Erik Chimborazo Hit With Multiple Charges Following 2-Car Crash That Killed Lyft Driver In Maspeth, QueensA tragic crash in Queens claimed the life of a father working for a for-hire car service early Sunday morning, and police say the other driver should have never been behind the wheel.
Ned Beatty, Legendary Character Actor Known For 'Deliverance,' 'Network,' Dead At Age 83Ned Beatty, the indelible character actor whose first film role as a genial vacationer raped by a backwoodsman in 1972's "Deliverance" launched him on a long, prolific and accomplished career, has died.
Italian-Americans Take Issue With Randolph, N.J. Board Of Education's Decision To Drop All Holidays From CalendarMembers of the Italian-American community gathered in Randolph on Sunday, speaking out over the BOE's recent decision to remove the names of all holidays from the school calendar.
New York City Jewish Community Paying Very Close Attention To Installation Of New Israel Prime Minister Naftali BennettThere is a new prime minister in Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu has been ousted after 12 years in office.
Erik Chimborazo Hit With Multiple Charges Following 2-Car Crash That Killed Lyft Driver In Maspeth, QueensA tragic crash in Queens claimed the life of a father working for a for-hire car service early Sunday morning, and police say the other driver should have never been behind the wheel.
Ned Beatty, Legendary Character Actor Known For 'Deliverance,' 'Network,' Dead At Age 83Ned Beatty, the indelible character actor whose first film role as a genial vacationer raped by a backwoodsman in 1972's "Deliverance" launched him on a long, prolific and accomplished career, has died.
Italian-Americans Take Issue With Randolph, N.J. Board Of Education's Decision To Drop All Holidays From CalendarMembers of the Italian-American community gathered in Randolph on Sunday, speaking out over the BOE's recent decision to remove the names of all holidays from the school calendar.
Puerto Rican Day Parade Held In Person In Bushwick, Brooklyn, And The Party Lasted For HoursThe Puerto Rican Day Parade hit the streets of Brooklyn on Sunday. The gigantic party celebrated heritage and a return to normalcy.
NYPD On Hunt For Suspect In Astoria SlashingPolice on Sunday released surveillance video of the incident at 31st Street and 38th Avenue in Astoria last month.
Police Searching For Driver After Man Seriously Hurt In Queens Hit-And-RunThe victim, 47, was walking on the sidewalk when he was hit.
Israel's Parliament Approves New Government, Ending Netanyahu's 12-Year RuleNaftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned bitter rival, has become prime minister, presiding over a diverse and fragile coalition comprised of eight parties with deep ideological differences.
CBS2 Weather Headlines: Spotty Showers, Then Downpours Possible Overnight; Cloudy, Humid MondayMonday will be a generally cloudy day from start to finish with a bit more humidity along, with temps in the low/mid 70s.
G-7 Leaders Call For New Investigation Into COVID-19's OriginsThe leaders of the Group of Seven countries called for a new investigation into COVID-19's origins in China.
NYPD: Suspect Punched, Robbed 13-Year-Old Boy In Elevator At Bronx Apartment BuildingAccording to police, the suspect followed the boy into an apartment building and robbed him in the elevator.
'In The Heights' Star Anthony Ramos On Latino Representation In Musical TheaterJust six years ago, Anthony Ramos made Broadway history as an original cast member of Lin-Manuel Miranda's runaway hit, "Hamilton."
Puerto Rican Day Parade Goes Virtual For 2nd Straight YearThe parade is traditionally the largest celebration of Puerto Rican culture in the U.S.
NYPD: Mother Throws 4-Week-Old Daughter, 2-Year-Old Son Out Window Before Jumping Out HerselfAt last check, police say the 4-week-old baby girl remains in critical condition. The 2-year-old boy and his mother suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to be OK.
Caught On Camera: Man Punches Woman In Face After Stealing Phone In Central ParkSurveillance video shows a man walk up to a woman who is sitting on a bench and try to take her phone out of her hand.
CBS2 Weather Headlines: Cloudy, Mild, Scattered Showers Possible Sunday PM; Better Chance Overnight Into MondayExpect partly to mostly cloudy skies this afternoon with temps reaching the mid 70s. We can't rule out some spotty showers.
145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Underway In TarrytownFor the first time in the show's 145-year history, the competition is being held outside of New York City.
FDNY: 4 Arrested After Being Caught With Over $8,000 In Illegal FireworksAuthorities said they were able to stop them before they could be sold or used in New York City.
Police Searching For 3 Suspects Accused Of Robbing 2 Men In Queens, Brooklyn BusinessIt all happened on May 30.
Unidentified Bidder Pays $28 Million In Auction To Join Bezos For July Space FlightAn unidentified enthusiast bid an astronomical $28 million Saturday to win an online auction for a seat aboard a New Shepard spacecraft and a chance to make history next month, joining rocket owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for a commercial flight to space.
Biden To Sign Bill Designating Pulse Nightclub, Site Of 2016 Massacre, A National MemorialPresident Joe Biden will sign legislation that will designate Pulse nightclub — the site of one of the country's deadliest mass shootings in history — as a national memorial.
Randolph Township Board Of Education Faces Backlash After Removing Names Of Holidays From School CalendarThe board says they made the decision to be "inclusive and equitable" after getting feedback from the community.
Police: Man Shoves 77-Year-Old Into Window, Bites Him After Being Denied Access To Bathroom At Greenwich Village DinerAccording to police, the 77-year-old cook refused to allow 27-year-old Gregory Conwell, of Brooklyn, access to the diner's bathroom.
In-Person Races Resume In NYC With New York Mini 10KAfter a year of virtual races, participants were thrilled to be back.
Vinyl Lovers Flock To NYC Shops For Record Store DayA second Record Store Day is scheduled for July 17.
Researchers Believe 'Heat Bombs' Are Causing Warmer Waters To Seep Into Arctic OceanWarmer waters are seeping into the Arctic Ocean, threatening sea ice. Researchers now believe they know why.
Campaign 2021: Polls Open For Early Voting In New York City Primaries; First With Ranked Choice VotingEarly voting is underway in New York City's primaries for key offices including mayor and comptroller. These are the first citywide elections with ranked choice voting.
3 Arrested, 1 Suspect Still Wanted For Drive-By Shooting That Injured 4 In YonkersAt least 10 shots were fired, investigators believe. They determined the shooting was gang-related.
Authorities: 14 Injured In Mass Shooting In Downtown Austin, TexasA shooting in downtown Austin, Texas overnight left 14 people hurt — two of whom remained in critical condition on Saturday, police said. No deaths have been reported.
NYPD Searching For Teen Brothers Malachi Casey And Juanell Mapp, Missing Since FridayMalachi Casey and Juanell Mapp were last seen by their mother in front of a laundromat on East 5th Street around 5 p.m. on June 11.
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Veteran Character Actor Ned Beatty Passes Away At Age 83Beatty appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows, and is best known for roles in "Deliverance," "Network," and "Superman."
NYPD: 47-Year-Old Lyft Driver Killed In 2-Car Crash In QueensPolice believe the 22-year-old driver of the other car was under the influence of alcohol. CBS2's Hazel Sanchez has the story.
Netanyahu's 12-Year Reign Ends; Bennett New Israel Prime MinisterCBS2's Lisa Rozner has more on what the change means for Jewish communities in New York City.
Fiirst Annual Flower Festival In Full Bloom In Meatpacking DistrictCBS2's Jessica Moore has the story.
Army Tank Pull Competition Raises Money For VeteransCBS2's Jessica Moore has more in the event in Clifton, New Jersey.
Nurse Searching For Missing Dog That Is Believed To Be In QueensCBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
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New York City Jewish Community Paying Very Close Attention To Installation Of New Israel Prime Minister Naftali BennettThere is a new prime minister in Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu has been ousted after 12 years in office.
Ned Beatty, Legendary Character Actor Known For 'Deliverance,' 'Network,' Dead At Age 83Ned Beatty, the indelible character actor whose first film role as a genial vacationer raped by a backwoodsman in 1972's "Deliverance" launched him on a long, prolific and accomplished career, has died.
Israel's Parliament Approves New Government, Ending Netanyahu's 12-Year RuleNaftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned bitter rival, has become prime minister, presiding over a diverse and fragile coalition comprised of eight parties with deep ideological differences.
G-7 Leaders Call For New Investigation Into COVID-19's OriginsThe leaders of the Group of Seven countries called for a new investigation into COVID-19's origins in China.
'In The Heights' Star Anthony Ramos On Latino Representation In Musical TheaterJust six years ago, Anthony Ramos made Broadway history as an original cast member of Lin-Manuel Miranda's runaway hit, "Hamilton."
Unidentified Bidder Pays $28 Million In Auction To Join Bezos For July Space FlightAn unidentified enthusiast bid an astronomical $28 million Saturday to win an online auction for a seat aboard a New Shepard spacecraft and a chance to make history next month, joining rocket owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for a commercial flight to space.
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Ned Beatty, Legendary Character Actor Known For 'Deliverance,' 'Network,' Dead At Age 83Ned Beatty, the indelible character actor whose first film role as a genial vacationer raped by a backwoodsman in 1972's "Deliverance" launched him on a long, prolific and accomplished career, has died.
'In The Heights' Star Anthony Ramos On Latino Representation In Musical TheaterJust six years ago, Anthony Ramos made Broadway history as an original cast member of Lin-Manuel Miranda's runaway hit, "Hamilton."
After More Than A Year, The Show Must Go On: More Broadway Shows Announce Plans To Resume PerformancesThe road to reopening Broadway is underway.
Tribeca Festival Returns With Highly Anticipated 'In The Heights' PremiereWashington Heights plays a big role in the story, helping shine a light and change the narrative about the community.
New York Ready To Rock Again: Foo Fighters To Reopen Madison Square Garden, Springsteen Returning To BroadwayThe Foo Fighters will headline Madison Square Garden's first full capacity concert since the pandemic began.
MTV VMAs Returning In-Person To Barclays Center This SeptemberLast year's show was spread across several venues with no audience members.
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'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.
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NYPD Searching For Suspect On Bicycle In Harlem ShootingPolice are asking for help identifying a bicycle-riding suspect accused in a shooting in Harlem.
Push To Get More People Vaccinated Continues In New Jersey, ConnecticutThere were efforts in New Jersey and Connecticut to get more people vaccinated Friday.
Woman Carjacked With Lost Dog Luna InsideThe search is on for a woman's beloved dog and the suspect who allegedly stole her car in Brooklyn with the toy poodle was inside. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis speaks with the woman's family.
Jimmy Buffett Shows Off New Times Square ResortSoon, a trip to Margaritaville will be as close as Manhattan.
Excitement Outside CBS Broadcast Center As Mayoral Candidates Arrive For DebateThe excitement surrounding Thursday's debate built outside the CBS Broadcast Center, where supporters gathered as the candidates entered our studios; CBS2's Jessica Layton reports.
Mayoral Candidates Take The Stage To Debate Ahead Of Early VotingFive leading contenders in the mayoral race took the stage at CBS2 on Thursday for the final debate before early voting in the primary begins; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Multiple People Shot In YonkersYonkers Police said multiple people were shot on Elm Street. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
France Sending Replica Statue Of Liberty To NYCEllis Island is expecting a new addition in time for Independence Day.
2 Vehicle Crash On Motor Parkway In Suffolk CountyJim Smith reports from Chopper 1.
Falling Scaffolding Causes Delays On Van Wyck ExpresswayJim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
Mayor De Blasio's Daily BriefingMayor Bill de Blasi holds daily briefing on coronavirus pandemic, Macy's 4th of July fireworks and ranked choice voting for his favorite pizza toppings.
CBS2 Takes Tour Of Nearly Completed UBS Arena At Belmont Park, The New Home Of The IslandersAs the New York Islanders prepare for the Stanley Cup playoffs, their new home is almost ready. The UBS Arena at Belmont Park is expected to open around Thanksgiving and will be a world class home for concerts and festivals. CBS2's Lisa Rozner got an exclusive look inside.