Local Video - CBS 2 New York

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No matter what your political party, Obama's acceptance was a huge moment in American history. CBS 2's Dave Carlin was in Mount Vernon as some excited New Yorkers watched Obama's momentous speech.

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A day after returning to the United States from his Olympic triumphs, Michael Phelps jumped into a YMCA swimming pool Thursday and gave pointers to kids about their strokes. CBS 2's Cindy Hsu was there.

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Of all the difficulties that come with a breast cancer diagnosis, one of the things women fear most is losing their hair during chemotherapy treatments. CBS 2's Kate Sullivan reports on a salon that has changed that fear.

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It was one of the most extreme security measures in the wake of 9/11: a road over a dam owned by NYC was closed to traffic. Seven years later, the road in Valhalla is still closed. CBS 2's Tony Aiello reports that some are ready for it to reopen.

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A stretch of shoreline in New Jersey isn't being closed because of bad weather, but because of beach danger. Syringers were found in the sand in Ocean City. CBS 2's Cydney Long has more on the closings from Cape May County.

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Fans who witnessed NYPD officers throw a man out of Yankee Stadium after he apparently tried to go to the men's room during 'God Bless America' are coming forward to tell the real story. CBS 2's Carolyn Costello reports.

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A neighborhood in Brooklyn is in shock after a beloved video game store owner was gunned down. CBS 2's Jay Dow is live from Brownsville.

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A New York Yankees fan is considering suing the team after he was ejected from Tuesday night's contest against the Boston Red Sox for trying to use the restroom during the playing of "God Bless America." CBS 2's Hazel Sanchez reports.

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A Long Island man was arrested after he faked a robbery so he could pay off his mortgage, police say. CBS 2's Jennifer McLogan reports.

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Pennies from heaven have turned into the saving grace for an overcrowded Port Jefferson church - $3 million worth - after a member of its congregation answered the call of its pastor by donating a winning lottery ticket. CBS 2's Dana Tyler reports.

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Some say it's a lot of pressure for a 5-year-old. The city has unveiled a plan to give new standardized tests to some of its youngest students. CBS 2's Deborah Garcia has more on this kindergarten controversy.

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A plant to put a new sanitation garage and fueling center in SoHo is stirring controversy. As CBS 2's Magee Hickey reports, neighborhood residents say the idea is rubbish.

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Police made a shocking discovery in Westchester: a house packed with animals that were about to be sacrificed. CBS 2's Tony Aiello reports.

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Back to school shopping just got a little easier for parents in New Jersey's largest city. Students in Newark will be forced to wear uniforms to school. CBS 2's Jay Dow reports.

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A 17-year-old student in New Jersey died from injuries suffered during football practice. It's the second case of its kind in a week. CBS 2's John Slattery reports.