Aaron Judge appointed Yankees captain after reaching new deal
Slugger becomes the first team captain since Derek Jeter retired at the end of the 2014 season.
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Slugger becomes the first team captain since Derek Jeter retired at the end of the 2014 season.
He becomes the first team captain since Derek Jeter retired in 2014. CBS2's Steve Overmyer has more.
Slugger will earn $40 million per season, the highest average annual payout for a position player.
Yankees fans are breathing a sigh of relief and all eyes are on Judge after the slugger agreed to a contract deal with $360 million.
The New York Yankees have agreed to a nine-year deal to bring back superstar Aaron Judge. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
Judge has reportedly reached a $360 million deal to stay with the New York Yankees. CBS2's Steve Overmyer has a closer look at the negotiations that got him there.
Judge will earn $40 million per season, the highest average annual payout for a position player.
Judge set the single-season record with 62 home runs and had a league-high 131 runs batted in.
The Yankees could have him signed next week, but if not, the longer it goes, the more the pressure will build.
With ace Gerrit Cole on the mound, the Bombers are set to play first postseason game in the Bronx in 1,089 days.
Judge and the Mets' Pete Alonso tied for the big league lead in RBIs with 131.
After tying Roger Maris last week in Toronto, the slugger broke the record on Tuesday night in Texas.
Aaron Judge's historic 62nd home run was recognized by many Tuesday night.
When Aaron Judge hit his record home run Tuesday night, fans across the Tri-State Area went wild. CBS2's Dick Brennan was with some of them at a bar in Midtown.
Yankees star Aaron Judge broke Roger Maris' single-season American League home run record Tuesday night. CBS2's Otis Livingston spoke to Yankee fans who were thrilled to be in Texas to witness history in person.
CBS2's Dick Brennan was with Yankees fans in Midtown when Aaron Judge hit his record-breaking 62nd home run.
The Yankees' slugger has until Wednesday to break the American League record, CBS2's Otis Livingston reports.
Aaron Judge continues to chase history and fans are hoping for another historic home run at home Friday night. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
The Yankees' slugger went seven games without a home run before he made history in Toronto.
The 117.4 mph drive took just 3.8 seconds to land 394 feet from the plate, and it put the Yankees ahead 5-3.
CBS2's Otis Livingston was in Rogers Centre in Toronto when Aaron Judge hit his historic 61st home run.
As CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports, Aaron Judge is now putting the finishing touches on one of the greatest seasons in baseball history.
Aaron Judge did not hit that elusive 61st home run Tuesday night, but there was still plenty to celebrate for the Yankees. CBS2's Otis Livingston was right in the middle of it.
Bombers' magic number to clinch the AL East remains at 1 after 3-2, 10-inning loss on Monday.
The Aaron Judge home run chase hit a snag at Yankee Stadium, but maybe a change of scenery will help the slugger. CBS2's Otis Livingston flew up to Canada as the Yankees take on the Blue Jays.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Doc Rivers said there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time NBA MVP's potential exit from Milwaukee.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Gov. Phil Murphy has issued a statewide drought warning for New Jersey.
The schools chancellor and the superintendent are stepping in after a Brooklyn middle school principal declined to host a Holocaust survivor as a speaker, citing concerns over his views on Israel and Palestine.
The holiday is here and many people could use a helping hand.
NJ Transit's holiday tradition has been rolling for more than 30 years. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Acting Health Commissioner Michelle Morse called the vote to stop recommending hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth concerning and unscientific. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
