Viral Video Shows White Woman In Central Park Call 911 On Black Man After Asking Her To Leash Her DogA video has gone viral and a woman has been put on leave from her job at a mutual fund firm after a confrontation in Central Park in which a black man asked her to follow the rules and keep her dog on a leash - to which she phoned police and reported he was threatening her life.
Family Urges UConn Murder Suspect Peter Manfredonia To Turn Himself InA lawyer for the suspect’s family says 23-year-old Peter Manfredonia has a history of mental illness, and they’re pleading for him to surrender.
Employee Fatally Shoots Man Inside Brooklyn Deli, Police SayPolice were called shortly after 11 p.m. Monday to Rose Family Grocery Store on Glenmore Avenue in East New York.
Police: Texas Doctor's Hotel Room Burglarized While Helping NYC Treat COVID-19 PatientsThe doctor was visiting family in at the time and returned to find her room ransacked.
Viral Video Shows White Woman In Central Park Call 911 On Black Man After Asking Her To Leash Her DogA video has gone viral and a woman has been put on leave from her job at a mutual fund firm after a confrontation in Central Park in which a black man asked her to follow the rules and keep her dog on a leash - to which she phoned police and reported he was threatening her life.
Family Urges UConn Murder Suspect Peter Manfredonia To Turn Himself InA lawyer for the suspect’s family says 23-year-old Peter Manfredonia has a history of mental illness, and they’re pleading for him to surrender.
Employee Fatally Shoots Man Inside Brooklyn Deli, Police SayPolice were called shortly after 11 p.m. Monday to Rose Family Grocery Store on Glenmore Avenue in East New York.
Mid-Hudson Region Poised To Begin Phase 1 Reopening Tuesday; 'People Need To See That We're Going In A Better Direction'Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano says as much as anything, Phase One signals there is light at the end of the tunnel.
N.Y. Senator Sponsoring Bill That Would Allow Takeout Liquor For 2 Years After Coronavirus Pandemic EndsWhile New York has been on pause, the state liquor laws have been temporarily changed, allowing restaurants and bars to sell liquor for takeout and delivery.
Memorial Day Around Tri-State Lacked Usual Punch Due To Pandemic, But Some Enjoyed Relative Peace And QuietMemorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of summer. But what about in the midst of a global pandemic?
Veteran's Labor Of Love And Respect Takes Form At Brick, N.J. MemorialsOn this Memorial Day, a New Jersey man showed his dedication to honor our military heroes.
Memorial Day Takes On Added Meaning At Paramus Veterans Home, Where Dozens Of Residents Succumbed To COVID-19Outside the site of one of the biggest coronavirus outbreaks in the country, you'll hear the lonesome sound of Alex Saldana's trumpet.
Sport Fishing Is Back In New Jersey, But Be Prepared For Social Distancing Guidelines On BoatsGatherings of up to 25 people are allowed outdoors in New Jersey, including for sport fishing. But some say salvaging the season will likely be impossible.
Consumer Analysts Predict Deep Summer Discounts, Shopping Deals As Economy ReopensThe greatest deals will be on travel.
Fallen Heroes Honored During Memorial Day At Long Island National CemeteryThe true meaning of Memorial Day is honoring all the men and women who have given up their lives for freedom.
Dating During Coronavirus Pandemic: 'It's Not The Normal Conversations You'd Have Prior To This'Looking for love can be tough enough in normal circumstances, but throw in a global coronavirus pandemic and it adds a whole new dimension to dating.
Max Minute: Convalescent Plasma Getting More Attention As Search Continues For COVID-19 TreatmentPatients who have recovered from COVID-19 may now be able to help others who are infected.
Young Coronavirus Survivor Tells CBS2 She Doesn't Think People Are Taking Pandemic Safety Seriously EnoughCBS2's Cindy Hsu recently spoke a woman from Brooklyn who is dedicated to educating children, and now wants to make sure we're all educated about coronavirus.
Memorial Day Looks A Little Different Than Usual At Long Beach Due To Resident-Only Beach PermitsIt was pretty packed in Long Beach, with no parking spots in sight, and on the main street businesses are happy to have the traffic, reported CBS2's Tara Jakeway. But on the beach itself, it was a very different story.
Coronavirus Progress: NYSE Set To Open Trading Floor Tuesday For First Time Since March 23Over the holiday weekend, a giant American flag and banner reading "Together, We're Strong" was unfurled to commemorate the occasion.
UCONN Student Wanted In 2 Murders Spotted In Pennsylvania, State Police SayAn intense multi-state manhunt continues for a University of Connecticut student wanted in two killings.
5 Treated After Staten Island Boat FireIt happened at around 8:30 a.m. in Great Kills Bay.
Cuomo Says N.Y. Will Pay Death Benefits For Essential Government Workers Killed By COVID-19Gov. Andrew Cuomo started his daily coronavirus briefing with a moment of silence for all who've fallen and are being honored on Memorial Day.
Regulars Flock To Jersey Shore For Memorial Day Tradition, But 'It Definitely Feels Different'This holiday, many continued their tradition of going to the Jersey Shore. But with the coronavirus pandemic, it's hardly business as usual for merchants along the boardwalk.
Memorial Day 2020: Solemn Ceremonies Across Tri-State Take On New Tone Due To CoronavirusMemorial Day observances look a little different this year, but people across the Tri-State Area and the country are finding a way to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
Knicks Legend Patrick Ewing Out Of Hospital After Coronavirus TreatmentThe Knicks legend shared his diagnosis on Twitter on Friday, saying he wanted to emphasize that the virus can affect anyone.
Queens-Based Company Recalls Curry Powder Over Salmonella ConcernsThe curry powder was sold at stores in Jamaica and Jackson Heights, Queens, and in the Bronx as well.
Thyroid Drug Recalled Due To Super PotencyThe company says the affected products may contain up to 115% of the labeled amount of Liothyronine.
Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Turns 70An iconic piece of New York City infrastructure is 70 today.
Guardian Angels Founder Curtis Sliwa Defies No Swimming Rule At Coney IslandA crowd cheered Sliwa on as several city Parks Department officers tried to order him out of the surf.
Police Search For Hit-And-Run Driver After Pedestrian Struck In HarlemIt happened shortly after midnight at the intersection of Lenox Avenue and 125th Street.
Cuomo Says Long Island On Track To Reopen Wednesday, Sports Teams Can Start Training CampsThe governor said Long Island is on track to reopen on Wednesday.
Beloved In Her Neighborhood, 56-Year-Old Disabled Woman Found Dead In Staten Island HomeA Staten Island community is heartbroken over the sudden loss of a beloved neighbor.
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NYPD: Doctor's Hotel Room BurglarizedA Texas doctor who came to New York City to help treat COVID-19 patients had thousands of dollars worth of valuables stolen from her Brooklyn hotel room, police say. (Credit: NYPD)
Search Continues For UConn Murder SuspectA multi-state manhunt is underway for a UConn student wanted for two murders.
Man Fatally Shot At Brooklyn DeliPolice are investigating a deadly shooting at a deli in East New York, Brooklyn.
De Blasio To Sign Business Relief PackageMayor Bill de Blasio will sign into law several bills aimed at providing relief for New York City business.
Mid-Hudson Region Begins Phase 1 Of ReopeningWestchester and Rockland counties are beginning phase 1 of the reopening process today. CBS2's John Dias has the latest details.
Veteran Helps Raise Money To Improve N.J. MonumentOn Memorial Day, a New Jersey man showed his dedication to honor our military heroes. The veteran certainly knows the meaning of service and sacrifice. CBS2's Jessica Layton reports
World & National
Connecticut State Police: UConn Student Sought In 2 KillingsConnecticut State Police say 23-year-old Peter Manfredonia used a machete or sword to kill a man who offered him a ride on Friday in Willington.
Trump Imposes Travel Restrictions On Brazil In Response To CoronavirusForeigners will not be allowed to travel to the U.S. if they have been in Brazil any time during the 14-days prior to when they are scheduled to travel to the U.S.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan Reacts To President Trump's Push For Houses Of Worship To ReopenThe president said Friday that churches and other houses of worship are essential and should open up despite coronavirus lockdowns continuing in many states.
New CDC Guidance Says 1 In 3 With Coronavirus Never Show Any SymptomsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say 35% of patients infected with COVID-19 as asymptomatic, and those exposed to the virus can take up to six days to show any sign of sickness.
Trump Says Houses Of Worship Will Be Deemed 'Essential Services'President Trump announced Friday afternoon that his administration would declare houses of worship "essential services," allowing them to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden Says Black Voters Considering Trump Over Him 'Ain't Black'Joe Biden defended his legislative record in an often contentious Friday morning interview with Charlamagne Tha God, the host of the popular radio show "The Breakfast Club."
Entertainment
Bronx Bombers Swap For Big Screen: Yankee Stadium Parking Lot To Host Summer Drive-In TheaterThe stadium's largest parking lot will host a summer drive-in festival, with events ranging from movie screenings to stand-up comedy and karaoke.
Lori Loughlin, Husband Mossimo Giannulli Back In Court Over College AdmissionsThe actress has agreed to serve two months in prison.
Lori Loughlin, Husband Mossimo Giannulli Pleading Guilty In College Admissions ScamActress Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli have agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges in the college admissions scandal, the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts announced Thursday.
'The Experience Of Shooting In Chinatown Was Amazing': Director Sasie Sealy On 'Lucky Grandma'The director discusses her new money heist movie and the importance of Chinatown to New York City.
'Graduate Together' Pays Tribute To Class Of 2020 With Celebrities Offering Words Of Encouragement"Graduate Together: America Honors the Class of 2020" one-hour special will air on CBS2 at 8 p.m.
Phyllis George, Broadcasting Trailblazer And 'The NFL Today' Alum, Dies At 70Phyllis George, a pioneer in the sports broadcasting industry, died this week due to complications from a blood disorder.
Offbeat From Around The Web
Survey: One In Three People Admit To Showering Less During Coronavirus QuarantineWe are brushing our teeth less often, taking fewer showers and doing less laundry during the cornonavirus quarantine, according to a recent study.
Bronx Bombers Swap For Big Screen: Yankee Stadium Parking Lot To Host Summer Drive-In TheaterThe stadium's largest parking lot will host a summer drive-in festival, with events ranging from movie screenings to stand-up comedy and karaoke.
Retail Apocalypse: Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works To Close Hundreds Of StoresNeiman Marcus has become the first American department store to file for bankruptcy protection during the coronavirus pandemic.
Couple Says Nanny Abused Their Toddler, Alleges Website Missed Red Flags: 'She Just Throws Him Into The Garage'A couple in Arizona says the nanny they hired through a "nanny finder" website abused their toddler on the first day she was left alone with their children.
'He Is At Peace': Siblings Thank Nurses Who Offered Condolences With Signs In Hospital Window After Father Died Of COVID-19When a father of five died from COVID-19, nurses posted heartfelt notes in a hospital window to notify his family waiting outside. Now, the family is displaying their gratitude to those healthcare workers.
Mother Bear, 3 Cubs Ransack Couple's Vehicle During Getaway In Smoky MountainsA couple's vacation in Tennessee took an unexpected turn when a mother bear and her three large cubs broke into their vehicle.
Latest From CBSN New York
Coronavirus Update: Gov. Cuomo Updates On COVID-19 Measures In New YorkFor the first time during the coronavirus outbreak since March 25, New York State saw less than 100 death in a 24-hour period linked to COVID-19-related illness, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday, May 23.
Coronavirus In New York: Gov. Cuomo Gives Update On COVID-19, Reopening TimingGov. Andrew Cuomo talked Friday, May 22, about when decisions would be made on opening up Long Island and Mid-Hudson regions after 10 weeks of economy shutdown caused by the threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Mayor Bill de Blasio COVID-19 Update For Friday, May 22Mayor Bill de Blasio talked about how New York City will manage social distancing and keeping people safe from further coronavirus infections over the Memorial Day weekend.
Gov. Murphy Updates On COVID-19's Impact On New Jersey Economy, JobsWhile the rate of COVID-19 infections continues to drop in New Jersey, the economic toll is growing as now 1 in 7 working-age adults in the state are seeking unemployment benefits from a system crippled by the massive backlog of claims.
Gov. Cuomo Gives Thursday COVID-19 Update On New YorkA day after the World Health Organization announced the worst 24-hour increase of more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases since the global outbreak began, New York State had it's best number with only 246 new confirmed infections - but there's a conflict about keeping new cases from coming back to New York.
New Jersey Lottery Festival Of Ballooning Now In OctoberThe hot air balloons that usually soar in New Jersey during the summer will have to do so in the fall this year.
Coronavirus Update In New York: Gov. Cuomo Doubles Down On Backing Science DataGov. Andrew Cuomo added a guest expert from the Imperial College of London, Dr. Samir Bhatt, during Monday's daily COVID-19 update on the fight against coronavirus in New York State and plans to reopen the economy.
Virtual Clubs Helping People Maintain Social LivesSocial distancing is the new norm because of the coronavirus, but now virtual clubs are popping up, helping many to maintain their social lives; Naomi Ruchim reports for CBS2.
Coronavirus Update: Gov. Murphy On COVID-19 Measures In New JerseyGov. Phil Murphy shared an update on the status of coronavirus measures in New Jersey on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Coronavirus In New York: Gov. Cuomo Shares Saturday UpdateGov. Andrew Cuomo announced race tracks and elective surgery in downstate New York are among the latest reopening steps as the state deals with the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Flyover Across Long Island Salutes Health Care HeroesPeople all across Long Island were treated to a special flyover in salute to our health care heroes.
Bette Midler Matching Donations To COVID-19 Assistance FundTony Award winner Bette Midler is stepping up to help the Broadway Cares COVID-19 emergency assistance fund.