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Brook Lopez continued his fine play with 23 points and 10 rebounds, and forward Joe Johnson scored 10 of his 17 points in a decisive second quarter, leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics Sunday night at the Barclays Center.
Point guard Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with 23 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds for the Kings.
Michael Wright, former basketball star who was once drafted by the Knicks, was found dead this week in Midwood, Brooklyn -- and police late Wednesday said he was a homicide victim.
Kobe Bryant may have won the crowd, but a late 3-pointer and a tough defense in the final minutes made sure the Knicks won the game.
The 2015-2016 NBA season tips off October 27. Preview the Eastern Conference contenders, sleepers and teams jockeying for draft position.
The 2015-2016 NBA season tips off October 27. Preview the Western Conference contenders, sleepers and teams jockeying for draft position.
NBA general managers believe this is the season LeBron James finally takes Cleveland to the top.
The former Ron Artest says: 'Not every Kardashian needs to be around'
Derrick Williams scored 19 points in another strong performance and the New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 101-95 on Friday night to remain unbeaten in the preseason.
Lamar Odom reportedly opened his eyes and spoke Friday after four days in critical condition.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Lamar Odom is on life support but that his doctors think he's improving. Meanwhile, family and friends of the Queens native are praying for his recovery.
The regular season is just 29 days away and media day marks the unofficial tip-off of the NBA season.
Former NBA great Darryl Dawkins recently passed away. Here are five things to know about "Chocolate Thunder."
"He's pretty bored," one unnamed source told the New York Post. "He's always been interested in politics, and he's always been interested in running for office."
We also heard about his bench-pressing prowess, his desire to be a doctor and he even flexed his golden pipes when Sam Smith came on.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Jake Brown tells the story of Hofstra's greatest player and his professional basketball journey.
A division title might soon mean a banner but no assurance of a playoff spot in the NBA, forcing clubs to finish in the top eight of their conference if they want a shot at the title.
Melo goes for the most high fives in 30 seconds at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
One thing is for sure, it's good to be the owner of a sports franchise.
Changes to the NBA playoffs are almost certainly coming. Changes to the league's much-discussed moratorium and Hack-a-Shaq aren't, at least not now.
He revealed that the Finals loss to the Warriors still gives him nightmares.
Bargnani, the top pick in the 2006 NBA draft, appeared in just 71 games over two seasons with the Knicks.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute Sunday, as hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association remain without a deal.
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 203 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters, and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
The Islanders beat the Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
There were two deadly shootings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, just hours apart this weekend, both involving teenagers.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute Sunday, as hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association remain without a deal.
At least 100 demonstrators took to New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting.
New York City is committing $4 million to expand public bathroom access across the five boroughs, Mayor Mamdani announced Saturday.
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death on a residential Queens street Friday afternoon, and police are searching for two persons of interest.
Surveillance video captured the moment a New York school security guard saved a choking first grader.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
There were two deadly shootings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, just hours apart this weekend, both involving teenagers.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
Electric vehicles could soon be in the crosshairs of Congress, with a new bill that would force more rigorous safety standards.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute Sunday, as hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association remain without a deal.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Theater fans get the opportunity to buy 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows.
The Islanders beat the Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick - one of his goals coming while most of New York's players were in the locker room at the end of the first period - and the Boston Bruins coasted past the Rangers 10-2 on Saturday.
Devin Booker scored 31 points and Dillon Brooks added 27 as the Phoenix Suns beat the New York Knicks 112-107 on Friday night.
James Harden scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Clippers beat the Nets 121-105 on Friday night.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
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.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, as hospitals and NYSNA struggle to reach a deal. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for January 10 at 11 p.m.
If there's one thing both New Yorkers and tourists can agree on, it's that the city could use more public bathrooms. Saturday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a multimillion dollar plan to install modular public bathrooms across all five boroughs as part of a pilot program. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Macy's said it plans to close 14 stores in 12 states, including New Jersey and New York.
