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  • Yankee Stadium Granddaughter Wants MLB To Retire Ruth's No. 3

    After a rainy day, the last opening day at Yankee Stadium is scheduled for Tuesday.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on March 31, 3008.

  • Kings County Hospital NYC To Face $25 Million Lawsuit Over KCH Neglect

    On their way out of the city, back to their home in Jamaica, family members visited Kings County Hospital, where Esmin Green died. Earlier Tuesday, the woman's daughter and the sister said they will sue the city for $25 million. Tecia Harrison was grief stricken.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 8, 2008.

  • Times Square Man Dressed As Guard Holds Up Western Union

    The robber struck at a Western Union near Times Square at about 7:30 a.m.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 8, 2008.

  • Central Park Scalpers Ask Up To $750 For Free Bon Jovi Concert

    Bon Jovi's concert in Central Park this Saturday is free. But that isn't stopping some scalpers from selling tickets for as much as $1,500 a pair -- despite a warning they cannot be resold.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 8, 2008.

  • World Trade Center Officials Ask Ground Zero Health Czar Be Rehired

    Federal and New York City officials are calling on the Bush administration to rehire the World Trade Center health czar who is being let go.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 8, 2008.

  • Jamaica Police Arrest Suspect For Murder Of Queens Teen

    Bethea was fatally shot in the head May 17 when gunfire erupted as she danced with friends outside the Redfern Houses in Far Rockaway. Bethea's family had moved from there to Jamaica, Queens, shortly after her best friend was killed by a stray bullet.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 8, 2008.

  • Central Park Sellers Asking $1,500 For 'Free' Bon Jovi Tickets

    Bon Jovi's concert in Central Park this Saturday is free. But that isn't stopping some scalpers from selling seats for as much as $1,500 a pair -- despite a warning they cannot be re-sold.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 8, 2008.

  • Redfern Houses Police Arrest Suspect For Murder Of Queens Teen

    Bethea was fatally shot in the head May 17 when gunfire erupted as she danced with friends outside the Redfern Houses in Far Rockaway. Bethea's family had moved from there to Jamaica, Queens, shortly after her best friend was killed by a stray bullet.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 8, 2008.

  • Yankee Stadium Scalpers Ask Up To $750 For Free Bon Jovi Concert

    The performance is billed as a prelude to the July 15 All-Star baseball game, which will highlight the final season at the old Yankee Stadium.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 8, 2008.

  • Taxi and Limousine Commission NYC Taxi Drivers Feel Pain At The Pump

    The drivers plan to take their proposal to the Taxi and Limousine Commission Monday.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 7, 2008.

  • World Trade Center NY Judge Rejects 9/11 Remains Lawsuit

    A Manhattan judge has rejected a lawsuit by some families who wanted to reclaim World Trade Center residue and create a cemetery on Staten Island for it.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 7, 2008.

  • Knickerbocker ave and Jefferson ave 5 Injured In Brooklyn Apartment Fire

    Five people were injured in an apartment fire in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon, CBS 2 has learned. The blaze broke out around 3:15 p.m. in an apartment building on Knickerbocker Avenue off of Jefferson Avenue in the Bushwick section of the borough.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 7, 2008.

  • Kennedy Airport 2 Planes Come Within 100 Ft. Of Collision At JFK

    Air traffic controllers say two planes -- one departing and one landing -- came within about 100 feet of a collision at New York's Kennedy Airport over the weekend.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 7, 2008.

  • Taxi and Limousine Commission NYC Taxi Drivers Seek $1 Fuel Surcharge On Meters

    Members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance say they'll meet Monday at the Manhattan headquarters of the Taxi and Limousine Commission to propose an extra $1 on their meters to offset high gas prices.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 7, 2008.

  • Kings County Hospital Woman Neglected In Hospital Laid To Rest

    By now, the shocking video of events at Kings County Hospital on June 19 has been seen around the world.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 7, 2008.

  • Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Mourning Brooklyn Church Prays For Injured Pastor

    Church members at Grace Tabernacle Christian Center raised their voices in praise and remembrance Sunday following the crash, which killed Wright's co-pastor and wife, Betty Wright, who was also her husband's travel companion on trips, including this final one.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 6, 2008.

  • Cambria Heights Garage Collapses In Queens; At Least 2 Injured

    A garage in Queens collapsed on a car Sunday afternoon in Cambria Heights.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 6, 2008.

  • East Flatbush Man Killed, Woman Hurt In Brooklyn Shooting

    Officers responded to to a report of a shooting on New York Avenue in East Flatbush at 1 a.m. Saturday.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • Lower Manhattan Development Corp Paterson, Ward Tackle WTC Rebuilding Delays

    Spitzer did resurrect the state rebuilding agency that came up with plans for the site, after calling the Lower Manhattan Development Corp. "an abject failure" months before he took office.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • Ground Zero Paterson, Ward Tackle WTC Rebuilding Delays

    Eliot Spitzer, who succeeded Pataki as governor, didn't make major changes to plans to build office towers, a transit hub, memorial and performing arts center at Ground Zero.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • Ashford and Liberty Dispute Leads To Triple Stabbing In Brooklyn

    The violence happened at 2:20 a.m. Saturday at Ashford and Liberty streets in the East New York section.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 5, 2008.

  • Statue of Liberty Report: Feds May Reopen Liberty's Crown

    The federal government is considering reopening the Statue of Liberty's crown for the first time since the Sept. 11 terror attacks.The National Park Service sent out a request for bids last month to study what it would take to open the statue to the public.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

  • Brooklyn Bridge Big Apple Gets Ready For Independence Day

    This year's show, called "America Dances," will turn that iconic skyline into a dance floor with a dazzling display of color, light and sound all taking place at two locations from barges on the East River between 10th and 24th streets and from barges set in the South Street Seaport-Brooklyn Bridge area.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

  • Coney Island NYC Marks July 4 With Grills, Fireworks, Revelry

    In New York, a decidedly less majestic display of will took place in Coney Island, the annual Fourth of July hot dog eating competition. Joey Chestnut won for the second straight year in a row, once again beating competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

  • Statue of Liberty Feds May Reopen Statue of Liberty Crown

    The federal government is considering reopening the Statue of Liberty's crown for the first time since the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

  • South Street Seaport Big Apple Gets Ready For Independence Day

    This year's show, called "America Dances," will turn that iconic skyline into a dance floor with a dazzling display of color, light and sound all taking place at two locations from barges on the East River between 10th and 24th streets and from barges set in the South Street Seaport-Brooklyn Bridge area.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

  • Coney Island Coney Island Development Plan Draws Criticism

    The Fourth of July weekend has always been one of the most exciting times of the year for Coney Island: Crowds line the boardwalk to watch the hot-dog eating contest, visitors take terrifying roller coaster rides, and beachgoers frolic in the sand and surf.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

  • east side Big Apple Gets Ready For Independence Day

    Organizers are promising an even bigger Independence Day celebration this year, and spectators have been arriving on Manhattan's east side since early Friday morning for the fireworks.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

  • Coney Island Chestnut's Jaws Prove Too Much For Kobayashi

    Fans came from near and far to watch the 2008 Nathan's hot dog eating contest at Coney Island, and the spectacle did not disappoint.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 4, 2008.

  • Coney Island Brooklyn Bus Driver Arrested For Alleged Sex Abuse

    Bondarev's neighbors in his predominantly Russian building on Neptune Avenue in Coney Island were surprised, especially Bondarev's next-door neighbor.

    Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

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