Dickey And Pagan Reach Agreement With Mets
Pitcher R.A. Dickey has agreed to a $7.8 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets and outfielder Angel Pagan has agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year deal.
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Pitcher R.A. Dickey has agreed to a $7.8 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets and outfielder Angel Pagan has agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year deal.
One day after St. John's impressive win over Duke, head coach Steve Lavin joined Mike Francesa to talk about the success of his program.
Before I go off on my own hyperbole, I'm going to warn everyone else to be stay calm and be reasonable. The Knicks didn't just discover a double-double machine in Timofey Mozgov.
There are days when the Jets deserve to be criticized by the fans, ridiculed on talk shows and destroyed in the press. But it shouldn't be the case on this day, nor any other in the immediate future.
Ex-Mets starter Frank Viola is returning to professional baseball, agreeing to become the pitching coach for the Mets' Class A Brooklyn Cyclones. The Mets also said Monday that Rich Donnelly will take over as manager.
With no meaningful football to watch over the weekend (the Pro Bowl does not count), we all wondered what Boomer & Carton would be talking about come Monday morning. Then, the Wilpons sent out a press release, and our worries were over.
It's hard to decipher all of the case (or cases) against the Wilpons, the Mets and all the related entities. Whether they like it or not, the Wilpons have a lot of explaining to do.
To the jaded and jilted Mets fan, the recent revelations about the Mets, Madoff, and money create a portal through which opulent and competent people will buy the team from the limping Wilpons. If only it were that easy.
Kurt Warner joined Boomer & Carton on Monday to talk a little pigskin heading into Super Bowl XLV. First, the retired NFL quarterback had to get something off his chest.
Martin Luther King III has a "vision of a more diverse ownership group," although he insists his reported interest in purchasing a share of the Mets is "premature."
Don't tell Darryl Strawberry that the Mets have no chance this season. According to the former superstar, New York can contend in 2011.
On Saturday night in New Rochelle, Jorge Posada was the guest of honor at Bernie Williams' annual fundraising event to benefit the Hillside Food Outreach. As part of the event, I had the privilege of hosting a Q &A with the two Yankee greats.
Ex-Nuggets GM Mark Warkentien, who had a strong relationship with Carmelo Anthony, as been hired as a "high-level consultant" to the Knicks, Yahoo! Sports reported late Sunday night.
If you're hoping to watch the Packers-Steelers matchup at 30,000 feet next Sunday, plan carefully: Not every airline with TV will be showing the game and not all digital alternatives work once regular-season football ends.
Heading into next weekend's Super Bowl against the Packers, the Steelers view themselves as the rightful scions of the Steel Curtain of yesteryear. Others might use another word: dirty.
Pilot Nick Dobi, now 84, remembers being diverted to Newfoundland after the 9/11 attacks, calling it the "most dramatic, emotional flight of my life."
Thousands of children lost a parent 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. They became known by the name of the organization formed to support them, Tuesday's Children.
For 25 years, we've paid somber tribute to the victims of 9/11. That includes broadcast engineers Isaias Rivera and Robert Pattison, two members of our CBS News New York family.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
As of late August, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund has received 112,000 claims, awarding more than $18 billion.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
Middletown, New Jersey, had more residents killed in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, than any other town outside of New York City.
The Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty State Park in Jersey City honored the hundreds of New Jersey residents killed in the 9/11 attacks Thursday.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
Retired at the time, Beckwith, who spent 30 years with the FDNY, responded to the devastation at ground zero and was captured in an iconic moment with President George W. Bush. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A man accused of killing a Long Island woman was fatally shot by police officers in Massachusetts on Wednesday night, officials say.
New water rescue equipment can now reach swimmers in distress before rescue crews can even reach the water. Nassau County Police on Thursday unveiled drones equipped with flotation devices to reach people in trouble in a matter of seconds. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
As governor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001, George Pataki was responsible for many of the decisions being made at the highest level of state government. He recently reflected on that somber day.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Ray Kelly, the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history, is widely credited with driving down crime and ramping up the department's counterterrorism capacity.
Hundreds of thousands of New York City students are heading back to school Thursday with many new changes and programs in store.
As of late August, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund has received 112,000 claims, awarding more than $18 billion.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for September 10 at 6 p.m.
As the terrorist attacks unfolded in New York City, the United States made the unprecedented decision to shut down its airspace. Thirty-eight planes heading to the U.S. from overseas were diverted to a small town of Gander in the Canadian province of Newfoundland. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
We are marking 25 years since 9/11. We remember the innocent people killed, the heroes who saved lives, the frantic phone calls, the shocking disbelief in the streets, and the way New Yorkers came together to remember - then, now and always.
Thousands of children lost a parent 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. They became known by the name of the organization formed to support them, Tuesday's Children. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For 25 years, we've paid somber tribute to the victims of 9/11. That includes broadcast engineers Isaias Rivera and Robert Pattison, two members of our CBS News New York family. They were at work on the 110th floor of the north tower, where the antenna and transmission mast kept New York television stations on the air. A total of six engineers who were up there died that day. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
