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So can Carmelo Anthony blend in with Jeremy Lin? After "Melo Drama Day 2," the survey says -- yes!
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So can Carmelo Anthony blend in with Jeremy Lin? After "Melo Drama Day 2," the survey says -- yes!
Since Linsanity hit New York City, local bars and restaurants have been offering specials in honor of surprise Knicks superstar Jeremy Lin. These are a few of our favorite Linspired eats.
Speaking of winning, some interesting news surrounding the Yankees' 2010 campaign...
Not much heat from the Hawks for Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks. That's likely to change Thursday night when the show travels to Miami for Lin versus LeBron and some real Heat.
MSG says it has punished a radio announcer who used an offensive term about Knicks guard Jeremy Lin.
Talk about Linsanity! Mitchell Schecter is one lucky Jeremy Lin fan!
Due to a left knee injury, New York Knicks rookie Iman Shumpert won't be able to compete in the 2012 Slam Dunk Contest.
Nike has extended their contract with Lin, according to Beijing Business Today, ensuring the Knicks' overnight sensation won't sign with a rival sportswear company.
In an otherwise cold month in the sporting calendar, Lin made everyone warmer. And Lin made everyone better, not just scoring but imbuing an otherwise fallow team and town with hope. The impact was real and the team's record reflected it.
"Jeremy's World" indeed. For the second straight week, Lin has made the cover of SI.
Melo briefly had what now belongs to Jeremy Lin. MSG shook when he was announced. Fans lined up to buy his jerseys, chanted his name. The happy homecoming hasn't lasted.
Linsanity has been a boon on the court, on Wall Street and now in the ratings. That's right, Lin has people watching the Knicks in record numbers.
The instinctual reaction from all Knicks fans will be to jump all over Carmelo Anthony and blame him for last night's loss. "He ruined the offense" will be the rally cry. The reaction would be wrong.
It's only February, yet countless experts have already counted New York out of contention. Does Jeremy Lin know how to swing a bat?
Should Carmelo Anthony be credited for launching Linsanity?
Knicks fans have been worrying about whether Carmelo Anthony's return would disrupt the Linsanity. This won't help ease their fears.
This is going so surprise many people after the last nine games: Jeremy Lin was not the best point guard in the Tri-State area Monday night.
With 'LINsanity' still running-wild, the signing of JR Smith, Carmelo Anthony's return, Baron Davis' debut and a Knicks loss to the Nets, today was a perfect day for Boomer & Craig to chat with Bernard King.
When Craig heard about people camping out for a chance to get their hands on the brand new foam, glow-in-the-dark Nike sneakers that are going for $220 and hit the stores this Friday, he decided that he wanted to get his feet in a pair.
When the dust settled, the storyline revolved around the point guard for the Nets.
Linsanity ran into reality: All-Star Deron Williams wasn't getting embarrassed by the Harvard guy again.
The Madison Square Garden Co. said Monday that it agreed to a multi-year deal under which the cable operator will carry its networks MSG, MSG+ and Fuse.
"This had nothing to do with me being cute or punny," Anthony Federico told the New York Daily News.
"I just want people to respect the privacy of my relatives in Taiwan," Lin said. "And I think hopefully this will get back to everybody because they need to live their lives as well."
Linsanity lives! And now the championship talk begins.
East Village tenants are rallying over the city's response while a sixth person reportedly died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is responding to criticism from some New York attorneys over the lack of Jewish representation on his judicial panel.
East Village tenants are rallying over the city's response while a sixth person reportedly died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is responding to criticism from some New York attorneys over the lack of Jewish representation on his judicial panel.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Just months after the last MTA fare hike took effect, the agency is already looking ahead to the next one.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is bouncing back thanks to support from the community after a devastating fire in November.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
East Village tenants are rallying over the city's response while a sixth person reportedly died from the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
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.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
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.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
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.
Thirty custom-made blue and orange street signs that were along Broadway during the Knicks' championship parade are up for auction online.
A Queens man pleaded guilty in connection with a woman's botched surgery death.
Tenants are frustrated as they say they've been living with uncertainty for weeks after multiple Legionnaires' cases were linked to their building. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
First responders are continuing to scour the riverbanks for signs of a little girl who went missing after being swept away. Another child was found dead. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
There are some showers lingering in the New York area with highs in the upper 70s. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
