The NBPA approved starting the 2020-21 season on Dec. 22 and playing a reduced 72-game schedule.
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NYPD: More Than A Dozen Arrested When Post-Election Protests Turn Violent For 2nd Night In A Row
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It was another night of post-election protests in New York City. Hundreds of people marched in Manhattan Thursday night. Some clashed with police, resulting in nearly 20 arrests, but authorities believe outside agitators again played a role in turning the demonstrations violent. As CBS2’s John Dias reports, a sanitation crew spent their Friday morning, cleaning up the mess at Union Square park left behind from another night of chaos. Dozens of officers tried controlling crowds of hundreds during a few different protests downtown Thursday night. In total, 19 people were arrested. Tonight, while performing their duties near Bond St & Broadway in Manhattan, an officer was pushed to the ground & had this chain pressed against his throat. The suspect was apprehended & will be charged with assault, criminal possession of a weapon & attempted strangulation. pic.twitter.com/QuWAosMAAP — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 6, 2020 One cop was pushed to the ground and a chain was pressed against his throat. The suspect was charged with assault, among other things. New Yorkers are not happy with the violence. “Police are in a tough position in that, they need to protect population but also themselves,” said Matias Racchia. “We have had enough. We went through a lot during this period and now it’s time to come together,” another person said. One West Harlem man says he used to go to rallies before they turned dangerous. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK Feeling Stressed While Waiting For Election Results? Experts Say Stay Active, Don’t Isolate Yourself And Take Breaks New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List COVID-19 Remains A Major Problem In The Bronx As Residents Turn Eyes To New York’s Congressional Delegation “Those ones that are not following rules and regulations, they need to be stopped,” said Sammy Garcia. “The ones that are peacefully protesting, those are the ones we have to look at and stand for.” It’s the second night in a row demonstrations turned ugly. Police believe outside agitators continue to hijack peaceful demonstrations to wreak havoc. These weapons, confiscated at protests tonight, put others at risk. Bringing weapons to peaceful protests cannot and will not be tolerated. We are currently working to de-escalate the situation. Anyone caught with a weapon will be arrested. pic.twitter.com/GiCDv74ncT — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 5, 2020 Wednesday night nearly 60 people were arrested . A taser, hammer, knives and fireworks were recovered from the area. “We saw people with intent on disrupting peaceful protesters intent on destruction. The small number of individuals had no regard for safety of peaceful protesters,” said NYPD Chief Of Patrol Juanita Holmes . PROTESTS AND POLICE REFORMS Writer David Simon, The Wire Creator, Discusses Policing In America With CBS2’s Maurice DuBois Timothy Cardinal Dolan Throws Support Behind NYPD, Calls For An End To ‘Attacks’ CBS2 Speaks With Members Of Cure Violence Group Man Up! Inc. NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams On What’s Next When It Comes To Race Documentary Filmmaker Marshall Curry Discusses Where The Conversation Goes From Here Schomburg Center Releases ‘Black Liberation Reading List’ Black Parents Describe Tough Conversations About Racism With Their Children Complete CBS2 Coverage The Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller says a handful of radicals are strategically infiltrating protests with tactics from around the globe. “We’ve seen is written material that was prepared, including charts delineating different roles that were made by protesters as far away as Hong Kong,” Miller said. According to the NYPD, no officers were seriously injured. The NYPD released mugshots of five people arrested Wednesday for violent crimes, including assaulting an officer. Last night, these individuals were arrested at protests in Manhattan for various crimes, including assaulting police officers & weapons possession. If you have any info related to these individuals, or others regarding violence at protests, please call @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/w0ytPs1Opr — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 5, 2020 When it comes to looting, there were no reports Thursday night or Wednesday. You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Newly released video shows a suspect fleeing the scene of a jewelry store robbery in the Bronx. It happened shortly after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at a store on West Burnside Avenue in Morris Heights . Police said the suspect asked to see three gold necklaces, worth about $1,000. After they were placed on the counter, he allegedly grabbed them and ran out. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK Feeling Stressed While Waiting For Election Results? Experts Say Stay Active, Don’t Isolate Yourself And Take Breaks New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List COVID-19 Remains A Major Problem In The Bronx As Residents Turn Eyes To New York’s Congressional Delegation A store employee confronted the man, but police said he was threatened with a knife. Investigators say they’re searching for a man 35 to 40 years old, 6′ to 6’2″ tall, last seen wearing a black jacket, yellow and blue striped polo short, black and white sneakers, a baseball cap and sunglasses. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or on Twitter, @NYPDTips . All calls are kept confidential. You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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Feeling Stressed While Waiting For Election Results? Experts Say Stay Active, Don’t Isolate Yourself And Take Breaks
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The outcome of the presidential election is still up in the air, and the unknown is really doing a number on some people. Many Americans are feeling a lot of anxiety as the final votes are counted. CBS2’s Hazel Sanchez went searching for ways to help bring peace to frazzled minds. Harry Schwartz says he didn’t get much sleep last night. “How are you feeling today?” Sanchez asked. “Very uneasy. Yes, uneasy and distressed,” he said. More Election 2020 Coverage : General Election Results New York Results New Jersey Results Complete Coverage He’s definitely not alone. Anxious voters have been glued to their phones, or any news source, awaiting the results of the presidential race. Schwartz decided to get some fresh air to clear his head. “We should go for a walk. Beautiful day for not knowing where things are going to go,” he said. One yoga instructor says channeling anxiety into movement can also help center your mind and body. (Credit: CBS2) Staying active is a great idea, says psychiatrist Dr. Deborah Marin. Bottled up anxiety can make you mentally and physically ill. She says don’t isolate; stay connected with the people you care about. You don’t have to turn off social media or the news, just take breaks to quiet your mind. “It’s just dosing yourself with a lot of anxiety. It’s like looking at the Twin Towers coming down again and again and again. It’s not helpful,” Marin said. Yoga instructor Aliza Stone Howard says channeling anxiety into movement can also help center your mind and body. “Moving in a very mindful way, where you’re forging a connection between your breath and your body and your mental state, it’s really like a perfect remedy,” she said. RELATED STORY: In Year Of Unparalleled Anxiety, Experts Tell CBS2 No One Immune To Mental Health Struggles “Right now, I’m prepared for the worst,” Harlem resident Corey Ortega said. Cathedral of St. John the Divine is holding a daily post-election prayer vigil. (Credit: CBS2) Stressing over the unknown, Ortega found comfort in a higher power outside the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, where they’ve begun a daily post-election prayer vigil. “Have the strength to move through what’s happening with calm and love rather than with violence and hatred,” said Father Patrick Malloy. “I don’t really sit with my thoughts much,” Ortega said. “I haven’t said Our Father since back in Catholic school in a while, so it made me feel at peace.” Experts say there is an upside to the uncomfortable feelings you may be having when you find a way to manage them. “You made a difference. You did something. The votes mattered,” Marin said. Being able to find peace with what’s beyond your control is a win for personal growth. Some meditation apps have reported a spike in usage as people look for ways to cope with the election and the pandemic. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK Election 2020: New York City Largely Calm Overnight, Businesses Remain Boarded Up As Results Come In Study: 1.7 Million New Yorkers Have Been Infected With COVID-19 Election 2020: New Jersey Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Legalizing Marijuana You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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Gov. Murphy Sounds Alarm In New Jersey, Says Restrictions Could Come Soon If COVID-19 Positivity Rate Doesn’t Come Down
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NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork ) — New Jersey may be close to ordering new restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, Gov. Phil Murphy warned he may be forced to take action, following a surge in cases and hospitalizations, CBS2’s Jessica Layton reported. The positivity rate has soared to over 7%. When it comes to new infections, the state hasn’t seen numbers like this in more than six months. In fact, University Hospital in Newark still has tents set up from screening in the early days of the pandemic. It says it is ready to use them again, if necessary. “Jessica, we have still at least five to 10 people being admitted a day with the disease,” Dr. Shereef Elnahal said. “We’re really on the cusp of getting to a bad place in our hospitals, which ends up being a risk to everybody.” Elnahal heads the hospital and said the number of beds needed for COVID-19 patients tripled in less than two weeks. In fact, Newark is considered one of New Jersey’s most concerning hot spots. The positivity rate is a whopping 12.3%. The city is in Essex County, which, along with Bergen and Passaic counties, each reported more than 200 new cases Thursday. “Do we want to be where we were in the spring? Do we want to have to see nonessential businesses close?” Elnahal said. CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Tri-State Coronavirus Travel Advisory Quarantine List Resources, Hotlines, Unemployment & Covering Bills Remote Learning Tools For Parents Teaching At Home CBS2’s Dr. Max Answers Your Health Questions What To Do If Someone Isn’t Social Distancing Or Wearing A Mask? Expert: Parents Be Mindful Of Children’s Stress After Months Of Isolation Chopper 2 Over Empty NYC Streets, Landmarks Complete Coronavirus Coverage The Murphy administration has been sounding the alarm on the dramatic spike in the Garden State over the past several days. It’s a huge blow, considering not that long ago the state was priding itself on how it cracked the curve. The spike could lead to restrictions for already struggling businesses. “This virus has not taken a break and we cannot, either. Pandemic fatigue is a real threat to containing COVID-19,” New Jersey Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said. “How close are we to do something? Close, so bear with us. We will clearly be taking action. And I hope it will be action that balances all the various challenges and interests that we have,” Murphy said. Doctors have learned so much about treating people with COVID-19, so they say one bright spot is patients don’t seem to be getting as sick and their hospital stays have been shorter, on average three to four days versus a week or more back in the spring and summer. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List More Than 2,000 Inmates Released Early From New Jersey State Prisons In Effort To Prevent COVID Spread NYPD: At Least 50 People Arrested After Attempting To ‘Hijack’ Peaceful Protest In Midtown You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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HARTFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Connecticut residents were being urged Thursday to limit any nonessential trips between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus , a move that comes as the state starts rolling back portions of the third phase of reopening. The Department of Public Health issued the statewide advisory, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday. It applies to all residents except essential workers who need to leave home to get to their jobs during that time period and people who need to leave home for an emergency to seek medical care, purchase medical supplies, food or groceries. MORE : Connecticut Begins Pilot Program Offering Rapid COVID-19 Tests To Students, Teachers Also at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, the state begins Phase 2.1, which limits restaurant capacity to 50% instead of 75%, with no more than eight people at a table; recommends indoor gatherings, including Thanksgiving meals, to be limited to 10 people; and limits religious venues to a maximum of 100 people, or 50% capacity, among other measures. CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Tri-State Coronavirus Travel Advisory Quarantine List Resources, Hotlines, Unemployment & Covering Bills Remote Learning Tools For Parents Teaching At Home CBS2’s Dr. Max Answers Your Health Questions What To Do If Someone Isn’t Social Distancing Or Wearing A Mask? Expert: Parents Be Mindful Of Children’s Stress After Months Of Isolation Chopper 2 Over Empty NYC Streets, Landmarks Complete Coronavirus Coverage Gov. Ned Lamont had originally said restaurants and certain attractions such as movie theaters would have to close by 9:30 p.m., with an exception for takeout and delivery of meals. But he said Thursday that restaurants will be allowed to stay open until 10 p.m. The Democrat said he understands that people will be frustrated by the changes, including the limits on private gatherings as the holiday season begins. “Look, it’s it’s a tough pill to swallow. I get it. We’ve talked about that before,” he said. “But do it now. Do it this Thanksgiving. Put up with this a little bit longer. We’re going to be much better off for the long term.” MORE : Connecticut Reimposes Some COVID Restrictions As Cases Rise As of Thursday, 68 cities and towns in Connecticut were in the red zone alert level, the highest of the state’s four alert levels. In other coronavirus news in Connecticut: YOUTH SPORTS RESTRICTIONS Lamont also announced new restrictions on scholastic and youth sports in Connecticut. The governor said the state will not allow athletic tournaments involving teams from outside Connecticut and is asking Connecticut teams not to travel to other states through the end of 2020. He said that prohibition will not apply to colleges or professional sports. He’s also prohibiting the playing of high-risk sports as defined by the National Federation of High School Sports through the end of the year. Those include 11-on-11 football, boys lacrosse, wrestling, competitive cheer, dance, boxing, rugby and martial arts. Medium-risk sports, such as basketball and hockey, will be allowed to continue as long as the athletes wear masks during competition. “We’re doing everything we can to keep you safe, because we’re not out of the woods yet,” he said. CORONAVIRUS: NY Health Dept. | NY Call 1-(888)-364-3065 | NYC Health Dept. | NYC Call 311, Text COVID to 692692 | NJ COVID-19 Info Hub | NJ Call 1-(800)-222-1222 or 211, Text NJCOVID to 898211 | CT Health Dept. | CT Call 211 | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Lamont said the new restrictions mean an end to the independent leagues that have popped up to replace high school football, which was cancelled earlier in the fall. Ben Zhao, a senior captain who played linebacker for Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, said he was happy to get to play at least four games with that town’s independent team. “Loved playing with my brothers and the last four years was just unbelievable,” he wrote in a text message to The Associated Press. “Greatest experience of my life and I hope the governor understands what he is taking away, not just a sport but a family.” RAPID TESTING PROGRAM Health and education officials have launched a pilot program in Middletown that will use new rapid tests in an attempt to identify and contain any coronavirus outbreaks in schools. Under the program that was announced Thursday, students, teachers or other staff showing COVID-19 symptoms can get a test that promises to identify an infection within 15 minutes. Lamont said the idea is to contain any outbreak quickly and prevent schools from having to unnecessarily close classrooms or buildings. “If you have to just do the PCR test and it takes two days to get the results, that could really mean a big quarantine for a period of time,” he said. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List More Than 2,000 Inmates Released Early From New Jersey State Prisons In Effort To Prevent COVID Spread NYPD: At Least 50 People Arrested After Attempting To ‘Hijack’ Peaceful Protest In Midtown School officials promised that no student would be tested without the consent of a parent or guardian. They said any parent coming to pick up an ill student would also be given the option of taking a rapid test. Education officials said the pilot will give them an idea of best practices and any glitches before rolling out a similar program across the state. Connecticut has already deployed thousands of the new rapid COVID-19 tests to colleges and expects to receive about 1 million of them from the federal government. Officials said they also are recommending a regular PCR test for anyone who is experiencing flu-like symptoms but receives a negative result from the rapid test. That would give them confirmation of their test results within two or three days. Lamont also announced Thursday that he has approved spending $3.4 million in grants from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which uses federal coronavirus relief money, for use in homeless shelters and by people at risk of becoming homeless. The governor said the money will be used for things such as physical improvements to shelters, acquiring personal protective equipment for shelter workers and for homelessness prevention programs. “These grants will be used to ensure the supports are in place for those who are on the verge of becoming homeless and we can rapidly respond to the situations they are facing,” Lamont said. “Having a safe and secure place to call home is a critical component of responding to this public health crisis.” (© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.) You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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Police Searching For Black Infiniti Following Brooklyn Hit-And-Run That Left Man With Multiple Injuries
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A hit-and-run in Brooklyn was caught on camera. The victim is in the hospital with serious injuries. CBS2’s Cory James spoke with the family, who said their loved one crawled from the street to the sidewalk while screaming for help. On video, a black car is seen speeding down a Brooklyn road near Nicholas Avenue and Etna Street in Cypress Hills . It suddenly starts reversing at full speed, hitting a man walking to his car before quickly taking off. “I heard the sound, like the crash,” Carmen De La Rosa said. The impact injured her 60-year-old 6-foot-8 husband, Walter Stone. De La Rosa said Stone was walking across the street to move their car at around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, when she heard him crying out for help. “He said, ‘Carmen!’ so I look and I saw him crawling and I came down running to pick him up, and called the ambulance,” De La Rosa said. Stone was rushed to a hospital with a bloody face covered with scratches and a broken leg. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List More Than 2,000 Inmates Released Early From New Jersey State Prisons In Effort To Prevent COVID Spread NYPD: At Least 50 People Arrested After Attempting To ‘Hijack’ Peaceful Protest In Midtown His son, Dante, said he is outraged because the driver never stopped. “Damn, my pops got tore up in half by a car. I’ve been crying all day, bro. Now, it’s just anger,” Dante Stone said. The anger is also fueled by a constant problem that he said plagues the block. “I know how people speed. I know how the reversing goes on this, especially. They do this reversing stuff full speed and it’s just too much,” Dante Stone said. The NYPD is investigating the incident involving a reported black Infiniti, and as Stone’s son comforts his mom they are both hoping someone who has information about the driver will step up to help. “The back of the windshield was cracked off. The moment he fell on the floor the windshield came with him. So if anybody knows an Infiniti that’s missing back of their window please let somebody know. Let the police know,” De La Rosa said. Walter Stone is recovering at Jamaica Hospital. His family members said he had the first of two surgeries on his left leg, which was broken in two parts. You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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NYPD Says Outside Agitators Again Infiltrate Peaceful Protests, More Arrests Made Thursday Night In Manhattan
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — There were more arrests Thursday night at protests throughout the city. As CBS2’s Ali Bauman reported, there was a very heavy police presence throughout the night, and even though things began peacefully, it escalated quickly. As of this report, it was unclear what sparked the arrests, but police believe outside agitators are tactfully infiltrating peaceful demonstrations, with the intent of destruction. Protesters clashed with police by Houston Street in Lower Manhattan. Dozens of officers tried controlling the crowd of hundreds at a Black Lives Matter protest and took several people into custody. The NYPD later said there were at least 10 arrests. It marked the second straight night demonstrations turned ugly. MORE : NYPD: More Than 50 People Arrested After Trying To ‘Hijack’ Peaceful Protests In Midtown Nearly 60 people were arrested Wednesday night, including Jonathan Peck, who was charged with disorderly conduct. “Four officers, two kneeled on my ankle, two on top of my chest,” Peck said. PROTESTS AND POLICE REFORMS Writer David Simon, The Wire Creator, Discusses Policing In America With CBS2’s Maurice DuBois Timothy Cardinal Dolan Throws Support Behind NYPD, Calls For An End To ‘Attacks’ CBS2 Speaks With Members Of Cure Violence Group Man Up! Inc. NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams On What’s Next When It Comes To Race Documentary Filmmaker Marshall Curry Discusses Where The Conversation Goes From Here Schomburg Center Releases ‘Black Liberation Reading List’ Black Parents Describe Tough Conversations About Racism With Their Children Complete CBS2 Coverage Police believe outside agitators hijacked a peaceful demonstration with the intention of wreaking havoc, and they later recovered a Taser, hammer, knives and fireworks from the area. “We saw people with intent on disrupting peaceful protesters, intent of destruction. The small number of individuals had no regard for safety of the peaceful protesters,” NYPD Chief of Patrol Juanita Holmes said. Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller said handfuls of agitators strategically infiltrate protests with tactics from around the globe. “What we’ve seen is written material that was prepared, including charts delineating different roles that were made by protesters as far away as Hong Kong,” Miller said. The NYPD released mugshots of five people arrested for violent crimes, including assaulting an officer. “They haphazardly ran into one of our bikers and took that as a sign to start making arrests and from there the situation only escalated,” Peck said of police actions. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List More Than 2,000 Inmates Released Early From New Jersey State Prisons In Effort To Prevent COVID Spread NYPD: At Least 50 People Arrested After Attempting To ‘Hijack’ Peaceful Protest In Midtown Video also shows cops forming a line and using their bikes to confine demonstrators, dragging at least one protester through the crowd. “They pretty much held back the crowd in a protective type nature,” Holmes said. “There were fires set ahead of the crowd. They didn’t realize that and maybe we could’ve communicated that a little bit better.” There weren’t any reports of looting Thursday or Wednesday. Police said they are prepared for and expect these protests to continue for the foreseeable future. You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Two new COVID-19 clusters on Staten Island have the city bringing in extra resources to avoid a major outbreak. St. George Ferry Terminal is one of the places the city plans to add a new rapid testing site. The idea is you come in, get tested, and if you test positive, there will be contact tracers to walk you through next steps. It’s part of the city’s plan to tackle the spike in two zip codes in the borough — 10305 and 10314 in the Rosebank and Bull’s Head neighborhoods, respectively. “In this case, in your case, we’ve caught it early, and we will do everything in our power to deploy resources and join the fight with you by your side,” Dr. Ted Long, of NYC Health + Hospitals told CBS2’s Jenna DeAngelis on Thursday. Long is the head of the city’s Test and Trace Corps, which is working in two zip codes that have surpassed a 3% positivity rate. WATCH: Mayor Bill De Blasio’s Daily Coronavirus Briefing “We see the kind of increase that makes us concerned, that needs that very hyperlocal approach that we used in Sunset Park, in Soundview, in southeast Queens successfully,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said. The response includes: More than 70 Test and Trace Corps staff on the ground encouraging testing, masks and social distancing. 10 new testing sites A new rapid testing site at St. George Ferry Terminal next week. The mayor said what’s happening in Staten Island is more isolated than the recent outbreak in Brooklyn and Queens. “Not something that at this moment would trigger restrictions. That’s obviously the state’s decision. It is something that we think can be handled quickly with a lot of community involvement,” de Blasio said. CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Tri-State Coronavirus Travel Advisory Quarantine List Resources, Hotlines, Unemployment & Covering Bills Remote Learning Tools For Parents Teaching At Home CBS2’s Dr. Max Answers Your Health Questions What To Do If Someone Isn’t Social Distancing Or Wearing A Mask? Expert: Parents Be Mindful Of Children’s Stress After Months Of Isolation Chopper 2 Over Empty NYC Streets, Landmarks Complete Coronavirus Coverage Kasia Zajac, the owner of Molto Carino salon, located in one of the impacted zip codes, said she is holding the city and community accountable and worried this could get worse. “We need to see that they’re doing that, not just saying in a press conference,” Zajac said. “If they’re going to shut down more of the businesses again I don’t think we’re going to reopen again.” At the St. John Villa Academy testing site, a staff member told CBS2 the site conducted more than 100 tests on Wednesday. That’s about triple it sees on a given day. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List More Than 2,000 Inmates Released Early From New Jersey State Prisons In Effort To Prevent COVID Spread NYPD: At Least 50 People Arrested After Attempting To ‘Hijack’ Peaceful Protest In Midtown The mayor said the uptick on Staten Island hasn’t been traced to a specific source, but he believes fatigue is a big factor. DeAngelis asked those who live and work in the borough what they think. “I guess people are not doing what they’re supposed to do, not wearing a mask,” one resident said. “My opinion is so-so. I don’t really think you have to wear masks unless you’re close to someone,” resident Blerona Osmani said. Upcoming hyperlocal test sites: Tappen Park – 11/6, 11/7, 11/8, 11/10 Central Family Life Center flu shot event – 11/10 St. George’s Ferry Terminal – 11/12 “Hopefully everybody will wear their masks and try to stay socially distant and we can bring it back down,” said Brett Weed, who works at Pratt Industries on Victory Boulevard. Along with the ferry terminal becoming a rapid test site next Thursday, the city is partnering with the neighboring outlets here to serve as a personal protective equipment (PPE) distribution site. You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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Dr. Max Gomez: Super-Powerful COVID-19 Treatment Derived From Llamas May Be Game-Changer
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — What could be a breakthrough in a treatment for COVID-19 was announced in Pittsburgh on Thursday. As CBS2’s Dr. Max Gomez reported, it’s a kind of super-powerful antibody drug that could be given nasally — and it comes from llamas. Antibodies in plasma from recovered coronavirus patients or made in the lab may be effective treatments for COVID-19, but they do have drawbacks. They’re hard to make, expensive, they have to given intravenously, and are not that stable. That’s where Wally the llama comes in. MORE : Coronavirus Vaccine Update: Pfizer To Begin Testing In Children 12 And Up, Eli Lilly Pauses Trial Of Antibody Treatment It turns out llamas make human-like antibodies to coronavirus. But they also make tiny fragments of the full-size antibodies dubbed “nano-antibodies.” Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh isolated those tiny pieces, and at a news conference Thursday announced the huge advantages the nano-antibodies have over full-size antibodies. “Our nano-antibodies are extremely stable. They can sit at room temperature for up to more than six weeks, or longer. They can be freeze dried for shipping and storage, which is really important for the drug developments,” said Dr. Yi Shi of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Tri-State Coronavirus Travel Advisory Quarantine List Resources, Hotlines, Unemployment & Covering Bills Remote Learning Tools For Parents Teaching At Home CBS2’s Dr. Max Answers Your Health Questions What To Do If Someone Isn’t Social Distancing Or Wearing A Mask? Expert: Parents Be Mindful Of Children’s Stress After Months Of Isolation Chopper 2 Over Empty NYC Streets, Landmarks Complete Coronavirus Coverage The nano-antibodies are also many times more powerful at neutralizing the COVID-19 virus than large antibodies. The drug that will soon be tested in humans will not be made in llamas. That’s just where they were discovered. These nano-bodies are very easy to manufacture and because they have been shown safe in animals, human clinical trials should be smaller and faster than vaccine trials, Gomez reported. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List More Than 2,000 Inmates Released Early From New Jersey State Prisons In Effort To Prevent COVID Spread NYPD: At Least 50 People Arrested After Attempting To ‘Hijack’ Peaceful Protest In Midtown You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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COVID-19 Remains A Major Problem In The Bronx As Residents Turn Eyes To New York’s Congressional Delegation
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — When voters cast their ballots in the Bronx , many had COVID-19 on their minds. The pandemic has disproportionately impacted the borough, which already had its share of challenges, CBS2’s Aundrea Cline-Thomas reported Thursday. “We’re not okay. No one is ready. No one is okay. Everyone is struggling,” said Jocelyne Rojas of Bronxworks Food Pantry. The 26-year-old was furloughed from her once-full-time retail job. She’s back to work, but only 15 hours a week. “What I make is not enough for me to feed myself, try to feed my mother, maintain an apartment. You still have your phone bill,” Rojas said. MORE : New York City To Boost Access To Free COVID Tests In The Bronx She’s not alone. The city’s unemployment rate is at around 14%, but in the Bronx it’s nearly 19%, the highest of any borough. CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Tri-State Coronavirus Travel Advisory Quarantine List Resources, Hotlines, Unemployment & Covering Bills Remote Learning Tools For Parents Teaching At Home CBS2’s Dr. Max Answers Your Health Questions What To Do If Someone Isn’t Social Distancing Or Wearing A Mask? Expert: Parents Be Mindful Of Children’s Stress After Months Of Isolation Chopper 2 Over Empty NYC Streets, Landmarks Complete Coronavirus Coverage Bronxworks tries to fill the gap through various programs. It tripled the number of pantry locations to 12 and extended hours and days of service, including at the Morris Senior Center. “For the days that we’re open for the general population, we’ve seen 80% of the people that are coming in now for this particular pantry are all new to us,” said Eileen Torres, Bronxworks’ executive director. City and state assistance that includes eviction and utility moratoriums have been helpful, but many fear what will happen when that’s lifted. “Shortly after New York City became the epicenter of the pandemic, the Bronx really becomes the epicenter of the epicenter,” Torres said. COVID-19 has been particularly deadly in the borough, with its dense population, large number of essential workers and high instances of pre-existing conditions. “I’ve lost about eight of my friends,” resident Lezrette Hutchinson said. Like many seniors, Hutchinson mourns alone, struggling with the forced social isolation. “I’m very depressed. I’m very depressed behind it,” Hutchinson said. CORONAVIRUS: NY Health Dept. | NY Call 1-(888)-364-3065 | NYC Health Dept. | NYC Call 311, Text COVID to 692692 | NJ COVID-19 Info Hub | NJ Call 1-(800)-222-1222 or 211, Text NJCOVID to 898211 | CT Health Dept. | CT Call 211 | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention On Tuesday, voters re-elected Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez . Newcomers Ritchie Torres and Jamaal Bowman also won their congressional races. They have all vowed to address the deep disparities in the Bronx. As recovery comes with a lot more ground to make up. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List More Than 2,000 Inmates Released Early From New Jersey State Prisons In Effort To Prevent COVID Spread NYPD: At Least 50 People Arrested After Attempting To ‘Hijack’ Peaceful Protest In Midtown You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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NYPD: More Than 50 People Arrested After Trying To ‘Hijack’ Peaceful Protests In Midtown
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — There are charges that nearly 60 people arrested during a raucous Geenwich Village protest were outside agitators who tried to “hijack” a peaceful protest. Demonstrators were demanding every vote in the election be counted. CBS2’s cameras were the only ones there when NYPD brass walked out of City Hall on Thursday after a meeting with Mayor Bill de Blasio about the post-election protest in Washington Square Park that turned ugly. CBS2’s Marcia Kramer spoke exclusively with Chief of Department Terence Monahan and learned the top cops told the mayor outside agitators turned the protest into chaos, setting fires and causing mayhem. “It was a small group of people who wanted to try and hijack a protest. As soon as they left the park they started burning things,” Monahan said. We appreciate and value the importance of freedom of speech. Our top priority is and always will be safety. We have arrested more than 20 individuals who attempted to hijack a peaceful protest by lighting fires, throwing garbage and eggs in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/5SzZ6lDWEz — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 5, 2020 Earlier Thursday, the NYPD stood guard in front of Washington Square Park’s monumental arch, which was still closed off after the destruction, which continued Wednesday in the West Village . Video of the protest showed cops forming a line and using their bikes to confine demonstrators, dragging one protester through the crowd as both sides tussled. Protesters threw items and lit fires, which officers quickly put out. Dozens of people are in police custody after the NYPD says they tried to “hijack” peaceful protests in Midtown, Manhattan on Wednesday night. (Credit: @Datainput/Twitter) Police said 57 people were arrested including one woman who spit in a cop’s face. Davina Singh, 24, of Pennsylvania, was charged with obstructing governmental administration and harassment. “She’s been arrested three times, I think, since September in the city for protest activity, one of which was back in Brooklyn on the 27th where fires and windows were broken. This is someone that has just an the intent of causing violence in our city,” said Monahan. Police put out pictures of five people arrested for violent crimes, including assaulting police officers, at the protest. Last night, these individuals were arrested at protests in Manhattan for various crimes, including assaulting police officers & weapons possession. If you have any info related to these individuals, or others regarding violence at protests, please call @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/w0ytPs1Opr — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 5, 2020 Police found weapons, including a taser, that appears to have once belonged to an officer and M-80 explosives. Kramer asked de Blasio what he planned to do about it. “What’s your position on protesters who would do violence in the city,” asked Kramer. “Anyone who does violence, clearly will experience the consequences of it. You cannot do violence without consequences,” de Blasio responded. Dozens of people are in police custody after the NYPD says they tried to “hijack” peaceful protests in Midtown, Manhattan on Wednesday night. (CBS2) Police officials told Kramer they are hoping Thursday night will be quiet. Nevertheless, they’ll have details at potential hot spots including Washington Square Park, Union Square and Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. Prior to Wednesday’s violence, police escorted demonstrators with “Protect the Results” down Fifth Avenue. Their message was directed toward the president, who wants to stop the count of ballots. “We want 45 to know that we are not going to stop until all the votes are counted,” protester Winsome Pendergrass told CBS2. More Election 2020 Coverage : General Election Results New York Results New Jersey Results Photos From The Polls Complete Coverage “There are facts and there is libel, and his claims have been false,” said Jon Carter. Many CBS2’s John Dias spoke with said violence should never happen and they support the message of the peaceful protesters. “Let the people make the decision,” one woman said. “To stir up this kind of anxiety and discontent and fear is really terrible for the country,” said West Village resident Joel Schuman. Watch John Dias’ Report: A total of 57 people were arrested for a number of charges, including reckless endangerment, resisting arrest and assault. It’s the unrest the police commissioner and mayor have been trying to avoid . “What most overwhelming majority of New Yorkers want is just a peaceful approach to this,” de Blasio said. “Anyone who does violence clearly will experience the consequence of it.” Police said at least one vacant business was vandalized. No officers were seriously injured. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List Coronavirus Impact: NYC Businesses Near Subways, In Grand Central Terminal Struggling To Get By More Than 2,000 Inmates Released Early From New Jersey State Prisons In Effort To Prevent COVID Spread You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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Yonkers Launches New Program To Keep Children From Getting Lured Into Gang-Related Crime
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YONKERS, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Gang-related crime is on the rise in Yonkers . But the city’s mayor and police commissioner have launched a new program to stop the violence and prevent children from getting involved, CBS2’s Hazel Sanchez reported Thursday. Kathy Deanda said she moved to Yonkers five years ago to escape a high-crime neighborhood in Harlem. But now she’s considering moving back. “I don’t want to see no more of my young people getting killed. Since I been living here … a lot of murders,” Deanda said. MORE : Good Samaritan, Police Officers Honored By City Of Yonkers For Taking Down Gunman During Late September Incident Just last week, a friend of Deanda’s was fatally shot outside a deli near her home on Ashburton Avenue. Police said shootings in Yonkers have increased 60% this year, with 57% of them gang related. Police said gang or group violence is up 30% this year to date, compared to the same time in 2019. “I think it is a combination of older gang members, unfortunately, recognizing the fact that they can exploit younger kids that are very impressionable, 15 and 16 years old to carry a gun,” Yonkers Police Commissioner John Mueller said. “I think people just don’t care no more,” one resident added. “It really breaks my heart,” Deanda added. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List More Than 2,000 Inmates Released Early From New Jersey State Prisons In Effort To Prevent COVID Spread NYPD: At Least 50 People Arrested After Attempting To ‘Hijack’ Peaceful Protest In Midtown On Thursday afternoon, Mayor Mike Spano and Commissioner Mueller announced a new anti-group violence initiative to end the spike in gang-related activity. “Yonkers does not tolerate this type of crime,” Spano said. The plan includes increased police presence with uniformed foot patrols, K-9 support units, community affairs, and overt and covert surveillance. A mobile police command center will be posted in high-crime neighborhoods. The Yonkers Police Gang Unit is forming a task force with local and federal authorities. The YMCA and local school districts are also stepping up to prevent young, idle children from getting into trouble. “Certainly COVID-19 is impacting crimes all over,” Yonkers Schools Superintendent Edwin Quezada said. “It is our responsibility as the adults in the community to find positive outlets for them to channel their energy.” “They need something to look forward to. They don’t see no hope,” Deanda added. She’s hoping the new initiative will change that. You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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Giants’ Logan Ryan Credits Team Trainer For Catching Wife’s Potentially Life-Threatening Ectopic Pregnancy
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Monday night was potentially life-changing for New York Giants player Logan Ryan , but it had nothing to do with the game at MetLife Stadium , CBS2’s Steve Overmyer reported. After the game, Ryan had a phone call with his wife Ashley, who had flown to Florida to check on their house. “She was telling me about some pains she had in her stomach. She wanted to sleep it off. She was in extreme pain, but she said she’d wait until morning,” Ryan said. Ryan was hurt during the game , so he was still at the stadium during the call at 1 a.m., and he was sitting right next to trainer Justin Maher. “He said, ‘No, she needs to go to the ER,’” Ryan told Overmyer. MORE: Giants’ Rally Dies On Failed 2-Point Try; Brady, Bucs Hold On Ashley had just taken antacids to ease her stomach pain. A trip to the emergency room seemed a bit extreme, but she heeded Maher’s advice, which proved to be life-altering. “They ended up catching… ectopic pregnancy,” Ryan said. Ashley wrote in an Instagram post that Logan smiled when he heard the word “pregnancy” and the thought of adding to their family. But, an ectopic pregnancy is not viable, and potentially life-threatening. “The egg was in the wrong place in her fallopian tube and it was about to burst,” said Ryan. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK: New York City’s New Quarantine Travel Rules Begin, New Jersey Adds States To Advisory List Coronavirus Impact: NYC Businesses Near Subways, In Grand Central Terminal Struggling To Get By Election 2020: Former Vice President Joe Biden Projected To Win New York, New Jersey, Connecticut If left untreated, the tissue would rupture and cause internal bleeding. Hours later, Ashley underwent emergency surgery. “They ended up saving her and ended up preventing a lot of what could’ve been done,” said Ryan. The couple credits Maher, whose quick thinking was critical. “Telling my wife to go to the ER at 1 a.m. could’ve saved her life,” said Ryan. Ashley is OK and recovering. Giants coach Joe Judge made it clear Logan could fly to Florida to be with his wife – another indication, Ryan said, of how much the Giants care about their players. “If that wasn’t the case, I don’t know if my wife would be here today… I’m extremely grateful for this organization and for Joe, and for everyone to understand things bigger than football,” Ryan said. “Especially this year.” You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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