>>reporter: what you see behind me is a deserted area in the parking lot of what once was the amboy cinema off route 9 in new jersey by the driscoll bridge. police, locally and countywide, are investigating after they found a sayreville police officer with fatal gunshot wounds this morning. we learned about the fatal shooting earlier and launched new jersey route 9 north. we try to get a real views of what was happening on the ground and you can see a black dodge with the passenger-side door open and the passenger window is blown out and feet away from the car is a tent covering the body. officials say the deceased is a sayreville police officer who was off-duty at the time and police on the scene are not

exactly what happened. there is no word if police are looking for a suspect. live in sayreville, new jersey, magdalena darts, cbs 2news. spring is coming in like a lion. >> not only is it cold, but there is snow that fell across the entire area. eastern long island took the brunt of the storm. >> we have cbs 2 team coverage and we begin with john elliott in the weather center. >> we sent 3-6 and we got three. the biggest numbers in our area are east of the city, islip to southhampton, 3-3.5 inches of snow. parts of new england and massachusetts, six-inch totals. that thing pulled east and you can see we are snow-free now, a wrap around stray shower could rumble through this afternoon. i don't think it will be ride -- widespread. in maine, they may see more

chilly with wind chills -- to give a quick sampling -- as low as 27 degrees in the area and a lot of communities have wind chills in the 30s. it is spring and the high today is only 48, below normal and it will feel colder than that. there is a turnaround in the works and we are right around seasonal by tuesday and wednesday we break through. we will take a look at the rest of the forecast into the holiday weekend in a bit. now, back to chris. communities across line -- across long island are taking this snowy start in stride. snow. >>reporter: there is just enough snow in islip to make a snowball, but not much more. some people say they are yearning for spring weather and problem. a few inches of wet snow, but never enough to stand between

>> without weber, case without whether there, there is no year. >> you will be out there in the snow? >> absolutely. that is the best time to go. water. >> the only thing that gets cold is your face. >>reporter: islip and points east on long island are getting some of the most snow overnight and the pavement was too warm for accumulation. the residential areas, many had their driveways. the roads were slippery. slow. >> dolores simmons is a school bus driver. >> the second day of spring? >> to me, march is a tricky month. that doesn't bother me. i know how march is, truckee. i prefer is 60 degrees. >>reporter: at the diner, the

>> i think it's crazy. we've had this in april, already. >>reporter: on this lawn, the more won't be getting used. he doesn't mind. >> it's beautiful. i love it. i enjoy the snow. >> we got off easy. >>reporter: most of the snow is already melting and the warm up is on the way. you can be certain most of it will be gone by the end of the week. from long island, cbs 2 news. download the cbs new york weather app and get the forecast and check live radar. it is free and available on the itunes store and on googleplay. an historic visit by president obama, the first u.s. president to visit cuba nearly 90 years and it is called a big step toward normalizing relations with the cold war adversary. president obama opened his first day in cuba by attending a ceremony at the memorial of jose marti, a 59-foot statue pays tribute to the cumin independent hero. with his hand on his heart, obama storden revolution square as the national anthem was played. stunning sound in a country

was part of the government mission for decades. he entered the palace of the revolution and shook hands with row has just -- with raul castro before they met they honor guard. the president is set to take part in a summit with u.s. and cuban entrepreneurs after the summit and shortly after arriving, president obama and the first lady greeted staff at the new u.s. embassy in havana. the president and first family toward old havana by foot and the trip to cuba is being called a big step toward normalizing relations between the countries. arrival on tv captivated some cubans, and many are watching closely at home.

has in these years, i don't think he was supposed to go to cuba. i don't agree with that. >> i'm excited and hope for the best. >> to prove it is a priority, the u.s. of the president will meet with several cuban dissidents, which was a prerequisite for the visit. >> since the obama organization normalized relations, there have been $4 billion of business between the two countries and nearly three dozen members of congress are also taking part in the trip to cuba and several business leaders come also. the equipment arrived to recover a tugboat that sank in the hudson river. the coast guard said the large crane from virginia will lift the boat on thursday and three crew members died a week ago after the top slammed into a construction barge and when under. one victim remains inside the boat because divers were not read eight -- were not able to presidential candidates i lining up the foreign-policy plans to the biggest pro-israel they are addressing the american israel public affairs committee conference on hillary clinton laid out the case that the next president needs to be

>> we need steady hands. not a president who says his neutral on monday, pro israel on tuesday and who knows what everything is negotiable. >> an end to violence. >> they were a jab at donald trump who drew criticism saying he would be a neutral broker between israel and palestinians. the speech is expected to be substantive and will focus on foreign-policy plans. john kasich will address the bernie sanders, the only jewish candidate running is skipping west. stay with cbs 2 and cbs new coverage of campaign 2016 through the conventions and up to election day. much more head on cbs to news at noon. paris terror suspect who is what was he planning? >> the man accused of this. a man sold a story. who is taking him to court?

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york. surviving suspect in in the november attacks on paris may have plotted more. police captured salah abdeslam on friday in brussels and cbs has the latest from the belgian held. manhunt for abdeslam ended about five blocks from the house he grew up in. this is thought to be him, shot unmarked police car. belgian foreign minister has revealed that abdeslam may have attacks. >> we found a lot of weapons, heavy weapons. >> and, abdeslam's fingerprints. french prosecutors accused him of being a key operative and massacres in november. >>reporter: he admitted he was supposed to blow himself up at the start of france but backed out. that triggered a complaint from the lawyer who said it's not only a breach of his client's

him from speaking in the future. >> he has a lot of information, a lot that interest the judge and police officers. >> yes. >>reporter: like who helped him slip away from paris and find his way back to his own neighborhood of molenbeek under the noses of belgium's finest. >> he's being held in a prison. >>reporter: is due to appear before a judge on wednesday and there is currently a manhunt under way for at least two accomplices. charlie daggett, cbs news in belgium. the mta and -- is trying to seize money from the cereal train thief who sold the story to hollywood. darius was last arrested for stealing a bus from the port authority and has been arrested more than 30 times for 90 -- from 19 anyone for driving off with mass transit vehicles. they will use a law which prevents criminals from profiting by selling stories of

called trainmen. julie roberts is expected to play his defense attorney. coming up, imagine getting a $1000 tip. the shocked theater bartender got one. find out why the star attending the show of "hamilton" was so generous. it is going to feel like spring.

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cbs 2 is on twitter. we tweet and share your tweets. add us to your feed and join the conversation. follow us on twitter @cbs new york. close captioning on cbs 2 news is brought to by the new york state health department. cbs 2 news at 5:00 and 11:00, expect more. her crude humor normally provide shock value but amy schumer is shocking bartenders at the hit show, "hamilton." >> cbs two has meg baker reporting. >>reporter: it was a lucky night for the bartenders for the show, "hamilton" on broadway. >> completely shocked. i said, are you sure? >>reporter: a big tip goes a long way and comedian, amy schumer, knows first hand. she was a bartender pre- stardom. >> amy and her group of friends and her boyfriend came up to order some drinks [laughter] i served them drinks and they came back during intermission. they paid with a credit card.

hard to serve in new york city. >> she slipped a credit card make sure you get this tip. i looked down and it was $1000. speechless. >> tips were pooled among the bartenders but my concern is that it was the first, $1000. >> we asked other bartenders what they would have done. >> i would bar the bar -- i would buy the bar around right away. other than that, do a shot with amy schumer. >> it is a big deal for us. it pays our bills in school. >>reporter: the bar manager at the richard rodgers leader said you don't need a drink to be in show. >> the spirit of the show is everything you've heard and i think, more when you come to see this in person. there is an energy that permeates everything and everyone. that inspires this generosity. >>reporter: we asked schumer about her generous gift and she tweeted, lots of my love --

i'm grateful to -- i'm grateful to them for another good night. cheers to that, cbs 2 news. >> she was my bartender when i went to see "hamilton." she really was amazing. it was really impressive. >> for more people going to tip. we woke up this morning. we had tickets to hamilton? how did you do that? snow and sun but chilly. melting snow and a big warm-up week. weather watchers our reporting for duty and i appreciate that. 40s. with the winds, wind chills are on these pictures. i appreciate this. daffodils are trying to break through and they will revive, challenge. same for adele, and beautiful

this is from the island and you can see snow on the rooftops that will melt quickly with the sun. this is beautiful in bellport. we appreciate that. this morning, those roads are mostly wet. this is a gorgeous view of merrimack and this from the north shore. very pretty me, postcard like. but, a headache, i know. the calendar shows a maddening headache. in the city, partly cloudy and 44 and winds are variable. a few more numbers come out noted. island and monticello is 39. compared to yesterday, 5-10 degrees warmer than it was in the warming trend will continue. partly cloudy in the city up to putnam and westchester and fairfield counties with the possibility of a renegade snow

afternoon. an area of high pressure builds in to intensify the winds. right now, the winds are a 20 miles an hour and gusting. we could see gusting up to 30 this afternoon. i'm talking about a stray flurry later today or tonight, relatively quiet. more clouds tuesday into wednesday, due to shifting winds that will serve to usher in warmer temperatures. wednesday, temps and up 10-15 degrees above normal and by then, much of the snowfall will be gone. i think with the sun, today, and a day with sun and 50-55 tomorrow, most of that snow is out of here. another sign of the season, allergies. tough in the studio and around the area and not bad today.

into the warmer period. it is this spring, so that is the first reminder that you have to take care of that. sun and clouds and breezy. 48, but it won't feel like that hour. moonlit skies tonight with that waxing moon and 35 with a tomorrow, not bad. more springlike at 52 and then, i tell you what -- it will look a lot better with that big area of high pressure. why tomorrow and warm on wednesday. that will likely be the peak of the week at 64. a few degrees cooler as we wrap up the week. for planning purposes, friday into easter sunday, cooler and it starts with wet weather on good friday. >> 60s are a nice change. saturday night was a big night for the team at cbs 2. or noon broadcast, the newscast, was recognized as the area's best daytime newscast. mary and i were honored to be

cbs 2 this morning was a winner with the best morning show category. our entire teams one emmys and received individual emmys. in the sports department, and alex denis in the traffic division, and awards were accepted. >> very impressive. thanks to everyone behind-the- scenes. stephanie tantillo is in is in the produce aisle and today's tip of the day as i potatoes. >> today, we talk about potatoes. let's look at the yukon gold. i love these potatoes because they have a beautiful yellow creamy color and they are just delicious. talk about selection and storage. when you see them in the store, make sure they are a golden color. you will see wrinkling and brown spots and that is okay. you want them heavy for their size and nice and firm, with no soft spots. that could go all the way through. when you bring them home, store them in a cool dark place. when it comes to preparation, if you peel them, wash them even after that. the peeler could spread dirt on

they have creamy texture and nice size and are great without the addition of any better. it makes them healthier option when you want that starch. jalapenos. flavors. tip of the day. when we come back, there is an elephant in the movie

explain when we come back. > he doesn't even budge. very calm. i would be running. beginning at 5:00, a man's desire to save his wife's life may have saved several strangers. the incredible surgery spending three states. the da vinci of dogs, a dog whose works of art are bringing in big bucks for his family. those stories and much more beginning at 5:00. another great weekend at

>> i need you to do this. >> they are also lost? >> zooptopia held on to the top spot at the weekend box office. it stomped on the competition with $38 million in ticket sales. the divergent series came in second and miracles from heaven and 10 cloverfield lane and "deadpool" round out the top five. that is it for us at noon. thanks for joining us. i mary kelly. i'm chris wragge. we will see you tomorrow morning at 4:30. until then, have a great

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>> lily: wow. >> neil: hey, hey. wow, right? um, does this sign look crooked to you at all? >> lily: no, dad, it's perfect, just like tonight will be. i promise. >> neil: [ sighs deeply ] thanks to you and your staff. look at you. you're outshining everything in this room tonight, baby girl. >> cane: isn't she gorgeous? >> neil: yeah. something you want to tell me? >> lily: yes. >> cane: hmm. >> neil: what? >> lily: cane moved back home, and the kids are very excited. >> neil: yes! i love this. you know what? it was the mistletoe. it was the mistletoe back at christmas. >> lily: oh, yeah. >> neil: i knew that it would do the trick. >> jack: what is this? are we celebrating our first donation? >> neil: jack, even better. the happy couple. >> lily: a happy married couple. >> jack: hey, that is fantastic. congratulations. >> both: thank you. >> lily: yeah, the winters clan is gathering. what about the abbotts?