Commuter Tax Benefit In Effect For Those Who Use Mass Transit
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A bigger tax break for commuters is now in effect after a deal reached by Congress last month brings parity between those who drive to work and those who take buses, subways or...
View ArticleBitter Cold Across Tri-State After Dramatic Drop In Temperatures
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Bitter winter weather made for a tough morning commute for many across the Tri-State area Tuesday. Temperatures dropped dramatically in the first days of the new year. In New...
View ArticleSuspect Charged With Slashing Woman In Random Attack In Chelsea
UPDATED 01/07/15 12:37 a.m. NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A man was arrested and charged late Wednesday with slashing a woman in the face while she went to work in Chelsea. Kari Bazemore, 41, of the Bronx,...
View ArticleFurry Friend Finder: Lola And Pearl
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – In this edition of “Furry Friend Finder,” CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock and Diane Macedo introduce us to Lola and Pearl, who are looking for homes. You can get to know them better by...
View ArticleLow-Calorie Breakfast Recipes For The New Year
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — We’re 10 days into the new year and you’re already struggling to keep your New Year’s resolution to eat healthy. Celebrity private chef Mark Bailey stopped by the CBS2 studios...
View ArticleLight Of Day: Winterfest Returns To Asbury Park
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It started as a birthday party, but now Light of Day: Winterfest is one of the biggest concerts in Asbury Park. The event kicked off this weekend and runs through Jan. 18. Not...
View ArticleFirst-Ever Broadway Con To Take Center Stage In NYC
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — There’s Comic Con for comic fans and SantaCon for Santa fans, but what about fans of Broadway? Well, now there’s Broadway Con. For the first time ever, a convention will be held...
View ArticleFurry Friend Finder: Rebecca Louise And Laura Jayne
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – In this edition of “Furry Friend Finder,” CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock and Diane Macedo introduce us to Rebecca Louise and Laura Jayne, who are looking for homes. You can get to know...
View ArticleInterview: CPA Offers Some Tips As Tax Season Begins
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — We’re just two days away from the start of tax season, and the IRS expects more than 150 million tax returns this year. While you do have until April 18 to file, now is the time...
View ArticleChef Shares Some Comfort Food Recipes
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It is going to get very cold this week, which means it is a great time for comfort food. Chef Justin Smillie of Upland restaurant stopped by the CBS2 studios to share a few...
View ArticleInterview: Tips For A Better Outlook On ‘Blue Monday’
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — If the cold weather and maybe all those bills you racked up during the holiday season have you feeling a little bit down, you’re not alone. Jan. 18 this year has been coined...
View ArticleLow Oil Prices, Improper Disposals At Recycling Centers Could Hit Taxpayers Hard
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Are your recycling efforts going to waste? Companies that collect recycling also do so to collect money, something made difficult by low oil prices. As CBS2’s Diane Macedo...
View ArticleFurry Friend Finder: Harry And Simba
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – In this edition of “Furry Friend Finder,” CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock and Diane Macedo introduce us to Harry and Simba, who are looking for homes. You can get to know them better by...
View ArticleRoyal Dining: Acclaimed Welsh Chef Shares Some Recipes
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — They’re royal dishes fit for a queen. Acclaimed Welsh chef Penny Lewis, also known as “the real-life Mrs. Patmore” from the TV series “Downton Abbey, stopped by the CBS2 studios...
View ArticleGroup Exhibition Celebrates Harlem Art
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — In celebration of Black History Month, the Harlem Arts Festival is presenting “A Foothold on the Rocks,” a group exhibition that includes paintings, prints and sculptures. Lance...
View ArticleInterview: The New Breeds At Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It is almost time for the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and this year you might notice some new faces in the show. Organizers have introduced seven new breeds...
View ArticleFormer Mayor Finds 71-Year Overdue Library Book In NJ Home
BOUND BROOK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Former Bound Brook, N.J., mayor Frank Ryan said it’s been 71 years since he took out a library book, and as he recently found out, it’s been 71 years since he returned...
View ArticleSome Uber Drivers Strike To Protest Company’s Fare Cuts
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — More than 100 Uber drivers upset about the company’s recent fare cuts went on strike Monday, and they’ve urged all other drivers to join them. The striking drivers said Uber...
View ArticleClinton Takes Iowa, Narrowly Beating Sanders’ Strong Challenge
DES MOINES, Iowa (CBSNewYork/AP) — Hillary Clinton narrowly won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa, outpacing a surprisingly strong challenge from Bernie Sanders to claim the first victory in the 2016...
View ArticleFurry Friend Finder: Wesley And Franny
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – In this edition of “Furry Friend Finder,” CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock and Diane Macedo introduce us to Wesley and Franny, who are looking for homes. You can get to know them better...
View ArticleCBS2 Anchors Share Their Favorite Super Bowl Party Recipes
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The next best thing about the Super Bowl, is the party. If you haven’t decided what you’re going to bring just yet, don’t fear — CB2’s Diane Macedo, Vanessa Murdock and Andrea...
View ArticleParts Of Long Island Hit With Heavy Snow; Another System Coming
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Snow fell across the Tri-State area throughout the day Monday, particularly along Long Island where some areas got more than six inches. CBS2’s Lonnie Quinn reported the snow...
View ArticleJury Begins Deliberating In Manslaughter Trial Of NYPD Officer Peter Liang
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Jurors began their deliberations Tuesday afternoon in the manslaughter and official misconduct trial of NYPD Officer Peter Liang, who shot an unarmed man in a dark public...
View ArticleInterview: ‘Sesame Street’ Stars Take The Stage At Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — If you’re still wondering how to get to Sesame Street, look no further — the gang is here in New York City, and they’re ready to dance. Familiar faces like Elmo, Big Bird and...
View ArticleFurry Friend Finder: Kurby And Timothy
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – In this edition of “Furry Friend Finder,” CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock and Diane Macedo introduce us to Kurby and Timothy, who are looking for homes. You can get to know them better...
View ArticleBest Valentine’s Day Recipes You Can Cook For Your Sweetheart
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — If it’s too cold to wine and dine your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, why not cook for them at home? CBS2’s Diane Macedo and Andrea Grymes welcomed Trattoria Dell’Arte...
View ArticleBrooklyn Fire Destroys 2 Buildings, Displaces Residents
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Two buildings were destroyed and another damaged in a fire in Brooklyn. The blaze started around 10:30 p.m. Sunday at 49 Diamond Street in Greenpoint and moved quickly,...
View ArticleAnti-Beyonce Protest Over Super Bowl Performance A No Show; Group Rallies In...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A group rallied in support of Beyonce’s Super Bowl halftime performance outside NFL headquarters in Manhattan, but a planned demonstration against the singer never developed....
View ArticleNew Apps Offer Dog Walkers On Demand
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A growing number apps are offering dog walkers on demand for busy dog owners. Julien Lopresti considers his dog Reptar family, but for much of the day, he’s stuck at work....
View ArticleNatural Gourmet Chef Stops By CBS2 To Share Soup Recipes
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — More bitter cold temperatures are forecast in the coming week, which means these are great days for soups. We want our soups to not only warm us up, but to fill our body with...
View ArticleDoctors Talk To CBS2 About Winter Injuries
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — We still have one more month of winter and doesn’t it seem like just about everyone you know is sick? We hear a lot about the flu and colds this time of year, but what about...
View ArticleSearch Resumes For Man Still Missing After Small Plane Crash In Long Island...
PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — The search is continuing Monday for a Queens man still missing after a small plane crashed into the Long Island Sound. Gerson Salmon-Negron, 23 is the only...
View ArticleRallies To Be Held At Apple Stores In Support Of Company’s Encryption Battle...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Apple’s ongoing encryption battle with the FBI goes nationwide Tuesday as demonstrators stage rallies at Apple stores across the country to “stand up against government...
View ArticleBeauty 2.0: Best Makeup Apps For The Digital Age
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — For many women, it’s nearly impossible to pick out the perfect lip color or foundation just by looking at the box — but it’s also hard to find the time to sit down at a makeup...
View ArticleFurry Friend Finder: Bianca And Pierre
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — In this edition of “Furry Friend Finder,” CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock and Diane Macedo introduce us to Bianca and Pierre, who are looking for homes. Bianca is 4 years old, super...
View ArticleLIRR ‘Not Satisfied’ With On-Time Performance, Says It’s Working On ‘Long...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Long Island Rail Road said it is working on making things better after new statistics showed trains were late more often in 2015 than at any point since 2000. According to...
View ArticleSuper Tuesday Brings Clinton, Trump Closer To Nomination
WASHINGTON (CBSNewYork/AP) — Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton pulled far and away from their rivals as vote tallies came in on Super Tuesday — though Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders...
View ArticleMedical Research Goes Mobile With Apple ResearchKit
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Medical research can be crucial to finding treatments and cures — but sometimes, finding the right research subject is a major challenge. But now, new software like Apple’s...
View ArticleInterview: NJ Home Show Showcases New Design Trends, Remodeling Styles
EDISON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Does your home need a makeover? Are you looking to redesign your kitchen or bathroom? This weekend, you can see the newest design trends and remodeling styles at the New...
View ArticleTasty Polynesian Vegan Food Recipes
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Polynesian food is known for its bold flavors, which often mix sweet and savory with a fair amount of meat. But how do you deliver on the flavor, while catering to a growing...
View ArticleFurry Friend Finder: Wyatt And Otis
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – In this edition of “Furry Friend Finder,” CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock and Diane Macedo introduce us to Wyatt and Otis, who are looking for homes. You can get to know them better by...
View ArticleChef Offers Up Ideas For Tasty Treats To Leave Santa
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Santa Claus has made his list, he’s checking it twice, and hopefully you’ll be nice and leave him some treats when he comes. Chef Clare Langan of Sur la Table and her helpers...
View ArticleConsumer-Savings Expert Offers Tips For Last-Minute Holiday Shoppers
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — According to a recent survey from the National Retail Federation, 90 percent of shoppers have over half of their gift shopping left to complete. One in four shoppers haven’t...
View ArticleCould More Drop-In Centers Help Solve NYC’s Homeless Problem?
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — While permanent solutions take time, one way to immediately address New York City’s homeless problem is the use of drop-in centers, where people can get help during the day. But...
View ArticleFire Destroys Home Under Construction In Holmdel, NJ
HOLMDEL, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — A New Jersey family will no longer be starting off the new year in their new home after a massive fire broke out in the middle of the night. The first call came in around...
View ArticleFurry Friend Finder: Nico And Gizmo
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – In this edition of “Furry Friend Finder,” CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock and Diane Macedo introduce us to Nico and Gizmo, who are looking for homes. You can get to know them better by...
View ArticleAchieve Your Goal Of A Better Body In The New Year
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, many people are making their resolutions. The number one resolution is always to get healthy and fit. On Sunday morning, CBS2’s Diane Macedo...
View ArticleFurry Friend Finder: Dottie And Lorenzo
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – In this edition of “Furry Friend Finder,” CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock and Diane Macedo introduce us to Dottie and Lorenzo, who are looking for homes. You can get to know them better...
View ArticleInterview: Starting The New Year With A Juice Cleanse
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — With the new year here, lots of us are setting resolutions, and one of the top resolutions is to lose weight and get healthy. One of the ways people are looking to accomplish...
View ArticleInterview: Getting Fit Starts At The Supermarket
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — You’ve probably heard the saying “six packs are made in the kitchen, not the gym.” Well, if one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get fit, your first move should include a...
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