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 number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
A woman died after she was shot multiple times Monday night in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, according to police.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
Robots called "Daxbots" will be roaming around Hoboken to collect data on sidewalks, curb ramps and other pedestrian infrastructure.
The car owner started the vehicle, and it exploded, launching debris into homes, yards and across a road on Monday morning.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The New York Mets have stumbled into the All-Star break after their worst first half in 31 years.
Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Nationals, 5-3 on Sunday.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine by beating the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
The surging Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the entire Tri-State Area will experience temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s on hump day.
As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, she's trying to save the man who stood by her for five decades.
The Department of Homeless Services took over encampment sweeps from police back in February, starting each job with seven days of outreach. That's what the mayor says will happen first. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke with a mom who says the decision to do so could make all the difference.
As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the heat means a bit of a financial windfall for ice cream shops, boardwalk stores, and beachside cafes.
