An MLB first: Braves lose on pitch clock violation
The pitch clock is one of the new rules designed to speed pace of play.
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Mets call up top prospect Álvarez for crucial Braves series
MLB.com rates Álvarez as the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball.
Port Authority Police officer on his way to work killed in crash on N.J. Turnpike
Investigators say 37-year-old Anthony Varvaro of Jersey City, a former Major League Baseball player, was heading east on the Turnpike extension at around 4:30 a.m. when another driver heading the wrong way struck him head-on. Both drivers died. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Pederson, Contreras HRs Power Braves Past Mets
New York, which stranded the bases loaded in a two-run ninth inning, ended a two-game winning streak and will try Sunday to win the season series with Atlanta for the first time since 2017.
Nimmo 2 HRs, Leads Megill, Mets Over Braves
The Mets, assured of their fourth losing record in five years, are 30-49 on the road.
Yankees Hit 3 HRs, Hold Off Braves For 11th Straight Win
The Yankees remained four games behind first-place Tampa Bay in the AL East.
Stanton, Yankees Win 10th Straight, Cool Off Braves 5-1
In a historic matchup between two of baseball's hottest teams, the New York Yankees kept right on rolling.
Riley Homers Again As Braves Win Series, Inch Closer To Mets
The Braves won three games in the unusual four-day, five game series to move within four games of the Mets.
Drury's Homer, Conforto's Throw Lead Mets Past Braves
The first-place Mets have maintained their five-game lead over the third-place Braves in the NL East by splitting the first four games of the five-game series.
Riley's Slam, 6 RBIs Power Braves To Rout Of Mets
Jeff McNeil and Brandon Drury each hit a two-run homer for the Mets after they trailed 10-1 in the fourth.
McNeil Lifts Mets Over Braves 1-0 For Doubleheader Split
The Mets split a doubleheader in which they scored just one run for the third time in franchise history.
DeGrom Racks Up 14 Strikeouts, But Mets Fall To Braves
The Mets had won eight consecutive starts by deGrom, the major league leader with a 0.95 ERA, but the loss was their fourth in five games and 11th in 17 overall.
Albies Hits 2 HRs, Drives In 7 As Braves Blast Mets
The Braves trail the first-place Mets (41-35) by 4 1/2 games in the NL East.
McCann, Lindor Come Through, Mets Rally Past Braves
The Mets have occupied first place in the NL East since May 8, but they had dropped nine of 14 and have a three-game lead over surging Washington.
Lindor, Conforto, New Pitchers Lead Mets Past Braves
Tylor Megill and Corey Oswalt came up from the minors to provide steady pitching for a New York staff ravaged by recent injuries, and the Mets bounced back from consecutive shutouts to split the four-game series.
Stroman Hurt As Braves Blank Mets
Mets starter Marcus Stroman exited in the second inning with a sore left hip, the latest blow to a depleted team decimated by pitching injuries lately.
Lindor Homers, Mets Rout Braves
NL East-leading New York has won four straight despite having 16 players on the injured list, improving to 25-20.
Acuña's Homer Off Barnes In 9th Lifts Braves Over Mets
The Mets were denied a sweep of the three-game series.
Pillar Back On Bench, Banged-Up Mets Edge Braves On Nido HR
It was a third-inning single by reliever Tommy Hunter that symbolized how resourceful New York has been in the face of a staggering rash of injuries.
Braves Slip By Slumping Yanks With 4 Hits
The Yankees lost for the sixth time in seven games due to a star-studded lineup that has almost entirely spaced out.
Yanks Stop 5-Game Skid, Beat Braves On Wild Pitch, Walk
Gio Urshela hit a tying home run in the fifth inning off Charlie Morton and the Yankees won with five hits, which left their four-game total at 16.
Baseball Hall of Famer, Knuckleballer Phil Niekro Dies At 81
Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game as a Yankee, has died.
Braves Sweep Slumping Yankees In Doubleheader
The Yankees have lost five straight.
Clint Frazier Has Big Season Debut; Yankees Beat Braves
The Yankees tied it in the bottom of the frame, clubbing back-to-back homers for the first time this season.
Acuña Breaks Out With First HR, 2 RBI As Braves Top Mets
The Mets have lost four straight, including the first two games of the four-game series between the NL East rivals.
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1 dead, 3 hurt after driver strikes pedestrians in Gramercy
Police say the driver of a gray Hyundai Sonata slammed into several people on the sidewalk.
Small plane traveling to Long Island crashes in Virginia
Officials say there were no survivors.
6 injured in wrong-way crash in Brooklyn; driver charged
In addition to DWI, the driver is also charged with reckless driving and driving with a suspended license.
Bicyclist critically injured in Queens hit-and-run
Police say the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder struck a 24-year-old man on a bike, then kept going.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 6/5 Monday morning forecast
Temps rebound nicely on Monday, with more sunshine.
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1 dead, 3 hurt after driver strikes pedestrians in Gramercy
Police say the driver of a gray Hyundai Sonata slammed into several people on the sidewalk.
6 injured in wrong-way crash in Brooklyn; driver charged
In addition to DWI, the driver is also charged with reckless driving and driving with a suspended license.
Bicyclist critically injured in Queens hit-and-run
Police say the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder struck a 24-year-old man on a bike, then kept going.
NYPD: Man accused in attempted kidnapping arrested
The 7-year-old girl's mother fought the man and broke his grip on her daughter, police said.
31st Annual Queens Pride Parade held in Jackson Heights
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13 people injured in Hartford apartment fire
We're told four people are in critical condition, including two with burn injuries.
4 injured in Conn. building collapse released from hospital
Eight people were injured when the second floor of the building crashed into the basement Friday.
See it: Bear steals & devours cupcakes from Conn. bakery
Workers say the bear took a box out into the parking lot and devoured around 60 cupcakes.
Connecticut governor poised to sign sweeping gun measure
Among other things, the changes would prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
Conn. gov. encourages families to send kids to summer camps
The governor and education officials say the state offers more than 200 camps, including many free programs.
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Officials: 2 whales found dead sustained "blunt force trauma"
One whale was off Wainscott, New York, and the other in Raritan Bay, New Jersey.
Bass River State Forest fire 100% contained
New Jersey Forest Fire Service said conditions from the Bass River State Forest wildfire are improving. However, the lack of rainfall is still creating challenges for firefighters battling the blaze.
Alleged killer of Eunice Dwumfour appears in court
Bynum was in court for a bond hearing as he awaits extradition back to New Jersey.
Hochul, Murphy sign letter opposing textbook censorship
Ten governors sent a letter to publishing companies saying censorship will not be supported in their states.
Early voting underway for New Jersey's primary elections
Registered voters can cast a ballot at their designated locations Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
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Small plane traveling to Long Island crashes in Virginia
Officials say there were no survivors.
Officials: 2 whales found dead sustained "blunt force trauma"
One whale was off Wainscott, New York, and the other in Raritan Bay, New Jersey.
Fiery crash shuts down part of Long Island Expressway
Eastbound and westbound lanes were closed for most of the morning.
Shinnecock Kelp Farmers helping to restore bay waters using traditional methods
For thousands of years, the Shinnecock people worked with seaweed. But this effort, in its third year, combines tribal history with a calling to answer a modern dilemma: Bay waters are dying. Seaweed can help.
LI teen graduates from college before high school
The principal of Longwood High School says Bryan Diaz-Ximello obtained 93 college credits as a high school student.
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The Point: Letitia James on battles with heavy hitters
As attorney general, Letitia James filed sexual harassment charges against then-Gov. Cuomo and brought civil fraud charges against former President Trump.
Connecticut governor poised to sign sweeping gun measure
Among other things, the changes would prohibit selling more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls U.S. back from brink of default
With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden has signed legislation that lifts the nation's debt ceiling.
Trump lawyers told DOJ they couldn't find classified doc discussed in audio
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
Early voting underway for New Jersey's primary elections
Registered voters can cast a ballot at their designated locations Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
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West Nile Virus prevention measures begin across NYC
Helicopters using an EPA-approved pesticide will target non-residential areas.
Octopus observed having a nightmare, NYC researchers say
The findings have not yet been peer reviewed, but researchers said it's the best evidence they've found of a wild animal having a nightmare.
New Jersey Department of Health reports 2 new mpox cases
The state Department of Health says the two cases are the first reported in New Jersey since February.
COVID rebound detected in New York City wastewater
Public health officials say it's too early to know if it's the start of a full-blown COVID wave in New York City.
N.J. woman shares her story to help others with preeclampsia
May is awareness month for preeclampsia, a type of high blood pressure some women develop during or after pregnancy.
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Jodie Comer on the impact of "Prima Facie": "I think we were all really taken aback by it"
The Emmy-winning star of "Killing Eve" is now an Olivier Award-winner and Tony-nominee for her performance in the one-woman play "Prima Facie," as a British barrister confronting injustice in the legal system with regards to victims of sexual assault.
Free concerts highlight this year's Tony Award nominees
The cast of the recent Broadway revival of "Into the Woods" gave one of the performances at Friday's Ham4Ham show.
Immersive exhibit "Wonderland Dreams" comes to Midtown
A sprawling exhibit on Fifth Avenue in Midtown invites visitors to get inside the world of "Alice In Wonderland."
Jacky Oh, Wild 'N Out cast member, dead at 32
The star of the improv show and longtime partner of DC Young Fly reportedly died in Miami on Wednesday.
Billy Joel to wrap up Madison Square Garden residency in 2024
Joel was named Madison Square Garden's first-ever music franchise in December, 2013.
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Yankees score runs in final 3 innings for victory over Dodgers
Anthony Volpe provided some insurance with a two-run homer in the ninth.
Belt hits tiebreaking homer in 7th, Blue Jays sweep Mets
The Mets totaled just five runs in the series and fell back to .500 for the 11th time.
Judge homers, makes big catch in Yankees' win over Dodgers
The Yankees rebounded from an 8-4 loss Friday night in the opener of the high-profile interleague series.
Torres propels Orlando City to 3-0 victory over Red Bulls
Orlando City beat the Red Bulls for a second time this season and a fourth straight time in all competitions.
Guerrero Jr.'s RBI double in 9th lifts Blue Jays past Mets
The Mets have scored 11 runs in the first five games of a homestand that ends Sunday.
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Anti-gun violence community day comes to Highland Park in Brooklyn
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and a team of youth leaders will are joining elected officials to discuss solutions.
Bronx organizations working to combat domestic violence
Both little girls were victims at the hands of their parents, according to prosecutors.
NYC pesticide-free park pilot program showing signs of success
Eight city parks have converted land management to organic products and practices.
Temple Canteen serves up South Indian fare in Flushing, Queens
Aromas of fresh spices drift from a basement of Ganesh Temple in Flushing. Dosas, mango lassi, and other South Indian fare - all vegetarian - are on the menu at Temple Canteen.
Bronxites work to preserve Jewish heritage through cuisine
There's only one kosher Jewish deli left in the Bronx, and for Jewish American Heritage Month, CBS2 speaks with two people trying to preserve these recipes so they're never forgotten.
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Fleet Week rolls into NYC with Parade of Ships
The annual tradition returned Wednesday in New York Harbor, ahead of Memorial Day.
"Ladies and Gentlemen... The Beatles!" exhibit at Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center
The exhibit focuses on the key period between 1964 and 1966, when the Beatles became international superstars.
2023 Met Gala
This year's theme centered on Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his work as creative director of Chanel.
Remembering Harry Belafonte through the years
The groundbreaking singer, actor and activist died Tuesday at the age of 96 in his New York home.
2023 Mets home opener
The Mets unveiled a massive new scoreboard and defeated the Marlins in their home opener at Citi Field.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 6/4/23 Nightly Weather
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 4 at 11 p.m.
Tensions rise after incident with Chinese warship, US missile destroyer
Tensions continue to rise between the United States and China after a warship was sent directly in front of an American missile destroyer. Elizabeth Palmer reports for CBS2.
Annual Celebrate Israel parade held in New York City
This year, New York City's Celebrate Israel parade coincided with the 75th anniversary of the country's independence.
NYC drag queens take part in Miss Stonewall pageant
As we mark Pride Month, we go back to where the movement began, the Stonewall Inn, for the return of a popular event.
Top Biden administration officials trying to ease tensions with China
Top Biden administration officials are in Beijing, trying to ease tensions between the United States and China. Skyler Henry reports for CBS2.
