cbs 2's scott rappaport takes us to brooklyn. >>reporter: inside the nondescript building in east williamsburg in a little bakery they're cooking up something even sweeter and more ambitious than the fresh pastries. they are creating hope. >> it's truly a blessing. >>reporter: served daily here, sense of purpose, opportunity and employment for those society has forgotten. you see, all the employees are homeless or formerly homeless, many former criminals, people like derek. where would you have been without this? >> probably back in jail or broken and pennyless. >>reporter: it's their chance for a more fulfilling and productive life, the chance to learn a culinary t fund, a shelter that feeds the homeless in new york city and runs the bakery. >> i change my -- i changed my life, i try to help change the next man's life. >>reporter: peter is a a former drug dealer and gang member who turned his life around through his love of cooking which he discovered here. >> we're going to roll it out with two hands. >>reporter: he's now the h

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scott rappaport, cbs 2 news >> great story, huh? >> love it. >> and it looks delicious, that chocolate. >> they know what they're doing. exactly. anything with chocolate is good. that is nice. it's all about second chances. >> it gives them a skill they can take with them. >>> speaking of second chances, johnny. >> i'll tell you what -- let's a better day to barbecue outside today, a little less humidity, should feel good. >>reporter: slow ride as you make your way in new jersey on 17 specifically. i'll have that for you coming up. >> lots to talk about here this morning. >>> 5:56. another big day for team usa. we'll talk a little olympics as well. the big moments on the track and on the mat. plus how simone biles' dreams are coming true outside of the games. wait until you hear who she got a kiss from. >>> also ahead, drivers beware. a city strapped for cash is we're going to tell you where when cbs 2 news continues right after this. it's the celebration of the year! hundreds of styles and colors. every item through the store. buy

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