And also the issue of synthetic marijuana. Its known as k2 and spice, and its creating a Public Health crisis. The homeless can buy it at bodega for 1 a packet. I thought i was having a heart attack. Reporter ma man ask this man asked us to hide his face, and he says the drug has a violent reaction, and you can see it here with the reaction from this naked man. Arresting the people becomes dangerous. The individuals on the drug are crazy. They have superhuman strength and are impervious to pain, and the normal takedowns will not work. Reporter the city released the latest Crime Statistics, and according to the numbers, overall crime is down by more than 10 , but homicides have gone up from last year, and thats something we asked mayor de blasio about. Reporter some people look at the statistics and some say the city is going downhill. What do you say . I would say look at the facts and stop the hysteria. Reporter ilana gold, cbs 2 news. Thank you, ilana. Time for traffic and weather on
Im mary calvi. First we begin with campaign 2016. I do question her judgment. A heated democratic debate in brooklyn, and the republican gala in midtown is interrupted by protestors. We begin with the battle in brooklyn. The gloves were off as Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders faced off in the democratic debate cbs2s Brian Conybeare has this report. Hillary clinton and Bernie Sanders came out swinging. Do we really feel confident about a candidate saying that shes going to bring change in america when she is so dependent on big money interests, i dont think so. This is a phony attack that is designed to raise questions when there is no evidence or support. What started as a civil as the race tightened. Sanders backed away from his claim clinton is not qualified jab. Does secretary clinton have the experience and intelligence to be a president , of course she does, but i do question her judgment. Well, the people of new york voted for me twice to be their senator from new york, and pre
He was also well known for his yogisms, like, it aint over until its over. Weijia jiang is now live from washington with more. Reporter good morning, everybody. Pope francis will begin his first full day on american soil with the formal visit to the white house around 9 00. Half unforgettable unforget after that unforgettable welcome to america, he will begin his first full day. This is not a meeting between politicians but rather an opportunity for two respected World Leaders with significant influence around the world globe to spend time talking about the valueses they old in common. Reporter thousands will line the National Mall to catch emily rizzo will get to see him up close. The 23yearold soprano is one of 90 choir members to tapped to sing this afternoon. We have to be in control and remember everything i have learned in all my schooling to try to do my absolute best. Reporter conductors chose singers to reflect the diversity of the catholic members in the u. S. Tomorrow pope f
More details later in the forecast. Theres another cluster of legionnaires disease in the bronx. Fourth person has contracted the disease. Its disgusting. They are treating us like we are nothing. Reporter Debora Dobson says she is sick and fed up. For the fourth time in six months, Health Officials say one resident is in the hospital with legionnaires disease. They claim theres two people in the building sick in march, tested positive, but they are just telling us now. Reporter the Health Department said they have shut off hot water in the building affected until the water filters can be installed in every apartment. How do you tell people that something is in their building, you a feeling its here, but youre just telling us at the last minute. Reporter tests in two other buildings came back negative, but results are pending for five others. The search is on for a man who used a bicycle to steal an elderly mans wallet on the upper east side. He road up to the woman last month and grab