And for good reason. He said it didnt accomplish anything. He said it certainly doesnt need to be reestablished now. We have the most robust counterterrorism entity in the united states. I wonder if you can tell us what the nypd is doing to get intelligence of other people who may already be here who want to plot against the city. Counterterrorism intelligence entity that a significant part of their responsibilities are seeking to identify threats. Social media, use of informants, development of relationships, there is no shortage of ability to get intelligence. Reporter on the question of Syrian Refugees he said new york city with a population thats 25 immigrant has to let the syrians in. He said it would be very difficult for the fbi to vet them because theres a lack of the fbi is an organization that is currently already stretched to the limit just trying to deal with the terrorists let alone trying to deal with and expanding pressure on them to guarantee that people that they are charged with screening are in fact not terrorists. Reporter meanwhile a spokesman for former Police Commissioner ray kelly took issue with brattons comments about the muslim surveillance unit. She pointed out that in his book, kelly said the purpose of the unit was not to develop leads but to know where certain groups of people lived. So bratton saying there were no leads is like saying derek jeter never scored a touchdown. Thats what she said. Thank you. Its raining in the tri state. Circle. Up. Lonnie quinn has his eye on the storm. This forecast hinges on the rain showers inturbulencefying into heavier downpours and right now, they are just some rain showers. They were say an lure or twogo and you can zoom into places like hunterdon and somerset counties like around clinton we see a heavier cell to the north of you and raritan about five heavier rain. Also a little bit that pushed through hillsboro and south brunswick. Bigger picture is going to show you what looks like, hey, theres the end of it right there. So were almost done it. In essence, yes, we are. But again the forecast hinges on this flow coming in over the chesapeake into our and drawing in moisture for bigger storms. Heres your futurecast now. If you look at whats depicting at 7 p. M. If you do not see widespread heavy downpours at 7 p. M. , we know this model is not handling this properly. And im going to bring those the possibilities for the big storms down a bit but they think its going to be out there intensifying to 9 30, 11 30, 12 30, pushes out on friday. So what you should expect as we look ahead heavier rain kicks in very soon could intensify quickly much calmer by 1 a. M. Then. Extended forecast is coming up later. Keep your eye on the sky. If you dont see the rain picking up, it may not before this is over. Back to you thank you. An mta bus driver is recovering after he says a passenger took aim at him with a pocket laser while the bus was moving. He was nearly blinded. It was a bright light red beam. Reporter nursing a headache with his vision impaired is this mta bus operator kenneth johnson. He was working haddist route wednesday night when someone got on with a highpowered laser pointer. Sitting at the back the intense red light started darting across the controls and windshield up front. Johnson looked into his mirror and it happened. A painful flash of red. I was blinded by the light so i really couldnt identify who the passenger was that was shooting it. Reporter the bus stopped and whoever did it was able to escape with a crowd of 25 other riders. That shouldnt be tolerated. Reporter johnson is eager to return to work but must be checked out by mta doctors before he will be allowed back behind the wheel. Right now, they are still waiting for results to see if theres any moret in a damage. Thank god another one was injured. Reporter thats the transport worker union rep who says they have video camera footage from inside the bus. The mta says its fleet of 5700 buses includes approximately 1600 with Security Camera systems. Im very happy that my bus had a video cameras and i believe all new york city buses should have cameras, as well. Its startling because if somebody wouldnt even think about life to shoot a laser pointer at an operator. Reporter after similar incidents with green lasers for jet and helicopter pilots, Bus Operators worry a deadly extension of the trend is now here in a flash. In the treatment section of the bronx, dave carlin, cbs 2 news. Of a laser pointer being used to attack an mta bus driver. Theres a possible break tonight in a cold case murder in new jersey. Three men now facing charges for allegedly killing a teacher. Police say tips led them to gregory jeanbaptiste and james fair. Both appeared in Monmouth County court today. The two men and this one, a third suspect, ebenezer byrd, are accused of beating Jonelle Melton to death in her apartment in red bank in 2009. Melton taught social studies in red bank. She was also a wife and beloved sister. Her children loved her in the school. We loved her. She was my baby sister. The offenders had intended to break into one apartment but chose the wrong one. They chose jonelles. And once they encounters heard, they brutally murdered her. All three men serving time on unrelated charges. The third suspect appears in court tomorrow. The fbi busted a Drug Distribution ring in newark. Nine people in custody tonight including the two alleged leaders of one of newarks largest heroin distribution rings. Investigators say the group operated out of an Apartment Building on johnson avenue. They allegedly sold millions of dollars worth of heroin for years just steps away from a high school and a playground. [ choking ] besides these here you see, six other suspects charged in the case remain at large. Nassau county police searched for evidence today after a merrick woman was murdered in her home. Investigators say the parents of Suzanne Goldfarb found their daughters body last night. She had been tied up in her bed. Goldfarb rented a cottage behind a house on smith street. The medical examiner says the cause of the death was asphyxiation. Police say there were no signs of a breakin. They suspect she may have known her killer. An easton family is coming forward tonight with word that daughter, allegedly abused at the hands of daycare workers in southampton. Jennifer mclogan reports. How could they, you know what right do they have [ crying ] they were supposed to be like a third parent like thats what daycare is. Reporter caroline and john stella of bridgehampton thought bruises on their 21monthold daughter emerald were the result of innocent toddler falls. Until they received a phone call from an aide at their childs daycare they say changed their lives. Just halfway through her telling me about it i just had to get off the phone with her. I couldnt even listen anymore. I called the police. I called my husband. Reporter the call triggered an investigation into side by side child care of south hamp leading to the arrest of two employees on misdemeanor child endangerment charges. Police say sarah and kathleen forcefed the toddler caused her to vomit. She was slammed down into a what triggered her to do this to our child . We dont know. Were there other children . Weeks. Reporter the stellas say their daughter continues to suffer emotionally and psychologically. They plan to sue the town, county and state for failure to inspect the facility. The attorney calls misdemeanor charges a whitewash. They should have been charged with child abuse as a felony and then the grand jury could investigate thoroughly bring in the owners and find out what they knew and when they knew it. Reporter state officials moved to revoke the daycares license shortly after the arrests in august. Its since closed. My daughter is the most precious thing in our lives. How could this happen . Reporter the workers who maintain their innocence are both due back here in court december 9 as the stella family pushes for mandatory legislation requiring cameras in all daycare centers. Jennifer mclogan, cbs 2 news. Lawsuit against the town would be baseless because the daycare was independently operated. The executive director of the Port Authority in new york and new jersey is stepping down. Patrick foye was appointed to the position by Governor Cuomo in 2011. During that time the Port Authority has dealt with the bridgegate scandal in new jersey as well as state and federal investigations. Foye position is scheduled to be eliminated when the Port Authority fills the newly created position of ceo. tis the season to take advantage. Packages on doorsteps and lobbies are prime targets. Theres a new option to keep your deliveries safe. Also, he was booeded when he was drafted but knicks fans have had a change of heart about kristaps porzingis. Get his jersey soon. Coming up on the cbs evening news, how isis radical uses its followers. Scott pelley back from paris scott. Reporter dana, great to be back with you. We have a story tonight about how one community is trying to stop its young people from going overseas to join terrorist groups. Well have that and the rest of the world news coming right up news at 6 30. Governor cuomo is being called on to sign a bill that cracks done on you illegal activity. Unlicensed car dealers turning streets into car lots selling hundreds of used cars illegally at discount prices. The fine for it is 1,000. The new legislation calls for a 4,000 penalty for repeat offenders. In many cases the cars are either damaged or with a v. I. N. Number which cant even be traced so we dont even know if someone who actually thinks they are getting a steal is getting a stolen car. The bill was introduced by state senator jeffrey klein. Lawmakers say the unlicensed dealers have avoided paying more than 56 million in taxes. As the Holiday Season grows closer we have important some companies are looking to ensure more convenient and potentially safer shipping by providing places where you can go to pick up your packages. Cbs 22s Vanessa Murdoch talked to some people who are trying it out. Reporter this thief walked into a brooklyn Apartment Building and walked out with a package that was bigger than him. Its a scene that unfortunately repeats itself as cherished items get unattended in lobbies and on door stems. Rebecca says she doesnt take chances. Cant depend on it being at my door in my building in brooklyn. Reporter she uses amazon locker. Place an order and opt for a delivery for one. An email holds the code. Enter it and the door holding your package pops open. Easy, love it. Reporter the lockers are in more than 30 7elevens throughout the city. Having them is a matter of convenience for their guests. Guests can come in here at lunchtime can come in here after work 24 hours a day and pick up a package. Reporter u. P. S. Says its striving for convenience too with access points. Its a free service you can sign up for online. You can opt to have it delivered to a nearby shoe store, a Convenience Store or perhaps your local pharmacy. Arrow pharmacy here in midtown west started accepting packages for its neighbors about three months ago. Pick up your prescriptions and packages at the same time. The owner says they get about 10 to 20 a day. And offering the Service Makes him the good guy in the neighborhood. We kind of like being a pharmacy first. Reporter but it being an alternative is great. Reporter wilson thinks its cool. Its better than being isolated and then someone grabs it like thats not cool. Reporter so perhaps trying a new means of shipping this season will lessen the likelihood the grinch will strike again. Vanessa murdoch, cbs 2 news. Amazon lockers are also found in Grocery Stores and pharmacist throughout the city. Access point is free for the owners. Lonnie quinn is here and the business is on the radar and coming down. Its wet out there but its certainly a mild day. It wasnt a cold raw rain. Mid60s around the area. Heres what to expect as you take a look at the rest of this night and moving ahead. You know, the next hour or so from about 7 to 11 00 could get worse. Mostly clear. Friday nice. A cool weekend ahead and then thanksgiving as of right now kind of longrange forecasting but thanksgiving currently looks goodbye everything i can see. Temperature trend you were cold on tuesday. High temperature was 49. Mild today with a rain but 64. 57 tomorrow. 50 by saturday. Could even be 49. Going to get just as cold on saturday as i think on tuesday. So we go up and down this time of the year. Taking a peek at what we see out there now for the winds. The gusts are 24 Miles Per Hour in the city, 23 white plains, 22 for edison, 17 belmar, 16 in greenwich, connecticut and monticello a gust at 17 Miles Per Hour. As you go et into your day tomorrow, the wet weather as you get into your day tomorrow, the wet weather is gone, sun will be back, not as gusty a breeze as today. But shoreline tomorrow you still have gusts above 25 Miles Per Hour. But most of us tomorrow would have those gusts around 15 Miles Per Hour. Maybe a little stronger than that as you push in. Taking a look at what the vortex satellite and radar show us, heres our front thats making its way through the area. Its a light rain basically anywhere north of the carolinas. The heaviest rain off the outer banks. This is going out to sea. Lets not focus on that. Thats not going to do a hook and come here. We are going to watch this area from the chesapeake feeding some moisture into the tristate area. Thats with your our rain is coming from now. The thought is its going to intensify and we are starting to see that now on the radar picture. Looking back at three hours of radar information, light to moderate rain. Yellow shows heavier way into the area and this becomes a little bit more widespread. Nighttime hours forecast to be gone by friday morning. Here you are at around midnight or so and you have been dealing with the possibility of heavy downpours and gone. Friday nice day. Saturday night into sunday a little bit of a glitch. I just want to point this out. Theres been some talk, some scuttlebutt about a snow shower this weekend. Its not a huge threat. Early sunday could maybe see some snow flurries well north thats about it. I dont see a big , you know, precipitation day for sunday. But how i see it is 5 on friday. Still breezy out there but a 47 on sunday. And again overnight saturday into sunday, could be a little passage of some moisture out there. And then were cool. 51 tuesday. 53 wednesday. 54 on thanksgiving. Fair amount of sunshine. No problem with the winds not right now. All goodlooking for the parade. Thank you. A lot of people talking about the knicks new rising star. Otis with that and more. Dana, this knick doesnt like some nicknames. Porzingis. Otis is here. He is starting with the jets tonight. Yeah. Started out 41. Now they have lost three of the last four. They have to get back to it. Jets on the mend. Sheldon richardson milliner and bailey didnt practice today. Richardson will most likely be a gametime decision sunday in houston. Jets expect quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to be good to go come game time. He threw the ball around a little yesterday the first action since having the ligaments in his left thumb prepared last friday. Today he was full bore a great sign testing the thumb out by taking snaps under center during drills. Barring a setback, the coach says he is going to start. I thought he did a good job. I didnt think he was any worse for wear from last week. He is know the taking pain so he had a full practice. So he will play sunday. As if protecting that thumb wasnt enough for Ryan Fitzpatrick to think about he better make sure to protect that football from one of the leagues best players. The texans jj watt is an offensive nightmare for the offensive lineman and will get at fitz whoever has the ball on sunday. So how much time do you game plan for watt . Great deal. Hes one of the premiere defensive players in the league. He is a true pro. Biggest challenge is basically just keep preparing. The whole front 7 is really good. After having a few days off the rangers are back on the ice tonight in tampa to face the lightning. Blue shirts are tied for the most points in the league with 30. The knicks got in a practice today before going to Oklahoma City for tomorrow nights matchup with the thunder. Kristaps porzingis is becoming especially after his 29 point performance two nights ago. His head coach there likes the way he handled a certain surge in popularity. We have some days where he is handling it well other days where maybe he wont so much. But i think he is grounded in the right places. Even with the ups and downs and the times that he doesnt look as good. I think we know we have something good on our hands. As long as were committed to him well be fine because he is definitely committed to the process. That would be a certain surge in popularity. Oh, how times have changed. Booed on draft night porzingis number 6 jersey flying off the shelves and online. He gained 15,000 followers since tuesday night on twitter after that. He also said today he doesnt like the nickname zinge. Ail come up with something. It was your idea. It wasnt. Okay. No. Other people. [ laughter ] well have to think about that. Its a positive problem, right . Well be right back. Im Kristine Johnson in the newsroom. Coming up tonight at 11, a new jersey state trooper charged with dwi and cbs 2 has just obtained the dashcam video when police pulled him over after allegedly slamming into another car. Also, getting attacked while getting cash. Some scary moments at the atm. And now some banks are resisting a proposed new safety feature. Cbs 2 investigates that coming up on cbs 2 news at 11 00. Hope you can join us on the news at 9 00 on tv 10 55, as well. Up next on the cbs evening news with scott pelley, inside one u. S. Community struggling could combat terrorism on its streets. And the fbi director has a message for americans about terrorism at home. Thanks for joining us. Good night