Rockets Beat Shorthanded Nets For 7th Straight Win
James Harden had 25 points for the Eastern Conference-leading Nets on a night when NBA leading scorer Kevin Durant and LaMarcus Aldridge both sat out for rest.
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Burks Has Big Fourth, Knicks Hand Rockets 14th Straight Loss
New York improved to 9-7 despite struggling against against one of the league's worst teams for the second straight outing.
James Harden Has Triple-Double In Houston Return, Nets Roll
On Wednesday night in the first meeting with his former team, No. 13 had a triple-double for the Brooklyn Nets to send the reeling Rockets to their 13th straight loss.
Knicks Send Rockets To Fifth Straight Loss
Their defense remained sturdy and they put six players in double figures while shooting 52% from the field.
Keidel: Would The Rockets Have Won With Chris Paul?
Without their star point guard, Chris Paul, the Rockets couldn't push through a cold streak that left them trailing the Warriors in game 7.
Looks Like The Rockets Are Making This A Series
The Rockets, playing a dominant Warriors team in maybe the NBA's most hostile environment, evened the series at two games each.
The 2017 NBA Offseason And The 2018 Conference Finals
The two biggest moves of the 2017 NBA offseason helped set the stage for this year's Eastern and Western Conference Finals match-ups.
Keidel: Pressure Is On The Rockets
The three most important Rockets -- James Harden, Chris Paul, and Mike D'Antoni -- need to prove they're more than playoff poseurs.
Chris Paul Not Celebrating Western Conference Finals Appearance
Chris Paul's jaw-dropping display of basketball genius Tuesday night helped put the Rockets in the Conference Finals. But he's not done.
LeBron Has Closed Gap In MVP Race, But It Should Still Go To Harden
The race for this year's MVP Award will be close, but with the level that the Houston Rockets have been playing at all season, it would be shocking if James Harden was not the recipient of the 2017-18 Maurice Podoloff Trophy.
Keidel: Are The Rockets The Team To Beat?
The Rockets have a 15-game win streak and a slim lead over the Warriors in the Western Conference. But what will happen come playoff time?
Keidel: LeBron James, Cavaliers Still No Threat To West
LeBron James and his retooled Cavs still can't compete with the Warriors or Rockets. And an offseason move to the Lakers won't change that.
7 Losses In 8 Games For Nets As They Fall To Houston Rockets
James Harden scored 36 points, surpassing 15,000 for his career, and the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.
Carmelo Anthony: Knicks, Rockets Had Trade Agreement, But It Fell Through
For months, it appeared the Houston Rockets were the team most likely to acquire Carmelo Anthony's service.
Report: Restaurant, Casino Owner Tilman Fertitta To Buy Rockets For Record $2.2 Billion
Restaurant and casino owner Tilman Fertitta has agreed to buy the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander.
Report: Knicks, Rockets Resume Trade Talks Involving Carmelo Anthony
The Carmelo Anthony trade talks between the Knicks and Rockets are back on, according to a report.
Carmelo's Focus On Rockets Could Block Knicks From Trading For Irving
Without Anthony in the deal, the Knicks would likely have to include Kristaps Porzingis, something they're not prepared to do.
Best Bargain Deals of the NBA Offseason
With free agency almost 20 days in, we take a look at some of the best bargain deals of the NBA offseason.
Biggest Moves Of The NBA Offseason
With the dust finally settling on free agency, we take a look at the biggest moves around the NBA this offseason.
Report: Knicks Put Talks To Trade Anthony To Rockets On Hold
As of Wednesday, a deal to trade Carmelo Anthony from the Knicks to the Houston Rockets was reportedly at the "2-yard line." But a night later, the talks were reportedly on hold.
2017 NBA Playoffs: What Have We Learned So Far?
The NBA Playoffs' second round tipped off Sunday. With the Cavs, Celtics, Spurs and Warriors still alive, what's been revealed so far?
2017 NBA Playoff Preview - Western Conference
The 2017 NBA Playoff teams are set in the Western Conference. Here's a look at the teams that will tip off out west this weekend.
Nets Acquire K.J. McDaniels From Rockets Just Before Trade Deadline
McDaniels has played in just 29 games this season, struggling to find playing time in Mike D'Antoni's first season as coach.cquired swingman K.J. McDaniels from the Houston Rockets on Thursday.
2017 NBA Second Half Preview – Western Conference
With the NBA season more than half over, Western Conference teams prepare for the playoffs or the draft.
2017 NBA New Year's Resolutions - Western Conference
NBA teams always have room for improvement. Here are 2017 New Year's resolutions for the Western Conference.
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Child dies after falling from 29th-floor window in Manhattan
The child was found on scaffolding outside the third floor of a building on East 122nd Street, police said.
First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert for possibly severe storms
The main threats are heavy rain and damaging wind gusts, along with some small hail.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
Woman killed in hit-and-run near Cross Bronx Expressway
According to police, the driver of a white van struck the woman as she was trying to cross the street.
Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Teenager injured in Bronx shooting
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday on Hughes Avenue and East 181st Street in the East Tremont section.
Suspect arrested in murder of mother shot on Upper East Side
The NYPD says Isaac Argro had been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Azsia Johnson.
Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo resigning from city council
Arredondo, the police chief for the Uvalde school district, will resign from his position on the city council.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
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Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Teenager injured in Bronx shooting
It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday on Hughes Avenue and East 181st Street in the East Tremont section.
Child dies after falling from 29th-floor window in Manhattan
The child was found on scaffolding outside the third floor of a building on East 122nd Street, police said.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
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Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Air travel issues plague July 4 weekend plans
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
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Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Jersey Shore business owners hope for busy July 4th weekend
Some say this is their first real Fourth of July celebration coming out of COVID.
FBI: Asian-American business owners targeted in burglaries
Two to three incidents are being reported each week.
Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
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Nassau County steps up shark patrols for July 4th weekend
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
Exasperated residents want Huntington to crack down on leaf blower noise
"In the early morning, you don't have to start your engines before 7 o'clock," said Cathy Anner.
Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
July 4th: Where to watch fireworks, street closures and more
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
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Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Gov. Hochul signs new gun laws passed by N.Y. legislature
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
N.J. gov. signs bills protecting reproductive health rights
One bill provides confidential care to out-of-state residents coming to the state.
Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
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Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
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Cole, Carpenter help Yankees wallop Guardians in opener
New York improved to 57-21, tying the 2001 Seattle Mariners for the second-best start after 78 games since 1930.
Escobar, Peterson lead Mets past Rangers
Escobar's 417-foot drive gave the Mets their first win since beating the Marlins Saturday in Miami.
Yankees, Guardians postponed by rain, doubleheader Saturday
The teams will have a split doubleheader Saturday, starting at 12:10 p.m.
Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your First Alert Forecast for July 2 at 6 p.m.
TSA: 2.46 million travelers passed through airport security Friday
Rising fares and canceled flights aren't stopping Americans from traveling this holiday weekend. The TSA says 2.46 million people passed through airport security checkpoints Friday, setting a new pandemic-era record. Elise Preston reports for CBS2.
Woman killed in Bronx hit-and-run, police seek driver
Police are looking for information in a deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx. It happened just after 10 p.m. Friday in West Farms. Neighbors told CBS2's Lisa Rozner the victim moved to the neighborhood a few months ago.
Uvalde School District police chief resigns from City Council
Uvalde School District police chief Pete Arredondo has resigned from the City Council more than a month after the elementary school massacre that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in "sensitive places" in New York
Guns will be banned in many public places in New York now that Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law that she says gives the state more ammunition in the fight against gun violence. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports from Times Square.
