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Face was almost completely covered. Police tape now among the Christmas Decorations on quiet streets of white stone queens. Its a shock that this happened. Reporter people in this tight knit neighborhood hoping for a break as police hunt for this man. Home security video capturing the alleged attacker as he runs up behind the 16yearold girl walking alone to school around 8 30 wednesday morning. He turns her around and then slashes her across the face and throat. Slashed in her face twice. Once from ear to her throat, to the middle of the throat and another part of the face as well. Reporter the suspect who appears to have been wearing a hood sweatshirt, surgical mask and gloves runs away. The girl an Exchange Student from china then runs off as well, confused and bleeding from the wounds. The attack happened on 147th street between 19 avenue and the cross island Parkway Service road, a block from teens home. I got grandkids. We dont let them out on the street on the block. They dont go in the street unless were with them. Thats the world we live in. Reporter the teen hurt is a student at nearby White Stone Academy and is expected to recover from her injuries. To to have Something Like that happen here is crazy. Reporter the teen had surgery yesterday but again, her injuries are nonlife threatening. Police asking anyone who may recognize the suspect or may have information about the attack to contact them. Janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. Thank you. Time now for traffic and weather on the 2s. John elliott first with the forecast. Tell you what, its not smoke on the water. Youre seeing a little bit of fog roll in. And we are going to see fog, light rain and then a break and then more of a rain event this afternoon. Cloudy and 53 right now. Winds south at 7 miles per hour. That south wind, yeah, thats going to warm us up today. Light rain pushed through the city around midnight and now its in connecticut, over the sound. And we will see more though. Its west virginia, parts of virginia, kentucky, thats the genesis, so to speak, of the days rain. That will roll in later today. This afternoon. Fog and light rain to start. With 60. But busier and more widespread this afternoon and could see pockets of heavy rain. Could be slow this afternoon. How slow is it right now alex denis . Thanks, john. If you are traveling in jersey city, we have changing for. The covered roadway is in closed in both directions for construction. Something to anticipate there. And the bayonne bridge remains closed until 5 00. But if you use the goethals, thats a good option but be aware that one lane is blocked Staten Islandbound for emergency construction there. And construction clearing on the George Washington bridge upperlevel. Heavier than normal traffic crossing the span. Stick to the lower level, thats a smoother ride. But ez pass only until 6 00. And alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. And today is a gridlock alert day, so mass transit may be the best option. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. Chris, over to you. Thank you. New on long island, the Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes unit is investigating the vandalism of a church. Someone broke in early tuesday. Glass displays and statues were damage. We will have more on the story in the next half hour. Were damaged. We will have more on the story in the next half hour. Jacob sabbath was taken into custody in brooklyn. The official charge is Sexual Misconduct against a child but so far the Police Department happen provided further details. Now to a developing story. A night of mostly peaceful protest in baltimore after a mistrial was declare m. D. The case of a Police Officer charged in the death of freddie gray. Last night, there was a prayer and unity gathering at the intersection that was the center of the unrest following grays death in april. Prosecutors argued that William Porter did not secure gray in the back of a police van after the arrest and didnt call for medical help when gray asked but a jury could not reach a verdict. After the mistrial, grays family called for calm. We are not at all upset with them and night should the public be upset. The we believe in justice, we must have respect for the outcome of the judicial process. Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys will meet in court today about a possible retrial. Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke is now formally indicted for the shooting death of laquan mcdonald. Van dyke is free on bail and due back in court tomorrow. A queens mother is recovering from a severe leg injury after she was hit by a cement truck while crossing the street with her two children. She reportedly needs surgery on the injured leg. Her 5yearold daughter and 3 yearold son were slightly hurt but are expected to be okay. It happened yesterday in elmhurst. The accident is under investigation. Well we now know the name of the driver killed in a crash on the van wyck expressway in queens. Police say the 45yearold slammed his acura into the back of the tractortrailer at a high rate of speed just after 5 00 yesterday morning in the southbound lanes. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The white house says president barack obama will travel to San Bernardino, california tomorrow. He will meet with survivors and families of the victims of this months mass shooting. And theres new information about the terror attack. The fbi now says husband and wife killers Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik never expressed public support for jihad on social media but they did in private communications. The department of Homeland Security has updated the terrorism advisory system. Previously there were two warning levels and now theres a new bulletin category to the better inform the public. The bulletin is the first change to the advisory system since it replaced the color coded system back in 2012. Well a fight at a hockey game caught on camera but not on the ice. Some say security at the Barclay Center overreacted and they claim its the symptom the of a larger issue. Tony ill has the report. Reporter the tony aiello has the report. Reporter a place to create memory, but not like this. Lets go. Blasting barclay security after a tuesday night us the sell. A. Guards scuffling with a woman and a man trying to move closer to the ice. This girl is saying something about a memorial for her father and they wouldnt let her take a picture. And then security decked her. Reporter we spoke via face time with a man who took this video of the altercation. Since the islanders moved to brooklyn, he feels the security is up tight and uncomfortable with hockey fans. Were loud, we love our team and we love the islanders and we are passionate. If they want to make it our home, they have to be more welcoming. Reporter fans took to social media to express similar views including barclays does not understand hockey culture. And its no fun to go to a game there. But one fan calls barclays great. And one incident last night doesnt change that. Last season the islanders filled the coliseum to an average 95 capacity but this season at the smaller Barclay Center, the crowds are just 80 chasity. We asked for comment about the concerns and the scuffle but barclays didnt respond. Tony aiello, cbs 2 news. Bursting bottles force a major recall for trader joes. Plus, 21 elephants crossing the Brooklyn Bridge to convince some people it was safe. And more than a century later, they using a new method. That would be a sight now. The remaining relicking recovered after the september 11th attacks are getting a new home. Still to come, their new place in history. We have some fog in the area right now. And also a little bit of light rain around town. And its later today when we see the wet weather pushing through. And we are pushing 60, mild. And then we tumble into the weekend. Weather on the 2s coming up. Catch holidaycookie cheer on the tip of your tongue with Dunkin Donuts holiday cookieflavored coffees. From 2 00 to 6 00 p. M. , enjoy any medium latte with so many different types of germs to watch out for. Its important for your wipes to kill a Broad Spectrum of germs. And lysol wipes kill 99. 9 of germs, including 8 different cold and flu viruses. To help protect. Lysol that. coughing coughing disrupts everyones life. Thats why theres delsym. Delsyms advanced time release formula helps silence coughs for a full 12 hours. All night. Well star force the force awakens held the european premier last night. In a rare move, the film is opening at the same time in the u. S. , canada and europe which could produce a Record Box Office haul. The first screenings at some theaters take place at midnight. Over 100 million advance tickets already. Over 250 billion this weekend. Are the Storm Trooper uniforms water proof . Under the arm, they leak. If you have to take one down, its a mess. Okay, you know what youre supposed to do today, im going to do this now. Youre up early. Weather watchers are loyal. Its 48 in northport. And you know what today is . Anybody know what today is . Today is national regifting day. Sow know are never going to the use that so give it in the spirit of the holiday, give it to somebody else to appreciate. And jean the weather machine is reminding us, its the anniversary of the First Successful flight of an aircraft. I love kitty hawk day or wright day. And i appreciate this, flowers here from daniel. Hes up in the hudson valley. This is beautiful bayonne. Appreciate that, david. And i like this, the city streets there as well. Love the pretty lights. And i want to the make sure youre ready for the wet weather. Its going to be wet, not white today. A little bit of fog to start the day. You get a sense of that over my shoulder and clouds are being reported at the park. Relative humidity at 79 . Theres variety, yeah, 41 in monticello. And 51 in babylon. The hot spot is 53. Yeah, its going to be warmer this afternoon. In fact, flirting with 60. Hourbyhour, you see by lunchtime, we are at 56. And we may just be seeing rain in the city by lunchtime. And it will be arriving sooner southwest. And 57 this afternoon and notice its one of the days where the high is later in the afternoon and you will hang on to that heat into the overnight hours. A quick snapshot of where we are right now. The light rain there for coastal connecticut. And you can see relatively quiet the exception of fog in the area. It area of low pressure rides along the front. And the models hinting at maybe. 50 of rain. By lunchtime, westchester, parts of nassau, Suffolk County, youre waiting for the rain buttest International Space station action passaic, youre already see rain but passaic, youre already seeing it. And wait a minute, wait a minute, wait one second. Some snow. There could be a flake or two on saturday and thats it. About one or two flakes because we will warm right back up, 62 by next wednesday. Cray cray. Thats right. Lets take a look at the live drive map. The covered roadway is closed in both directions for construction. Its between jersey avenue and tun and the tonnelle circle. One lane is blocked on the goethals for emergency construction. And the southbound side of the to connick parkway is closed. Stick with the detour. And alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. Its a gridlock alert day. Mass transit may be the best option. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. Mary, back to you. If youre just waking up, a quick look at some of the stories maybing news this morning. The pentagon says defense secretary ash carter used a personal email account to do government business during his first months on the job. His press secretary declined to the say if it was a violation of policies. On capitol hill, the majority leader says the senate may reopen debate on National Security agency wiretapping citing the terror attacks here and abroad. And many Financial Advisers are telling people not to panic over the first Interest Rate increase in nine years. Yesterday the central bank raised the key rate by. 25. Small impact on new home loans and credit cards. This action marks the end of an extraordinary sevenyear period during which the federal funds rate was held near zero to support the recovery of the economy from the worst financial crisis and recession since the great depression. Higher Interest Rates mean more expensive car loans but it also means that savers will slowly start to earn more money and its expected to make the u. S. Dollar a bit stronger. And now the Interest Rate hike is seen as a vote of confidence. The Dow Jones Industrial average average gained 224. The nasdaq composite add 75. The s p 500 rose by 29. Stock futures are down right now ahead of todays market open. And trader joes issues a nationwide recall on a specialty soda. The recall apecks all product codes and lots. Customers are urged to dispose of the boats outside. So far, no injuries have been reported. The strength of a new bridge in bronx is being put to the test by firefighters. Some resident thes are concerned about the safety of the temporary bridge. Reporter theres no fire so the fire trucks are moving slowly. Thats because theyre being used to test the integrity of a temporary bridge after the same bridge failed before. This temporary bridge is not going to be substantial enough or shaped in the proper way to handle the kind of traffic thats common. Reporter the old bridge was opened july 4th, 1901. Less than 20 years after the Brooklyn Bridge. Back then, elephants were brought to the bridge to prove to residents it was safe to cross. And now the city Island Bridge will be knocked down for replacement but until then, a temporary bridge will be used if its stable enough. Already, theres been one collapse and were worried it might happen again. The steel buckled from weight as a truck was paving. People are sceptical given whats happened in the past and the failure but we just did the tests and hopefully it puts some peoples minds at ease. And again, we have to move forward because we are going to need a new bridge. You dont know whats going to happen. And you know, there doesnt seem to be or we dont the know of a backup plan. Reporter you dont own a boat, theres only one way on and one way off city island and residents are particularly concerned about the summer months when cars sit in stand still traffic on the bridge. There was a pavement truck. That caused the bridge to fail in the first place. And a lot more confidence if thats what they put up this time. Reporter the department of transportation did not have a spokesperson onsite to speak to residents after the test but satisfactory. 2 news. Time now 4 49. Be going down. The capitol deal that may save plus, everyones new bae. The 4monthold panda club made his National Debut at the zoo. The cub will be moved to china where he will be expected to meat to preserve the population. Hey bei bei. Look at that smile. Now all the kids in my neighborhood will want one for camera. If you want a good look, you need a bay window. The times john fog in the area right now and light rain. And light rain scat, scattered showers for the morning commute and wont see a lot of coverage, 53. Going to be a mild day today. But after the morning rush, we see the steadier soaking rain fill in for the afternoon drive. And going to cool down tomorrow. And models backing away from the rain on friday. Cold biting winds on saturday. So from 58 today to wind chills below freezing on saturday. Hmm. Yeah, its going to be a big drop. And then warms up again. Next week, mid60s. No kidding . Really . Christmas week . Warning to santa, shed a layer. Really, or some weight. Hey just a layer i said. Leave santa alone. If you are traveling this morning in union, morris avenue closed in both directions at salem road. And in jersey city, the covered roadway closed in both directions for construction at tonnelle circle. And a lane blocked on the goethals bridge for emergency construction but alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. And todays a gridlock alert day. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. I think im officially on the naughty list now. Be careful. In the next half hour, the ntsb releases several documents and photos from last years metro crash. Plus, subway cars and other pieces of history hauled away. A look at the new homes for the nine level artifacts. Artifacts. Piano music. Im glad you finally made it, dad. You have to experience this city. Thats what you always say. You were right about the food. Hi john. Hey kevin. Spent the day with an astronaut. One more. Its beautiful, isnt it . How about a baseball game next time . Done done. Book priceless experiences around the globe with. Hey, are you coming to the 9am . Im on the phone with the cable company. We at Time Warner Cable need to apologize to you. We no longer offer you an excuse to avoid that meeting. Were making a bunch of changes at Time Warner Cable. If you need to reach us, you dont even have to call. Now you can chat with a live agent on your computer or mobile device 24 7 from virtually anywhere. Or use the my twc app to schedule a time for us to call you. So have a great meeting. 14 years after the attacks on 9 11, the last remaining artifacts salvaged from ground zero will get a new home. Reporter this subway car used to take commuters to the world trade center. When i first saw it inside the hanger behind us, it felt like i was opening a tomb. Reporter now it will be remnants from the 9 11 attacks find new homes. The train car was in a tunnel as the twin towers clapped above it. It will become an exhibit at the trollly museum of new york. Its a way for people who arent old enough to remember september 11th as it goes goo the past to keep their hands on something that was actually there. And this way we can never forget the tragedy that was all those people that died that day. Reporter the Port Authority of new york and new jersey has been giving away everything still stored in an 80,000 square foot hanger at Kennedy Airport set for demolition. The remaining artifacts from the tragic morning 14 years ago include these damaged police cars, a huge elevator motor, a Victoria Secret mannequin, a display of clothe, shirts still folded and this broadcast antenna that used to sit atop the north tower. Requesting the piece and this is what i got. Reporter and now it will become part of an outdoor installation at Montgomery Community college in upstate new york. Its going to be set up for the future for students to come and study and actually see a piece of the world trade center. Reporter the last remnants will be given to various organizations on condition they be accessible to the public. And the Port Authority plans to distribute the rest of the artifacts by march at the latest. And then the hanger will be demolished after. That all will be given to different places around the country but the one mandate, they have to be on display. Such a hard time seeing that. Yeah. Amazing to think that they are actually in the hanger. Yeah. Amazing. Still ahead, the days top stories including an nypd officer under arrest. Plus, the search for a slasher. Police are on the hunt for a man who attacked a foreign Exchange Student with a box cutter. And a warning for dog owners, vets say a virus spreading fast is deadly to some dogs and now a new vaccine. Cbs 2 news at 5 00 begins in 90 seconds. With Dunkin Donuts holiday cookieflavored coffees. From 2 00 to 6 00 p. M. , enjoy any medium latte every sip. The taste uniquely dunkin. Each cup uniquely you. Brewed fresh because its not just any coffee. Its your coffee, your dunkin. America runs on dunkin. It is 5 00 and 53 degrees on this thursday, december 17th. We have some rain to deal with. Light to start, heavier as we move later into the day. Good morning. Im chris wragge. And im mary calvi. Thanks for starting your morning with us. Traffic and weather on the 2s in just a moment. But first, a random attack has a queens neighborhood on edge this morning. A teenager attacked from behind on her way to school and now police are searching for the suspect. Janelle burrell is live with more this morning. Reporter police tape now among the Christmas Decorations on these quiet streets of white stone, queens. Its a shock that this happened. Reporter people in this tight knit neighborhood hoping for a break in the case as Police Hunting for this man. Home security video capturing the alleged attacker as he runs up behind the 16yearold girl who was walking alone the school around 8 30 8 30 wednesday morning. He turns her around and then slashes her across the face and throat. She is slashed in the face twice. Once from ear to the middle of her throat and another part of the face as well. Reporter the suspect who appears to have been wearing a mask and gloves one surgical mask and gloves runs away. The girl, an Exchange Student from china, runs off as well confused and bleeding from the wounds. The attack happened on 147th street between 19 between 13th avenue, a block from teens home. I got grandkids. We dont let them on the street on the block unless were out there with them. Thats the world we li in. Reporter the teen hurt is a we live in. Reporter the teen hurt is expected to recover from her injuries. To have that happen here is crazy. Reporter and police tell us that the 16yearolds siblings were by her side after she got out of surgery yesterday. Police asking anyone who may recognize the suspect or may have witnessed the attack to contact them. Reporting live from the white stone section of queen, janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. Of queens, janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. Thank you. Traffic and weather on the 2s. Thank you. Hi everybody. Fog in the area and also airports reporting light rain as prommed. Scattered showers to start, light in nature, not a lot of coverage and fog also contributing to your morning mix. You can see more rain off to the east. Well see more fill in as the area of low pressure rides along the front this afternoon. Its a process. By the middle part of the day we see rain and then the soaking rain into the afternoon drive and we could see a little localized flooding in poor drainage areas. And leaves not as much of an issue but be mindful of that. And mild in up ther 50s for the afternoon high. So its going to be wet this the afternoon and slow right now, right, alex . Youre right. Lets begin in union, morris avenue closed at salem road due to an accident with a downed pole. Jersey city, closed at tonnelle circle. And a lane blocked on the goethals bridge for emergency construction. The holland, you are delayfree and the George Washington bridge and lincoln as well. And alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. And today is a gridlock alert day. Mass transit may be your best option. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. Mary, back to you. Thank you. The arrest of a new york city Police Officer on charges he sexually molested a minor. Jacob sabbath was off duty at the time of his arrest. The official charge is Sexual Misconduct against a child but the department hasnt provided further details. He faces arraignment in brooklyn criminal court. Suffolk county police are investigating vandalism inside a long island church. Andrea grymes has more. Reporter chris and mary, the vandalism happened here behind me in the st. Judes candle shrine here at st. Judes Catholic Church. The hate crime unit detectives are actually investigating this crime that happened earlier lets show you the picture. Police say that someone broke into this shrine, damaging glass displays and statues inside. This happened they say around 5 30 in the morning on tuesday here in the candle shrine at the corner of neighborhood crude hemlock neighborhood drive and hemlock. Reporting live this morning in long island, andrea grymes, cbs 2 news. Thank you. A queens mother is recovering from a severe leg injury after she was hit by a cement truck while crossing the street with her two young children. The 36yearold mother reportedly needs surgery on the injured leg. Her 5yearold daughter and 3 yearold son were slightly hurt but are expected to be okay. The driver remained at the scene and the accident is under investigation. Of a driver killed on the van wyck expressway in queens. Police say the 45yearold slammed his acura into the back of a tractortrailer at a high rate of speed just after 5 00 yesterday morning in the southbound lanes. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Its unclear what caused the crash. And now to a developing story. A night of peaceful protests in baltimore after a mistrial was declared in one of the trials of Police Officers in the death of freddie gray. Baltimore. Reporter the streets of baltimore were quiet overnight as demonstrators held hands and and peace. I love this place. Proud of it. Very proud people. You know, nothing breaks them. You. And by them, i mean all of us. Reporter earlier in day, tensions boiled over moments after a judge declared a mistrial in the case of officer William Porter. We want our voices heard and we have to speak through action. Reporter and porter faced manslaughter and other charges for failing to get medical help for freddie gray who died in april after suffering a severe spinal chord injury while in police custody. After three days of deliberation, the jury emerged deadlocked on all counts. We are confident there will be another trial with a different jury. We are calm. You should be calm too. Reporter attorneys on both sides are expected to return to court today to set a new trial date for officer porter as city Officials Press for peace. What i see, its very peaceful. People spreading love and giving hugs. Reporter the price trial is being viewed as a set back for the prosecution who had planned to use porters testimony in the case against the five other officers. Now formally indicted for the shooting death of 17yearold laquan mcdonald. The indictment includes six counts of first degree murder and one count of official misconduct. Van dyke is free on bail and is due back in court tomorrow. Happening today, the judge in the retrial of Pedro Hernandez is will rule on defense motions. The 6yearold boy vanished as he walked to his school bus stop. The first trial ended with a hung jury mistrial in may. The defense is now asking to present evidence about a neighborhood handy man with the basement workshop. The perpetrate gone says defense secretary ash carter used a personal email account for government business during his first months on the job. Last month the New York Times reported it obtained 72 work related emails that carter sent or received from his personal account. A Spokesman Says carter calls it a mistake but the spokesman declined to say if it was a violation of policies. Relief for rail commuters. Lawmakers make a deal that could save you hundreds of dollars. And its getting more crowded at a popular city park, more homeless now moving in. And now the neighbors are demanding the city move them out. He knows when youre awake holiday music blasting when theyre sleeping, blasting when theyre awake. And now some are asking, oh, sake. For goodness sake. Do there. Well, yeah. To start the day. But umbrellas for all. And then a coat as well. But a light coat. Its going to be warm today. And watch out, going to be today as well. A lot to talk about. Piano music. Im glad you finally made it, dad. You have to experience this city. Thats what you always say. You were right about the food. Hi john. Hey kevin. Spent the day with an astronaut. One more. Its beautiful, isnt it . How about a baseball game next time . Done done. Your world mastercard. Only at priceless. Com. Hurricane patricia. Hurricane patricia. One of the largest tropical storms hit vallartanayarit and manzanillo, mexico, on october 23. Yeah. But no major damage was done. And, as you can see, everything is. Exactly as it should be. And to show that there are no hard feelings, mexico invited the good patricias to come and soak it up. A lot. Of good patricias. Who do you think names the hurricanes anyway . Reservation for patricia. Patricias this weeks activities boat tour, sightseeing, and horseback riding. Wait a minute has anyone seen patricia . Time for traffic and weather on the 2s. We bring if the happiest man here this morning. Not that were not happy but this guy is sing asking dancing. Is today Free Shipping thursday . Is it . Is that why youre so happy . No, im realizing all the stuff i have to do. I am cheap. Heres the deal. We are going to be dealing with more challenging weather this afternoon. If its a post office run or a trip to get some gifts or get ready for the holiday, remember, this afternoon, youre going to be dealing with more rain. Maybe even a little localized flooding. These poor drainage area, thats where you could see issues this afternoon. Cloudy and 54, winds out of the south at 5 miles per hour. And real quick check of the temperature, mild out to the point, 51. And even warmer. 45 in redbank. And 40s dominating the map. Its warmer and wet in greenwich. The big viewing for, head up to the motor city, theres cool air. Theres going to be some cool air that were going to tap into on saturday. And then theres a lot of cool air out west. People cant see here. Theyre flying out west. And we had like a oneday deal before we warm up again next week. And much of the area, its a little bit of fog. And we are seeing light rain through Westchester County into fairfield county. And thats it. Its enough to slow you down. No dense fog advisory to tell you about. The mechanics, a front pushing in this way and the rotation around the low thats going to usher in that chance for rain later today. And what happens when you have that kind of dynamic, the potential is there for brief periods of heavy rain. So its more of a con more of a mixed scene. Right around 50 for a high tomorrow. Its one of those static days temperaturewise. And then here comes the drama on saturday. The motor city feel is going to motor into our area. The chill biting at times with wind chills as low as 30 degrees on saturday. And even a flu n you are ring leader and even a flurry or two north and west. But i wouldnt be surprised, you could see a snow flake but were talking about flakes. You will be able to count them because theres not that much and look what happen, right on sunday, back above normal. Monday into tuesday, well above normal, mid60s next week. Saturday could be the only day this month that we will be below normal. Thats it. So some interesting weather. We have some changes through the area. We have an accident. Lets on the l. I. E. In the area here. You can see two alerts. Not only on the l. I. E. Westbound at junction boulevard but we also have one northbound at the van wyck. A lot of red on the map. Never a good sign through the area. Lets also discuss some other alerts around town. We have morris avenue closed in both directions at salem road due to the an accident with a downed pole. Alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. And today is a gridlock alert day. Mass transit may be your best option. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. Mary, back to you. And more information on the deadly metro north accident the ntsb released documents and these photos from their investigation. In february, a metro north train collided with an suv stopped on the tracks, pushing the vehicle along an email account Bank President and into the electrified third rail. The third rail ripped through the lead train car. The suv driver and five passengers on the train were killed. 13 others were hurt. A major tax break for commuters after a yearend budget deal for lawmakers. Full tax credits will be reinstated for riders who take mass transit. The pretax savings nearly double next year to 255 a month. The senator says the tax savings will be permanent. If people who drove cars had the full deduction, why shouldnt people who drive mass transit . Particularly when theres so many of them here in new york. He says more than 700,000 commuters in the area take advantage of the tax benefit. A house vote is expected by tomorrow. A new homeless encampment has sprung up in one of the citys most popular gathering place, Washington Square park. People who live in the area cant understand why the city allows it. Anything can happen if they want to take it out on you. Reporter elsa gilbert demands the city do something about the growing homeless email account campment in Washington Square park. It seems to be getting worse. Why is the nypd talking about park issues . Reporter in this video, we around 9 00 a. M. Camped here overnight they cannot sleep on the lawn. You see homeless mountainsing their belongings to the edge of the walkway but they were not forced out. Im not going to leave unless im in a police car. Reporter joe is a homeless artist if boston. A decade ago he says he was doing well as a dry wall installer and tattoo artist but spiraled into homelessness and doesnt speak to his parents much. He says for about eight months, he and his friends lived in union square but he says it was squeezed them out. Here in union square, take a look at how packed it is with the Farmers Market to over here where you have the Holiday Market and the shops prompting and move. I can see the concern on the part of the residents. Reporter the former department of Homeless Services Deputy Commissioner says as the encampment grows at Washington Square park, police can and should break this up. Its blocking access. Theres a Public Health issue depending on whats going on there. Reporter he says the public needs to get more involved by calling 311 and reporting reports, to keep up the pressure on police and outreach agencies to get action. In greenwich village, cbs 2 news. Yesterdays Police Activity came one day after the mayor announced the departure of the Homeless Services commissioner. The time is now 5 18. The Tax Rebate Program leads to confusion in new jersey. If i hear single bells one more time if i hear jingle bells one more time yeah . Im going to freak out. Its meant to put shoppers in the holiday spirit but not everyone is feeling the tunes blasting in this town. Apparently not. The christmas conflict ahead. And we will get another check of traffic and weather on the 2s next. E. Hi everybody. Currently stationed in italy. Just wanting to shoutout to my family and friends back in new york. New year. man whats that, remy . remy itits a speck of cork, sir. vo a new york gentleman spends 28,000 a week on wine to sit in. man im so sorry you had to see this. vo youd make a way better rich person. man ill be in the pool. vo lotto. Making more new yorkers rich music my kcup filter is back. Now you can make anything, even a piece of home. The single servemakeallyourfavorites exactlyhowyoulikeit machine. Traffic and weather on the 2sing for. Look who is here. Did you see the santa working out if the spot . He was talking to alex. A little bit of fog in area right now and light rain as well. Winds out of the south will warm you up. Its light rain right now, fog, always mindful of that. And heres whats slowly taking over. Weve got a front and an area of low pressure. Lets walk through what you can expect today. Morning rush, light rain and drizzle and patchy fog. And midday, thats when the steadier rain starts to fill in. So the afternoon rush, thats where you see a few heavy pockets and could see localized flooding. And then clear out overnight. And showers exit from west the east. Pace yourself all day long and lets avoid trouble spots right now. Youre right. And i love santa just the way he is. If you are traveling, you arent going to love the commute. An accident on the northbound side of the van wyck expressway at main street. We have delays back to the 109th street. Plan for that. Not a great alternate through the area. And union, morris avenue closed at salem road. Due to an accident with a downed pole. And the southbound of the taconic parkway is closed. A detour is set up. Alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. And today is a gridlock alert day. And mass transit may be the best option. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. Back to you. It was billed as a rookie show down. But the allstar stole the show here. Mellow came this close to doing something he hasnt done since april 17th, 2012. Otis livingston with the update. Reporter tonight, the devils host the panthers, islanders in colorado and the nba last night, first meeting of the number one and number four picks in this draft. But the first half, he pumped in 17 to help turn the three point deficit into a 20point halftime lead. And anthony almost messed around and had a tripledouble. Knicks hold off by five. The nets hosting the heat. Lopez averaging just 10 points over the last three games but had a teamhigh. Wade supposedly feeling under the weather but he didnt call out sick. Game high 28. Miami comes away with the win 10498. The nets are just 718 this season. Im Otis Livingston. Thats your cbs 2 wfan sports update. Okay. Now playing in queens, the sounds of holiday music. But not everyone is happy about this. Nope. Heres Scott Rapoport with more. Reporter the sounds of the season are wafting over the street. What do you think of the music . Beautiful. I love that music. Reporter its been a holiday tradition here for 20 years. Christmas music being piped in the from loud speakers attached to street lamps and trees. Here between 28th and 35th avenue during the Christmas Shopping season. Because it just puts you in the spirit completely. Reporter seems lovely, right . Well let me tell you, not everyone is saying ho, ho, ho. No. No. No. If i hear jingle bells one more time the. Yeah . Im going to freak out. Reporter yep, seems not everyone is crazy about classics like these, just to name a few, being played here on a loop every day nonstop from 11 00 a. M. To 7 00 p. M. The music is a little much. Its overpowering, too loud. Reporter marie of the partnership says they used to but found more than a few of the residents living above the stores were saying bah humbug to that so they cut back the hours. For grinches i try to tell them get in the spirit. Its a lovely thing. Reporter she says for the most part, people think the music is beautiful. Its lovely. I like it. And its joyful. Reporter but as with most thing, here on the street, bow thety is in the eye street, beauty is in the eye or the ear of the beholder. Scott rapoport, cbs 2 news. So lets be clear, scott says he did find more people who like the music than dislike. I think im with the one guys, if i had to go up and down the street, i might be ready to kill someone. Okay. 5 26. Three nypd officers spring into action when a passenger falls off a subway platform. Police continue the hunt for a suspect accused of we will have video of that suspect in a live report. Suffolk county hate crimes unit detectives are investigating a breakin at a Catholic Church. Ill explain coming up in a live report. Flu shots for dogs. Why this years especially important flu vaccine may be necessary for your fourlegged friend. Such a shame its labeled a getaway. Life should always feel like this. Hampton. We go together. Always get the lowest price, it is 5 30, 53 degrees on this thursday, december 17th. Fog and light rain to start the day with heavier rain later today. Good morning. Im chris wragge. And im mary calvi. Welcome to cbs 2 news this morning. We will have traffic and weather on the 2s in a moment. But first, a church is vandalized on long island. And now the Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes unit is investigating. Andrea grymes has more live. Reporter chris and mary, here we are just over a week from christmas and this Catholic Church now dealing with this police investigation. We are in front of this s t. Judes candle shrine. Police say someone broke into 5 30, damaging the glass displays and statues inside. And now this shrine is separate from the church building. People come here to sit and light candles and pray. And now police are searching for whoever broke into this. This shrine is at neighborhood road and hemlock drive. This happened on tuesday. The Suffolk County hate crimes unit detectives are investigating and Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to 5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Reporting live in Suffolk County, long island, andrea grymes, cbs 2 news. Thank you. New this morning, the these three officers are beinged as heroes. The nypd says the officers rescued a man who fell into the path of an oncoming train at the times square subway station yesterday. Two of the officers on the left and middle helped hoist the fallen man while the man on the far right signaled to the train conductor to slow down. Its unclear why the man fell to the tracks. The officers say the man refused any medical attention but those three officers, quick thinking, springing into action and saving a mans life. Thank goodness they were there. Traffic and weather on the 2s. Here come the changes. Yeah, we are going to see rain. A slow moving front, an area of low pressure, fog and light rain. Its mild though, 54. That south wind will get the numbers closer to 60 this afternoon. And quiet in the area as far as rain goes. Its just some light rain and theres not much of it. But with the front and the area of low pressure riding along it, we will see more rain settle in. 55 around 8 00. And lunchtime, still above normal. And 58 your high but its later in the day notice as you go through hourbyhour. You hang on to that heat as well. And the concern this afternoon is some heavier rain. And then some cooler conditions this weekend. So will it be cool enough for whats in the box . We will explain coming up in just a bit. Well, well, well. I cant show you. Yeah. Ill show you later. Whats going on with the commute . We really dont care that much. If you are traveling this morning, lets talk about union. Morris avenue closed in both directions at salem road due to an accident with a downed pole. And also a live look at one of the hundreds of cameras. An accident on the northbound side of the van wyck expressway at main street. Delays back to jamaica avenue and not a great alternate so give yourself time. And the lincoln tunnel, still moving well. Not only here, the George Washington bridge and holland are smooth sailing. And alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. And today is a gridlock alert day so mass transit may be the best option. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. Chris and mary, back to you. Thank you. Parents in a queens neighborhood are worried about their childrens safety. This after a teenager was randomly attacked on her way to school. Janelle burrell is live where police are searching for the attacker this morning. Reporter well, chris, police say the 16yearold Exchange Student had almost avenue in white stone when out of nowhere, this man came up to her from behind, said nothing and then attacked. Police tape now among the Christmas Decorations on these quiet streets of white stone queens. Its a shock that this happened. Reporter people in this tight knit neighborhood hoping for a break in this case as police hunt for this man. Home security video capturing the alleged attacker as he runs up behind the 16yearold girl, who was walking alone to school, around 8 30 wednesday morning. He turns her around and then slashes her across her face and her throat. Shes slashed in her face, twice. Once from ear to her throat, to the middle of the throat and another part of the face as well. Reporter the suspect who police say appears to have been wearing a hooded sweatshirt, surgical mask and gloves run, runs away. The girl, an Exchange Student from china who has only been in months, runs off as well confused and bleeding from her wounds. The attack happened on 137th street. A block from the teens home. I got grandkids. We dont let them out on the street on the block. They dont go in the street. Unless were out there with them, you know, thats the world we live in. Reporter the teen hurt is a student at nearby White Stone Academy and is expected to recover are her injuries. To have that happen here is just crazy. Reporter now police tell us that the 16yearold girl did have surgery yesterday but again her injuries are not life threatening. Police this morning asking anyone who may recognize that suspect or have any information pertaining to this attack to contact the nypd. Reporting live from the white stone section of queens, janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. Thank you. An update now on the murder of a woman in her own home. Prosecutors have charged a 36 yearold roberto grilllo with a single count of murder. They say he killed her back on december 7th. The medical examiner determined she was strangled. On long island, in Nassau County, police are hoping this video will lead them a burglar caught on camera in a house will lead them to a burglar caught on camera in a house. He broke in through a side door and stole packages and gifts. Now to a developing story. A night of mostly peaceful protests in baltimore after a mistrial was declared this the case of the Police Officer charged in the death of freddie gray. The officer was the first of six to be prosecuted. Last night there was a prayer and unity gathering. Prosecutors argue that porter did not secure gray in the police van and didnt call for medical help when gray asked but a jury could not reach a verdict. The family called for calm. We are not at all upset with them and night should the public be upset. If we believe in justice, we must have respect for the outcome of the judicial process. Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys will meet in court today about a possible retrial. The white house says president barack obama will travel to San Bernardino, california tomorrow. He will meet with survivors and families of victims of this months mass shooting. Meantime, theres new information about the terror attack that left 14 people dead and more than 20 others wounded. The fbi now says the husband and wife killer Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik never expressed public support for jihad but they did it in private communications. The department of Homeland Security has updated the terrorism advisory system. Previously there were two levels and now theres a new bulletin category. The bulletin is the first change to the advisory system since it replaced the color coded system in 2011. Well three men sent to prison for a crime they didnt have their convictions overturned in brooklyn state supreme court. The three were convicted in the 1980 park slope fire that killed a mother and her five children. In 2012, he contacted the nyu post conviction innocence clinic. The team found no sign of arson and brought their findings to the brooklyn. The District Attorney asked the judge to clear the men because they were convicted on outdated fire science and a lying witness. I will be able to rest if peace because my name has finally been cleared. After all these years in prison, yeah, i feel great. Thank you. Finally out. Two were paroled in 2012 and one died in prison back in 1989. His wife and daughter appeared in court on his behalf. Nearly a year after an nypd detective was killed in the created a foundation in his name. The foundation will raise money for Educational Programs to promote the value and Service Police give to the city. The detective and his partner were executed in their patrol car in brooklyn last december. His wife wants the foundation to create a legacy for her husband. Pretty much to keep my husbands memory alive. I dont want anyone to ever forget who he was. The family will attend a Memorial Service this weekend to mark the oneyear anniversary of the detectives deaths. Happening today, mayor de blasio will talk about Critical Issues facing the city at 8 30 this morning, the mayor speaks to the association for a better new york. It brings together businesses and leaders to address problems facing the city. It is now 5 39. A mixup with a tax rebate residents asking, wheres the money. And one retailer ready to pull allnighters until christmas. And a possible break through for people who suffer from appendicitis. And you can connect with us during the show and all morning long. You can follow us on twitter, cbsnewyork. 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And this may be the only snow we see because i just love that we have commercialgrade snow and we keep it in a box here at cbs. Theres a chance that parts of the the area will see a little snow squall friday night. Not with these numbers. 51 Staten Island. 48, 51 down in toms river. I like sherry, she has 46. And a reminder about 1903, that first flight, want to know what the weather was . I know the flights out of newark that day were delayed. Kidding. A little rain early and managed to succeed. Good morning to karen. Karen is watching up in pine bush and she has a pair of 4s. Karen had the clouds yesterday. I love the Christmas Lights out there. And now today, we will see the rain take over middle part of the day. Its a mild day. But we will be dealing with potential for heavier rain in parts to of the area this afternoon. 54 with fog in the area now. Winds south at 5 miles per hour. Real quick snapshot, you know, 47 in kingston. 46 in wayne. Morris county, in the upper 40s. Ive been there with the dogs. I loved it. And warmer in huntington. 58, above normal, absolutely. Look at the record low. You know they said in 1919, youre number one, it was cold. Suns up at 714 67 89 its going to be gray and wet 7 14. Its going to be gray and wet. Its a sweep, every single day this month above normal. The exception may be saturday, at least it will feel like below normal temperatures with the winds. Heres the quick snapshot. Youve got a little bit of light rain through parts of Westchester County but waiting for the front. The its not just the front, its an of low pressure that rides along the front. Some scattered showers this morning into and through the not a lot. Rain. And thats this afternoon. It starts to fill in. Pockets of heavy rain through and morris. And around 4 00, through the city and into brooklyn, parts of nassau, that line holds you down. And theres the possibility of a little snow squall activity late friday into early saturday well north and west. But again, thats out of the box because so many of us stay dry into saturday cause its a dry, cold wind. High will be if the low 40s. Wind chills in the low 30s. Make sure youre ready for. That and speeds low in parts of the area. Whats going on, alex . Thanks, john. In union, lets begin there. We have morris avenue closed in both directions at salem road. An accident with a downed pole thats causing delays. And another indicater on this map. Lets take a live look. One of the cameras in the area. It remains blocked on the Staten Islandbound goethals bridge. And delays back to the new jersey turnpike. Traveling northbound from central, south jersey, stick to the outer bridge crossings. Southbound, not a great alternate. Also an accident blocking a lane on the northbound side of the van wyck expressway at main street. These delays are back to jamaica avenue. And alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. And today is a gridlock alert day, mass transit may be your best option. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. And confusion about a Tax Rebate Program in new jersey. People who died are getting money while the living who should have gotten are not. What happened . Reporter homeowners here fork out lots in proper thety taxes and they are shocked the state audit of the Homestead Benefit Program finds millions of dollars in rebates going to the wrong taxpayer, specifically more than 2 million to people who are dead. Its disgusting. What else is new . Disappointing. Reporter Officials Say it happened because deceased individuals werent removed in a timely manner. The most incorp tent thing in many years of having covered the financial market. Only in new jersey. Reporter he is a consumer expert. The people who are actually paying these out should have checked to see that they were allye. Reporter property taxes in new jersey, the highest in the nation. We reached out to the state division of taxation, requesting an oncamera interview be the Department Gave us statement. It reads in part, the division will pursue recoupement of ineligible payments. The audit finds 10 million didnt go to thousand thes of taxpayers because they sold their homes after submitting their applications and didnt say so. In many case, the homes were being sold so it was going to the new buyer. Reporter he says the state could have a big fight on its hands as it tells those who didnt deserve credits to give them back. In the meantime, the division says as of this year, it has tax payers. In new jersey, cbs 2 news. In money watch this morning, facebook has a new friend. And kohls is providing an outlet for lastminute shoppers. Jill wagner live this morning. Reporter good morning. As expected, the fed raised shortterm Interest Rates for the First Time Since the financial crisis. Just. 25 . January el fed chair janet yellen says she does expect to continue at a slow pace next year. The dow jumped 224 points yesterday. Facebook is teaming up with uber so you can book a car through facebook messenger. Users can tap on an address or the small icon of the car. Its still in the testing phase. And if youre worried about finding the time to finish your holiday shop, kohls wants to help. They plan to stay open for 170 straight hours starting today at 7 00 a. M. Until 6 00 p. M. On christmas eve. And this could be a smart move. At this point, if you order items online, you do run the risk that they may not arrive for christmas. And thats never fun. Chris and mary and if you go at this hour, no lines. No lines. Thats a lot of hours to be open straight. Thats for sure. Coming up, the album came out more than three decades ago and now Michael Jackson hits a milestone. The thrilling record the late king of pop now holds. A dangerous virus hitting hundreds of dogs. The steps vets are recommending you take. First, Otis Livingston with the sports update. Anthony barely missed a tripledouble. The nets couldnt beat the heat 10498. Tonight, the devils host the minnesota. Piano music. Wow. Im glad you finally made it, dad. You have to experience this city. Thats what you always say. You were right about the food. Yeah . Welcome. Only in new york, right . I guess so. And a real astronaut. That was something. Hi john. Hey kevin. One more. Didnt you want to be an astronaut . Be an astronaut . Yes, i did. Theres still time. Ahhhh its beautiful, isnt it . How about a baseball game next time . Done done. Cameras could soon keep a close watch on the famed atlantic famed Atlantic City board walk. The authority approved a loan up to 12 million to cover the cost. The plan still needs final approval. Time for traffic and weather on the 2s. Lets get other to john elliott. Tell you what, look at the fog settling in. Bit. Its a low clouds. The clouds is settling into the streets. Wind out of the south at 5 miles per hour. Light rain through westchester now. And main rain, thats off to the west. Looks like the northwest, its coming in from the southwest so afternoon. That steady, soaking rain into commute, brief periods of heavy rain. I hate to be Debbie Downer but its going the to be a little slower this afternoon. Mild with a high of 58 and then cooler friday and then look at saturday, look at how angry he is. Obviously needs to shave. We are going to see some gusty winds and wind chills in parts of the area could be in the teens on saturday. Before we warm back up next week. So there will be big changes. How many lanes are you changing this morning . We do have some changes in union. Lets begin with the live drive. Morris avenue is closed in both directions at salem road due to an accident with a downed pole. And a lane blocked on the the goethals bridge. Delays are now back to the new jersey turnpike. So traveling northbound, you can stick to the outer bridge crossings. Southbound, this is what you are up against, stand still traffic. And for commuters coming from westchester and southern cop con, all is clear on the new england thruway. No issues, actually no company on the road. Alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. And today is a gridlock alert day. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. Chris, over to you. Thank you. Appendicitis is common in children and it usually involves surgery which has always been something that involves risk but a study finds there may be an easier way to take care of this. Doctors at nationwide childrens Methodist Hospital ohio conducted the first study to see if they could skip surgery and treat appendicitis using only antibiotics. Three out of four did not have to have the surgery. If we dont have to have surgery and be in pain, if we dont have to have the risk of surgery, it was worth a try. The medicationonly approach was only used in cases of simple appendicitis. And it slashed Health Care Cost by about 20 . You heard of flu vaccines for people but this year, more than ever, dogs will need not one but possibly two the flu vaccines after a new strain is discovered in canines. Shes been sneezing. Reporter dog owners be ware, vets say a new strain of canine flu is spreading fast and the virus that was first diagnosed in the spring has proven deadly for some dogs. This type of the virus, the hpn2 moved into their lungs causing severe pneumonia. Reporter they have conditionally approved a new vaccine to address the open deckic. Its being shipped right now. Address the epidemic. Its been shipped right now. Since it began, more than 1500 dogs have become ill and at least eight have died. The strain has spread across the country. The new the strain is different from the common dog flu. In some case, two vaccinations might be necessary. The old shot can cost up to 90 for two rounds. The vaccine for the new strain cost double that amount. If your dog is in close contact with other dog freely, its extremely important to be thinking about and talking to your vet about doing this vaccine series. Reporter vets still dont know though how effective the new vaccine will be. So down the road, doctors hope a single vaccine will protect dogs against both strains. Its important to consider the second shot if your dog is around a lot of dogs. My dog chloe loves humans but cant stand other dogs. Youre fine. Im in better shape. You dont have to worry. Hah a story. Glad youre telling us. As a human, i dont like more than one. I know. Poor dog. Here we go again. Wet dogs. Take the walk this morning because the rain is going to be sticking around this afternoon. You got snow all over you. Its a gridlock alert day. Mass transit is the best option. And problems on the roads. We will have that coming up. Police search for the man who slashed a Police Searching for the man who slashed a teen in an apparent unprovoked attack. And making spirits bright. Some of new yorks finallest doubling as santas elephantses. We will be right back santas elves. Story. It is 6 00. 53 degrees on this thursday, december 17th. Grab the umbrella before you head out. Light rain to start but heavier later on today. Good morning. Im mary calvi. And im chris wragge. John elliott and alex denis with traffic and weather on the 2s in a moment. But first, heres whats new this morning. She slashed in her face twice. A teenage girl randomly attacked on her way to school in queens. And now police are search for the man they say followed the 16yearold before taking a box cutter to her neck and face and evidence behind. Details coming up. Long island. A church vandalized. Shrine. And now the search is on for the vandals. Protests in baltimore after a jury failed to reach a verdict in the freddie gray trial. The protests were mostly peaceful but the city remains demonstrations turned violent. Another high Ranking Member of the u. S. Government used his personal email account to do government business. The pentagon confirms it was defense secretary ash carter following the Hillary Rodham clinton scandal. They asked Different Things about your child and put it together. Members of the nypd who are making sure some Sick Children are having a happy holiday season. Wait till you hear how santas helpers paid for the toys. Are you okay . He slimed me. Great. Actual, physical contact. Is this your idea of fun, matt . Oh, yeah, what do ghostbusters and tom gun have in common . The honor that will ensure the movies are preserved for generations to come. I feel the need, the need for speed for speed well, we saw it. That was it. Heres the deal, we have decorated the weather center. We are going to get ready for wet weather. If you feel the need for speed, exercise caution out there. Its 54, winds south at 5 miles per hour. A little bit of light rain now. A little bit. Thats it. More pressing concern this morning will be the fog. And the rain is going to intensify during the course of the day. 8 00, right around 55. And lunchtime, 56 in the city. Rain starting to roll in. Parts of the area, its early afternoon, rolling in from west to east. And notice the high of the day, later in the afternoon, and we hang on to the mild temperatures into the evening. Were going to be dealing with rain though as well. So make sure youre ready. Lets get you ready forker the ride this morning. We have morris avenue closed at salem road due to an accident with a downed pole. That may affect your ride. And on the map, lets take a live look. Not a great picture. One lane remains blocked on the bridge. Delays back to the new jersey turnpike. So northbound, you can stick to the outer bridge crossings. Southbound to this area, this is what you are up against. Alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. Day. Mass transit your best option. Text and drive. Chris and mary, back to you. Thank you. A random attack has a this morning. Police are searching for a suspect. White stone with more. Reporter well, chris, police tell us that the attacker left behind a key piece of evidence, a box cutter that they believe that he used during the attack. The 16yearold Exchange Student was almost at school here on 12th avenue when he came up from behind her and made his move. Police tape now among the Christmas Decorations on these quiet streets of white stone queens. Happened. Reporter people in this tight knit neighborhood hoping for a break in this case as police hunt for this man. Home security video capturing the alleged attacker as he runs up behind the 16yearold girl who was walking alone the morning. He turns her around and then slashes her across her face and her throat. Twice. Once from ear to her throat, to the middle of her throat and well. Reporter the suspect who police say appears to have been wearing a hooded sweatshirt, a surgical mask and surgical the girl, an Exchange Student from china whose only been in the United States for eight months, runs off as well confused and bleeding from her wounds. The attack happened on 147th street at 13th avenue. A block from the teens home. I got grandkids. We dont let them out on the street on the block. They dont go in the street. Unless were out there with them. You know, thats the world we live in. Reporter the teen hurt is a student at nearby White Stone Academy and is expected to recover from her injuries. To have Something Like that happen here is just crazy. Reporter and police say the teens siblings were by her side as she got out of surgery yesterday afternoon. Her injuries, we should mention, are nonlife threatening. But police asking anyone who may recognize the suspect or may have witnessed the attack to contact the nypd. Reporting live from the white stone section of queen, janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. Thank you. The arrest of a new york city Police Officer on charges he sexually molested a minor. He was off duty at the time of the arrest. He is 33 years old and was taken into custody in brooklyn. The official charge is Sexual Misconduct against a child. So far the department hasnt provided further details. Also new this morning on long island, Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes unit investigating vandalism at a church. Someone broke into the candle tuesday. Now to a developing story. A night of peaceful protests in baltimore after a mistrial was declared in the case of one of the Police Officers accused in the death of freddie gray. Gray died while being died from injuries suffered police van. Reporter even before the judge declared a mistrial, jurors had told him once before that they were deadlocked. Instead of rioting, there were moments after a judge declared a mistrial in the case of officer William Porter. We want our voices heard, we have to speak through action. Reporter porter had faced manslaughter and other charges for failing to get medical help for freddie gray who need april after suffering a severe spinal chord injury while gray who die thed in april after suffering a severe spinal chord injury while in police custody. The jury emerging deadlocked on all counts. We are confident there will be another trial. We are calm. You should be calm too. Reporter attorneys on both sides are expected to return to court today to set a new trial date for officer porter as city Officials Press for peace. Its very peaceful. A lot of unified people. People spreading love, giving out hugs. Reporter the mistrial is being viewed as a set back for the prosecution who had planned to use porters testimony in the case against the five other officers. Now after the mistrial, two protesters were arrested outside of the courthouse. They were charged with disorderly conduct. One of them is a Prominent Community activists here in town. Chris and mary, back to you. Thank you so much. Time is now 6 08. One salvation armys red kettle shining brighter. The bling somebody dropped in next. And the fight at a hockey game. Why some are blaming security for the brawl at barclays. Plus this this is thriller thriller night another crowning memo for the king of pop. The new milestone hes reached 30 years after the release of thriller. All right, kids, get ready, gear up for what will be a busier weather day. Some drizzle out the door and a little bit of fog. Most of the area is dry but challenging. Steadier rain this afternoon when the kids get out. Going to be mild but make sure youre ready for the rain this afternoon. Coming up. Layover. 24 hours. Hello, reykjavik. Oh, so thats how you spell it. What are you looking at . Oh, cool. Hungry. Fish, anyone . Hello, seventh waterfall of the day. Hello, duck boat. Hello, sheep . Oh right itchy icelandic sweaters and no foreign transaction fees. Sweet. One last look. Ahh. Triple points. And were off. Whats next . Wherever the journey takes you, carry American Express gold. Its more than a card. Welcome back to cbs 2 news this morning. Its 12 minutes past the hour and you may want to grab the rain gear today, john. Well, you look outside and say its not raining right now. It will roll in the middle part of the day so if you dont have the gear, you will get soaked coming home, after school or after work. You have to plan on it. Pretty mild out there. I mean some of the reading, 51 there in west port. 50 for the north shore. And 51 rear. Stacey wants the know, come on, shes just glad its not cold enough to make it snow today. Which is true. Very mild. 51 on the jersey shore. And i do like these pretty Christmas Lights as well. However, you know, people north and west looking forward to a little bit of snow but you have to consider, charlies got 4 1. Think of the money folks have saved on fuel and the wood that hasnt been burned. You will get a blast of cold air this weekend and before we say goodbye to the weather watcher, we have to say hello to kimberly and a new arrival. Yeah, a new nephew. Hello jameson wayne. So the deal with teaching and the kid, even middle part of the school day, dealing with wet weather. So make sure youre ready for that. And then after school where we see a better chance for heavier rain. City, 54, clouds, low in nature, fog, parts of the area. All of a sudden, i sound like jack web. Six people got that. 46 in cranberry. 46 in summit. You could see rain this afternoon up through madison, maybe shore hills today. Throughputtal and westchester counties. Here through putnam and westchester counties. So we have hours to go between when this starts and then wraps up by friday morning. Models i think a lit bit more realistic. On average, closer to an inch. Parts of the area will see more of an inch depending on where the bands set up. Were getting wet today. Apish out of its a push out of the south. But that adds extra lift to the clouds so a chance for heavier rain. There goes the low shaping up during the big Childrens Hospital fund raiser tomorrow morning with cbs fm. And in the afternoon, starts to look drier but starts to cool down. So you go from almost 60 today to just the low 50s tomorrow without Much Movement of the temperatures to 41 saturday. And wind chills in the low 30s. So yeah, maybe even a flake or two north and west. 6 15 there abouts. Whats going on alex . Some changes in new jersey. Lets begin there in union specifically. Morris avenue is closed in both directions at salem road due to an accident with a downed pole. And a lane blocked on the Staten Islandbound goethals bridge. Delays back to the new jersey turnpike. So northbound from central or south jersey, stick to the outer bridge crossings. Not a great alternate southbound to this area. And bronx, a disabled truck on the right lane on the westbound side of the cross bronx. Parkway. And alternate side of the effect citywide. Day. Mass transit may be your best option. Text and drive. Mary, back to you. Thank you. For more information on the deadly metro north accident earlier this year, the the National Transportation safety board released documents and these photos from the investigation. In february, a metro north train collided with an suv stopped on the tracks, pushing the vehicle along the email account bankment and into the electrified third rail. The third rail ripped through the lead train car. The suv driver and five passengers on the train were killed. 13 others were hurt. A queens mother is recovering this morning from a severe leg injury after she was hit by a cement truck while crossing the street with her two children. She reportedly needs surgery. Her 5yearold daughter and 3 yearold son were slightly hurt but are expected to be okay. The driver remained at the scene. The accident is currently under investigation. The pentagon says defense secretary ash carter used a personal email account for some government business during his first months on the job. Last night the New York Times reported it obtained 72 work related emails that carter sent or received from his personal account. A Spokesman Says carter now calls that a mistake but declined to say if it was a violation of pentagon policies. A fight at a hockey game caught on camera. Some fans say security at the they claim its a symptom of a larger issue. Tony aiello reports. Reporter its the new home of the islanders, a place to create memories, but not like this. [ screaming ] reporter some fans are blasting barclays security after this tuesday night tussle. Guards scuffing with a woman and man who reportedly tried to move closer to the ice to get a better view of names. This girl is saying something about a memorial for her father and they wouldnt let her take a picture and then security decked her. Reporter we spoke via face time with scott who took this video of the altercation. Since the islanders moved to brooklyn, he feels barclays security is up tight and uncomfortable with hockey fans. Were loud. We love our team. We love the islanders. Were passionate about it. And they dont understand that. If they want to make our home, they have to be more welcoming. Reporter fans took to social media to express similar views including, barclays does not understand hockey culture. And its no fun to go to a game there. But one fan calls barclays great. One incident last night doesnt change that. Last season the islanders filled the nassau coliseum to an average 95 capacity but this season at the smaller barclays center, the crowds are just 80 capacity. We asked for comment about the concerns and about this scuffle but barclays didnt respond. In brooklyn, tony aiello, cbs 2 news. The library of Congress Calling on the ghostbusters, the films latest honor coming up. Trader joes issuing a major recall on so dade county. The danger with the bottle. Hey there, new york. I am stationed in germany. Just want to give a shoutout to my mom and dad martin and mary ann, wishing you a Merry Christmas and happy new year. The keurig k200 series brewer. One touch, and unlike life, no mess. Your favorites. Your way. Piano music. Im glad you finally made it, dad. You have to experience this city. Thats what you always say. You were right about the food. Hi john. Hey kevin. Spent the day with an astronaut. One more. Its beautiful, isnt it . How about a baseball game next time . Done done. Book priceless experiences around the globe with. Your world mastercard. Only at priceless. Com. So the salvation in miami says they have received a someone wrapped a diamond ring worth 3,000 in a 20 bill and dropped it into a donation coat and will left a voice mail alerting the charity about the donation. They say its not the first time she has donated and left a message. She donated a emerald and diamond necklaces and is linked to a handful of other donations. Kind gesture. And a donation minneapolis last week, 500,000 check. And also a great article in new York Magazine about the break down of what goes into the kettles and what they mean for communities and all around the world. And how about a see lawsuit for the people who volunteer and help out there. Without a doubt. And people ringing the bell, they like the mild temperatures. People that own ski resorts or own a snow removal business, they dont. Its not going to be cold enough for widespread snow at all. Get ready for it. Getting ready right now. Phyllis mcdonald, got a new she watches every morning between 6 00 and 6 30. So we select you today. And we appreciate that. Going to be okay there. Just soggy this afternoon. Cloudy and 54, winds south. Its dry through Westchester County with the exception of light rain. And also into fairfield and putnam counties but waiting for the front to push through. Heres the deal, morning rush, yeah, fog and drizzle. Its midday when the steadier rain fills in. Could be heavy heavy into the afternoon and then leaves slowly overnight tonight. And its also maple syrup day so enjoy pancakes too. All right. Thank you. How about the commute . And keith is watching. He watches from 6 00 to 6 30. Tell your friends. A lot going on. Traveling this morning, lets help you out. We have an accident blocking the lane on the southbound side of the new york state thruway delays past the palace parkway. And second alert, remains blocked on the Staten Island bound goethals bridge. Stand still traffic now back to the new jersey turnpike. Traveling northbound from central, south jersey, you can stick to the outer bridge crossing. Traveling southbound to this area, this is what you are up against, not a great alternate. And alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. And today is another gridlock alert day. Mass transit may be your best option. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. Back to you. Thank you. It was billed as a rookie show down but allstar aanthony stole the show last night. Mellow came this close to doing something he has only done twice. Otis livingston has the update. Good morning everyone. Coming up tonight, the devils host the panthers and the islanders are in colorado and the rangers in minnesota. Last night, nba, first meeting of number one and 17 to help turn the threepoint deficit into a 20point half time lead. And he almost had a triple double. Nicks hold them off by five. The nets hosting the heat. Averaging just 10 points but he had a teamhigh 25. 12 of 16 shooting. Wade supposedly feeling under the weather but he didnt call out sick unfortunately. Camehigh 28. Miami comes away the win. The nets are 718 this season. Im Otis Livingston. Thats your cbs 2 wfan sports update. Okay. A congressional honor for some big screen favorites. And the king of pop still breaking records. Reporter well, good morning. Yeah, really, 33 years later and the thrill is not over. Cause this is thriller thriller night and no ones going to save you thriller album just broke a new record making him the first artist to reach multiplatinum status 30 times. 100 million copies have sold worldwide since the release in 1982. I own one. Im one of them. I know. The the greatest album ever made. The night that video was released, i remember it was complete frenzy. Yep, the best. Reporter and Something Else here, some of the favorite classics. 25 movies have earned their way into the library of congress including one featuring a trio of ghost busters. Nobody steps on a church in my time. One, two, three reporter yesterday the library of Congress Officials announced this years selections for the National Film registry. Along with 1984s ghost buster, it includes tom gun. Now the National Film registry reck nices chosen films importance to americas culture. I know top gun is one of your favorites. This is not a good idea, mav. I cant believe its taken this long. I know. You would think. Such a great recruiting tool for the navy. The impact of. That all right, thanks so much. God, i love that movie. Brings me back. Remember watching too. You had the jacket. Yeah, right. Still ahead, a foreign Exchange Student slashed several times on her way to school and police want to know why and now search is on for her attacker. 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Lets show you a picture that police released. Somebody did break into the st. Jude candle shrine on tuesday morning. They say damaging the glass displays and statues inside. This is separate if the main church here. Its located at neighborhood road and hemlock drive. The Suffolk County detectives from the hate crime unit are actually investigating, trying to get to the bottom of exactly who broke in, as i said, damaging the statues. Crime stoppers is offering a information that leads to an arrest. Reporting live this morning in Suffolk County, andrea grymes, cbs 2 news. Thank you. New this morning, these three officers are being hailed as heroes. They rescued a man who fell into the tracks yesterday at the times square subway yesterday at times square subway station yesterday. Two helped hoist the man up while one signaled to the train conductor to slow down. Its unclear why the man fell down. The man refused medical attention. Traffic and weather on the 2s. So john, some rain today . Absolutely. Some variety today. You have fog right now, a little bit of light rain and drizzle scanning the city right there. And of course, when you have fog, you have light winds so the camera is not bouncing around. Winds bouncing out of the south. So the temperatures closer to 60 today. That will add to the lift and instability in the atmosphere, conducive to some pockets of front and an area of low pressure along the front the culprits. We need the rain though, the deficit still close to 1 1 inches. 56 at lunchtime. And notice whats interesting about the afternoon, we wont see the typical kind of die thallic, its warmer later and kind of dynamic, its warmer later. Potential youre going to be late if you dont listen the alex denis. Thank you. Good morning everyone. We have changing for. An accident blocking a lane on the southbound side of the new york state thruway at exit 10. And delays past the parkway. And also in the bronx, disabled truck blocking the right lane lane of the cross bronx at the sheridan expressway. And a lane blocked on the Staten Islandbound goethals bridge. The stand still traffic now back to the new jersey turnpike. And if you are traveling northbound from lake central, south jersey, stick to the outer bridge crossings. Southbound, not a great alternate. And alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. And today is a gridlock alert day so mass transit may be your best option. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. And if your travels take to you the airport despite the fog, so far everything is on or close to schedule at jfk, laguardia and newark liberty. Residents are worried about their childrens safety this morning. After a teenager was attacked on her way to school. Janelle burrell is live where police are searching for the attacker. Reporter thats what has residents so disturbed as that it appears that the attack was completely random. She had almost arrived here on 12th avenue when the man seemingly came out of nowhere and attacked her with a box cutter. Police tape now among the Christmas Decorations on the quiet streets of white stone, queens. Its a shock that this happened. Reporter people in this tight knit neighborhood hoping for a break in this case as security video capturing the alleged attacker as he runs up behind the 16yearold girl walking to school around 8 30 wednesday morning. He turns her around and then slashes her across the face and throat. She is slashed in her face twice, once from ear to throat, the middle of her throat and then another part of the face as well. Reporter the suspect who police say appears to be wearing a hooded sweatshirt, a surgical mask and surgical gloves runs away. The girl, an Exchange Student from china who has only been in the United States for eight months, runs off as well confused and bleeding from her wounds. The attack happened on 147th street at 13th avenue, a block from teens home. Ive got grandkids and we dont let them out on the street on the block. They dont the even go in the street unless were out there with them, you know, thats the world we live in. Reporter the teen hurt is a student at nearby White Stone Academy and is expected to recover from her injuries. That happen here is just crazy. Reporter now police say that the suspect did leave that box cutter behind. Obviously a key piece of evidence in this investigation as they try to track him down. For the 16yearold Exchange Student, she underwent surgery yesterday and now she is recovering from injuries which police say are not life threatening. Reporting live from the white stone section of queen, janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. Thank you. One update today on the home. Prosecutors have charged 36 yearold roberto brillo with a single count of murder. They say he killed her back on december 7th. The medical examiner determined she was strangled. On long island, Nassau County police are hoping this burglar. He was caught on camera saturday night. He broke in through a side door and stole personal paper, jewelry and packages of gifts. And left on the front steps. That may have tipped off the burglar that no one was home. And now a developing story, a night of mostly peaceful protests in baltimore after a mistrial was declared in the case of the Police Officer gray. The officer was the first of six to be prosecuted. Last night there was a prayer gathering. Prosecutors argued William Porter did not secure gray in the back of a police van after his arrest and did not call for medical help when gray asked but a jury could not reach a verdict. Grays family called for calm after the mistrial. We are not at all upset with them and night should the public be upset. If we believe in justice, we must have respect for the process. Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys will meet today about chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke is now formally of 17yearold laquan mcdonald. The indictment includes six counts of first degree murder and one count of official misconduct. He is free on bail and he is due back in court tomorrow. Three men sent to prison for a crime they didnt convict have their convictions overturned in brooklyn state supreme court. The three were convicted in the 1980 park slope fire that killed a mother and her five children. In 2012, one contacted the innocence clinic. The team found no signs of arson and brought their finings to the brooklyn District Attorney. The District Attorneys office asked a judge yesterday to career the men because they were convicted based on outdated fire science and a lying witness. Ill be able to go to my tomb and rest in peace because my name has finally been cleared. After all these years in prison, yeah, i feel great. Thank you. Finally out. Two were paroled in 2012 and one died in prison back in 1989. His wife and daughter appeared in court on his behalf. The white house says president barack obama will travel to San Bernardino tomorrow. He will meet with survivors and families of victims of this months mass shooting. Meantime, theres new information about the terror attack that left 14 people dead and 20 others wounded. The fbi now says the husband and wife killers Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik never expressed public support for jihad on social media but they did in private communications. 6 39 right now. A nationwide recall for trader joes. The danger inside soda bottles. I know im going to get through it. We all remember the young lady blessed by the pope and now a community is rallying behind the teen. A lot of Smiling Faces and thats the goal. The nypd getting some help help from santa. Kids dont stay little forever. So help them get the opportunity they need. Its never too early or too late to save for college. You can open a ny 529 account with just 25. And you may get tax benefits if you pay income tax in new york state. Someday youll look back and be glad you got started. Nys 529 College Savings program. Thats right, we are just hours away. Star wars the force awakens held its european debut last night. The film is opening in the u. S. , canada and europe at the same time which could produce a Record Box Office haul. The first screenings take place at midnight tonight. And already, advance ticket sales are huge, over 100 million already. This thing is going to be on more screens than you can count. Probably wont beat hunger games. I think its going to take it. What . No. So one neighbor who must rename nameless took the day off to see star wars. Im not allowed to say. So do remember, its national regifting day, maple syrup day and the first nfl championship was played. My gift to you. Oh, you gave me this gift. I would like to thank you and look for it coming to a stocking near you soon. Heres the deal hey, lets go to bryant park. Some of these, well, not popup because they have been around for years but some of the villages that pop up, union square, bryant park, columbus circle, talk about great gift, nice. Really gifted folks selling some great stuff. Right on the street. Cloudy and 54. Winds south. Numbers around the area, cooler in Staten Island. Weve had fog though. Parts of brooklyn into queens. Around the area, guy from sparta called and said, hes waiting for the rain, he needs it. 50s dominate long island. Today. Up to 58. The record low of 1, nowhere near that. Far this month. Over 12 degrees above normal and believe it or not, winter is only four days away. Winter is going to roll in with the 60s. Get you rolling, its light rain, drizzle, fog right now. And here comes the rain. Definitely we could use it the. The deficit almost 11 inches below normal. Youre fine through lunchtime and then it starts to take over. Heres the concern. These pockets of rain this afternoon definitely will slow you down but you have stuff slowing down right now, right alex . Yeah. St. A new alert. Traveling in paramus, route 4, delays back to forest avenue. So for north jersey commuters to the George Washington bridge, go out of your way and take route 80 or 46. Riding for. A live look at one of the hundreds of cameras. This is bronx where a disabled truck blocks the right lane of the cross bronx. At the sheridan expressway. And we have new Jersey Transit problems, northeast corridor westbound trains are subject to 30 minute delays from metro switch problems. And alternate side of the effect citywide. And today Single Digits agridlock alert day so despite the one alert, mass transit is the best option. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. Thank you so much. A new homeless email account campment springs up in a pop homeless encampment springs up. Smart phone Video Shows Police arriving yesterday morning. The homeless are told they cannot sleep on the lawn. They move their belongings to the edge of the walkway but are not forced out. A former official says police should do more. Its blocking access. Theres a Public Health issue. Depending on whats going on there. Anything can happen if they want to take it out on you. Many of the homeless in Washington Square park had been living about 10 blocks north in union square. They say holiday activity there squeezed them out. Trader joes issues a nationwide recall for a specialty soda. Unopened bottles have suddenly shattered or burst. Customers are urged to dispose of the bottles in an outside container. Reported. The nypd helped brighten spirits of more than a hundred children in need of holiday cheer. And officers led the effort, raising money and shopping for we have the story. Reporter these little ones are getting what theyre asking santa for, the gifts they want appear like magic. And now this is the santa from macys so hes good but he has help from the nypd. The officer conley has taken over the holiday tradition to bring cheer to the children at the new york Ronald Mcdonald house battling debilitating illnesses. Some may not make it to next year. Reporter he and more santas helpers deliver toys and they make lists and check them twice. Its like little evils and they ask about your child and they put it together. Its great that they take the time to do this and its lifted everyones spirits here today. And a little bit of that goes a long way. Reporter Ronald Mcdonald houses like these are meant to be temporary homes of families of children in town for hospital treatment. Thats why the children include the brothers and sisters of the kids getting medical care. He raised nearly 4,000 for toys for 107 children. He reached out to families on facebook before shopping. People responded and i went reporter and he brought them santa. For the 4yearold belle, her mom says it was quite a moment. Basically the biggest celebrity in the world. A lot of Smiling Faces and thats the goal. Reporter he says its the donors, mostly a network of friends and family who give these families well deserved holiday joy. Cbs 2 news. Wonderful. So touching. 6 48. We watched a young girls emotional reaction after she was blessed by the pope and now she is getting support from the community. And the businesses that would rather give this warmer weather the cold shoulder. Anthony barely missed a tripledouble as the knicks won 107102. While the nets couldnt beat the heat. Tonight, the devils host in minnesota. A Community Rallies to show support for a brooklyn girl fighting Serious Health challenges. Thank you, holy father. You made me so happy. Thank you. That was the 12yearold julia after she was blessed by people spreading pope francis when he arrived in new york on september 4th. The youngster has lyme disease and hasnt walked in over a year but there are financial challenges. The family says theyre having trouble getting insurance to cover medical bills so a fund raiser was held at a restaurant in bay ridge. Its a struggle and a battle every day. I mean, like i have to conquer obstacles but i know i will get through it and there will be something waiting for me at the end of my journey. She is hopeful that one day she will stand up and walk again. Its now 6 52. Traffic and weather on the 2s. John well, fog this morning. Its going to be a mild day today so you dont need a lot of layers but you need the umbrella. Light rain, drizzle and fog waiting for the rain. Its coming prop the south and west. So its coming up from the south and west. So it turns wet. Mild, 65 on average. But periods of rain this afternoon. And wrap up on friday. And then into the weekend, feels like 30 to 35 on saturday. With highs only in the low 40s. North and west, we could see wind chills in the teens. Maybe even a few snow squalls well north and west as well. And lets get you there right now. Heres alex. So a busy morning as you make your way. The live drive speed map. Traveling to the tappan zee bridge. An accident on the southbound side of the new york state thruway at exit 10. And we are seeing delays past the garden state parkway. And paramus, theres an overturned vehicle with two lanes blocked on the eastbound side of route 4. Delays back to forest avenue. So for north jersey commuters to the George Washington bridge, i suggest you go out of the way. And alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. And today is a gridlock alert day. Mass transit your best option. And do be safe, dont text and drive. Thank you. Our unusually warm weather has many retailers feeling the chill this holiday season. Stores that sell coats usually theyre piled up and unwanted for now. Ski and snow board shops are offering huge discounts. And adding to the trouble, shoppers arent in a great mood to buy uncertain about the economy and concerned about world events as well. And start bringing the the beach gear back in. Yeah, for sure. And lets check in with cbs this morning. Charlie rose and Norah Odonnell with a preview. Good morning. We are in iraq and spoke with defense secretary ash carter and they talked about the war against isis and reports the secretary used his personal mail as secretary. Plus, Donald Trumps call to close off parts of the internet to fight terrorism. How realistic that plan really is. And a look back on a busy year in news. Plus, our most unforgettable conversations of 2015. The news is back if the morning and we will see you in a few minutes. Thank you. And what you need to know thats coming up next. Piano music. Wow. Im glad you finally made it, dad. You have to experience this city. Thats what you always say. You were right about the food. Yeah . Welcome. Only in new york, right . I guess so. And a real astronaut. That was something. Hi john. Hey kevin. One more. Didnt you want to be an astronaut . Be an astronaut . Yes, i did. Theres still time. Ahhhh how about a baseball game next time . Done done. Book priceless experiences around the globe with. What you need to know before you go. Police are looking for a man caught on camera attacking a teenager from behind with a box cutter. It happened yesterday morning in white stone as the teen was on her way to school. The girl is expected to be okay. On long island, detectives are investigating vandalism at a church. Someone broke into the can shrine at st. Jude church early tuesday. Glass displays and statues were damaged. Defense secretary ash carter used a personal email account to do government business during his first months on job. His press secretary declined to say if it was a violation of pentagon policies. Mayor de blasio will talk about Critical Issues facing the city this morning. Alex denis now for a final look at traffic. Busy morning commute. Here traveling to the tappan zee bridge, we have an accident blocking a lane on the eastbound side of the new york state thruway. The delays are past the garden state parkway. Just moved out, blocking the right lane westbound on the cross bronx at the sheridan expressway but delays back to bruckner interchange. And the lincoln tunnel, 45 minute wait around the helix portion. And 20 minute wait at the holland and George Washington. And alternate side of the Street Parking rules are in effect citywide. Gridlock alert day, mass transit the best option. And remember, be safe, dont text and drive. John you can see in alexs shot there, you can see. Here were looking down through the fog, pockets of fog in the area. A little bit of light rain. And quickly, a snapshot of the area. Relatively quiet now. It within be later. It wont be later. Grab the umbrella. Make sure you have something that will keep you dry. Its wet this afternoon. Stays wet into the evening. Mild high today, cooler friday. Far cooler saturday. Thank you so much. Another check of news and weather in 25 minutes. Thanks for watching. Im mary calvi. And im chris wragge