President-elect Joe Biden called for unity in a deeply divided country ravaged by a deadly pandemic, calling for “this grim era of demonization in America” to end.
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PATERSON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — One woman was killed and dozens of people were displaced, following a big fire on Sunday morning that spread to multiple buildings. As CBS2’s Lisa Rozner reported, it was a devastating situation in Paterson . Hours later, crews were demolishing two of the five homes damaged by the fire, which reached five alarms. Firefighters remained on the scene in case any additional hot pockets were found in the debris. Paterson Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Murray told Rozner the blaze broke out just before 2 a.m. at 489 Summer St. It’s unclear how it started, but the flames moved quickly. “Companies were met with two buildings that were fully involved, rapidly extending fire to buildings surrounding. We have all close-in-space wood frames in this area,” Murray said. It took 120 first responders several hours to get the fire under control. In all, around 47 people from nine families were evacuated and two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Sadly one woman, identified as 53-year-old Felicia Hernandez De La Cruz, died, the Passaic County prosecutor said. A neighbor said she had five children, adding one son initially got her to safety. However, she ran back into the burning building to save her dog. “She used to sell some food here as well. So anybody who didn’t have money to pay her, I mean, she wouldn’t mind,” the neighbor said. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK: Cheering Celebrations Erupt In Streets Of New York After Joe Biden Projected To Win Presidency Mayor Bill De Blasio Urges Protesters To Call Out Agitators, Says Officers Using ‘Kettling’ Tactic Is Not Acceptable Commanding Officer Of NYPD Office Of Equal Employment Opportunity Accused Of Posting Racist, Anti-Semitic Comments Online One of the building’s owners started a GoFundMe page to help tenants who lost everything . Rozner spoke with her and a tenant, who didn’t want to show his face on TV. “Hard-working people, decent people. As hard working, as good as they come, so it really is unfortunate and extremely sad,” owner Nieves Nunez said. “I didn’t have time to react. I was able to get my cat, evacuate the rest of my family members,” the tenant added. “I lost everything, money.” The Red Cross was on the scene helping those displaced. Thankfully, Dafne Zarate’s grandfather was not home because he had just had eye surgery. “It’s just sad because he has lived his whole life here,” Zarate said. It’s a life that will have to start anew. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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NYPD: Bronx Suspect Got Into 89-Year-Old Woman’s Apartment Through Unlocked Door, Robbed Her In Bedroom
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(credit: NYPD) NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The NYPD is trying to find a man accused of entering an elderly woman’s Bronx apartment and robbing her. It happened near Beck Street and Longwood Avenue at around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, according to police. The suspect allegedly got into the 89-year-old woman’s ground-floor apartment through the back door, which was apparently unlocked, police said. “It has been tough. I keep repeating it in my mind over and over again … I’m not a good sleeper and I was about to start reading and I hadn’t turned my light on yet and I saw someone come by my bedroom door with a flashlight. I thought it was my son,” the victim told CBS2’s Cory James exclusively. But it was not her son, who lives upstairs. When the suspect encountered the woman in her bedroom, he grabbed her arm, threw her on the bed and demanded money, police said. The victim gave him her purse, police added. “I thought I could grab out a $20 (bill) and give it to him, but he took the whole purse. There was $100,” she said. The NYPD released this surveillance video of the suspect: The suspect fled through the back door, leaving the woman recovering from hip and leg surgery with bruises on her leg and arm. Neighbors said they were disturbed by what happened. “It really is so disgusting to hear something like that,” Lydia Santiago said. “There’s no courtesy, no respect for the elders,” Juan Berrios added. “I’m glad he didn’t hurt me more. He bruised me, but he didn’t do anything more. At 89, I could be hurt very badly and I wasn’t,” the victim said. Police believe the suspect is in his 50s and approximately 6 feet tall. The victim admitted that the door to her apartment was unlocked. She said it was a one-time mistake that she will not make again. NYPD investigators want the public to take a good look at the suspect and if you know him you are asked to call the 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. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK: Cheering Celebrations Erupt In Streets Of New York After Joe Biden Projected To Win Presidency Mayor Bill De Blasio Urges Protesters To Call Out Agitators, Says Officers Using ‘Kettling’ Tactic Is Not Acceptable Commanding Officer Of NYPD Office Of Equal Employment Opportunity Accused Of Posting Racist, Anti-Semitic Comments Online You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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Weeklong Quarantine, COVID-19 Testing Required For SUNY Students Before Spring Semester
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Students attending college at one of New York’s public universities this spring will have to quarantine at home for a week, then be tested for COVID-19 , officials announced Sunday. The spring semester will start later than usual, on Feb. 1 instead of Jan. 22, and there will be no spring break, which was canceled to prevent the spread of the coronavirus through the end of the academic year. Graduation plans for the Class of 2021 will be similar to those for the Class of 2020, whose diplomas arrived by mail after scaled-back or virtual ceremonies. “The state guidance won’t allow for big gatherings right now, so unless something dramatically changes, we don’t see that,” State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras said in an interview. He encouraged campuses to take time they didn’t have last spring to be more creative with the next round of ceremonies. SUNY issued the spring semester guidance as students at its 64 colleges and universities statewide made plans to leave for Thanksgiving break later this month and finish the rest of the fall semester remotely. MORE: SUNY To Require Negative COVID-19 Tests Before Students Can Travel For Thanksgiving Before they return, after two months away, students will first have to quarantine for seven days. They’ll also have to either show a recent negative test or get a test when they return to campus. After that, the regular surveillance testing that Malatras said has allowed campuses to manage the virus this fall will continue. SUNY can process up to 200,000 tests a week using a $15 FDA-approved saliva test developed by SUNY Upstate Medical University, he said. “The testing has been the thing that has really been a game changer for us,” said Malatras, who was named SUNY chancellor in August. Since August, SUNY has conducted more than 371,700 COVID-19 tests with an overall positivity rate of 0.48%, officials said Sunday. 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 Several campuses have paused in-person learning after detecting outbreaks. SUNY Oneonta sent students home for the remainder of the semester in early September after off-campus parties led to a spike. SUNY Cortland also is all remote through the semester’s end after closing classrooms in early October. SUNY Oswego and Binghamton University have seen temporary stops in in-person learning. The spring semester guidance, developed with input from public health experts, faculty, students and unions, combines new protocols with some already in place, like mandatory mask-wearing even while social distancing, the chancellor said. MORE: Coronavirus Impact: SUNY Oneonta Sends Students Home For Rest Of Fall Semester After Cases Jump To 389 “The students really want to be back,” he said. “What I want to do is make sure that we’re representing what they want as well in the safest environment we can,” he said. New York state is scrambling to contain a resurgence of the coronavirus that in March cut short the last spring semester for colleges nationwide. Hospitalization rates have been slowly climbing in New York and the state on Wednesday began requiring many travelers to get a coronavirus test before and after they arrive if they want to avoid a 14-day quarantine. MORE: Tri-State Experiencing Another COVID Spike SUNY is closely watching developments, Malatras said, and will change its spring plans if necessary. Many of SUNY’s more than 400,000 students have continued to attend classes remotely even after the campuses reopened in the fall with classrooms, dining halls and residential buildings reconfigured to allow for social distancing. Under New York state guidance, colleges that record either 100 active cases or an on-campus positivity rate above 5% within a two-week window must pause in-person learning for two weeks. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK: Cheering Celebrations Erupt In Streets Of New York After Joe Biden Projected To Win Presidency Mayor Bill De Blasio Urges Protesters To Call Out Agitators, Says Officers Using ‘Kettling’ Tactic Is Not Acceptable Commanding Officer Of NYPD Office Of Equal Employment Opportunity Accused Of Posting Racist, Anti-Semitic Comments Online You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here . (© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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As New Yorkers Tell it, There’s Nothing Like A Day At The Beach On 75-Degree Day In November
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — There wasn’t a cloud in the sky on Sunday. Even though it’s November, it felt like a summer day. The weather was so nice, some people hit the beach, CBS2’s Dave Carlin reported. Hoops left them feeling heated as temperatures climbed to the mid-70s at Pelham Bay Park . Jorge Alvarado brought sons Indio and Nauel. “We decided to get all sweaty and just work out a little,” said Indio, 16. “Shoot the ball, sweat a little instead of being stuck in the house. We’re enjoying it,” Jorge said. There were balmy breezes and bare skin in the Bronx and some people were wondering if it was all really happening. “If feels wrong. It feels very wrong. But it’s nice to enjoy it, though,” said Stephanie Campos of Mount Vernon. Campos brought 5-year-old daughter Ashley to Orchard Beach . “I like to be here at the beach,” Ashley said. “November, we don’t go to the beach in November, but, yeah, I want to go to the beach and here we are,” added Ramona Lopez of Kew Gardens. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK: Cheering Celebrations Erupt In Streets Of New York After Joe Biden Projected To Win Presidency Mayor Bill De Blasio Urges Protesters To Call Out Agitators, Says Officers Using ‘Kettling’ Tactic Is Not Acceptable Commanding Officer Of NYPD Office Of Equal Employment Opportunity Accused Of Posting Racist, Anti-Semitic Comments Online There was a picnic on the sand for Annette Defonzo and family. Kite flying and running around made 9-year-old A.J. Defonzo’s day. “The sun is very hot, but it’s a good day. I like being at the beach, playing with the sand,” A.J. said. “It’s beautiful. It’s like spring right now,” added Peter Williams, manager of CYC Fitness in Manhattan. The unusually warm weather that started Friday bolstered outdoor exercise classes and lured runners out of homes and out of jackets. But keep those coats handy. When fall pretends to be summer, it’s bound to be brief. You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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CBS2 Weather Headlines: Clear Skies Tonight, Bright And Balmy Monday Morning
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By Mark McIntyre CBS2 Meteorologist/Weather Producer NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — We have had an incredible stretch of weather the past few days, and Sunday was no exception! Bright skies prevailed with spring-like warmth, and skies will stay clear at night. Expect lows bottoming out in the 40s and low 50s. The work week will start off Monday on another bright and balmy note as temperatures will once again reach the low and mid 70s for many. Tuesday will feature some more clouds later in the day with temps in the upper 60s, but overall another lovely day. Veterans Day appears to be the soggiest of the week with a slow moving frontal system bringing some much needed rain. But until then, enjoy the sunshine! MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK: Cheering Celebrations Erupt In Streets Of New York After Joe Biden Projected To Win Presidency Mayor Bill De Blasio Urges Protesters To Call Out Agitators, Says Officers Using ‘Kettling’ Tactic Is Not Acceptable Commanding Officer Of NYPD Office Of Equal Employment Opportunity Accused Of Posting Racist, Anti-Semitic Comments Online You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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Already Struggling Queens Business Owners Say Summonses, Fines Over COVID Guidelines Are ‘Unfair’
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Business owners already struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic are getting hit again, this time with summonses and fines for not following COVID-19 guidelines. Lorraine Gericke, manager of Best Tress Hair Salon, was told by a city inspector she was doing it all wrong, using a notebook to write down customers’ temperatures and information for contact tracing. “They’re slapping us with a $1,000 fine, which is so unfair,” she told CBS2’s Dave Carlin. The penalty is because they did not use city forms instead. “We were not aware that we needed these,” Gericke 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 Yi Qiang Chen learned he needed a paper displayed on his Jade Bamboo restaurant storefront indicating maximum capacity. “I’m angry, but I cannot do nothing, you know?” he said. He said the inspector told him, and just one day later, another inspector returned and fined him $1,000. “They don’t give me the time to do that, you know?” Chen said. On one block of Dry Harbor Road in Middle Village, Queens , at least four business were hit with fines and, in some cases, multiple fines. Louise Fawcett, of Matson’s Delicatessen, has five documents displayed on her deli’s door, but she said she was fined $1,000 for not having a thermometer. “You have to have one that’s non-contact,” Fawcett said. “I ordered it online the day before they gave me a summons.” 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 “Give them a warning,” New York City Councilmember Robert Holden said. “No, they won’t do that.” Holden agrees with business regulations for COVID, but what he doesn’t like is what he calls the heavy-handed way inspectors from the health, buildings and consumer affairs departments are going about enforcement. “It is definitely a money grab. This is what the city has been doing even before, pre-COVID, they were doing this to the businesses, putting layer upon layer of regulations on them,” Holden said. Realtor Christopher Tscherne was fined for not having six-foot social distance markers on his floor. “If an agent is going to come around and say I need to have stickers, why don’t they have a few stickers in their car?” he said. Tscherne and other business owners are begging the city to stop hurting the little guy and help them comply instead. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK Cheering, Celebrations Erupt In Streets Of New York After Joe Biden Projected To Win Presidency Mayor Bill De Blasio Urges Protesters To Call Out Agitators, Says Officers Using ‘Kettling’ Tactic Is Not Acceptable Commanding Officer Of NYPD Office Of Equal Employment Opportunity Accused Of Posting Racist, Anti-Semitic Comments Online You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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Cheering, Celebrations Erupt In Streets Of New York After Joe Biden Projected To Win Presidency
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Cheers erupted across New York City moments after Joe Biden was projected to win the presidential election. CBS News and other media outlets made the projection around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, saying he was projected to win Pennsylvania, giving him enough electoral college votes to win the presidency. More Coverage From CBS Philly Moments later, cheers could be heard across various parts of New York City. MORE : Joe Biden Projected To Win Election As 46th President After Tough Campaign In Deeply Divided Nation Cheers from windows in New York City as Joe Biden has been projected President-Elect of the United States. The current electoral vote count is Biden 273 and Trump 213. @cbsnewyork #CBSN pic.twitter.com/LMC8i635PJ — Natalie Duddridge (@NatDuddridgeTV) November 7, 2020 One of the biggest celebrations took place in Times Square , where thousands of New Yorkers flocked to celebrate. Around 2:45 p.m., the NYPD issued a travel advisory, urging people to avoid the area due to the large crowds. Due to large crowds, avoid the area of Times Square. Please consider an alternate route of travel. pic.twitter.com/5amfRby475 — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 7, 2020 From air horns to cars honking and people screaming, it was clear there was no shortage of celebration in Times Square throughout the day. “Waiting for this decision has been stressful, but it’s worth it in the end,” said Cory Scott, of Williamsburg. “Why was it important for you to be out here?” CBS2’s Cory James asked one woman. “Because we fought so long for it,” she said. “I’m so happy. God! Happy,” another woman said. Months of a heated, contentious presidential race and days of waiting to learn the winner brought out thousands of New Yorkers to the Crossroads of the World #bidenharis2020 Celebrations starting in #NYC streets as people learn @JoeBiden is now president elect after days of counting and defeating @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/4x9IJPanRP — Cory James (@CoryJamesTV) November 7, 2020 Some even traveled far to be there, like Shanty Maldonado, from Miami. She was taking in a moment she say her family has never experienced in their politically red state. “Coming from south Florida, this is completely not what we see back at home,” Maldonado said. “I’m here and I’m emotional. This is unreal.” Was walking to get coffee when all of a sudden I heard cheering, horns honking and banging on pots and pans. Ran back up to take this… NYC pic.twitter.com/u4qzrRkASc — Alice Gainer (@GainerTV) November 7, 2020 NYC right now @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/HZP2YSIUZz — Alice Gainer (@GainerTV) November 7, 2020 Yacira Jardiaa, of Manhattan, echoed that, adding the sight of unity touches her heart. “To see it coming back and to see so many people here from all walks of life is exactly what America needs and inclusion that we had,” she said. People are cheering in #NewYorkCity as @CBSNews projects that @JoeBiden will win the presidential election. pic.twitter.com/gxZD1s4bDw — Jenna DeAngelis (@jennamdeangelis) November 7, 2020 More reaction in New York City @CBSNewYork pic.twitter.com/wf2vx9WAUT — Jenna DeAngelis (@jennamdeangelis) November 7, 2020 But the excitement was not shared throughout the Tri-State Area. In Bedminster, New Jersey, President Donald Trump’s supporters lined the street near Route 206, showcasing their support for him. More Election 2020 Coverage : General Election Results New York Results New Jersey Results Complete Coverage Ricky Richard is among those who believe the president was robbed of a second term. “We feel cheated,” he said. “I don’t think sleepy Joe is qualified to be a president, in all honesty. I don’t even think he should have been a candidate.” Meanwhile, Gavin Wax, president of the New York Young Republican Club, is holding on to hope. “I don’t think it’s 100% over yet,” he said. “While they are calling it now, I think there’s going to be a lot of legal battles, there’s going to be recounts.” PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrations Across New York City After Joe Biden Projected To Become 46th President Of United States But for now, Biden fans are not worried about that and feel today is a victory for everyone in America. “The nonsense is over. The nightmare has ended. Thank you, America, thank you. For all of our children, thank you,” Aleta Lafargue, of Hell’s Kitchen, said. Hundreds of NYPD officers have been monitoring the crowds and traffic across the city. The NYPD says celebrations have been peaceful so far. MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK Already Struggling Queens Business Owners Say Summonses, Fines Over COVID Guidelines Are ‘Unfair’ Mayor Bill De Blasio Urges Protesters To Call Out Agitators, Says Officers Using ‘Kettling’ Tactic Is Not Acceptable Commanding Officer Of NYPD Office Of Equal Employment Opportunity Accused Of Posting Racist, Anti-Semitic Comments Online You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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By Mark McIntyre, CBS2 Meteorologist/Weather Producer Good Sunday morning everyone! We’re off to a crisp start across the region under clear skies. Expect sunshine to prevail once again with unseasonable warm as temps once again will reach the low/mid 70s. Tomorrow will be another very nice day with mostly sunny skies… but it won’t be quite as warm with temps “only” topping out around 70. Things start to change a bit Tuesday with some more clouds and a slight risk for late-day drizzle… but overall another nice day with temps in the upper 60s! Wednesday looks to be the best bet for rain as a frontal system moves through… until then, enjoy the sunshine! MORE FROM CBS NEW YORK Cheering, Celebrations Erupt In Streets Of New York After Joe Biden Projected To Win Presidency Mayor Bill De Blasio Urges Protesters To Call Out Agitators, Says Officers Using ‘Kettling’ Tactic Is Not Acceptable Commanding Officer Of NYPD Office Of Equal Employment Opportunity Accused Of Posting Racist, Anti-Semitic Comments Online You can get the latest news, sports and weather on our brand new CBS New York app. Download here .
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Justin Turner, Dodgers Won’t Be Punished For Leaving Isolation To Celebrate World Series Win With Teammates
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner won’t be sanctioned by the MLB for his conduct after testing positive for COVID-19 during Game 6 of the World Series. MLB Commissioner Robert D. Manfred issued a joint statement Friday with Turner and the Dodgers about the investigation into how the third baseman was allowed to come out onto the field to take pictures with his team after they won the 2020 World Series . Turner was pulled from Game 6 after the team was notified he tested positive for COVID-19. “We have all made mistakes as we navigated these unprecedented challenges and have tried to learn from those mistakes so they are not repeated,” Manfred said in the statement. “With this in mind, I am closing the matter by applauding Justin for accepting responsibility, apologizing and making a commitment to set a positive example going forward.” ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 27: Justin Turner #10 and the Los Angeles Dodgers pose for a photo after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game Six to win the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Manfred said the league investigation revealed Turner’s teammates had encouraged him to leave the isolation room and come back to the field because they felt they had already been exposed and were “prepared to tolerate the additional risk.” Turner also believed he got permission from at least one Dodger employee to participate in the team photo. At least two Dodgers employees said nothing to Turner as he made his way to the field, creating an impression that his conduct was acceptable, according to Manfred. The investigation found that the chaotic situation on the field was exacerbated by Turner being incorrectly informed by an unidentified person that other players had tested positive, giving Turner the impression he was being singled out for isolation. Manfred also noted that a security person should have been assigned to monitor Turner when he was asked to isolate, and that he should have been taken to the team’s hotel more promptly. “I have spoken to him personally and I know that he is extraordinarily upset by the incident,” Manfred said. “By all accounts, Justin is a leader in the clubhouse, a contributor to his community and a responsible person who was instrumental in the Dodgers diligently following the health protocols all season long.” Turner, for his part, said the news of the positive test blindsided him and his wife Kourtney, who was also immediately removed from the wives/family section of the stadium. He described watching the conclusion of the game and his teammates celebrating from a doctor’s office in the back of the clubhouse as “surreal.” “After waiting in the isolation room while my teammates celebrated on the field, I asked whether I was permitted to return to the field with my wife in order to take a photograph,” Turner said in his statement. He said he thought few people were left on the field at that point, and team officials would not object to his taking a picture with his wife. “However, what was intended to be a photo capturing the two of us turned into several greetings and photos where I briefly and unwisely removed my mask,” Turner said. “In hindsight, I should have waited until the field was clear of others to take that photo with my wife.” Turner says he has expressed sincere apologies to everyone who had been on the field, each of his teammates, coaches and team staff members. Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten said the team is committed to better processes for future events after the “ultimately regrettable” events involving Turner, who he said set an example for his teammates and advocated for safety measures above and beyond league requirements.
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Traffic Accidents In LA Dropped Nearly 42% During Pandemic Period, New Report Shows
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The number of traffic collisions in Los Angeles is down nearly 42% in the first nine months of this year, according to a report released Friday. Between January and the end of September, the city recorded 24,541 collisions, a steep drop from the 42,279 accidents during the same time last year, according to Los Angeles Police Department data analyzed by Crosstown. The decline began in March, the month that Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered all nonessential businesses to close, leading to more people staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic, Crosstown reported. In March, there were 2,917 collisions, a 41% drop from the same month a year ago. The difference is most stark between April and July, when far fewer people were driving to work or to run errands. This year, the LAPD recorded between 1,723 and 2,159 collisions each month. The 2019 figures were all at least twice as high, bouncing between 4,487 and 4,858. As traffic began to start again, the number of collisions in August climbed to 2,983, a boost of more than 800 from July. September was a bit lower, with 2,662 collisions, according to the LAPD, but the figure is still well above March-July levels when the roads were all but empty. One thing that has not changed is where accidents happen. Downtown was the top spot for collisions both this year and last. However, the 1,234 collisions from January through September in the community is down 43% from the same time frame last year. (© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.)
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CCH Pounder On Season 7 Of ‘NCIS: New Orleans’: ‘We Couldn’t Just Pretend COVID-19 Didn’t Happen’
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(CBS Local)– Season seven of “ NCIS: New Orleans ” premieres Sunday, November 8 on CBS and actor CCH Pounder is excited for fans to see another great season of the show. Pounder plays coroner Dr. Loretta Wade and the show has exceeded her wildest expectations. Initially, Pounder thought “NCIS: New Orleans” was going to be the type of formulaic show that was going to wrap everything up at the end of the episode. However, the drama has been quite the opposite of that and that’s why Pounder thinks the series has resonated with people across the country and the city of New Orleans. “Just like the city that I’m in New Orleans, it’s is different and the show is different,” said Pounder, in an interview with CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith. “New Orleans is a character that creates different types of characters and beings and this show has paid attention to where they are. I’m able to be a sassy coroner and a woman who adopts two kids because they need a home. There is a humanity in her [Dr. Wade] that is not so easy to see. In other shows you are relegated to a box, you’re the doctor, the nurse, the lawyer. So far it has been an exciting journey.” Back in action. Season 7 of #NCISNOLA starts Sunday, November 8th on @CBS and @CBSAllAccess . pic.twitter.com/3BRQ0AO7sZ — NCIS: New Orleans (@NCISNewOrleans) October 13, 2020 MORE FROM CBS: ‘Divorce Filings Have Skyrocketed’: Lawyer On Impact Of COVID-19 On Marriages ‘I Worry About Civil Unrest’: CBS News Correspondent Laurie Segall On 2020 Election & Militia Groups Breast Cancer Awareness Month: ‘The Standard Mammogram Is Missing 50% Of Breast Cancer Diagnoses’ Pounder has been an actor in Hollywood for several decades and she has been in many big projects like “The Shield,” “ER” and “Avatar.” While “NCIS: New Orleans” has taken many twists and turns during its first six seasons, Pounder believes season seven stands in a category by itself because of the way it addresses the COVID-19 pandemic. “COVID-19 is so huge that we really couldn’t avoid it,” said Pounder. “We couldn’t just pretend it didn’t happen and run and catch another criminal and lock him up. It affected New Orleans a great deal and it was one of the cities at one point that had very high numbers and they were rapidly increasing. A huge part of this city is tourism. Bourbon Street was closed down and the French Quarter was closed down and people were getting very anxious about when they would go back to work. We are focusing on the anxiety of our city and how COVID-19 is affecting each and every one of us. Particularly, Wade who has the most dead bodies around her as a normal thing and now she is impacted by a wave of death.” Watch “NCIS: New Orleans” Sunday, November 8 at 9:30 p.m. EST/PST on CBS and CBS All Access.
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SAN DIMAS (CBSLA) – A brush fire erupted in the San Gabriel foothills of San Dimas early Friday morning and quickly spread, but was not forcing any evacuations. A brush fire burns in San Dimas, Calif. Nov. 6, 2020. (CBSLA) The San Dimas Fire was first reported just after 4 a.m. in the area of San Dimas Canyon and East Golden Hills roads, near the border between San Dimas and La Verne. “Could see the flames pretty significantly, we have a two-story house, we heard the helicopters and all the action all over the place,” La Verne resident Mark Wellington said. It grew to 100 acres, burning uphill in steep terrain and heavy, dry brush, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department. Neighbors told CBSLA that the those hillsides have not burned in at least a decade. Fortunately, the fire was burning northwest and away from homes. Along with the LACFD, La Verne Fire Department and USFS crews also responded and were battling the blaze with the help of several water-dropping helicopters. (CBSLA) Forward progress was initially halted at around 9:30 a.m. with containment at 25%, USFS reported. However, the fire later crossed containment lines a little before noon. Homes were not threatened and no evacuations were issued. The wind were light, spelling favorability for firefighting crews. The San Dimas Canyon Golf Course was also serving as a buffer between the fire and the neighborhoods. “Any time you’ve got a break, or a green belt of vegetation, such as a golf course, that’s gonna give you that buffer, that space, so that’s definitely an assett,” L.A. County Fire Capt. Ron Haralson said. During the height of the fire, ash fell on the neighborhoods below. Nov. 6, 2020. (La Verne Police Department) “Every once in a while the fire envelops a tree, or several trees, and it flares up,” La Verne resident and CBSLA Digital Director BJ Dahl told CBS2 News This Morning by phone as he watched the flames burn in the hillsides. Three firefighters suffered minor injuries during the firefight and had to be airlifted out, the LACFD reported. There was no word on a cause. California has seen a historic number of wildfires since August, including the 115,000-acre Bobcat Fire which broke in early September the Angeles National Forest and destroyed at least 83 homes. Two large wildfires broke out on Oct. 26: The 14,300-acre Blue Ridge Fire in Corona, and the 13,400-acre Silverado Fire east of Irvine. Both forced tens of thousands of people to flee.
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2 Days After Breaking Heat Records, Southern California Expecting Rain, Snow, Gusty Winds
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LONG BEACH (CBSLA) — Just two days after breaking several heat records, cold temperatures, rain, snow and strong, gusty winds are forecast for Southern California. Several cities saw their heat records broken Thursday, including Long Beach, which hit a high of 95 degrees, breaking the previous record high of 93 in 2012. In the Inland Empire, Palm Springs and Idyllwild both reached 98 degrees Thursday, breaking their previous records of 96 in. Thermal also broke its 1988 record of 79 degrees by reaching 80 on Thursday. Meanwhile, Riverside, San Jacinto, Woodland Hills and UCLA all tied their previous high temperature records. But temperatures will start to plummet Friday night thanks to a cold low-pressure system from Canada that is expected to bring rain and mountain snow this weekend. Saturday morning and afternoon rainfall is expected to be the heaviest and most widespread, with another round forecast for Sunday afternoon. Snow levels are also expected to drop as low as 4,000 feet by Sunday night. As much as 12 inches of snow could fall at higher elevations. A high surf advisory that starts at 4 p.m. has also been issued for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Dangerous rip currents and waves as tall as 8 feet are forecast to pound the coasts all the way down to San Diego County this weekend. A wind advisory has also been issued for the San Bernardino Mountains, Victor Valley, and the deserts. Winds of 15 to 25 mph are forecast, and with gusts of up to 50 mph could blow around unsecure objects, take out tree limbs and cause power outages.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police are on the prowl for a man accused of stealing people’s jewelry on the subway. The suspect allegedly struck four times between Oct. 16 and Nov. 3. Police said in the first incident, the suspect approached a 39-year-old man and 36-year-old woman aboard a northbound Q train at Union Square and demanded the woman’s engagement ring. He made off with the ring, valued at $7,000. Less than a week later, police said the suspect grabbed a 31-year-old woman’s arm aboard a southbound F train at the West 8th Street-New York Aquarium station. He allegedly simulated he had a gun in his pants, and stole her ring, worth $95. 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 The next day, police said the suspect approached a 50-year-old man while he was waiting for an elevator. He allegedly displayed a gun and demanded the man’s jewelry, making off with a necklace valued at $1,190 and ring worth $600. Then on Tuesday, police said the suspect was armed with a gun when he approached a 32-year-old man and woman aboard a Brooklyn-bound N train headed to the 36th Street station and told them to place their rings on the seat. He allegedly got away with rings valued at $3,000. No one was hurt in any of the incidents. Police released surveillance images of the suspect taken after the Oct. 23 crime. Anyone with information about the robbery spree 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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Armed Suspect Accused Of Stealing People’s Jewelry On Subway
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