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04/24/2019

St. Patrick’s Cathedral Suspect Marc Lamparello Facing Attempted Arson Charges

ST. PATRICK'S "GASOLINE CAN MAN" FACING CHARGES: Marc Lamparello, the Seton Hall philosophy professors who walked into St. Patrick's Cathedral carrying gasoline and lighter fluid, was arraigned today and will face attempted arson charges. He planned to fly to Rome the following day...

Police said the New Jersey man walked into the cathedral with two cans of gasoline, two bottles of lighter fluid and two butane lighters on April 17.

04/24/2019

Unmarried Mom Says Christian School Expelled Daughters Because They Have Different Fathers

A single mother says a Christian school in Ohio expelled two of her children because she is not married and her kids have different fathers.

04/24/2019

Closing In On Major Milestone, Sabathia Takes Ball Wednesday Hoping To Help Yankees Stay Hot In Anaheim

Expect CC Sabathia to be extremely pumped up on Wednesday night.

04/24/2019

Mayor De Blasio Says Considerable Changes Are Coming To 14th Street During L Train Construction

CHANGES ARE COMING: What's going to happen to 14th Street when the L train slowdown takes effect Friday? The mayor's office put out the plan today...

A dramatic traffic change is coming to 14th Street. Mayor Bill de Blasio has decided to close it to through-street traffic during the "L" train shutdown.

04/24/2019

Man Accused Of Killing Reputed Mob Boss ‘Franky Boy’ Cali Pleads Not Guilty

UPDATE: Anthony Comello, the man accused of gunning down reputed Gambino crime boss "Franky Boy" Cali outside his Staten Island home, pleaded not guilty today.

Police said Anthony Comello, 24, crashed his truck into Cali’s SUV to lure him outside and then shot him to death last month on Staten Island.

04/24/2019

Manhole Fire In Midtown

BREAKING: Chopper 2 is over the scene of a manhole fire at Madison Ave. & East 32nd St. in Midtown. Four injuries reported, two buildings evacuated due to elevated levels of carbon monoxide. https://cbsloc.al/2IEFSCa

Watch on CBSN New York: https://cbsloc.al/2QDEF2L

04/24/2019

Police Investigate Possible Attempted Kidnapping In Montclair, N.J.

Police in New Jersey are investigating a possible attempted kidnapping.

04/24/2019

Former Christie Aide Bridget Kelly Faces Resentencing In ‘Bridgegate’ Case

Bridget Kelly, an ex-aide to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, faces resentencing today for her role in the Bridgegate scandal.

Kelly and Bill Baroni were convicted of plotting to cause traffic jams near the George Washington Bridge to punish the mayor of Fort Lee, who refused to endorse Christie for reelection.

04/24/2019

Police: Man Seen In Bunny Suit Brawl Wanted For Car Burglaries In N.J.

BUNNY BRAWL: A Florida man seen on viral video getting into a brawl while dressed as an Easter bunny is wanted for crimes in our area, police say.

A Florida man seen on viral video getting into a brawl while wearing an Easter bunny suit is wanted for crimes in New Jersey, police say.

04/24/2019

U.S. Marine From Long Island Killed In Afghanistan To Be Laid To Rest Today

FINAL FAREWELL: Marine Cpl. Robert Hendricks, 25, of Locust Valley, will be laid to rest today. He was killed earlier this month when a roadside bomb went off in Afghanistan.

Cpl. Robert Hendricks, 25, of Locust Valley, was among three reservists who died in a roadside bombing earlier this month.

04/24/2019

Car Service Driver Locks Woman Passenger Inside, Police Smash Windows To Make Arrest

WILD RIDE: Woman says she was locked into her livery cab by the driver, who then refused to cooperate with police after a traffic stop and had to be removed from the vehicle after officers smashed out his windows. Also, police said the license plates were stolen. What's your "worse ride ever" story?

A woman endured a wild ride after she was allegedly held against her will inside a livery cab.

04/24/2019

Man Accused Of Killing Reputed Mob Boss ‘Franky Boy’ Cali Due In Court

HAPPENING TODAY: Anthony Comello, the man accused of gunning down reputed Gambino crime boss Francesco “Franky Boy” Cali on Staten Island, is due in court for arraignment.

04/24/2019

Gearing up for another day of sunshine!

04/24/2019

Police: Driver Arrested Following Deadly Hit-And-Run On Staten Island

UPDATE: Police arrest driver accused of killing 89-year-old woman in hit-and-run on Staten Island.

Police said Anastasia Diaz, 89, was in the crosswalk when she was struck late Saturday night at Bradley and Purdy avenues.

04/24/2019

Frustrated Ferry Riders Hoping For Smoother Sailing After Tuesday’s Overcrowding

'IT WAS A DISASTER:' Frustrated ferry riders are hoping for smoother sailing today after the warm weather and spring schedule led to long lines yesterday.

The sunny day paired with spring break had many people thinking the ferry was the best way to get around yesterday – or so they thought.

04/24/2019

Voit Homers Twice Leading Yankees To Victory Over Angels

Voit homered twice and Ford went deep for the first time in the majors to lead New York over the Los Angeles Angels. The Yankees have won five straight and seven of their last eight, despite having 13 players on the injured list.

04/24/2019

Suspect Accused Of Smashing 42 LinkNYC Wi-Fi Kiosks Spotted In New Video

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Police say this newly released surveillance video shows the man suspected of smashing the screens of more than 40 LinkNYC kiosk throughout Manhattan.

Late Tuesday night, authorities say the suspect seen throwing a rock at the terminals is now accused of attacking 42 Wi-Fi kiosks all throughout Manhattan.

04/24/2019

New York Weather: Bright But Breezy

BRIGHT BUT BREEZY: We're in for another warm one today, but it will be a bit more blustery. CBS2's John Elliott has the latest forecast. https://cbsloc.al/2u97zcE

04/24/2019

New York Weather: 4/24 CBS2 Wednesday Morning Headlines

Sun is shining and the leftover coastal low has departed. Temps are nice to begin. Lots of 50s to wake up to. We will finish in the 70s!

04/24/2019

76ers Crush Nets 120-100, End Brooklyn’s Season And Ugly Series

It was final statement from Philadelphia in a series that had become bitter and personal to them and the Brooklyn Nets.

04/24/2019

In Rambling Note, Pipe Bomb Suspect Cesar Sayoc Blames Steroids For Actions

Cesar Sayoc made the assertion in lengthy and rambling letters to a federal judge that were posted in his court case file Tuesday.

04/24/2019

Suspect Accused Of Smashing 42 LinkNYC Wi-Fi Kiosks Spotted In New Video

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Police release new images of the man they say is smashing Wi-Fi kiosks across all of Manhattan. 42 LinkNYC machines have already been damaged. https://cbsloc.al/2vj5PhY

Late Tuesday night, authorities say the suspect seen throwing a rock at the terminals is now accused of attacking 42 Wi-Fi kiosks all throughout Manhattan.

04/24/2019

NYC Ferry Riders Left Outraged By Overcrowded Ships, Mass Confusion At Terminals

FERRY FURY: Riders hoping for quick service from NYC Ferry Tuesday were instead met by long lines, confused crowds, and growing anger with New York's mass transit options. https://cbsloc.al/2vkSyWm

It's not quite summer yet but ferry riders were fired up Tuesday, frustrated at the overcrowding and what seemed to be too few ferries along the East River.

04/24/2019

Residents Plead For Help As Band Of Reckless Drivers Terrorize Brooklyn Neighborhood

TERROR IN THE STREET: Brooklyn residents are begging for the city's help, saying packs of reckless drivers are tearing through Bay Ridge and pulling off dangerous stunts. https://cbsloc.al/2vle8da

Drivers are allegedly behaving badly in Bay Ridge. Revving engines, screeching tires, and forming figure 8’s by burning rubber on the streets of residential Brooklyn with no regard for anyone at any hour.

04/24/2019

Wheeler Becomes MLB’s First ‘100-100’ Player As Mets Rout Phillies

GIVING '100' PERCENT: Zack Wheeler becomes the only player to throw a 100-mph pitch and rip a 100-mph hit this year. https://cbsloc.al/2viZhjo

Wheeler (2-2) became the first player in MLB this season to join the "100-100 club" — hitting his home run over 100 mph and also throwing a 100-mph pitch in the same game, according to Statcast.

04/24/2019

In Opioid Epidemic First, Drug Company Executive Charged With Conspiracy

Laurence Doud III obliterated red flags to turn his small New York firm into a supplier of last resort for independent pharmacies whose dubious practices got them cut off by other distributors, an indictment alleges.

04/24/2019

Study: MTA Workers Piled Up $418 Million In Overtime Pay And The Latest Fare Hike Still Doesn’t Cover It

THANKS FOR YOUR CASH, IT'S STILL NOT ENOUGH: A new study finds that some MTA workers are making more than the head of their own agency. Also, the latest fare hike won't even come close to covering the $418 million in overtime pay handed out last year. https://cbsloc.al/2PtKLyS

The study found MTA workers are putting in so many extra hours on the clock that the agency spent $418 million on overtime last year.

04/24/2019

Police: Mom Punched 7-Year-Old Son Because He Was Bad Lookout For Shoplifting Grandmother

A 7-year-old boy was punched by his mother for being a bad lookout for his shoplifting grandmother, according to authorities in Phoenix.

04/23/2019

Police: Man Beat Neighbor To Death With Lamp

A Missouri man beat his neighbor to death with a lamp and then stole his credit cards, cash and car, according to police.

04/23/2019

Mets Secure Game Ball From Franchise’s First Win 57 Years Ago, Put It On Display At Citi Field

Fans of the New York Mets can now step right up and meet an incredible piece of their team's history.

04/23/2019

Stephanie Styles x Kiss, Me Kate

Stephanie Styles explains how she reacted when she found out she'd be on Broadway in "Kiss Me, Kate."

Read more: https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/04/19/stephanie-styles-kiss-me-kate-broadway/

04/23/2019

FDA Approves New Treatment For ADHD Using Electrical Shocks To The Forehead

ADHD TREATMENT: This small device has just been approved by the FDA as a treatment for ADHD. Instead of medication, it delivers electrical charges to the nerves in your head to ease the condition. https://cbsloc.al/2vjsvyQ

Monarch eTNS is a small electrode patch worn on the forehead, usually overnight, that stimulates branches of the sensory trigeminal nerve.

04/23/2019

Bronx Mother Says Someone Needs To Answer For Caregiver Who Allegedly Stabbed Her Over Money

A lot of questions remain in the case of a mother stabbed in the Bronx. Police say her child's caregiver attacked her after a dispute about money.

04/23/2019

Visiting The Armour-Stiner (Octagon) House

Visiting The Armour-Stiner (Octagon) House

04/23/2019

Health Officials Comb Through New Jersey Restaurant After Possible Measles Outbreak

Two different health departments were on site doing testing for the highly contagious illness on Tuesday.

04/23/2019

Hidden along the Hudson River is an eight-sided house that fascinates people who admire odd architecture. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/2UwnOfi

04/23/2019

The Armour-Stiner House, An Octaganol Home That Fascinates Architecture Fans, Opens Its Doors To Visitors

The house is one of 1,000 U.S. home built during an octagonal house craze that started 160 years ago.

04/23/2019

‘It’s Bad. They’re Everywhere’: CBS2’s Pothole Patrol Seeks Out Problem Spots Across Tri-State

WE'RE ON POTHOLE PATROL: Tell us where the worst potholes are by you. If you've taken photos and videos, please post them too! Don't forget to tell us where to find them - the more specific, the better. Thanks!

Car owners tell CBS2's Scott Rapoport it is beyond annoying: It's expensive.

04/23/2019

Teen Sues Apple For $1 Billion Over Facial-Recognition Arrest

A New York man is suing Apple for $1 billion, claiming the tech giant's facial-recognition software wrongly linked him to a series of thefts from Apple stores.

04/23/2019

Recruiting Push On To Bring More Volunteer Firefighters To Needy Long Island Departments

Firefighters on Long Island are asking for help. Departments say there's a shortage of volunteers.

04/23/2019

Lawmaker Apologizes For Claiming Some Nurses ‘Play Cards’ At Work

A lawmaker in Washington state who angered nurses by saying some of them spend a lot of time playing cards in rural hospitals has agreed to shadow a nurse for a 12-hour shift.

04/23/2019

BEAUTY ON DISPLAY: Cherry blossoms are blooming and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is hosting their annual Sakura Matsuri Festival. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/2Zw1nu8

04/23/2019

Baseball Report: Are Red Sox Turning Season Around?

The Boston Red Sox swept a three-game series against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend and look to be figuring things out.

04/23/2019

Rabid Raccoon Found In South Brunswick

Health officials in New Jersey are warning residents to beware of raccoons.

04/23/2019

Sacha Jenkins: ‘Wu-Tang Clan Is The Greatest Rap Group Of All-Time’

Jenkins discusses the new Wu-Tang Clan documentary "Of Mics & Men" and explains why the group had such a big impact.