Transcripts For WCBS CBS 2 News At 5 20160308 : comparemela.

Transcripts For WCBS CBS 2 News At 5 20160308

Hazel sanchez, cbs2 news. A brush fire burning in morris county, new jersey. Chopper 2 so far head. Joe biermann with this birds eye view. Joe. Reporter hello, maurice. The first of the warm weather means the first of the brush fires. Now, this is a large area. The big picture is its between route 280 and route 10. It is about 5 acres that, um, the Fire Department says is on fire. Its mostly contained in that area. Some of the local streets, troy and melanie, as we widen out you will see homes at the bottom of your screen. Thats the primary concern. The Fire Department has set up defensive operations. They have controlled burns trying to burn it away from homes. Joe biermann, cbs 2 news. Thank you, joe. Some new information now on the search for a missing tenyearold girl in rockland county. Kelly pillco was found safe in harlem this afternoon. She is on the way home. She never made it to school. Police say she took a cab from Spring Valley to the city. A Business Owner in manhattan found her daughter wandering on the streets, looked lost. They kept her. Police are still trying to figure out why pillico went to the city and who paid for the cab and the what to know if the School District has been notified. A telephone pole hit a car trapping a woman inside. Cbs 2s dick brennan live at the scene in wayne with more dick. Reporter it was quite a crash maurice. We can tell you this happened around noon. Crews are at work to restore power to the few stores that are affected and to get some lanes back open. Police are telling us this was caused by someone who was driving under the influence. It was a wild crash that triggered a dangerous Chain Reaction crash on the road in wayne. One car hit a pole and it was sent into the road filled with traffic. The pole came crashing in front of my car. Reporter she was in the center lane and was terrified to see not only the telephone pole but power lines draping over her car. Electrical things were flying everywhere. It was crazy it landed on my car. Other drivers came over. Passersby told her to stay where she was wisely because the live wires on the vehicle. Reporter but as if things couldnt get worse, then the once again, she couldnt move and hoped the fire would be put out quickly. Somebody came along quick enough and they were able to put the fire out before the car blew up. They were so great, there so fast. Reporter she waited for pseg to cut power to the lines and finally she was able to get out. But her car wasnt the only one hit in the crash. The wires also came down from the other side of the highway and struck another vehicle that was going southbound. That driver was forced to stop. Reporter crews moved quickly to try to clear the roadway in time for the afternoon rush. Sinclair, who right before the accident was just getting new airbags in her car, came out without any injuries except for some frayed nerves. Im still in one piece. Thank god. Reporter you can see the pseg guys are still working here. They have to replace the pole. And they have to put a wire across route 23 that would require the road to be shut getting that done soon enough. Once again, one person is under arrest charged with driving under the influence. They are going to test him for drugs and alcohol. Live in wayne, new jersey, dick brennan, cbs 2 news. Now to an update on the tanker truck that overturned in new jersey this morning. The truck was carrying flammable material when it flipped, shutting down the somerset circumstance until raritan at 7 a. M. Where routes 202, 206 and 28 come together. Somerset circle is now back open. The accident forced the temporary evacuation of a nearby hotel and businesses as hazmat teams cleaned up the debris. New at 5 00 now an nypd officer who work as an instructor at the Police Academy has been placed on modified duty. Officer Melissa Brown was stripped of her gun, badge and reassigned for conducting insufficient cpr training. Brown instructed officer peter liang, who was convicted in the november 2014 shooting death of akai gurley. During last months trial, administer cpr to gurley because he was not properly trained at the academy. Following his testimony, Police Commissioner bill bratton ordered an investigation into the training. A new jersey state trooper died this morning after he was hit by a car. Authorities say 31yearold trooper sean cullen responded to an accident last night on i 295 in deptford township. As he walked near the crash he was hit. The driver stayed at the scene. No charges have been filed. An accused killer in court now indicted by a Westchester County grand jury in a brutal stabbing in scarsdale in january. Cbs 2s lou young was in court when the indictment was unsealed today in white plains. Reporter he attended court in a business suit befitting his background as attorney, accountant and successful business consultant, 62year old julius was answering an indictment for the most bloody of crimes, the 21stroke knifing of his wife as she upscale home in scarsdale like a scene lifted from a horror film. Bloody murder. The wife dr. Robin goodman a pediatrician at montefiore in the bronx. They were separated and she had changed the locks on the house. Somehow, he let himself in january 20th and ambushed her, police say, as she showered leaving a trail of blood as left her to call 911 from the kitchen. The judge made him sign protective orders before sending him back to jail. His lawyer spoke briefly after the court appearance. As you know, this case is a tragedy for everybody thats involved. I have had the opportunity over the last week to spend a significant amount of time with my client. And his concern right now is for his family. Primarily, his children and their wellbeing. Reporter the orders of protection, who are they for . For the children. Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you, guys. Reporter does he remember what happened that day . We cant answer any more questions. Reporter he has three from their mothers brutal death. Sitting in court it was difficult to reconcile the man with the image of a bloody suspect calmly smoking a cigarette in the kitchen as his wife bled out in the bathroom. Julius reich is due back in court next month. Lou young, cbs 2 news. A developing story in israel night now. An american tourist was killed by a palestinian attack in the port city of jaffa. Israeli police say the tourist was attacked during a stabbing spree that left 6 others injured. There is no other information on the american. The attacker was shot and killed. This violence hit as Vice President joe biden arrived for a twoday visit to israel. Now to campaign 2016. The Better Business bureau is weighing in on the controversy over Trump University. Donald trump said during last weeks Republican Debate that the Online University had rated an a from the bureau. But the moderator said the new yorks attorney general is suing Trump University for allegedly defrauding customers. The bbb Business Review for this company has continually been no rating since september of 2015. Prior to that, it fluctuated between an dminus and an a plus. The Better Business bureau says Trump University was rated dminus in 2010 after receiving complaints. The grade did rise to an a plus in 2015 but only after the university began to shut down an and older complaints expired. Four more states are holding primaries today the biggest prize being michigan. Cbs 2s cindy hsu has more now on the voting. Reporter voting is under way in several states and donald trump is leading big in the polls in mississippi and michigan. But he urged his supporters to still get out and vote. But lets assume were tied. I dont want to say it. Assume were tied. You have to go out. Reporter Ohio Governor if i spent any more time in michigan, i would have to start paying taxes. Reporter kasich hopes his message of positivity wins out in the end. Have the state of michigan send a message and launch me into the state of ohio where we will have a whole new day in american politics. Reporter both kasich and rubio are getting support from former gop president ial nominee mitt romney. He has recorded a phone message thats being used in their home states to stop donald trump. These ads are so vicious and theyre so phony, theyre so false. Reporter texas senator ted cruz says rubio and john kasich cant win. Ours is the only campaign that has beaten donald trump repeatedly and that can and will beat donald trump. We are going to keep working heart. Our message is simple. I believe americas greatest days are within our reach but not if we stay on the road barack obama is on. Reporter Hillary Clinton has a big lead over Bernie Sanders in mississippi and michigan. The two states hold democratic primaries today. Reporter she met with voters in detroit this morning at a coffee shop before leaving for ohio tonight while sanders questioned claims made at the last debate. Secretary clinton suggested that i was not supportive of the automobile bailout. That is absolutely untrue. Reporter ohio and florida are next on tuesday along with illinois, North Carolina and missouri. Well have the results of todays voting on cbs 2 news at 11 00. Thank you. We have some progress to tell you about tonight in the contract talks between the new Jersey Transit agency and rail worker unions. Negotiations wrapped up for today and they will resume on thursday. But a Union Official says both sides are in fact closer to reaching a deal than they were yesterday. The sticking points include the length of the contract, worker contributions to healthcare, and wages. Unions are seeking increases workers have authorized a strike starting sunday morning if theres no deal. 56 degrees outside right now but could we break some records this week . Elise . Well, we are absolutely expect to do that tomorrow. Temperatures soared into the 60s today. But we are expecting 70s for tomorrow. We get that with tons of sunshine and ill have the details coming up. All right, elise. Also coming up a climbing controversy. A local charity says its being stopped from hiking up the stairs of one world trade even though they did it last year. We asked, why not . New video of a crash landing. How a father and daughter survived plus, signs of hate scrawled through a local neighborhood why these families feel targeted. And its one of the most Common Mental Health problems intense anxiety. Hey, have you heard . Heard what . Before School Starts in september, all kids going into 7th and 12th grade have to get the meningococcal vaccine. It protects against diseases like meningitis. That can be serious, even deadly. Yeah, thats why they cant start School Without it. Something to share . giggling actually, yes talk to your Health Care Provider. Even kids whove had one shot may still need a booster. In new york state, we believe tomorrow starts today. All across the state, the economy is growing, with creative new business incentives, and the lowest taxes in decades, attracting the talent and companies of tomorrow. Like in buffalo, western hemisphere will soon energize the world. And in syracuse, where imagination is in production. Let us help grow your companys tomorrow its an alarming sight in nassau county. Neighbors woke up to. Reporter this picture shows one of the swastika drawn in chalk on oxford road in cedarhurst. Its removed but neighbors say children saw it on the sidewalk this morning on the way to school and told their parents, who then called police. Its very upsetting to see that. Reporter this man, who doesnt want to be identified, was one of the targets. The swastika just feet away from his doorstep in this jewish section of town. My wifes parents were the only survivors of a very large family from the holocaust. And, um, even though it was a long time ago, its very real to us. Reporter then, another swastika on the same street less than two blocks away. An assemblyman helped scrub it off the sidewalk. He rushed over here as soon as he heard about these images. I was horrified. Its a terrible thing when someone tries to intimidate a community and publicly use a symbol that is synonymous with fear, antisemitism and hatred. Reporter police scouring from nearby homes trying to catch the culprits who left pieces of their chalk behind. Assemblyman kaminski says he has been talking to investigators and tells, kids could be responsible. We need to show them its serious and we are coming together as a community. Reporter because of these crimes the rockaway nassau Safety Patrol is stepping up security. Volunteers will now be keeping a close eye on this area throughout the day and night. We dont want another incident. Has this community on edge. What do you have to say to whoever is doing this . I think they need some education in tolerance. Reporter in cedarhurst, nassau county, ilana gold, cbs 2 news. Tonight police are looking for a man who opened fire in broad daylight as he was walking two dogs in east harlem. Security video shows the man walking on Second Avenue around 111th street yesterday someone he pulled out a gun and started shooting. You, you see him taking cover behind a car before running away. Its not clear whether anybody was hit. A small plane crashed on long island. Take a look at the video. It happened saturday in hauppauge. You can see the Surveillance Video of the video slamming and bouncing on the ground with its special parachute deployed. The pilot and his daughter walked away without serious injuries. Salvage crews began disassembling the plane today. We are going to disassemble what we can and then we have a low boy truck coming in to pick it up and put it on so as to leave the wings intact and cut the tail off. The pilot did report engine trouble. The National Transportation safety board is investigating. A trained derailed in Northern California crashing into a creek and everybody survived. The commuter train altamont car door express was traveling from corridor express was stockton when it derailed last night. The front car went into a creek. 214 people were on board as it went through a heavy rainstorm. Officials say a mud slide likely caused a tree to fall on the tracks. It was jolting. I mean, it was a fairly wild ride. We felt a couple of sharp jerking and suddenly slowed down. Four people had serious injuries, 10 minor, all expected to be okay. Certainly didnt feel like winter today. Wouldnt you agree. I would say thats correct. Elise finch has more in for lonnie. It was predicted. We knew we were going to be having very warm temperatures monday, tuesday, wednesday with wednesday being the warmest. Those not as warm as it will get. These impressive. 67 degrees for central park. 65 newark. 64 jfk. Bridgeport 54. At 67 degrees, that is the normal high for may 3. So but again, wednesday is supposed to be warmer. We are expecting to get into the 70s. We have at least one 70degree reading now out there. New brunswick 74. 47 for long branch. 62 howell. 67 jackson. Temperatures are mild at 5 20. 55 degrees in central park. We have cooled down in the park. Still, the warmup is on the way. We are under a big ridge here so basically while there is some activity well to our north, things are calm for us, not much by way of cloud cover. So for tonight, just light winds, mild conditions. We stay in the 50s overnight tonight leading to whats expected to be recordbreaking temperatures for your wednesday. And ill have those details coming up in your full. Still ahead, its a cancer diagnosis that would strike fear in anyone. If you go by sheer statistics, i should not make it to the fiveyear mark. This man wont let his he is using it to reach mountain peaks. Plus, it is almost bracket time. Big changes in the way you watch march madness this year. Well be right back. Governor andrew cuomo there is an unhealthy income inequality gap that is only growing. If you work fulltime you shouldnt have to choose between paying the rent and buying food. I say lift up the working families of this state and pay a real decent wage. We fight until this nation fulfills its promise of opportunity for all and thats what this finding colon cancer early gives me the best chance for treatment. We got screened because i know colon cancer doesnt always come with symptoms. I was worried about the cost but got screened when i learned there are options. My doctor helped me find the right test for me. We got screened when we turned 50 and were so glad we did. If youre 50 or older talk with your healthcare provider. Theres more than one way to screen for colon cancer and its easier than ever. If youre 50 or older it took Joel Silverman years to become a master dog trainer. But only a few commands to master depositing checks at chase atms. Technology designed for you. Coming up at 6 00 tonight a prominent attorney with high profile clients accused of pocketing settlement money meant for crime victims. Plus, new information in the shooting death of ramarley graham. The officer who shot and killed the young man in 2012 will not face charges. Why the attorney general says the case cannot move forward. A car plunges down an embankment landing upsidedown in a river. See the dramatic body cam video of the rescue. All coming up at 6 00. It is march and that brings along with it usually among other things milder weather and basketball. And if you are a basketball fan or just entered into the office pool, everyone knows march madness. Steve overmyer is here with an inside look at the magic of the tournament. Reporter this is the time of the year that everybody looks forward to basketball and now its going to be easier than ever to watch as many games as possible. Today was march madness media day. And i asked everyone how to describe this month of basketball. We heard everything from but one word brings it all together. Magical the blue devils are t

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