Mariano Rivera, Fritz Pollard Honored On New Rochelle Walk Of Fame
Two historic figures in the sports world are now enshrined on the New Rochelle Walk of Fame.
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Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom
The 13-time All Star and baseball's all-time saves leader is widely regarded as the greatest closer in the sport's history.
Yankees To Celebrate Mariano Rivera's Induction Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
Rivera was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July.
Mariano Rivera Honored With Parade In New Rochelle After Hall Of Fame Induction
Yankees legendary closer Mariano Rivera received a hero's welcome after returning to New Rochelle following his induction into the baseball Hall of Fame.
Legendary Yankees Closer Mariano Rivera Enters Baseball Hall Of Fame
As he took the podium Sunday afternoon in Cooperstown as the final inductee, Mariano Rivera joked, "Why do I always have to go last?"
Yankees' Mike Mussina Relieved To Finally Be Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
A large crowd gathered for Sunday's Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown.
To New Hall Of Fame Class, Baseball Has Transformed At Dizzying Pace
Baseball has transformed at dizzying speed since Edgar Martinez took his final swing and Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and Roy Halladay threw their final pitches.
'42' Photos Of Mariano Rivera's Hall Of Fame Career
As number 42, Mariano Rivera, enters the Baseball Hall of Fame, here are 42 photos looking back at the career of the greatest closer in MLB history.
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Becomes First Player Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame Unanimously
The greatest closer of all-time is now officially part of the most exclusive club in Major League Baseball.
Mariano Rivera Brings FDNY Fire Safety Lesson To Elementary School Kids
Mariano Rivera became famous saving games for the Yankees. Now he's helping to save lives.
Herb Raybourn, Ex-Yankees Scout Who Discovered Mariano Rivera, Dies
Herb Raybourn, the Yankees scout who signed Mariano Rivera for a $2,500 bonus in 1990, died Saturday at his home in Bradenton, Florida, according to his family. Raybourn was 82.
Mariano Rivera Helps Collect Donations For Hurricane, Earthquake Survivors
While many first responders from the Tri-State Area traveled to Puerto Rico to help following Hurricane Maria, others here at home are stepping up to the plate, too.
Community Rallies To Help New Rochelle Charity Replace Stolen School Supplies For Needy Kids
A charity in Westchester County was dealt a tough blow earlier this week when someone stole 250 backpacks with school supplies for needy kids, but on Saturday the story had a happy ending.
WFAN Best Sports Figures: #2 -- Mariano Rivera
Debates often rage when it comes to naming the best players by position in major league history. There is no discussion when it comes to closer.
30 With Murti Podcast: The Yankees' Core Four, Plus Bernie
WFAN's Sweeny Murti presents the group interview session with the five core Yankees, together on the 20th anniversary of their first world championship together.
Keidel: Mariano Rivera Was A Rare Blend Of Dominance And Decency
The Yankees honored the 1996 club this weekend, the first, glittering domino of the dynasty. And they appropriately closed with the greatest closer in baseball history.
Yankees Honor 20th Anniversary Of 1996 World Series Team In Pregame Ceremony
The Yankees honored their past Saturday when the 1996 World Series championship team returned for a 20th anniversary celebration.
Remembering The 1996 Yankees: Mo Took First Steps Toward Immortality
When the subject is the best of all-time, it's often folly to declare one player better than everyone else. But when the subject is relief pitcher and the job is closing out a game, Mariano Rivera is at the top of the list, and it's not even close.
Remembering The 1996 Yankees: Core Was Truly A Fantastic 4
In the history of our pastime, it's hard to recall a confluence of timing and talent like that of the Yankees' iconic Core Four, spawned by the most celebrated franchise in American history
Yankees To Dedicate Plaque To Mariano Rivera On Aug. 14
The Yankees will dedicate a plaque for retired relief pitcher Mariano Rivera in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 14 before a game against Tampa Bay.
Mariano Rivera Honored At Little League World Series
Mariano Rivera remembers his Little League days fondly. What he remembers most: He hated to pitch.
Yankees Retire Posada's No. 20 In Monument Park
Fans chanted the familiar ``Hip, hip, Jorge!'' several times during a ceremony.
Yankees' Franchise Four: Fans Choose Past Legends Over Jeter, Mo
Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera retired as beloved in the Bronx as any of the greats in Monument Park. But neither landed on the Yankees' Mount Rushmore.
Tens Of Thousands Of Faithful Expected to Attend NY CityFest In Central Park
Well-known evangelical figures and Yankees great Mariano Rivera are expected to attend the NY CityFest revival on the park's Great Lawn.
Mariano Rivera Prays For Yankees During Visit To Israel
Mariano Rivera says the New York Yankees' bullpen is getting by just fine without him. Still, the 45-year-old retired closer put in a prayer for his former teammates during a visit to Israel on Thursday.
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NYPD: Rudy Giuliani slapped inside Staten Island supermarket
Giuliani told CBS2 the man was angry over the Supreme Court's decision on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Planned Parenthood leads NYC Pride March through Manhattan
There was full acceptance at the march, but the fight continues, they say, for equal rights everywhere.
Police ID grandmother struck by driver, killed in Brooklyn
Lynn Christopher, 67, was struck by a driver while walking with her 8-year-old grandson near her home in Bed-Stuy.
Yellow Alert for possible heavy rain, localized flooding
Rain with isolated storms should be prevalent throughout the day.
Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
Fireworks cause panic in crowded Washington Square Park
No injuries have been reported.
Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney asks to postpone sentencing
Her counsel says now that Maxwell is in solitary confinement, she can't properly prepare for sentencing.
Early voting ends for New York primaries
Primary Day is on Tuesday, and polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Lawmakers concerned Queens murder suspect could be released
Lawmakers say Glenn Hirsch poses a danger to the community and should not be released.
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Yellow Alert for possible heavy rain, localized flooding
Rain with isolated storms should be prevalent throughout the day.
Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
Fireworks cause panic in crowded Washington Square Park
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Early voting ends for New York primaries
Primary Day is on Tuesday, and polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Lawmakers concerned Queens murder suspect could be released
Lawmakers say Glenn Hirsch poses a danger to the community and should not be released.
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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.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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2 planes partially collide on tarmac at Newark Airport
United Airlines says two of its planes made contact on the tarmac before departing.
95-year-old WWII vet finally receives high school diploma
Now 95 and blessed with a massive family, Lyndhurst High School grad says he still enjoys many of life's pleasures.
N.J. couple recalls escape from Surfside condo collapse
"The hardest part is knowing you walked out and other people didn't," Janette Aguero said.
Murphy asks NJ lawmakers to look into creating gun-free zones
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
N.J. Six Flags park welcomes litter of Siberian tigers
The five cubs were born on May 2.
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Nassau Co. hoping to attract more lifeguards amid shortage
According to nationwide statistics, staffing shortages are impacting at least one-third of all U.S. swimming pools.
Brian Laundrie's written confession to Gabby Petito killing released: "I ended her life"
The attorney for Brian Laundrie's family has released images of a notebook where Laundrie confessed to killing Gabby Petito. In an eight page letter, Laundrie said "I ended her life."
Nassau Police disable improvised "soda bomb" device left near elementary school gate
Nassau Police say it was a student's father who made the discovery this morning, the last day of school.
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.
Many on Long Island hail SCOTUS gun-carry law decision as big victory
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
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Early voting ends for New York primaries
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Roe v. Wade to now: A timeline of the Supreme Court abortion debate
The fight over the constitutional right to an abortion reached its zenith, with the Supreme Court overturning Roe.
G-7 to announce ban on Russian gold in response to Ukraine war
Senior Biden administration officials said gold is Moscow's second largest export after energy, and that banning imports would make it more difficult for Russia to participate in global markets.
Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade in seismic shift for abortion rights
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from the U.S. market
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Kids begin receiving COVID vaccine at Cohen Children's Medical Center
The CDC authorized the shots over the weekend and now they are available to roughly 20 million children in the U.S.
NYC launches COVID vaccine sites for children under 5
Mayor Eric Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan toured a site ahead of its opening in Times Square, reassuring parents the vaccines are safe and effective.
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Broadway's "Chicago" celebrates 10,000th performance
"Chicago" is only the second Broadway show in history to play 10,000 performances.
Madonna appears at Terminal 5 to kick off Pride weekend
Madonna was only recently announced as a performer at the sold-out show.
Rapper Lil TJay 1 of 2 people shot overnight near shopping plaza in Edgewater, New Jersey
Police say another victim was found just down the road at a gas station. Three arrests have been made.
Shakespeare in the Park celebrates 60 years of summer public theater
Tuesday night was the first preview performance of "Richard III."
CBS2 catches up with former Menudo member Cesar Abreu
The Washington Heights resident and NYU grad said he is living his truth as he moves on with next stages of his career.
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Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
Burke gives first-place Union victory over NYCFC
The win gives Philadelphia sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference with 29 points to 27 for NYCFC.
Arango, Palacios score in LAFC's victory over Red Bulls
New York (7-5-5) started 5-2-1 on the road, but has dropped three straight away from home — without scoring.
Rookie Fortes hits walk-off home run, Marlins beat Mets
Fortes drove an 0-1 pitch from Adam Ottavino into the left field seats as Miami avoided a three-game sweep by the NL East leaders.
Alonso hits two HRs, Mets beat Marlins
Alonso's home run over the left-center field wall against Miami reliever Jimmy Yacabonis (0-1) snapped a 3-3 tie.
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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.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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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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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 6/26 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 26 at 11 p.m.
Achilles Hope and Possibility 4-mile run held in Central Park
The Achilles Hope and Possibility four-mile run was held Sunday in Central Park.
Travel problems expected to worsen over Fourth of July weekend
Flight cancelations and delays could get worse this week as many people are expected to travel for the Fourth of July. Danya Bacchus reports for CBS2.
Many nationwide question what's next after Roe v. Wade ruling
There are questions on what's next after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports for CBS2.
Lawmakers concerned over possible release on of Queens murder suspect
A group of local lawmakers are concerned over reports that the man accused of killing a restaurant delivery worker in Queens could be released on bail Monday.
