New York Weather: CBS2 2/5 Evening Forecast at 6PMCBS2’s Lonnie Quinn has your weather forecast for February 5 at 6 p.m.
First Black Female Squad Commander Now Leading 46th Precinct StationhouseThe first Black female squad commander is now leading the 46th Precinct stationhouse in the Bronx.
Mary Bell House On Long Island Wins State Preservation AwardThe Mary Bell House in Center Moriches holds the history of Long Island’s early Black leaders. The home was in jeopardy of being demolished, but it has now won a state preservation award; CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reports.
With Lunar New Year Approaching, Efforts Underway To Save ChinatownLunar New Year starts next Friday and it should be the busiest time of the year for Chinatown, but it’s not. Because of the pandemic, the historic Lower Manhattan community is barely surviving, but efforts are underway to help save Chinatown; CBS2’s Cindy Hsu reports.
Tri-State Area Pharmacies Soon Receiving More COVID Vaccine DosesPharmacies in the Tri-State Area are overwhelmed by the demand for COVID vaccine shots, but soon, some relief will arrive. A new program will ship a million doses directly to pharmacies with more in the months ahead; CBS2’s Tony Aiello reports.
Mount Sinai Heart Chaplain Among Front Line Workers Being Sent To Super Bowl LVThe NFL will honor workers who have been on the front line of the pandemic by sending many to the Super Bowl. A local chaplain is among them; CBS2’s Steve Overmyer reports.
New Jersey Native Queen Latifah Stars As ‘The Equalizer’ In New CBS ShowFollowing Sunday’s big game, Queen Latifah takes on the role of “The Equalizer.” She plays a former CIA agent who gets justice for everyday people. The show originated in the 1980s and the Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated actor is the first woman to play this role; CBS2’s Cindy Hsu reports.
‘National Wear Red Day’ Aims To Raise Awareness About Heart Disease In WomenFriday was National Wear Red Day, a day to raise awareness about heart disease in women. While experts say heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States, many remain unaware of its risk to their health; CBS2’s Kiran Dhillon reports.
NJ Lottery Presents Quick Chek Owner With $30K Bonus CheckA New Jersey store is getting a bonus after a customer hit the jackpot.
New Jersey Nabisco Plant Permanently Shutting DownAn iconic cookie factory in New Jersey is closing. The Nabisco plant in Fair Lawn announced it will shut down for good later this year, resulting in the loss of hundreds of jobs; CBS2’s Nick Caloway reports.
Proposed Law On Long Island Would Ban Hate Symbols From Public BuildingsA proposed law on Long Island would ban hate symbols from public buildings; CBS2’s Jennifer McLogan reports.
Officials Mobilizing New Campaign To Restore SALTHomeowners in the Tri-State Area could get a welcome tax break from Uncle Sam. Officials are mobilizing a new campaign to restore full state and local property tax deductions — SALT — that were halted by President Donald Trump; CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Dog That Went Missing After Fatal Crash On Belt Parkway Has Been FoundThere’s an update on a search for a missing dog after a deadly crash in Brooklyn.
Oscar, Tony Award-Winning Actor Christopher Plummer Dies At 91Oscar and Tony Award winner Christopher Plummer died at his home in Connecticut on Friday. He’s being remembered as an actor who could do it all; CBS2’s Dave Carlin reports.
Arraignment Held For Man Accused Of Posing As A Cop To Lure 2 TeensThere’s an update on the man accused of posing as a police officer to lure two girls into his SUV in Lindenhurst, Long Island.
Child Calls 911, Helping Interrupt Queens Home InvasionArmed robbers broke into a Queens home as people slept inside early Friday morning.
President Joe Biden Says COVID Relief Bill Is ComingPresident Joe Biden says a COVID relief bill is coming, with or without Republican support, and the legislation moved forward Friday on Capitol Hill; CBS2’s Dick Brennan reports.
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Expanding Outdoor Dining PermitsGov. Phil Murphy signed a bill Friday expanding outdoor dining permits to help restaurants in New Jersey as the weather gets warmer, and indoor capacity limits at gyms, salons and restaurants has been increased by 10%; CBS2’s Natalie Duddridge reports.
Gov. Cuomo: Earlier NYC Indoor Dining Depends On COVID CasesGov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday he’s open to possibly moving up the start of indoor dining in New York City.
COVID Vaccine Mega-Site Opens At Yankee StadiumYankee Stadium has been transformed into a vaccine mega-site for a community hit hard during the pandemic; CBS2’s Andrea Grymes reports.
Gas Leak Turns Into Manhole Fire In Harlem, Hundreds EvacuatedAn underground explosion in Harlem caused a fire and forced evacuations Friday; CBS2’s Jessica Moore reports.
Brothers Guitar Shop: An UES Music Store Where Everyone Is Family“Ever since I figured out what the guitar was, I was in love with it,” co-owner Shawn Gorelik told CBS2’s Elle McLogan.
Press Conference: Cuomo, Murphy Demand Repeal Of Federal Cap On State And Local Tax DeductionThe governors called the Trump administration’s $10,000 SALT deduction cap political retribution against predominantly democratic states.
New York Weather: CBS2’s 2/5 Friday Afternoon UpdateJohn Elliott has the Tri-State Area’s latest forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
