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05/18/2019

Chlorine Plant Fire In New Jersey Sparks Warnings To Keep Windows Closed In Nearby Areas

Firefighters are battling a fire at Alden Leeds chlorine plant in Kearny. The blaze started around 10 p.m. Friday night.

05/18/2019

Westchester School District Plans To Buy Pricey Nearby Home, Make Room For More Classes

Pelham school district is the latest to propose private real estate deals as a way to make space for education.

05/18/2019

Yankees Rally For 3 Runs In 9th, Urshela Walks Off Rays 4-3

GIO DOES IT AGAIN: Unlikely hero Urshela caps off amazing comeback in the Bronx. Yankees move into first place over Rays. https://cbsloc.al/2JmWwqo

New York scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and moved into first place in the AL East.

05/18/2019

Tenants Fighting Back Against Illegal Airbnb Rentals Taking Over NYC Apartment Buildings

STRANGER DANGER: Tenants in New York say their apartment building is being taken over by strangers, using illegal Airbnb rentals. Their lawyer says the problem is about to get much worse in the city this summer. https://cbsloc.al/2JmTMcA

The "units" being referred to are apartments in the Atelier, a luxury high rise on West 42nd Street in Manhattan.

05/18/2019

DeGrom Roughed Up Again, Mets Lose To Marlins 8-6

DeGrom (3-5) gave up nine hits, and the run total against him was a season high. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner's ERA rose from 3.26 to 3.98.

05/18/2019

NYPD Officer Accused Of Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting Her Ex-Husband And A Child

MURDER-FOR-HIRE UPDATE: The father of an NYPD officer speaks out after his daughter is accused of plotting to kill her ex-husband. https://cbsloc.al/2JrvKxk

The suspect, 34, is an officer with the NYPD's Viper Unit, which monitors cameras in NYCHA buildings. She has been suspended.

05/18/2019

Gunfire Erupts At Another NYC Playground, Police Say

ANOTHER PLAYGROUND SHOOTING: Children in Queens were forced to take cover after shots rang out on a playground Friday evening. It's the second such incident in the five boroughs this week. https://cbsloc.al/2JPDnwW

For the second time this week, a shooting at a playground sends children fleeing for their lives in New York City.

05/18/2019

Grumpy Cat, Social Media And Television Sensation, Dies At Just 7-Years-Old

GONE TOO SOON: Countless tributes have been pouring in from around the world after the tragic death of internet sensation Grumpy Cat. See some of the heartfelt messages here: https://cbsloc.al/2JMh9M5

"Grumpy Cat has helped millions of people smile all around the world — even when times were tough," her owners said.

05/18/2019

Connecticut-Based Artist Fashioning Tasty-Looking Giant Treats

Peter Anton specializes in super-sized versions of iconic treats, many of which sell for between $2,000 to $60,000.

05/18/2019

‘Not A Dry Eye In The Room!’: Boy With Spina Bifida Walks For First Time At Preschool Graduation

A young Ohio boy with spina bifida has touched hearts around the world after walking for the very first time in public at his preschool graduation.

05/18/2019

‘The Question Is Why?’: Letitia James Takes Crushing Jabs At De Blasio’s 2020 Presidential Run

WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE...: New York AG Letitia James delivers brutal burn when asked about Bill de Blasio's presidential run. See it here: https://cbsloc.al/2JP7KmT

Bill de Blasio is probably saying to himself, “with friends like these, who needs enemies?”

05/18/2019

‘Honey Bun Bandit’ Struggles To Escape Casino Heist Past

A Michigan woman known as the "Honey Bun Bandit" for her involvement in a 2003 casino heist says the crime continues to haunt her some 16 years later.

05/18/2019

Father Charged With Murder Following Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl Pulled From Car Fire In Queens

Murder charges were filed Friday against the father of a little girl who died after she was pulled from a burning car last week in Queens.

05/18/2019

Driver Arrested After Crash Sends School Bus Into New Jersey Nail Salon

ARRESTED: A driver in Jersey City has been taken into custody on possible DUI charges after a crash that sent a school bus smashing through a local nail salon. https://cbsloc.al/2VLJSbd

Chopper 2 was over the scene in Jersey City when the bus crashed in a nail salon near Jefferson and Baldwin Avenues just after 4 p.m. Friday.

05/17/2019

WWII Ship Coimbra, Torpedoed By German U-Boat, Leaking Oil Off Coast Of Long Island

WWII Ship Coimbra, Torpedoed By German U-Boat, Leaking Oil Off Coast Of Long Island

05/17/2019

With Traffic Nightmare Looming, New Jersey Mayor Threatens To Sue Over American Dream Mall Plans

MEGA-MALL MESS: A New Jersey mayor is threatening to sue, saying his town is being paid next to nothing in order to deal with the traffic nightmare the upcoming American Dream mall will bring to the area. https://cbsloc.al/2JLihzD

When American Dream mega-mall opens this fall, Mayor Mike Gonnelli of Secaucus says it will create a traffic nightmare for the people who live there.

05/17/2019

Gender Reveals Are So 5 Minutes Ago: New Trend Is Showing Off College Picks

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – It’s the questions high school seniors are probably sick of getting asked: “Where are you going to college?” Now some are answering it in a very public way, reports CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock. From scary to sweet, gender reveals make a big splash on social media, and soon the next craze to […]

05/17/2019

Federal Probe Looking Into MTA Overtime Scandal

Overtime abuse at the #MTA and the #LIRR are now the subject of a federal probe. Sources say the inquiry is also looking into outdated time keeping that includes handwritten bookkeeping practices from the 19th century.

Sources say the inquiry is also looking into outdated time keeping that includes handwritten bookkeeping practices from the 19th century.

05/17/2019

Partial Breast Radiation Procedure Giving Women More Options Against Cancer

Instead of radiating the entire breast, the process uses focused radiation on the small area where tumors are removed.

05/17/2019

WWII Ship Coimbra, Sunk By Nazi U-Boat, Leaking Oil Off Long Island

A WWII cargo ship, sunk by a Nazi U-boat, is starting to leak oil off the coast of Long Island. Take an exclusive look at the efforts to clean it up.

Just off the coast of Long Island, there's a mission to stop a dangerous threat to our environment.

05/17/2019

Police: Nanny Forged New Jersey Family’s Checks, Went On $37,000 Shopping Spree

Gabriella Durso is accused of stealing a checkbook and credit card to forge more than 60 checks and go on a personal shopping spree.

05/17/2019

‘Oscars’ Of The Beauty Product Industry Announce 2019 Winners

With new beauty products coming out everyday in a multi-billion dollar industry, how do you choose? Check out this year's winners from the CEW beauty awards...

Cosmetic Executive Women Beauty Awards name best products and hotting innovations in make-up, tools and more.

05/17/2019

Connecticut Governor To Sign Bill Increasing State Minimum Wage To $15 By 2023

By a vote of 21-14, the Democratic-controlled Senate forwarded the bill to Lamont's desk early Friday morning.

05/17/2019

Chopper 2 Out And About

TGIF: Chopper2 is out investigating news in our area. Come fly along and ask Dan Rice about the scene. Where are you watching from?

05/17/2019

90-Year-Old Robbed By Couple In East Harlem Elevator, Police Say

HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? Police looking for couple who ambushed and robbed a 90-year-old man in an East Harlem apartment elevator. https://cbsloc.al/2Wbtwba

The NYPD says a man and woman were caught on camera nearby the building on East 124th Street and Madison Avenue back on May 4.

05/17/2019

Kitten Encased In Hardened Spray Foam Rescued From Trash By Garbage Collector

A kitten found encased in hardened spray foam earlier is doing much better after being rescued from a trash can in Oregon.

05/17/2019

969 NYC Coffee: Japanese Snacks In Jackson Heights

Heart-shaped onigiri and other treats await you at this unassuming snack shop in Queens.

05/17/2019

PGA Championship: Who Can Catch Brooks Koepka?

Brooks Koepka opened the PGA Championship with a course record on Bethpage Black, but multiple players are still within striking distance.

05/17/2019

Inmate Says She Has No Idea How She Got Pregnant While Jailed For 17 Months

An Alabama inmate charged with capital murder who became pregnant while incarcerated says she has no memory of having sex while in prison.

05/17/2019

NYPD Officer Accused Of Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting Her Ex-Husband

#BREAKING: An NYPD officer has been arrested for allegedly trying to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband.

The suspect, 34, is an officer with the NYPD's Viper Unit, which monitors cameras in NYCHA buildings. She has been suspended.

05/17/2019

‘One Cat Had This Clamp On Its Leg’: Animal Traps Set Up Across Long Island Community

WHO WOULD DO SUCH A THING? Five to six traps have been discovered in yards. The Nassau County SPCA believe some local homeowners are not animal lovers and resent cats and dogs roaming through their yards.

Some Baldwin residents were startled to discover animal traps set up in their neighborhood.

05/17/2019

BEAR IN THE AIR: This bear climbed a tree to take a little rest from the rain this morning in Massachusetts.

05/17/2019

NJ Middle School Principal Accused Of Luring, Attempted Sexual Assault Of 16-Year-Old Former Student

According to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, 52-year-old Paul Iantosca has been charged with luring, attempted sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

According to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, 52-year-old Paul Iantosca has been charged with luring, attempted sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

05/17/2019

‘Don’t Know If That Package Is Going To Be Enough’: CBS Sports Writer James Herbert Talks New York Knicks, Anthony Davis

Herbert shares his thoughts on the New York Knicks future and what they need to do to trade for Anthony Davis.

05/17/2019

’60 Minutes’ Steve Kroft Announces His Retirement

END OF AN ERA: Steve Kroft of 60 Minutes is retiring after three decades with the program.

Kroft joined "60 Minutes" in 1989 and would go on to file nearly 500 stories and win five Peabody awards.

05/17/2019

Woman Allegedly Attacked Boyfriend With Box Cutter Because He Didn’t Get Her A Birthday Present

A woman is accused of attacking her boyfriend with a box cutter because she didn't get the birthday she was expecting.

05/17/2019

969 NYC Coffee: Japanese Snacks In Jackson Heights

969 NYC Coffee: CBS2's Elle McLogan finds heart-shaped onigiri and other Japanese treats at an unassuming snack shop in Jackson Heights. More: https://cbsloc.al/2KE2Arr

05/17/2019

Former WWE Superstar Ashley Massaro Dies At 39

Former WWE superstar and "Survivor: China" contestant Ashley Massaro died Thursday at the age of 39 at her Suffolk County home.

There was no immediate word on the cause of death, but no criminality is suspected.

05/17/2019

John Elliott

BEAUTIFUL AT LAST... WILL IT LAST? John Elliott has a sneak peak ahead of the afternoon forecast for tonight and this weekend. Ask him your questions NOW!

A few Friday poppers are popping!
Early Live Weather Update for the weekend:

05/17/2019

Chopper 2 Out And About

LIVE: Chopper 2 is checking out stories around the area, come fly along! Where are you watching from? Watch CBSN New York: https://cbsloc.al/2QDEF2L

05/17/2019

Early Morning Fire Erupts In Bronx Building, 3 Injured

Flames broke out around 2:48 a.m. Friday at 2255 Davidson Avenue near Buchanan Ave in the University Heights section.

05/17/2019

Sentencing Day For Man Convicted Of Killing St. John’s Student During 2016 J’Ouvert Festival

HAPPENING TODAY: A man convicted of killing at St. John’s University student during the 2016 J’Ouvert Festival will learn his sentence.

Reginald Moise, 20, shot 22-year-old Tiarah Poyau in the eye during the event that proceeds the West Indian Day Parade.

05/17/2019

Measles Outbreak: Rockland County Offering Free Vaccinations Today

MEASLES OUTBREAK: Rockland County is offering another round of free vaccinations this morning.

Vaccinations are being offered from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday at the Christ Episcopal Church at 65 Washington Ave. in Suffern.

05/17/2019

The new CBS This Morning launches Monday

MONDAY: A new chapter of CBS This Morning begins with Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil continuing the show's mission of real news in the morning. Don't miss #CTM starting at 7 a.m. on CBS.

05/17/2019

Internet Sensation 'Grumpy Cat' Dies

RIP: The internet sensation known as The Official Grumpy Cat died this week in Arizona.