Snapshot NY: John Damato follows MMA dream after heart transplant
As a heart transplant recipient, Damato experienced unimaginable pain. Now, he's dishing it out. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
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As a heart transplant recipient, Damato experienced unimaginable pain. Now, he's dishing it out. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
The VICE correspondent explains why Russia has become a hot bed for top flight wrestlers and mixed martial artists.
The president is expected to stay until Sunday, potentially snarling Midtown traffic on the day of the New York City Marathon.
McGregor is accused of strong-arm robbery and criminal mischief.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock tries out one of the fastest-growing sports in the country and finds it's more than just a good workout.
Bi Nguyen aka Killer Bee was one of two Survivor players to leave the island this week. Nguyen, an MMA fighter by trade, suffered an MCL sprain during the game and decided to withdraw from the competition in order to protect her body from further damage.
The former NFL defensive end was successful in his professional fighting debut, scoring a knockout just under a minute into the match.
On this week's edition of the 'Outside the Cage' podcast, hosts Ike Feldman and Pete Hoffman recap the UFC's return to Texas, and cowboy Donald Cerrone's return to the win column.
"Outside The Cage" podcast hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman recap UFC 221 and what Yoel Romero's knockout of former champ Luke Rockhold means for a middleweight division that's already in disarray. Joining the guys in-studio this week is Roy "Big Country" Nelson (starting at the 14:45 mark), who previews his upcoming rematch against Matt Mitrione.
On this week's edition of the "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman unwrap the chaos surrounding UFC 222 with featherweight champion Max Holloway forced out of his second title defense due to a leg injury, leaving former champ Frankie Edgar opponent-less for the time being.
"Outside The Cage" podcast hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman were able to grab a few minutes this week with Volkan Oezdemir, Daniel Cormier's opponent at UFC 220.
On this week's edition of the "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman gear up for 2018's first UFC pay-per-view event UFC 220 with two huge interviews.
On this week's edition of the "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman recap UFC 219 from head to toe and plot out what they believe is next for the card's big winners.
On this week's edition of the "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Ike Feldman and Pete Hoffman dive into UFC 219, which will showcase one of the year's most anticipated matchups between Cris "Cyborg" Justino and Holly Holm.
On this week's "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman recap the wildly entertaining UFC on Fox 26 card, which saw movement atop the stacked welterweight division, and preview UFC 219 with legendary striking coach Jason Parillo.
The fellas also talk about sensor technology that will be put inside fighters' gloves for UFC 219 later this month and how this data could help prevent brain damage in MMA and the NFL.
In this week's edition of the "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman recap the chaos from Saturday night's epic UFC 218 with light-heavyweight prospect Dominick Reyes and move forward to this weekend's card in Fresno, California, with another up and comer in Alex Perez.
"Outside the Cage" podcast hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman return for a jam-packed week in the world of combat sports.
On this week's "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman recap a surprisingly eventful weekend in mixed martial arts.
The Bellator MMA fighter breaks down how he got started in his career, his fight with Tito Ortiz and the Bellator 180 match-up with Silva.
Fans of professional mixed martial arts in New York City have been waiting two decades for this weekend.
Before the explosive main card at UFC 205 gets underway at Madison Square Garden, there will be some interesting prelim fights to take in.
UFC 205 will be just the second time in UFC history in which three titles are on the line on the same night.
As long and crazy a ride as it's been for the state of New York to finally get its first MMA event since 1995, Chris Weidman's road to UFC 205 might have been even wackier.
The Moscow-backed leader of the Russian region of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, faced criticism Wednesday after his sons took part in televised mixed martial arts fights involving children as young as eight.
The New York Jets rolled to a victory over the New England Patriots in their home opener Thursday night.
A Brooklyn family was forced out of their home after city inspectors found safety violations at a nearby construction site.
The Mets scored 10 runs in three straight games for the first time in their 63-season history with a victory over the Phillies.
An 11-year-old boy died Monday after subway surfing in New York City. He's the fourth person to die from subway surfing in the city this year.
The Mariners beat the New York Yankees on Thursday.
A Brooklyn family was forced out of their home after city inspectors found safety violations at a nearby construction site.
An 11-year-old boy died Monday after subway surfing in New York City. He's the fourth person to die from subway surfing in the city this year.
Democrats in the Nassau County Legislature are calling for a federal investigation into taxpayer funding for security at Donald Trump's rally at the Nassau Coliseum Wednesday.
City leaders say the Bronx needs more trees to promote the health and wellness of residents.
Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized former President Donald Trump's tax policies one day after he held a rally on Long Island.
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
This National Voter Registration Day, here's a reminder about how to register to vote across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Our beautiful weekend continues Sunday, but we're tracking our first chance of rain in a while this week.
Expect plenty of sunshine Saturday with temperatures getting into the low and mid 80s.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma.
Dozens of renters in Passaic, New Jersey are accusing their landlord of not fixing problems plaguing their units.
The Jets will look to exorcise some demons when they take on the rival Patriots in their home opener on Thursday.
Democrat LaMonica McIver has won a special House election in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small said he will not resign after he was indicted for allegedly abusing his teenage daughter.
People will do anything for their pets, but some owners are saying the costs at the vet are now outrageously high.
Democrats in the Nassau County Legislature are calling for a federal investigation into taxpayer funding for security at Donald Trump's rally at the Nassau Coliseum Wednesday.
This year's deadly listeria outbreak involving Boar's Head meats prompted one Long Island deli to change its business model.
Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized former President Donald Trump's tax policies one day after he held a rally on Long Island.
The Jets will look to exorcise some demons when they take on the rival Patriots in their home opener on Thursday.
The owner of a Long Island construction company has been sentenced to jail in connection to a deadly 2019 wall collapse.
Democrats in the Nassau County Legislature are calling for a federal investigation into taxpayer funding for security at Donald Trump's rally at the Nassau Coliseum Wednesday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized former President Donald Trump's tax policies one day after he held a rally on Long Island.
Democrat LaMonica McIver has won a special House election in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District.
The NYPD is teaming up with the Department of Sanitation to get so-called "ghost cars" off the streets.
Donald Trump supporters were greeted by tight security for a rally Wednesday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
This year's deadly listeria outbreak involving Boar's Head meats prompted one Long Island deli to change its business model.
City leaders say the Bronx needs more trees to promote the health and wellness of residents.
Evidence is emerging about the detrimental effects of social media, particularly for young people, from overuse, and harmful and addictive messaging.
A coalition of city leaders and advocates want to make it easier to heed the call of nature in New York City. They want to improve access to public bathrooms across the Big Apple.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Harvey Weinstein appeared in a New York courtroom on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to one count of a criminal sex act in the 1st degree.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing three charges, including sex trafficking, stemming from an investigation by federal authorities.
Keegan-Michael Key opens up about voicing B-127 in "Transformers One" and how he transformed the iconic character with his own voice—no tech tricks needed.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
The New York Jets rolled to a victory over the New England Patriots in their home opener Thursday night.
The Mets scored 10 runs in three straight games for the first time in their 63-season history with a victory over the Phillies.
The Mariners beat the New York Yankees on Thursday.
The Jets will look to exorcise some demons when they take on the rival Patriots in their home opener on Thursday.
The New York Yankees clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
City leaders say the Bronx needs more trees to promote the health and wellness of residents.
The UN Summit of the Future features a series of discussions focusing on Afrofuturism with an accompanying art exhibit in Harlem.
A Brooklyn childhood education center is fighting to reopen after waiting months for NYCHA to address mold issues.
The Legal Aid Society has filed a lawsuit accusing five solar panel companies of deceptive business practices and fraud.
Harlem hosted thousands for the 55th Annual African-American Day Parade on Sunday.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 19 at 11 p.m.
Imagine being forced out of your home with only minutes to pack up your belongings. It happened to a Brooklyn family after city inspectors say they found safety violations at a nearby construction site. That family still can't go home, and they're afraid of what's next. CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Public bathrooms can be hard to find in New York City. Now, there's a push to make it easier. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports on what's being done.
The United Nations General Assembly will meet Monday through Friday next week, meaning drivers in Manhattan should brace for gridlock.
Fighting is intensifying between Israel and Hezbollah after two days of coordinated attacks using pagers and walkie-talkies, and now there are fears of a wider war. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has reaction from families of hostages.
