Who invented the March Madness bracket? A Staten Island bar's claim
Could one of New York City's five boroughs really be the birthplace of filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket?
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Could one of New York City's five boroughs really be the birthplace of filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket?
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the backstory from the West Brighton section of the borough.
St. John's (30-4) will open the NCAA Tournament on Thursday against Omaha (22-12) in Providence, Rhode Island.
The Red Storm, who are in the midst of their best season in 40 years, will open March Madness on Thursday night against 15th-seeded Omaha in Providence, Rhode Island. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer and Krystle Rich report.
This weekend is the beginning of March Madness with Selection Sunday, and CBS News New York's sports team will break down all 68 teams in our special "The Road to San Antonio," hosted by Otis Livingston.
The countdown to March Madness is on. UConn got off to a rough start this year, but Coach Dan Hurley hopes to lead the team to a third straight title.
The 2025 Big East Tournament starts Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, where No. 1 seed St. John's is trying to win its first championship in 25 years.
Thousands lined the streets of downtown Hartford on Saturday to celebrate UConn's second straight NCAA men's basketball championship, and sixth in 25 years.
A victory parade was held Saturday in Hartford for the UConn men's basketball team. The streets were packed with fans cheering on the 2024 NCAA champions, the UConn Huskies.
The field of 64 in the 2024 NCAA men's tournament has been narrowed down to the Sweet 16. Here are the teams still left in contention.
Tennessee shot 64% in the first half to build a huge lead before beating Saint Peter's on Thursday night.
UNC had a 90-62 victory over 16th-seeded Wagner in Thursday's first round.
The injury-riddled Staten Island team played with just seven players in the 90-62 defeat on Thursday.
Wagner heads to the big dance with a short-handed team of just seven players. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
There won't be any Philly men's schools in the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, but plenty of players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be in the big dance.
Get your NCAA tournament bracket set with these expert March Madness upset picks and potential Cinderella teams.
Our experts have set their brackets with their 2024 NCAA tournament favorite predictions to win March Madness.
Game time and how to watch: Don't miss today's UNC vs. Wagner March Madness 2024 men's basketball game.
The school is on spring break but plans to hold a watch party before the game tips off this afternoon. CBS New York's Christina Fan spoke with students on campus ahead of the matchup.
Americans plan to bet $2.72 billion during the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. That's about twice as much money as wagered on the Super Bowl.
The Seahawks are confident after recording their first tournament win ever, over Howard in the First Four on Tuesday
Former President Barack Obama was the first president to release a bracket each year, and Mr. Biden has continued the tradition since he took office.
Find out how and what time to watch today's First Four play-in games of the 2024 NCAA March Madness tournament.
Find out how to watch the best March Madness matchups as the 2024 NCAA college basketball season heats up.
Iowa senior guard Caitlin Clark is generating the most attention in the NCAA Women's Tournament, but fans in Philadelphia and New Jersey will have local teams and locally born players to cheer on in March Madness.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
New York City police are searching for three women who allegedly stole over $41,000 in jewelry from Catbird and Gorjana stores.
The technology behind spam calls is getting more sophisticated, an expert with the TrueCaller app says.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in the apparently random attack on a mother of three in East Elmhurst, police say.
The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a possible explosive device on Roma Avenue late Wednesday night.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
New York City police are searching for three women who allegedly stole over $41,000 in jewelry from Catbird and Gorjana stores.
The technology behind spam calls is getting more sophisticated, an expert with the TrueCaller app says.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in the apparently random attack on a mother of three in East Elmhurst, police say.
The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a possible explosive device on Roma Avenue late Wednesday night.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
Large fire breaks out at a house in Broad Channel, Queens.
The technology behind spam calls is getting more sophisticated during tax season, an expert with the TrueCaller app says. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Gas prices are rising across the United States amid the war with Iran. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police said two suspects threw improvised explosives at the home in New Dorp and drove away in a two-door sedan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
