Mets' Alonso loses in Home Run Derby semis; Nats' Soto takes title
Nationals' Juan Soto defeats Mariners rookie sensation Julio Rodriguez in the finals, 19-18
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Baseball Report: Pete Alonso Repeats In Record-Breaking Home Run Derby
This week's Baseball Report looks at the Home Run Derby results, Shohei Ohtani starting and leading off the All-Star Game, and the MLB Draft's top pick.
Baseball Report: Cubs' Losing Streak Continues
This week's Baseball Report looks at the Cubs' losing streak, Shohei Ohtani's 31 HRs, and the All-Star Game rosters for next Tuesday.
Baseball Report: Shohei Ohtani Impressive In Two-Way Start
This week's Baseball Report looks at Shohei Ohtani's first two-way start of the season, MLB's decision to move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta and the Mets-Nationals series that didn't happen.
AL Wins All-Star Game 4-3, Yankees And Mets Shine As Sabathia Gets Classy Sendoff
For the New York All-Stars, both the Yankees and Mets' representatives shined during the midsummer classic.
Baseball Report: Best Home Run Derby Ever?
After a dazzling Home Run Derby, MLB heads into the All-Star Game with ace pitcher Justin Verlander insisting that baseballs are juiced.
Masahiro Tanaka Named To All-Star Team, Replaces Possible Yankees Trade Target Stroman
His signature moment of the first half came on June 17 against the Rays, when the big game pitcher delivered a two-hit shutout against New York's division rivals.
Gleyber Torres Finally Named To All-Star Team, Replaces Injured Rays Second Baseman
Yankees manager Aaron Boone and all Yankee fans were probably shouting "it's about time" on Thursday.
Baseball Report: Cubs, Braves, Astros Each Get 7 MLB All-Star Finalists
The MLB All-Star voting process moves from the Primary to the Starters Election, which is scheduled to begin Wednesday.
Aaron Judge Blasts Home Run As American League Wins 2018 All-Star Game
The AL has won 18 of the last 21 All-Star Games played to a decision, taking a 44-43 lead in the series, with two ties.
Yankees' Aaron Judge To Start For American League In 2018 All-Star Game
The Yankees' big-hitting right fielder is on his way to his second consecutive All Star Game.
PHOTOS: MLB All-Star Game
Photos from the 88th Major League All-Star Game in Miami.
2017 MLB All-Star Game
Photos from the 88th Major League All-Star Game in Miami.
Silverman: Do You Know (Or Care) AL Can Tie ASG All-Time Series?
There was a time when the All-Star Game really was the Midsummer Classic and one of the major highlights of the season.
8-Year-Old NY Girl Headed To Skills Competition At MLB All-Star Game
Tae kwon do teaches discipline and hard work. Eight-year-old Jessie Tudor is using those lessons in baseball.
5 Most Memorable MLB All-Star Game Moments
Ranking the best Midsummer Classic moments ahead of the 88th MLB All-Star Game on July 11
Yankees' Gregorius Does Good Deeds Around City, Comes Up Short In All-Star Voting
Didi Gregorius was hoping some good karma would land him a place in next week's All-Star Game.
WATCH: Canadian Singer At All-Star Game Changes Lyrics To National Anthem To 'All Lives Matter'
A member of a Canadian singing quartet changed a lyric in his country's national anthem and held up a sign proclaiming "all lives matter" during a pregame performance at the 87th All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Mets All-Stars Tight-Lipped After Not Being Used In Midsummer Classic
The Mets' Terry Collins managed the National League team and hand-picked the closer and 43-year-old starter for the team. But he did not send either to the mound in the Midsummer Classic, which the American League won 4-2.
Boomer & Carton: Wednesday The 13th
After briefly discussing Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game, which the AL won by a score of 4-2, Boomer & Craig were compelled to discuss the new court documents released related to the disturbing Penn State/Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse case.
Keidel: Lay Off Baseball For Trying To Shake Things Up With All-Star Game
A sport that too often is called out for glorifying the days when it was barely integrated, for living in the dim days before the Civil Rights Movement, is now considered out of its gourd for going for it.
Chris Sale, Johnny Cueto To Start All-Star Game in San Diego
Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox will start for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game and Johnny Cueto of the San Francisco Giants for the National League.
Bartolo Colon Selected To Replace Bumgarner On NL All-Star Team
Colon, 43, is 7-4 this season with a 3.28 ERA. The former Cy Young winner will be appearing in his fourth Midsummer Classic. He also was an All-Star in 1998, 2005 and 2013.
Silverman: All-Star Game Controversies Reminiscent Of A Bygone Era
There's something very old-fashioned about the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
5 Things MLB All-Star Selections Got Wrong
With the exception of the two final spots being put up to a public vote, the MLB All-Star rosters are set. And as always, they aren't perfect.
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NJ councilperson accused in hit-and-run pressured to resign
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Massapequa Philharmonic honors champion Little League team
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Water emergency declared in Rockland County
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Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
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NYPD: Woman escapes custody in the Bronx
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NYPD cracks down on illegal cannabis trucks
The department seized 19 vehicles off city streets for allegedly selling cannabis products without permits.
Gov. Murphy vows to kill congestion pricing if N.J. drivers forced to pay twice
"If we have to, we've got options, which I don't want to use, but we can use through the Port Authority," Murphy said.
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NYPD: Woman escapes custody in the Bronx
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3-year-old girl falls from apartment window in the Bronx
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NYPD cracks down on illegal cannabis trucks
The department seized 19 vehicles off city streets for allegedly selling cannabis products without permits.
MTA launches redesigned TrainTime app
Officials say the redesigned TrainTime app combines three apps into one -- LIRR, Metro-North and MTA eTix.
Nearly a dozen humpback whales spotted in Hudson River
The whales were not alone. Several dolphins were also spotted swimming near the whales.
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Connecticut launches program to help residents find jobs
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Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
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Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
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Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
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Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
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NJ lawmakers introduce bill to prevent LIV Golf tournaments
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Nearly a dozen humpback whales spotted in Hudson River
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Masks required indoors at Rutgers University this fall
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NJ councilperson accused in hit-and-run pressured to resign
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Massapequa Philharmonic honors champion Little League team
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L.I. twins heading to college, defying doctors' diagnoses
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Judge sentences Roosevelt man in fatal stabbing of Roman Catholic deacon
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New York Comedy Festival returning in November
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Suffolk County officers accused of firing rifles into woods
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NJ lawmakers introduce bill to prevent LIV Golf tournaments
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Zeldin accepts CBS2's fall gubernatorial debate invitation
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NY delegation stands to lose seniority, strength in Congress
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NJ councilperson accused in hit-and-run pressured to resign
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Gov. Murphy vows to kill congestion pricing if N.J. drivers forced to pay twice
"If we have to, we've got options, which I don't want to use, but we can use through the Port Authority," Murphy said.
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Masks required indoors at Rutgers University this fall
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New York launches back-to-school COVID vaccination campaign
The statewide #VaxToSchool campaign aims to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among school-aged children.
NYC Health + Hospitals expands wastewater surveillance
Starting next week, the program will expand to include testing of hospital wastewater for polio and monkeypox.
NYC public schools easing COVID guidelines
New York City education officials say COVID rules for public schools won't be as strict when students return to the classroom in a few weeks.
Officials: West Nile virus detected in 2 NYC residents
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Solange Knowles composes original score for NYC Ballet
Knowles says her score will be performed by the New York City Ballet orchestra and choreographed by Gianna Reisen.
New York Comedy Festival returning in November
The festival runs Nov. 7-13 at various locations in all five boroughs, plus one show at UBS Arena in Nassau County.
Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather
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Melissa Etheridge to play a dozen off-Broadway shows
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Ashanti on the roots of her success and "how my story ends"
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Donaldson hits walk-off slam in 10th, Yankees beat Rays
New York entered having lost three straight and 12 of 15.
Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves
After taking a ball, Baty connected with a hanging curve on his very first swing in a New York uniform.
Jets' legend Klecko named finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Star defensive lineman joins Chuck Howley, Ken Riley as senior candidates for 2023 Canton class
Arozarena's early homer sends Rays past skidding Yankees
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Morton, Olson lead Braves to another easy win over Mets
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
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Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
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Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
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Stephen Stock and Marcia Kramer discuss federal ghost gun crackdown
There's a new federal effort to crack down on ghost guns. CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock spoke to CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer.
Massapequa Philarmonic plays tribute to Little League team
There was a special tribute to some champion Little Leaguers on Long Island.
Dealers rush to sell ghost gun parts before restrictions take effect
There's a new federal effort to crack down on ghost guns. The feds are taking aim at certain parts used to make these virtually untraceable weapons that are linked to crimes across our area. CBS News investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports.
Water restrictions in Rockland County go into effect Thursday
Water restrictions in Rockland County go into effect Thursday due to a lack of rain and low river levels. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports on how water limitations will affect just about everyone in the county.
