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Jets All-Pro Sauce Gardner says he's taken up golf to combat stress
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Sauce Gardner is one of the NFL's best at shutting down wide receivers. The New York Jets cornerback found trying to ace another sport a bit tougher this summer.The two-time All-Pro picked up some golf clubs and hit the course during the offseason after getting the itch to play after having some fun during a University of Cincinnati alumni outing last year.And let's just say it wasn't quite the same as swinging at driving ranges and golf simulators."Man, every time I hear the word, 'golf,' I don't know," a smiling Gardner said Wednesday after the Jets'...
How NYPD K-9 teams are helping to keep the Paris Olympics safe
NEW YORK – A specialized New York City Police Department K-9 team is in Paris for the Summer Olympics to help with security.Officer Michael Finamore with K-9 Gunner and Officer Rafael Delacruz with K-9 Davie are checking out venues and routes across the City of Light."They go to work by actively seeking out sources of explosive trace," said NYPD Deputy Chief Jason Huerta, with the Counterterrorism Bureau.Huerta said their duties include sweeping sports venues, train stations, transit hubs, parade routes and routes spectators and athletes may use for travel."All in an effort to keep the summer Olympics safe," he...
How the Harlem-based "Ready, Willing and Able" program is changing lives
NEW YORK - The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.The men at the Doe Fund are all formerly incarcerated, unhoused or substance dependent. Those ready, willing and able to step into a new chapter are identified through individual conversations with case managers in the city's Department of Homeless Services.After about a year of living together, earning stipends and developing skills, Men In Blue become custodians, cooks, construction crews and more."Ready, Willing and Able" offers participants an average...
Westchester home values in uncharted territory
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The median price of a single-family home in Westchester County, New York has topped $1 million for the first time. It's not just a big-dollar benchmark for real estate in New York City's northern suburbs. It's the new normal. "This is unprecedented, actually. Looking at us, this time last year we were in the 9s. And now we've definitely crossed way passed the $1 million mark," said Crystal Hawkins-Syska, with the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. "Demand right now is very, very high"According to Hawkins-Syska, a seven-figure median sales price is the result of a couple of factors, including...
Espaillat hosts 3rd Annual Harlem River environmental boat tour
NEW YORK - Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour of the Harlem River Friday.The Circle Line loaded up with elected leaders and environmental advocates to see how efforts have taken shape to bolster the banks of the Harlem River between the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. Another project underway in Uptown will bring water taxis to the 125th Street and Dyckman docks."It's really a holistic approach to it," Espaillat said, "but obviously, the waterfront, what you see on the trip is the difference between the area south of 96th Street and the area north of 96th Street. It's...
Art stolen by Nazis returned to rightful owner's family in NYC
NEW YORK -- A work of art that Nazis stole from a man who was murdered in a concentration camp has been returned to the rightful owner's family. Austrian artist Egon Schiele's 1918 drawing entitled "Seated Nude Woman, Front View" was on full display in New York City as the grateful family spoke about their plans for it Friday. Nazis stole dozens of art pieces from Fritz Grünbaum, Manhattan DA saysThe drawing, believed to be of Schiele's wife, belonged to Fritz Grünbaum, an Austrian-Jewish cabaret performer. "This piece, along with more than 80 other drawings were stolen by the Nazis from Mr. Grünbaum...
Video shows home health care aide beating 95-year-old NYC woman
NEW YORK – A home health care aide was caught on video beating a 95-year-old Harlem woman she was supposed to be caring for.Disturbing home video from Nest and Ring cameras were rolling as the home health care aide tasked with taking care of beloved grandmother Dorothy Foye hit her multiple times, at one point even with a pot. She eventually fell to the ground, clutching her walker. "I heard this woman screaming at her, cursing, saying the most obscene things. She was cursing her out," granddaughter Tiffany Mitchell said. "She was taking water bottles and juice bottles and...
Woman kills ex-daughter-in-law in murder-suicide in NYC, police say
NEW YORK – A woman fatally shot her former daughter-in-law before killing herself on the Upper East Side Friday, police said.The shooting took place around 9 a.m. on East 88th Street – just half a block away from the mayor's residence, Gracie Mansion.The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Marisa Galloway, a single mother of two girls, ages 1 and 4.Police said 65-year-old Kathleen Leigh, the grandmother of Galloway's 4-year-old daughter, shot Galloway before shooting herself. It happened outside a white Honda Civic while Galloway's 1-year-old daughter was in a car seat in the vehicle. The child was unharmed.According to...
The best microwaves for college dorms
Having a reliable microwave is a must for college students. Not only does it help you whip up quick and easy meals and snacks, but it also saves time and money that would otherwise be spent on eating out. But living in a dorm room means limited space. There just isn't enough room for all the appliances you may need. That's where a great compact unit can come into play.The best college dorm microwaves won't take up too much precious counter or shelf space in your already cramped room. They have enough wattage to handle larger dinners, reheat pizza and...
Best back-to-school deals on top-rated earbuds and headphones
Students know that headphones are a back-to-school essential. The versatile listening devices can come in handy whether you're studying, learning, commuting to class or even relaxing. But top-of-the-line headphones and earbuds can cost a lot -- especially if you're on a student budget. That's why we've tracked down the most impressive back-to-school deals on headphones and earbuds. Right now, back-to-school shoppers can get some top-quality headphones and earbuds at lower-than-usual prices. If you're in need of a new pair of earbuds or headphones, shop now before these amazing deals disappear. Amazon currently has deals on Apple AirPods, Beats headphones,...
The best back to school Apple iPad deals
The Apple iPad is one of CBS Essentials readers' favorite tablets, and for good reason. With back-to-school shopping on the horizon, there's no better time to outfit your child (or yourself) with a new tablet to handle all that homework. There's a heavily discounted iPad on offer right now that you can get for half the price of the next model up, and it's a powerhouse that you and your family can count on.Amazon is now selling the 10.2-inch 9th-gen Apple iPad for just $250, its lowest price ever. That's $79 off its normal list price. This price applies to both...
Boar's Head recalls liverwurst across the U.S. over listeria risk
Boar's Head Provisions is recalling all of its liverwurst products on store shelves because it could contain listeria, the U.S. Food and Safety Inspection Service said Friday. The announcement comes as health officials investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened 34 people and caused two deaths in more than a dozen states. Boar's Head also said some of its deli meat products could contain listeria, a type of bacteria that can cause illness known as listeriosis. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it is recalling a total of more than 103 tons of meat.Safety regulators warned consumers who have purchased potentially affected Boar's...
Sonya Massey, shot by Illinois sheriff's deputy, died of gunshot wound to the head, autopsy finds
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Authorities in central Illinois on Friday released an autopsy report that confirmed 36-year-old Sonya Massey died of a gunshot wound to the head, after she was shot by a sheriff's deputy in Springfield earlier this month.According to the autopsy report from the Sangamon County Coroner's office, Massey was shot just beneath her left eye, and the bullet exited the back of her upper neck. The bullet caused a skull fracture, perforated her carotid artery, and caused bleeding in her brain.Massey also suffered minor blunt force injuries to her right leg.Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been...
Trump meets with Netanyahu as Israeli leader wraps up U.S. trip
Washington — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday at the former president's Mar-a-Lago resort home in Florida, one day after the Israeli leader met with President Biden and Vice President Kamala separately at the White House. Trump allowed reporters into the meeting briefly. Asked what a working relationship with Israel would look like in a second Trump administration, Trump suggested the current U.S. leadership could lead to a "third world war." "We'll see how it goes," Trump said. "If we win, it will be very simple. It's all going to work out and very...
Photos show how bear and cub tore apart a car in Connecticut
WINSTED, Conn. (AP) — Trapped inside a car, the adult black bear and cub thrashed about. The horn was blaring and the radio blasting. Outside the car, a second cub ran around in apparent distress by the Connecticut home.State environmental conservation police were called by the startled vehicle owner on the morning of July 15. They opened a door, and the two bears ran off into the woods safe and sound with the third bear. The car's interior, however, wasn't so fortunate: It was completely torn apart.The incident in Winsted, in the state's northwest corner not far from Massachusetts, was...
Bronx food pantry struggling to keep food cool and keep up with demand
NEW YORK - A food pantry in the Bronx says it is serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.Yesenia Delgado spent at least five hours waiting on line for her turn at the Open Hand Foundation food pantry Thursday in Pelham Parkway."Today, I got here at 6-o-clock in the morning," said Delgado. "It's just getting bigger now."The pantry will tell you it's been like this since the pandemic. More people means the pantry needs more food."Thursday, we have over 800 people lining up, and Fridays we have 4-or-500 people,"...
Fair Lawn, N.J. strip mall fire leaves businesses in ruins
FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- A fire burned through a strip mall overnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and severely damaged businesses.The fire started inside the Green Dragon restaurant at the shopping complex on Fair Lawn Avenue near Chandler Drive at around 2:40 a.m. Friday, authorities said. Firefighters spent over three hours relentlessly attacking the inferno, while witnesses said the flames seemed unstoppable at times. "You could see, like, the flames kind of started going horizontally across the rooftop and then one by one there would just be like some big, giant fireball, even though they were spraying a ton of water on it,"...
NYC to start scanning subway riders for weapons today
NEW YORK -- New York City will start scanning subway riders for weapons at select stations Friday, part of a controversial pilot program.Sources tell CBS New York the weapon detection system is expected to be installed by the evening commute.While officials say the main goal is to keep guns out of the subway, the scanners can also detect other weapons, such as razors. But the new security precautions are also raising questions about privacy.For safety reasons, transit police have not released a list of where the scanners will be installed, but riders should be prepared to make them part of their...
2024 Paris Olympics start tonight. Who to watch from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
NEW YORK -- New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will be well represented at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with dozens of local athletes competing across several categories. The 2024 summer games officially start tonight and will end on Sunday, Aug. 11. The games are being held in Paris, France, and the opening ceremony is set to travel up the Seine River to the Trocadéro.
Obama endorses Harris, solidifying Democratic support
Washington — Former President Barack Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, calling her a "happy warrior" and vowing to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.In a video posted by her campaign, Harris takes a call from Obama and his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama. "We called to say Michelle and I couldn't be prouder to endorse you and do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office," Obama tells Harris over the phone. Michelle Obama tells Harris, "I am proud of...
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