But, first, tragedy in the bronx after fire claims the lives of two young sisters. Now police are questioning whether the children were left alone when the flames broke out. Cbs 2s Janelle Burrell has more now from clairmont. Reporter it was inside this charred, gutted thirdfloor apartment in the butler houses where neighbors first spotted the fire just before 7 00 p. M. Wednesday, the toddler sisters were trapped, surrounded by flames and thick smoke. So as we looked out, we saw the a. C. , it burst into flames right here out the window. Reporter despite their best effort, the conditions made it im efforts, the conditions made it impossible to reach 2 yearold an 18yearold aman a jabbi we heard kids crying, but it was too black, we couldnt breathe. Reporter the family next door couldnt escape either, putting wet towels underneath their door until help arrived. When i opened the door, i saw a whole bunch of black smoke and i closed the door back. Reporter firefighters eventually breaking windows to the babies both unconscious and in grave condition. I seen the firemen bringing the kids out and they was burnt over their body. Reporter witnesses say it appears there werent any adults inside of the apartment at the time, pointing out this woman in the ambulance who they say came running out of this laundromat across webster avenue. Fdny Officials Say theyre now looking into whether the children were left unattended and whether proper safeguards were in place. Checking to see if theres any smoke detectors in the apartment and preliminariarily we didnt see any smoke detectors. Reporter now, back live, you can see that fire officials have now boarded up the windows of that apartment. The cause still under investigation this morning, but we can tell you police at this hour are questioning the mother of those two little girls to determine whether or not those girls were left alone. At this point its not clear whether any charges will be filed. Reporting live this morning the bronx, Janelle Burrell, cbs 2 news janelle, thank you. 4 32. Time for traffic and weather on the 2s. John, good morning hi, chris. Good morning, everybody. A chilly day to start the day. Its going to be a repeat, maybe a degree or two warmer, so that means nice numbers, pretty skies, clear and 45 right now. We had clouds overnight, theyve cleared out, so you have these starlit skies to start your day. Wind isnt as strong today. Yesterday rather blustery at times and youre still going to see some wind right along the coast. But we are just coasting into more great weather. Its a big, big, big ridge of High Pressure. Numbers will be a little bigger today. So 44 out the door, 53 at lunchtime, right around 57 at 2 00. And then, you know, with this weve added three minutes of daylight today. That later sunset time lets you hit the high a little later, shooting for 60 today around the area. Hey, lets get you around the area right now, see whats going on. Kyla is in for alex. Reporter thank you, john. Good morning, everyone. We do have an accident to start off this morning. Very sadly this involves a pedestrian. Now, this is northbound at exit 12. So just be aware of that. Therell be activity there this morning. In newark we also have another accident, this one blocking the right lane on route 1 and 9 and southbound at derimus avenue causing some trouble there. Taking a look outside at the George Washington bridge there, we go, we can see that it is moving well. Of course its early. I just want to remind you that even though were moving well inbound and outbound, we are going to have some closures later this morning. No delays, though, at lincoln or hundreds. Alternate side parking is in effect citywide. Chris, over to you kyla, thanks so much. Once again [ chanting ] once again Trump Supporters clashing with protesters as the controversial candidate rallies in pittsburgh. Police stepping in to separate the two groups making several arrests. Hillary clinton and Bernie Sanders stumping around new york and picking up some important endorsements ahead of tonights highstakes democratic debate in brooklyn. Brooklyn navy yard where that debate will take place. With just five days until the new york state primary, the contenders on both sides are in a mad dash for votes. The contentious race includes rousing rallies, celebrity appearances and notable endorsements. Cbs 2s tony iello has more. Reporter it made for a stirring sight in front of a monument to our first president , Bernie Sanders rallied a huge crowd that wants him to be our 45th president. In my view, healthcare is a right of all people, not a privilege. Reporter support from director spike lee and actress rosario dawson, sanders railed against nafta and other trade deals and slammed Hillary Clinton for supporting the 2003 war in iraq. Hes the candidate of peace, and we i dont want connor growing up, when hes 18year olds, i dont want him going to war. Reporter polls have Hillary Clinton up by about 12 points in the state she used to a 21 lead among African American democrats. Wednesday she spoke at an event hosted by al sharpton, stopped in midtown to chat up Union Workers on a strike against verizon an spent time with supporters at coop city. And if you will give me the honor of your vote on tuesday, we will continue to make life better. Reporter on the gop side, senator ted cruz told cnn his new york values comment was about liberal policies hurting the state. You know, donald immediately said, well, youre attacking the police and firefighters in 9 11 which was utterly absur. Reporter donald trump comfortably ahead in new york and other northeast states rallied supporters in pittsburgh. Steel, were bringing it back, and i said it, coal, clean coal, clean coal, were bringing it back. [ cheers and applause ] reporter Ohio Governor john kasich tout his endorsement from the New York Daily News while campaigning in maryland, again, predicting a contested there and realize who actually could be president. And rkz secondly, theyre going to figure and secondly, theyre going to figure out who can actually win in the fall. New this morning, Donald TrumpsCampaign Manager will reportedly not be prosecuted for battery in florida. Last month cory lewan dowski was charged with misdemeanor battery oof a trump news conference. Michelle fields, a reporter for breitbart website accused him of forcibly grabbing her as she tried to ask trump a question. Today the States Attorneys Office in palm beach is expected not to prosecute. New nfertion as hunt continues for a serial robber in Nassau County. He struck again last night. Police say he targeted a car vel store in williston park. Thissed video of of the suspect was released last month. Police say he follows a pattern waiting to enter a store until no customers are nz and then pulls a large knife. The kitchen knife is six to he demands cash, he flees. However, we are dedicating a large amount of resources to this. Theres now a 5,000 reward leading to his arrest and conviction. A brooklyn man is set to be arraigned today on charges he tried to abduct an 11year old girl. The nypd says 20yearold akennelinga hall was seen on security video after he grab the girl as she walked to school with her brother in East New York on tuesday. Police say he also exposed himself. Hall was taken into cuff yesterday. He is facing numerous charges, including attempted sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. Some residents say falling concrete from the van wyck expressway is turning a parking lot into a danger zone. Some people discovered this slab of concrete weighing about 200 pounds tuesday in flushing meadows. The lot sits under the expressway near rec center. Residents say falling debris is a big problem. But the Transportation Department says the concrete not from van wyck and appears to have been dumped there instead. Time now 4 38. Investigation into the nypd grows and why mayor de blasio has hired a lawyer. Plus a consumer alert for drivers. The takata airbag recall could soon get much bigger, just how many more vehicles are putting drivers at risk. And mama ouch, we are going to show you the memorable moment from kobe bryants last game coming up next. End of an era. Our weather era is just beginning. Chilly out the door, but then tons of sun and the 70s right around that corner. Traffic and weather on the 2s coming up. Just settled with authorities r their part in the crisis that put seven million out of work and millions out of their homes. How does wall street get away with it . Millions in Campaign Contributions and speaking fees. Our economy works for wall street because its rigged by wall street. And thats the problem. As long as washington is bought and paid for, sanders im Bernie Sanders, and i approve this message. He says we should punish women who have abortions. There has to be some form of punishment. That mexicans who come to america are rapists. Theyre rapists. And that we should ban muslims from coming here at all. Total and complete shut down. Donald trump says we can solve americas problems by turning against each other. Its wrong and it goes against everything new york and america stand for. With so much at stake, shes the one tough enough to stop trump. Hillary clinton. To spend 20 years here, i mean, you cant write Something Better than this. What can i say . [ crowd noise ] the old mic drop, pretty good walkoff. But this was even better. Nicknamed the black mama, number 24 capped off a 20year career last night with a season high 60 points. The lakers were trailing utah most of the night until mama showed signs of a pass and led the lakers back in front of in front of a star packed crowd, including his wife, who you just saw. With under 40 seconds to go, bryant comes off the screen, hits the jumper from the right side and even jayz is like, man, oh, man. His final field goal off the night gives the lakers the lead for good, 9796. Interestingly enough, kobe has been called a ball horder, ending with an assist. He left the game with 4. 1 second with a soldout star packed crowd. Man, it was a great, great scene last night. Kobe with 60. He took 50 shots, but, still, he had 60 points last night. Just give him space. Jack nicklaus as usual out there in the audience. What a night. Traffic and weather on the 2s. What a day today. I tell you, our weather keeps getting finer and finer, which is appropriate as our own young superstar pete finer celebrating a birthday today. There you go. Theres the mystery solved. The south shore a little chilly there, for rightofway 33, but ray says, hey, hey, im looking forward to the day. Its going to be warm this weekend. But remember, ray, right along the coast, you will get a bit of a breeze, so you will see the numbers stay likely in the 50s and low 60s as opposed to the 70s. But, still, hey, i tell you what, still looking pretty good. 42, this is tony. Now, this is not nice because tony says happy National Frozen pizza day. Made that up because its not until like february and then also theres another pizza day in november. Elaine has the right idea, though, it is pecan pie day or do you say pecan . I think i said pecan. So lets serve up Something Sweet weather wise. Its chilly and then its going to be nice, maybe a degree or two warmer today and then the warmup continues as the winds will shift a bit into the weekend. So you get more of a south flow. That will allow interior sections to easily hit the 70s. Clear and 45, winds are variable at 3. Not as windy as it was yesterday. 34, though, in sparta. Boy, both guys called in, hohokus and sparta saying its a little chilly out there. Look at belmar, 27. So its actually 2 degrees cooler than it was this time yesterday in belmar. On average, though, its a little warmer, maybe 4 or 5 degrees warmer, so well add a degree or two to your high this afternoon. Say hi to about 53 at lunchtime. Sunny side of the street, still feels pretty good, even though 57 this afternoon, and then 64 a high. Scanning the skies, i mean, we are bone dry. We could use some wetter wetter. Some wet weather, but nothing like that. This huge ridge of High Pressure, look at the size of that thing, locking the wet weather to the south, deflecting another system coming in from the north and west. So, again, the futurecast, therell be some passing clouds. That about it. Thursday into friday, into saturday, something trying to back in . Nah, i dont think that happens. It does keep parts of long island with a little bit more cloud cover, a little cooler than we will be in the city. But in the city and then to the north and west weve got some real nice numbers, 60 or thereabouts today, low 60s tomorrow. Mid60s possible saturday. Remember, that dividing line more pronounced into the weekend. Cooler for the coast, but you see the 70s sunday into monday, chance of rain stays in the forecast or tuesday. Hey, stay right there because we want to make sure youre on time with kyla. Reporter yes, we do. So youve given us the weather on your side this morning. We thank you for that. We start this morning in brooklyn where a disabled vehicle is blocking one lane on the westbound belt parkway. Thats at irskin street. Then we head to newark where we have another accident, this one blocking the right lane on route 1 and 9, this one southbound at deremus avenue, so watch out for that. In bridgewater this morning, very sadly, we have an accident involving a pedestrian. It has one lane blocked on route 287. That is northbound at exit 12. So a few things to watch out for this morning. Alternate side parking is in effect today citywide. Mary, over to you kyla, thank you. Fncht youre just waking up, heres a quick look at some morning. A brooklyn judge has postponed todays scheduled sentencing of former np npped officer peter liang. He was convicted of manslaughter in the murder of akye girly. Liangs lawyer says the verdict should be thrown out because a juror lied about his fathers criminal history. Vargas will be questioned today by prosecutors. Girlys family will rally outside the supreme court. Thousands of fast food workers are holding a national they want a 15 an hour minimum wage all across the country. In new york the minimum wage will gradually rise to 15. The fast food workers will be joined in their protests by Striking Verizon workers. New york state will soon end its ban on professional mixed martial arts. Governor cuomo signs legislation today to put the state Athletic Commission in charge of the sport. The law takes effect in four months. Now for your money watch, stock futures are trending down today. On wall street yesterday stocks ended the day up across the board. The dow gains 187 points. Nasdaq was up 75, the s p rose over 20 yesterday. The takata airbag inflater recall could soon get much bigger. The national Highway SafetyTraffic Administration says there are about 85 million takata airbag inflators in cars and trucks that havent been recalled. Thats in addition to the nearly 29 million inflators already slated for replacement in what has become the largest nations history. The inflators can implode with too much force and shoot passengers. All of the the inflators would have to be recalled if takata cant prove that theyre actually safe. The mayor hires a lawyer in the corruption investigation into the nypd claims another victim. Cbs 2 political reporter Marsha Kramer has the latest on the nypd scandal. Reporter he was former Police Commissioner bernie kerricks lawyer in his federal fraud case. Now attorney barry burk is representing mayor de blasio as the feds probe how he raised campaign funds. The mayor disclosing that he asked burk to represent his 2013 campaign and reach out to the u. S. Attorneys office, and offer any assistance we can provide. Theyll have to know were happy to work with them in any way that would be helpful. Reporter the mayor apparently sought burks help after cbs 2 report the feds are questioning members of the Real Estate Industry about donations solicited by team de blasio, including former Campaign Treasurer ross offinger. The mayor said he wanted burk to find out whats going on since the feds havent called him. Any kind. Reporter the fundraising municipal corruption investigation centered on two businessmen with ties to the mayor and their interaction with highranking members of the nypd. Some 20 members of the department have reportedly been questioned by the fbi, including deputy chief andrew cappell, executive officer patrol borough manhattan who became the latest highranking commander to fall victim. Cappell was transferred to a desk job. Last week commissioner bratton removed four of his most senior commanders from their post. Two lost their guns and badges, as did a sixth cop, a detective who took the fifth before the grand jury. Anyone who accepts personal gifts in the year 2016 is not paying attention to todays ethics standards or the strex training im sure they were given. Reporter sources tell cbs 2 that feds are continuing to question highcranking members of the nypd, meanwhile, neither the u. S. Attorney or de blasios lawyer would comment. In the newsroom, im marcia time is now 4 49. Still ahead this morning, nothing can stop a good kiss, apparently not even a robbery. Surveillance video captures a couple sharing their affection as a bar is being held up. What finally grabbed their attention. Boy, these two must really love one another. They just keep going. Well get another check on thats coming up next. President obama hosts his final white house science fair as president. The annual event celebrates student winners from science, technology, engineering and math, competitions from across the u. S. Yesterday. The president got to test out a bubble wand that had been created by a 9yearold boy and his 3d printer. President obama says the fair which he started hosting back in 2010 is one of his favorite events of the year. All t