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.
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Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro, who won his 300th game as a Yankee, has died.
The Yankees have lost five straight.
The Yankees tied it in the bottom of the frame, clubbing back-to-back homers for the first time this season.
The Mets have lost four straight, including the first two games of the four-game series between the NL East rivals.
Yoenis Céspedes had a two-run double in New York's six-run fifth inning, J.D. Davis hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs.
The Braves chased an erratic Rick Porcello during the third inning of a blowout Sunday night.
New York loaded the bases in the bottom of the 10th with no outs against Luke Jackson (1-0).
Céspedes connected in the seventh off reliever Chris Martin (0-1) for his first long ball since his previous major league game on July 20, 2018.
The Atlanta Braves scored five runs off Seth Lugo in the seventh in a win over the New York Mets on Wednesday night.
The former Braves pitcher will be hitting the links with the rest of the senior tour pros at the end of June for the U.S. Senior Open.
Ronald Acuna, Victor Robles, Rhys Hoskins highlight a division loaded with young stars.
Hall of Famer and World Series champion John Smoltz discusses the Atlanta Braves dynasty and a new documentary about the franchise.
Terry Collins was a winner in perhaps his final home game as manager of the New York Mets, who beat the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Wednesday night behind rookie pitcher Robert Gsellman.
Seth Lugo pitched two-hit ball over six innings, Travis d'Arnaud hit a record-setting homer for New York and the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 to split a doubleheader Monday night.
Robert Gsellman didn't allow an earned run over seven innings, pinch-hitter Asdrubal Cabrera had a two-run, pinch-hit homer and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
Sean Newcomb recorded eight strikeouts, including five straight, and the Atlanta Braves beat Rafael Montero and the New York Mets 3-2 on Friday night.
Seth Lugo became the latest member of the Mets to make a successful return, pitching seven impressive innings in his season debut to lead New York over the Atlanta Braves Sunday.
Dansby Swanson turned a normal grounder up the middle into a hustle double, then dashed home on a single by pinch-hitter Rio Ruiz in the ninth inning.
The New York Mets' game at the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night has been postponed by rain.
Five Mets relievers combined for four scoreless innings. Jeurys Familia pitched the ninth for his second save.
Kurt Suzuki hit a three-run homer that finished Harvey (2-1), who allowed six runs in 4 1/3 innings and tied a career high with five walks.
Police say he was on his way to a local golf course Saturday but never arrived.
Matt Harvey tossed 6 2/3 strong innings Thursday in his first major league start in over nine months, and Wilmer Flores hit a two-run homer as the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field.
Colon, the Swiss Army knife of MLB pitchers, is the perfect pitcher for any rotation, especially one as young, gifted and turbulent as the Mets' starting staff.
The New York Mets began the season the way they have on most of their Opening Days: with a win. But they could not follow it up as they fell to Atlanta in extra innings two nights later.
A federal judge in New Jersey on Friday ordered that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil must be released from detention.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
Some NYC subway riders allege the MTA's OMNY system is charging for rides they didn't take, but the agency is pushing back on those claims.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
In order to restore all the I-80 eastbound lanes, there will be a full closure Friday night so the road can be paved and traffic stripes added.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
Some NYC subway riders allege the MTA's OMNY system is charging for rides they didn't take, but the agency is pushing back on those claims.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
The Mermaid Parade, a Coney Island tradition, returns to NYC this weekend for the 2025 celebration.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, with a potential heat wave early next week.
It's a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
The cool, rainy weather sticks around today across NYC, but highs are expected to hit the 90s later in the week.
Father's Day is looking mostly cloudy for dads across the Tri-State Area.
In order to restore all the I-80 eastbound lanes, there will be a full closure Friday night so the road can be paved and traffic stripes added.
NYC and the surrounding area could face their first heat wave of the season next week, as the first day of summer arrives.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, with a potential heat wave early next week.
Edan Alexander, an American taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has finally returned to his hometown.
It's a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
A Democratic candidate hoping to run Hempstead, a longtime Republican stronghold, says he's not happy about the legality of appointing -- not electing -- town supervisors.
There is controversy over a New York State Regents exam study packet that inaccurately defines Zionism and includes factual errors on the history of the conflict.
Authorities say the driver died when the car crashed into the Manhasset Quaker Meeting House on Northern Blvd. near Onderdonk Ave.
A federal judge in New Jersey on Friday ordered that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil must be released from detention.
Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and candidate for mayor, returned to observe federal immigration court just days after his ICE arrest.
A Democratic candidate hoping to run Hempstead, a longtime Republican stronghold, says he's not happy about the legality of appointing -- not electing -- town supervisors.
FBI Director Kash Patel has increased efforts to monitor possible domestic sleeper cells linked to Hezbollah, U.S. officials say.
There is controversy over a New York State Regents exam study packet that inaccurately defines Zionism and includes factual errors on the history of the conflict.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end their own lives with pharmaceutical drugs under a bill that's been approved by the New York state Legislature.
Passing nurses Sabrina Castle and Gianna Formisano saved the life of Merryl Hoffman when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC was adjourned for the day Wednesday due to a sick juror.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
Kanye West showed up at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday in New York City.
Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Braves beat the Mets 7-1 on Thursday, extending New York's losing streak to six games.
Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt hit consecutive homers in the second inning, and the Yankees beat the Angels 7-3 on Thursday to halt their six-game skid.
C.J. Mosley, a five-time NFL Pro Bowl linebacker, is retiring after 11 years with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets.
Chris Sale went 8 2/3 innings, just missing his first shutout since 2019, and the Braves handed the Mets their season-high fifth straight loss, 5-0 on Wednesday.
The Yankees ended their 30-inning scoreless streak, but managed just three hits in a 3-2 loss to the Angels on Wednesday.
The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
New York City police charged a man with murder after a U.S. Navy veteran was shot and killed during an alleged road rage incident in the Bronx.
A Bronx high school student is pushing to pass a bill that would require closed captions in movie theaters across the state.
As the manager of Dollar Universe LLC, Luis Almonte said the mystery is part of the fun for many shoppers.
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
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.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a briefing Friday to warn residents about what to expect this weekend.
Some riders allege the MTA's OMNY system is charging for rides they didn't take, but the agency is pushing back on those claims. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi investigates.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Brad Lander, NYC comptroller and candidate for mayor, returned to observe federal immigration court just days after his ICE arrest. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
