Ex-Jets Safety Keith Fitzhugh Happy To Be Choo-Chooing Along As Train Conductor
Some people called Keith Fitzhugh crazy. Others praised him for his admirable decision. Turning down the Jets for trains? Yep, and he'd do it again in a heartbeat.
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Some people called Keith Fitzhugh crazy. Others praised him for his admirable decision. Turning down the Jets for trains? Yep, and he'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Rex Ryan's new book is sure to shock some fans and pump others up, though the coach's straight talk isn't just reserved for the printed page. Ryan left it all out there in a Tuesday morning appearance with WFAN's Boomer & Carton.
Mark Sanchez and his Jets teammates are going camping again. The third-year quarterback is holding his "Jets West" camp, which started Monday, at Mission Viejo High School in Southern California for the second straight offseason.
Rex Ryan has been called lots of things — some nice, and others not-so-much — during his two years as coach of the Jets. Here's one more he might be able to soon add to the list: best-selling author.
The Jets concluded their 2011 draft with four selections on Saturday. So, all things considered, how did Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum do?
According to the New York Post, Jets draft pick Scotty McKnight wrote "some chilling, gruesome passages" while attending High School, in which he described "gluing (his English teacher) naked to a wall, cutting off her feet and killing her family while she watches."
The New York Jets selected talented but troubled nose tackle Kenrick Ellis from Hampton in the third round on the NFL draft on Friday night, giving Rex Ryan's defense depth on the defensive line.
Welcome back, Jets? Three players were at the team's facility as of late Friday morning. However, according to multiple reports, the NFL has received a temporary stay of the injunction -- meaning the lockout may be back on.
Roger Goodell heard the boos loud and clear, and couldn't blame the fans. "It's the fans' frustration and I understand that," the NFL commissioner said Friday, a day after he was greeted with jeers at the podium at Radio City Music Hall.
Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum, known for wheelin' and dealin' on draft day, stuck to his guns Thursday night and landed Temple defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson. "It was just a great feeling," Wilkerson told WFAN's Boomer & Carton Friday morning.
As the first round of the draft unfolded, it became apparent that the Jets were going to get one of their defensive targets. As players continued to drop, Rex Ryan and Mike Tannenbaum grew more and more excited that they were going to fill a huge need.
NYC is now the proud home of a Prince, a Muhammad and God's Gift. So which of the NYC locals made out best in the name game?
We've come to expect trash talk from Jets head coach Rex Ryan. But Justin Tuck wasn't exactly thrilled when Ryan called out the Giants for being second to Gang Green.
Steve opened his Thursday night schmooze by talking Yankees, Mets and the NFL Draft.
The Jets selected Temple defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson in the first round Thursday night, giving Rex Ryan and his aggressive defense the big-time pass rusher they coveted.
The New York Giants have selected Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara with the 19th pick of the NFL draft.
The NFL draft always is a guessing game, but never before has it been accompanied by so much uncertainty.
The NFL has promised to give its teams guidance on what to do after another stinging rebuke from the same federal judge who lifted the lockout. Whether that includes rules for free agency or simply whether players can talk with their coaches was anyone's guess.
Jets All-Pro Darrelle Revis was invited to attend a private dinner with President Barack Obama on Wednesday night. Revis' agent said the star cornerback spoke privately with Obama for about five minutes and was shocked to find out the President knows about Revis Island.
Rex Ryan's upcoming book, "Play Like You Mean It," gives an entertaining glimpse into the man who has become one of the NFL's most colorful and controversial personalities. And — no shock here — he pulls no punches.
On Thursday night, with the 30th pick in the NFL Draft, the Jets must address a need that has been glaring for the past two years. They have to select a pass rusher.
A day after a federal judge ended the NFL's 45-day lockout, a small group of Jets showed up at the team's facility Tuesday but were told they would not be allowed to train or work out.
Strange. Unique. Weird. Those are the buzz words for this week's NFL draft, the most unusual selection process since free agency began 18 years ago.
Whether it's trading up or down, or for future picks, New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum is as big a wheeler and dealer as there is in the NFL.
The Associated Press takes a look at the best and worst first-round draft picks for each NFL team.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
The family of a man killed in a shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Karina Vetrano's convicted killer Chanel Lewis' attorney said he would soon be filing an appeal in the 2016 murder that shocked New York City.
A former Mount Vernon police official faces attempted murder charges for allegedly being the getaway driver in a Bronx shooting, prosecutors said.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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 has your First Alert Forecast for August 4 at 11 p.m.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the data.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
Drivers in one Brooklyn neighborhood were relieved to learn they would only have to move their cars once a week for Alternate Side Parking under a new pilot program, but Tuesday, many were surprised to find tickets waiting for them on their windshields. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A high-ranking Mount Vernon police official is accused of helping her son plan a shooting outside of Bronx criminal court. She has now been fired. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
