NJ Marathoner Who Witnessed Boston Bombings Determined To Finish Race This Year
When the first blast went off, the Montclair native kept going. She said she feels if she hadn't slowed down, she would have been right where the explosion happened.
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When the first blast went off, the Montclair native kept going. She said she feels if she hadn't slowed down, she would have been right where the explosion happened.
Terrorists' bombs prevented Larry Grogin from finishing last year's Boston Marathon, so he's heading back for this year's race _ on foot.
It has been nearly a year since one of America's biggest sporting events was brought to a halt.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday announced they will seek the death penalty against 20-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in the Boston Marathon bombing, instantly raising the stakes in what could be one of the most wrenching trials the city has ever seen.
We have a new pope, a new mayor-elect and more time to enjoy those large, sugary drinks. Here are our picks for the 13 biggest news stories from 2013, in order of when they occurred.
This year was so packed with gigantic stories that we had to add a whopping 13 honorable mentions. And believe us, those had to be narrowed down, too.
Contrary to initial reports, David Ortiz did not finish third in the balloting in the Boston mayoral race.
McFadden won the New York City Marathon women's wheelchair race Sunday after taking the titles in Boston, London and Chicago in 2013.
Nearly 50,000 runners took off Sunday morning for the ING New York City Marathon.
The New York City Marathon was set to begin within 24 hours Saturday, and the NYPD has pulled out all the stops for security in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings earlier this year.
Runner Angel Santiago and his training partner may lose some sleep the night before the race but it will be because of excitement, not security concerns. "I know New York is gonna be ready for it," he said.
This NYC Marathon will look different in some ways: more barricades, bag screenings, bomb-sniffing dogs. Runners who returned after signing up for last year will wear special orange wristbands. The whole field will sport yellow and blue ribbons for the Boston victims.
Runners from more than 120 countries and all 50 states observed a moment of silence for the Boston Marathon victims and families before the race kicked off.
With three weeks to go before the New York City Marathon, the first major U.S. race since the Boston Marathon bombings was held Sunday in Chicago.
The staging area is slated to be at the federally operated Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. Organizers of the Nov. 3 race say they're working with city, state and federal officials to find an alternate site if the shutdown continues.
Dias Kadyrbayev and Azamat Tazhayakov, both 19, face charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice.
The only bags that can be taken into NFL game venues are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC that doesn't exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, including one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags.
A Facebook page that was set up calling for a boycott drew more than 58,000 likes and more than 1,000 comments in less than 24 hours.
For the first plea, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev leaned toward a microphone and said, "Not guilty,'' in a Russian accent. He then said not guilty repeatedly about a half-dozen more times.
Lelisa Desisa returned his winner's medal to Mayor Thomas Menino to honor the city and those killed and injured in the bombings.
Backpacks, coolers, luggage and large bags are banned from going beyond the parking lot of the race track.
The Red Sox say it's the first time since the April 15 attacks that they could be honored together.
Boston Marathon runners who were stopped on the course when bombs went off at the finish line will have a chance to come back and run again next year, race organizers said on Thursday.
One of the three college students, accused for covering up for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, was released from jail Monday after posting bond.
Thousands of runners took to the streets Sunday for the New Jersey Marathon, as crowds cheered them on surrounded by tighter security measures imposed after the bombings at the Boston Marathon.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
Forecast model data continues to suggest that a general 4–8-inch snowfall is likely with this system.
We've issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to snow.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
In Levittown, volunteers spent Christmas morning making dreams come true for children from struggling families.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Adam Pelech scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Taylor Raddysh and Alexis Lafreniere scored 68 seconds apart in a five-goal third period for the New York Rangers in a 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
Craig Allen and Ashton Altieri have the Tri-State Area's updated winter storm forecast on CBS News New York.
New Yorkers have been bracing for treacherous conditions from the winter storm. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The winter storm pelted New Jersey with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Ashton Altieri has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Ashton Altieri has the Tri-State Area's updated winter storm forecast on CBS News New York.
