Video shows Pope Leo meeting the Harlem Globetrotters
Pope Leo enjoyed a lighthearted moment Wednesday as he welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter's Square.
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Pope Leo enjoyed a lighthearted moment Wednesday as he welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter's Square.
Pope Leo XIV enjoyed a lighthearted moment Wednesday as he welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter’s Square.
The iconic "Harlem Globetrotters" are getting ready to celebrate a major milestone, 100 years of entertaining fans around the world! Founded in 1926, the team will mark the centennial next year, but are kicking off the celebration in just a few months and you can be part of it. Keith Hawkins, President of the Harlem Globetrotters, talks about the history of the team and what's kept them around for 100 years.
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.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
The New York City health commissioner revealed more somber news on Monday, announcing the fourth death related to the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
The New York City health commissioner revealed more somber news on Monday, announcing the fourth death related to the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Police say a man who has been doing business as a naturopathic doctor in the Bronx has been arrested after a 27-year-old woman came in for a treatment over the weekend and later died at the hospital.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Hundreds of fans packed the American Dream mall on Sunday to watch the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on a big screen and inside restaurants.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A large gun and drug bust in Nassau County led to six arrests.
Friday marks 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
The following is the transcript of an interview with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter, and the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says flooding is possible, and some of the rain could linger into Wednesday.
Storms are expected to hit the city on Tuesday, so anxiety in flood-prone areas is high. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan speaks to experts about whether the mayor has the authority to do so.
The driver is wanted for hitting a 50-year-old woman on White Plains Road and East Gun Hill Road in Williamsbridge and then taking off. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The building at 26 Federal Plaza holds immigration hearings, along with ICE and FBI offices. Three people were injured in the attack. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
