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Global IT outage impacts NYC area airports
Some of the biggest impacts from Friday's global IT outage were at airports. Frustrated passengers at LaGuardia, Newark and JFK were left waiting for hours from delays and cancellations. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff and Christine Sloan report.
Iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre set to close this summer
The iconic West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre is one of the latest businesses in New York City to close, citing a difficult recovery after COVID. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian tells us more about its history.
Tech outage causes disruptions in NYC and around the world | Team coverage
From Times Square to airports to banks to CBS New York's own newsroom, a tech outage caused disruptions for businesses around the world Friday. We have team coverage from Carolyn Gusoff, Christine Sloan, Jennifer Bisram and Tony Aiello.
Mayor Eric Adams faces lawsuit over rental assistance laws
A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams. The renters say the mayor has the power to keep them out of shelters by enacting new laws passed by the City Council, so why haven't those laws been implemented. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Cyclists who survived terror attacks around the world ride from Monaco to Nice
The final stage of the Tour de France is Sunday, but Friday, survivors of terror attacks around the world and their families took on the challenge. For the first time, several 9/11 FDNY and NYPD first responders joined the ride. Other survivors included those from the 2017 New York West Side bike path attack.
Some customers left scrambling as NYC businesses are impacted by Microsoft outage
New York City businesses are feeling some impacts from the outage impacting Microsoft computers. Many banks, restaurants and cafes had to make adjustments due to the situation. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Peter Jovanovich, Textbook Titan and Former City Councilman, Dies at 75
Peter Jovanovich, a peerless educational and academic publisher, died on July 15 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He was 75. Born in Queens, N.Y., on Feb. 4, 1949, he grew up in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. He was the son of Martha (Davis) and William Jovanovich. His father started off as a...
Hot tea spill permanently burns woman’s hand, new Dunkin’ lawsuit says
HILLSIDE — In the latest hot spill lawsuit against Dunkin' in New Jersey, a Union County woman claims she suffered severe and permanent burns on her hand due to negligence. Essence Springer bought a hot mint tea at the Dunkin' drive-thru on Liberty Avenue in Hillside on Dec. 17, 2023, according to the lawsuit filed last week.
How New Jersey is this? There’s now a pork roll vodka
We’ve all heard of the “hair of the dog,” right?. After a night of drinking, to ease your hangover you have a drink after you wake up to help ease the pain. Well what if that drink actually matched the taste of your breakfast?. 3BR Distillery in...
NJ restaurant receiving Guinness World Record for most tequilas
Last fall I shared the news about a place opening in Metuchen. Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar opened in mid-November. Just like their delicious Mexican food, the name is a mouthful. Friends just call it Meximodo. In that article I mentioned how Meximodo would be proudly offering over 1,000...
Harvey Weinstein Retrial Tentatively Set for November
A tentative new trial date has been set for Harvey Weinstein in New York, following the overturning of his 2020 rape conviction. Harvey Weinstein Appears In Court as Prosecutors Investigate New Claims With Fall Trial In Mind In a hearing Friday, Judge Curtis Farber estimated that jury selection could begin on Nov. 12 for the new trial. In prior hearings, prosecutors have said they are investigating sexual assault claims from additional women who have come forward and may look for a possible new indictment against the former Hollywood mogul. Weinstein’s attorney, Arthur Aidala, has maintained his client’s innocence and has been pushing for...
CUNY Law tops nation in faculty diversity, Princeton Review rankings
The City University of New York School of Law has secured top honors in the Princeton Review’s “Best Law Schools for 2024” rankings, earning the top spot for “Most Diverse Faculty” nationwide. The law school also ranked in four out of fourteen top categories. The...
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