Cuomo shares latest on state's coronavirus response and hands out turkeys on Long Island.
Mayor De Blasio Remembers Mentor David DinkinsMayor de Blasio remembers former mayor and mentor David M. Dinkins, who died Monday at 93.
Gov. Murphy Update On Coronavirus In New JerseyGov. Phil Murphy's Monday, November 23, 2020 coronavirus update.
Emergency COVID Facility Being Set Up On Staten IslandAs COVID cases continue to increase across our area, more restrictions could be coming to parts of New York City. CBSN New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Mayor De Blasio Gives Update On COVID-19 In NYCMayor Bill de Blasio's Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 coronavirus briefing.
Gov. Cuomo Announces New Measures To Curb Spread Of Coronavirus In New York CityGov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday the state would establish a temporary COVID treatment facility on South Beach, Staten Island.
NJ Teen Suffers Eye Injury After Drive-By Paintball ShootingA teen in New Jersey suffered an eye injury after a drive-by paintball shooting.
Columbia University Students Banned For Travel ViolationsColumbia University banned at least 70 students for violating COVID-19 travel restrictions.