Harlem Globetrotter Maxwell Pearce is a star in both basketball and art
A man from Westchester County is a star in both basketball and art. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, he says he owes his success to his 92-year-old grandmother.
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A man from Westchester County is a star in both basketball and art. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, he says he owes his success to his 92-year-old grandmother.
Joey "Hot Rod" De La Rosa, from the Bronx, and Jason "Buckets" Barrera, from Westchester County, joined CBS New York before the Harlem Globetrotters return to Madison Square Garden on Feb. 24.
The Harlem Globetrotters have been entertaining fans the world over since 1926. Now, they want a spot in the NBA.
CBS2's Reena Roy has today's roundup of stories making people smile on social media.
They've been putting smiles on kids' faces all over the world as part of their "Pushing The Limits" tour.
Samaya Clark-Gabriel is using her incredible basketball talent to bring an important message to her school, P.S. 309 in Brooklyn.
Harlem Globetrotters star Julian "Zeus" McClurkin stopped by Akron Children's Hospital yesterday (Jan. 4) to spend some quality time entertaining the kids and teaching them how to spin a ball like a true pro.
Bull Bullard of the Harlem Globetrotters recently made a shot from helicopter flying more than 200 feet above a basketball goal at at Morey's Piers along the Jersey shore.
There were many great traditions passed down during Nassau Coliseum's first 43 years, including the Harlem Globetrotters.
Brooklyn's Samaya Clark Gabriel is only seven years old, but she's already one of the best basketball dribblers you'll ever see.
February is Black History Month, and perhaps no team has had as much impact on African American culture as the Harlem Globetrotters.
Bull Bullard of the Harlem Globetrotters on Tuesday made a shot while soaring 110 feet in the air on the SkyCoaster ride at Morey's Piers along the Jersey shore.
The Globetrotters persist today. They're part of Lemon's legacy, which also encompasses so much more.
Known as the "Clown Prince of Basketball," Meadowlark Lemon spent 24 years with the Globetrotters, appearing in more than 16,000 games.
An annual Nassau Coliseum tradition has found a new Long Island home right across the street.
The Harlem Globetrotters will soon kick off their 90th season tour with 11 games right here in the Tri-State area.
The most one-sided rivalry in sports history has come to an unceremonious end.
Pope Francis got a chance to try out some new moves courtesy of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Why be satisfied with one world record when you can have two?
A Harlem Globetrotter scored big with some Long Island schoolchildren Tuesday -- and vice versa.
The Harlem Globetrotters are placing more of an emphasis on crowd interaction these days, a pair of the acrobatic hoopsters told CBS 2's Andrea Grymes on Sunday.
Cheers turned to screams in Honduras as William "Bull" Bullard was nearly crushed by the backboard, which couldn't support his weight following an alley-oop dunk.
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman brought his basketball skills and flamboyant style — neon-bleached hair, tattoos, nose studs and all — on Tuesday to the isolated Communist country with possibly the world's drabbest dress code: North Korea.
A woman was killed Tuesday night in a head-on crash with an alleged drunk driver in Bethpage.
Police say 60-year-old Lubia Estevez, a food services cashier at Plainfield High School, was one of two people killed during Monday's intense storms.
The horse, named Ryder, collapsed in Hell's Kitchen during the summer of 2022. The video of the horse on the ground on 45th Street and Ninth Avenue went viral.
The more they dig in Orange County, the more mastodon remains they find. The Ice Age mammals went extinct 11,000 years ago.
Many older adults in the Bronx are living in poverty and left without the option to retire, according to a study by The Center for an Urban Future.
A woman was killed Tuesday night in a head-on crash with an alleged drunk driver in Bethpage.
The horse, named Ryder, collapsed in Hell's Kitchen during the summer of 2022. The video of the horse on the ground on 45th Street and Ninth Avenue went viral.
The more they dig in Orange County, the more mastodon remains they find. The Ice Age mammals went extinct 11,000 years ago.
Many older adults in the Bronx are living in poverty and left without the option to retire, according to a study by The Center for an Urban Future.
Former interim NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming that NYC Mayor Eric Adams and his top staff at the NYPD are running the department as a criminal racketeering enterprise.
A heat advisory takes effect today for much of the NYC area. Plus, a flood watch has been issued for northwestern parts of New Jersey.
Flash flood warnings and watches popped up Monday across NYC and New Jersey, as powerful storms hit the area.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
Severe weather caused damage across the region Tuesday, even triggering a tornado warning in parts of New Jersey.
Police say 60-year-old Lubia Estevez, a food services cashier at Plainfield High School, was one of two people killed during Monday's intense storms.
New Jersey faces a major cleanup effort after this week's flash floods swept through Union and Somerset counties.
NJ Transit Police say multiple people were stabbed on board a Newark Light Rail train overnight.
A heat advisory takes effect today for much of the NYC area. Plus, a flood watch has been issued for northwestern parts of New Jersey.
A Fort Lee Police officer who fatally shot a woman at her apartment last year will not face criminal charges.
A woman was killed Tuesday night in a head-on crash with an alleged drunk driver in Bethpage.
A former Long Island sleep center worker who pleaded guilty to placing hidden cameras in facility bathrooms was offered probation Tuesday.
Engineers shut down the 60-year-old Fire Island Inlet Bridge on Long Island after a boat captain saw falling debris.
A teenager who was fleeing from police was killed after he was struck by a driver on Long Island, the NYPD says.
Police say a dangerous batch of drugs is connected to multiple fatal overdoses in Coram.
Former interim NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming that NYC Mayor Eric Adams and his top staff at the NYPD are running the department as a criminal racketeering enterprise.
NYC Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is visiting Washington, D.C. today to meet with AOC and other democrats, sources say.
The chancellor of CUNY was one of three university heads grilled over antisemitism on campus during a heated congressional hearing Tuesday.
A day after announcing he's officially running for mayor as an independent, a totally different Andrew Cuomo hit the campaign trail.
Some political leaders and big names from the tech and AI industries were at the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit.
Breakthroughs in cancer treatment are helping a New York teen conquer an aggressive bone tumor, doctors say.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
Mount Sinai's Waldman Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center uses relatively new screening technology to detect and monitor spots.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
Wu-Tang Clan are playing their final shows this week as part of their farewell tour, including tonight at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
The Delacorte Theater, a beloved Central Park landmark, is back after a nearly two-year renovation.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Unreleased music by Beyoncé was stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta last week as the singer was in town for her Cowboy Carter Tour, according to police.
Rise Up NYC, the free concert series that launched in 2022, is returning to the five boroughs this summer.
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
The Jets and Sauce Gardner agreed on a four-year, $120.4 million extension through the 2030 season, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Seattle's Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round.
The New York Jets and wide receiver Garrett Wilson have agreed on a four-year, $130 million contract extension.
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, came alive Sunday with excitement for the FIFA Club World Cup Final.
Many older adults in the Bronx are living in poverty and left without the option to retire, according to a study by The Center for an Urban Future.
Traffic deaths in New York City have dropped to historic lows, but some worry the city's actions could reverse that progress.
It's now been six months since the massive fire at the apartments at 2910 Wallace Ave. left hundreds of people displaced.
A frustrated Brooklyn homeowner reached out to CBS News New York for help about a dangerous tree outside her home.
Concerns with a so-called open-air drug market in the South Bronx continue to soar.
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.
The Fire Island Inlet Bridge fully reopened Wednesday after undergoing a fourth inspection.
A woman was killed Tuesday night in a head-on crash with an alleged drunk driver on Long Island. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan spoke to neighbors who tried to help the victim.
A New Jersey golfer who was struck by lightning on July 8 has reportedly died.
Public schools across New York have less than a month to finalize plans to go distraction-free for the fall.
Voters have approved a bond to rebuild the Smithtown Library's lower level nearly one year after flooding tore through the building.
