March Madness brings Sweet 16 to Newark Prudential Center
March Madness and the NCAA Tournament are coming to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey today.
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March Madness and the NCAA Tournament are coming to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey today.
The Sweet Sixteen means traffic closures will be in effect near the arena.
John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time, guiding the Arkansas Razorbacks past nemesis Rick Pitino and St. John's.
St. John's season has come to an end. They fell 75-66 in the round of 32 to Arkansas on Saturday afternoon. The end of the Red Storm's tournament came sooner than many expected. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston has more on the Johnnies' last dance.
President Trump traveled with Elon Musk to Philadelphia this weekend for the Division I NCAA men's wrestling championships at the Wells Fargo Center.
St. John's great season came to a heartbreaking end in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer has more on their shocking exit from the dance.
St. John's is looking to take the next step on their road to the Final Four. A win Saturday will be sweet because they'll earn a trip to the Sweet 16 in San Francisco, but they need to finish business in Providence first. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston caught up with the team on their off day.
ST. John's opened up their NCAA tournament with a blowout first round victory over Omaha. It was a night ST. John's fans have been waiting a long time for, their first tournament win in 25 years! Otis Livingston has the highlights.
ST. John's made their return to the NCAA Tournament and the red storm came out strong with a blowout victory over Omaha. Kristie Keleshian was on the ST. John's campus with reaction from students.
Rick Pitino returned to Providence and picked up a March Madness victory, coaching St. John's past Omaha 83-53 on Thursday night.
St. John's relies on hard-nosed defense, which is the very foundation upon which champions are made. In fact, three of the last five national champs have been top 10 defensive teams. This year, St. John's is second in the nation. Their road to San Antonio is uncertain, but if history holds true, they have the map. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
St. John's is getting ready for Thursday night's tip-off in their first round matchup with Omaha. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston is with the team in Rhode Island as the excitement builds.
St. John's University went through their first workout in Providence, Rhode Island, on Wednesday as they get ready to take on the Omaha Mavericks. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports live from the court.
The St. John's Red Storm was treated to a heck of a sendoff from the Queens campus Tuesday before they headed to Providence for round one of the NCAA tournament. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
The St. John's men's basketball team hit the road Tuesday as they get ready to play in the first round of the NCAA tournament. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston was there for the send-off.
The road to San Antonio for the Final Four is about to start for St. John's. The first stop is Providence, Rhode Island, for their first-round matchup Thursday night. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston was in Queens as the team prepared to leave.
The Fairleigh Dickinson University women's team will make its initial appearance in the NCAA Tournament, thanks to a very long winning streak.
UCLA is the top overall seed in the women's NCAA March Madness tournament.
Auburn is the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, with Duke, Houston and Florida joining the Tigers on the No. 1 line in the March Madness bracket.
The St. John's Red Storm won their first Big East Tournament in 25 years Saturday. Now, they wait for their NCAA Tournament seeding. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer and Derick Waller report.
The top-seeded Red Storm rolled to a 78-57 victory on Thursday in the quarterfinals and will face fifth-seeded Marquette in the semifinals on Friday night. CBS News New York's John Dias has the story from Madison Square Garden.
Rick Pitino and RJ Luis were rewarded Wednesday for St. John's best season in decades, winning Big East Coach of the Year and Player of the Year, respectively.
The 2025 Big East Tournament starts Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, where No. 1 seed St. John's is trying to win its first championship in 25 years.
No. 7 St. John's clinched a share of its first Big East regular-season title in 33 years by beating Butler 76-70.
No. 10 St. John's routed UConn 89-75 at Madison Square Garden to complete its first regular season sweep of the Huskies in 25 years.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
When the twin towers collapsed on 9/11, only 20 people who were inside made it out alive, including six firefighters and a woman they now regard as their guardian angel.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
When the twin towers collapsed on 9/11, only 20 people who were inside made it out alive, including six firefighters and a woman they now regard as their guardian angel.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
Erin Piacenti was identified as one of the two people stabbed by a woman Monday afternoon in Times Square before police shot and killed the suspect.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
A man was arrested after he was seen on surveillance video stealing money from a kids' lemonade stand in New Jersey, police said.
Thirteen people were hurt when a shuttle bus crashed at Newark Airport early Monday morning.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
They may have been a bit disappointed, but for students in two public school districts, summer vacation came to an end on Monday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
City officials said they want to expand oversight of cooling towers, which can contain Legionella bacteria. The plan is to track registered towers and crack down on unregistered ones.
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and New York Congressmen Tim Kennedy and Joe Morelle introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act, challenging President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America."
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the Mets beat the Rays 3-2 on Monday night.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
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Five years ago Tuesday, the remnants of Hurricane Ida brought historic and deadly flooding to New Jersey. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to residents who say they're still fearful every time in begins to rain hard.
Police have launched a death investigation that may be linked to the disappearance of two senior citizens in New Jersey.
The father of a woman who stabbed two people in Times Square on Monday is asking for forgiveness, saying his daughter suffered from mental health issues. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A man was slashed in the neck in Hell's Kitchen on Tuesday night.
