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Big Waves Expected Off Long Island Friday

CBS 2 New York - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago

The remnants of Tropical Storm Ida are slowly moving in our direction but may never hit us directly. We will see very high waves along coastal areas on Friday, including Long Island, where residents are not panicking. Sean Hennessey reports.

  • Modern Day Gold Rush Helping Buyers & Sellers CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 7:58 PM ET

    With gold prices going through the roof, buyers and sellers are making out like bandits. Kirstin Cole reports.

  • Did Conn. OB/GYN Give Patients His Own Semen? CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 7:34 PM ET

    Medical mistake or intentional act? A lawsuit has been settled, but questions remain about a Conn. doctor accused of substituting his own sperm for another man's when performing an artificial insemination. CBS 2's Tony Aiello reports.

  • Uproar Over Bloomberg Meeting With Brooklyn Imam CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 7:27 PM ET

    Mayor Michael Bloomberg's invited a controversial Brooklyn imam – who as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 WTC bombing – to City Hall for a Muslim community meeting. CBS 2's Marcia Kramer has more on the subsequent outrage.

  • Coney Island Poised To Make Glorious Comeback CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 7:27 PM ET

    It could be a return to the glory days of Coney Island. New York City has inked an expansion deal to restore the historic amusement district -- and hopefully spur business and tourism. CBS 2's Lou Young has the details.

  • LI Community Worried By String Of Burglaries CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 7:21 PM ET

    A Long Island community is living in fear after a series of burglaries. The string of crimes happened in Rockville Centre, and four of them occurred overnight. CBS 2's John Slattery is live from a neighborhood on edge.

  • HealthWatch: Study Hopes To Re-Grow Human Breasts CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 7:21 PM ET

    Each year, nearly 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in America. For them, one of the most difficult challenges is losing a breast, and possibly going through reconstructive surgery. CBS 2's Dr. Holly Phillips has more.

  • Dining Deal: A Taste Of Italy At 'Emporio' CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 7:20 PM ET

    In this Dining Deal - shockingly - it's a taste of Italy: pizzas from a wood-burning oven, artesanal pastas, and authentic imported ingredients. CBS 2's Tony Tantillo takes us to Emporio.

  • NY School Returns To Campus After Hostage Ordeal CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 7:08 PM ET

    Two days after a hostage situation, a Dutchess County school is just trying to get back to normal – but the first day back in class since the ordeal was anything but routine. CBS 2's Dave Carlin has the details.

  • Gov. Corzine, Christie Meet To Discuss Transition CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 7:00 PM ET

    Bitter enemies met in the holiest of places Thursday. New Jersey's next governor came face-to-face with the man he'll replace in January. CBS 2's Christine Sloan has more on the meeting between Gov. Jon Corzine and Chris Christie.

  • Novice Surfer Dies In Storm-Intensified LI Waters CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 6:51 PM ET

    Remnants of Tropical Storm Ida are stirring up rough waters in the tri-state, making for tempting conditions for surfers. On Thursday, a novice surfer didn't make it back to the shore alive. CBS 2's Jennifer McLogan reports.

  • Stormy Remnants Of Ida Roughing Up NJ CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 6:43 PM ET

    The remnants of Tropical Storm Ida are creating some dangerous conditions in New Jersey, with high winds, rain showers, and very rough waters. CBS 2's Megan Glaros is live in Sea Bright with the details.

  • Dance Group Teaches Chinese Adoptees About Culture CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 6:27 PM ET

    Millions of families nationwide are celebrating "National Adoption Awareness Month," including a group of beautiful young girls who are learning about their Chinese heritage – through dance. CBS 2's Cindy Hsu reports.

  • CDC: 4,000 Swine Flu Deaths In US CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 1:34 PM ET

    As if the swine flu wasn't scary enough, we're now learning it's much deadlier than previously believed. CBS 2's Dr. Max Gomez joins us to explain what's behind the new H1N1 statistics released by the CDC.

  • Garden State 'On The Brink Of Financial Disaster' CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 1:24 PM ET

    They walked into Newark's Cathedral Basilica Thursday through seperate entrances: Gov. Corzine and his eventual replacement, Governor-Elect Chris Christie. It's a passing of the torch to talk NJ's massive budget. CBS 2's Jay Dow reports.

  • City Announces Deal To Transform Coney Island CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 1:07 PM ET

    Mayor Michael Bloomberg's dream to revitalize Coney Island has taken a huge step, as the city announced a deal to transform the landmark neighborhood. CBS 2's Magee Hickey has the details.

  • NY Students Return To School After Hostage Scare CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 12:50 PM ET

    School kids in Dutchess County are back in class Thursday, their first day since Tuesday's terrifying two-hour hostage ordeal. CBS 2's Dave Carlin has the details from Pine Plains, New York.

  • Costco Wholesale Opening First Store In Manhattan CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 6:35 AM ET

    There's a new site along the FDR Drive and it's pretty hard to miss. Costco, the largest warehouse club in the U.S. is opening its first big box store in Manhattan on Thursday. CBS 2's Magee Hickey is live.

  • Study: Garden State Nearing Fiscal Catastrophe CBS 2 New York - Thu Nov 12, 6:24 AM ET

    New Jersey Governor-Elect Chris Christie sure has his work cut out for him, especially when it comes to the state's fiscal crisis. A new study finds the Garden State among the top ten states near catastrophe. CBS 2's Jay Dow has more.

  • Soy: The Real Truth CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 11:56 PM ET

    After years of being known as the superfood that helps fight off cancer, soy-based products have been linked in a report to breast cancer. So what's the truth? Dr. Holly Phillips knows.

  • Woman Awarded $300K In NJ Police Bruality Case CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 11:34 PM ET

    A woman was awarded $300,000 by a jury on Wednesday in a police bruality case in East Orange, N.J. that dates to 2001. Rob Morrison reports.

  • Teen Sex Assault Shocks Brooklyn Community CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 11:25 PM ET

    An entire community in Brooklyn is on alert after a 14-year-old girl was sexaully assaulted back in late October. Kathryn Brown reports.

  • Memorable Veterans Day Celebrations Across Country CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 11:24 PM ET

    Veterans were remembered all over New York City, the tri-state area and the country on Wednesday. Sean Hennessey reports.

  • Sanitation Workers Find Wedding Ring In Trash CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 7:09 PM ET

    Imagine losing your spouse's wedding ring in a mountain of smelly trash. That heartbreak and frustration really happened to a New Jersey couple married more than 50 years. CBS 2's John Slattery reports.

  • How To Rein In Your Teen's Excessive Texting CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 7:09 PM ET

    Years ago, parents complained about their teenagers spending too much time on the phone. But these days the kids aren't even talking that much it's all about texting. CBS 2's Cindy Hsu reports.

  • Korean War Vet Gets Medal On Veterans Day CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 7:02 PM ET

    It's a very special Veterans Day for one New Yorker who served this country and this city. Retired SSGT Randy Jurgensen was honored for being wounded in battle 53 years ago in Korea. CBS 2's Lou Young reports from West Point.

  • Thousands Turn Out For Veterans Day Parade CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 7:02 PM ET

    Emotional tributes this Veterans Day, as the nation honors those who put their lives on the line to protect and defend us. CBS 2's Dave Carlin reports.

  • Victoria Gotti Lashes Out Over Junior's Trial CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 6:54 PM ET

    An angry Victoria Gotti is lashing out at the federal government as a jury begins deliberating her brother John Junior Gotti's fate. CBS 2's Pablo Guzman spoke with her outside the federal courthouse.

  • New York Drivers Angry Over Taxes And Fees CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 6:54 PM ET

    New York lawmakers have come up with more ways to make you pay. As CBS 2's political reporter Marcia Kramer tells us, taxpayers feel like they are being nickel and dimed.

  • Wal-Mart Seeks To Avoid Repeat Of '08 Stampede CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 6:33 PM ET

    Retailers are taking steps to protect shoppers. New crowd control strategies in direct response to last year's tragic Wal-Mart stampede, which left a store worker dead on Black Friday. CBS 2's Jennifer McLogan reports.

  • In New Jersey, H1N1 Vaccines Remain Elusive CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 6:18 PM ET

    In New Jersey it's the swine flu scramble. Some parents are having a hard time finding the H1N1 vaccine for their children and themselves. CBS 2's Christine Sloan explains why.

  • School Scare: Sadness For Alleged Gunman CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 6:16 PM ET

    We're learning more tonight about the school hostage scare in Dutchess County and its impact on the students who lived through the lockdown. CBS 2's Tony Aiello reports.

  • Thousands Pay USS New York One Last Visit CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 6:16 PM ET

    The USS New York, built in part from the twisted steel of the World Trade Center, ships out for active duty tomorrow. CBS 2's Don Dahler was there as thousands turned out for one last look.

  • Big Apple Honors The Nation's Vets CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 6:16 PM ET

    Men and women of all branches of the U.S. military marched up Fifth Avenue. Hundreds of thousands of spectators were on hand to thank them. CBS 2's Dave Carlin reports.

  • Veterans Day Parade Marches In NYC CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 1:14 PM ET

    Here in New York, the country's oldest Veterans Day Parade kicked off this morning in midtown, with every branch of the military represented. CBS 2's Dave Carlin reports.

  • School Scare: Possible Motive For Suspect CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 1:14 PM ET

    A possible motive into the terrifying school hostage scare in Dutchess County. Police say the man who held a principal at gunpoint yesterday was upset over the treatment of American soldiers. CBS 2's Jay Dow reports.

  • White Powder Found At Belarus Consulate In NYC CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 12:57 PM ET

    More white powder scares at government offices in Manhattan today. The latest was late this morning at the Belarus Consulate office on Third Avenue and 44th Street. CBS 2's Magee Hickey reports.

  • School Hostage Scare: Why Did He Do It? CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 7:43 AM ET

    The accused Dutchess County gunman is behind bars this morning after terrorizing a small town school. But the fear won't soon be gone. The question now: Why did Christopher Craft do it?

  • Sixth Foreign Office Receives Powder-Filled Letter CBS 2 New York - Wed Nov 11, 7:04 AM ET

    A sixth letter containing a suspicious white powder has been delivered to the Russian Mission to the UN. CBS 2's Magee Hickey is live from Manhattan's East Side.