Lichtenstein: Be Thankful, For 2015 Was A Step Forward For Our Teams
Although another year has gone by without a victory celebration parade down the Canyon of Heroes, I look at 2015 as a step in the right direction for our local sports teams.
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Although another year has gone by without a victory celebration parade down the Canyon of Heroes, I look at 2015 as a step in the right direction for our local sports teams.
The Miami Heat concluded a 6-1 homestand by snapping the New York Knicks' four-game winning streak, prevailing 95-78 on Monday night at American Airlines Arena.
Kristaps Porzingis dominated on both ends of the court and the New York Knicks extended their winning streak to four games with a tense 107-102 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points to help the New York Knicks defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 93-90 on Friday night for their third straight win.
Kristaps Porzingis has long arms and quick feet, an ideal combination for rebounding, defending and distributing towels.
The Knicks were never going to win a title this season. Instead, the simple hope was for them to be competent. So far, sitting at 6-6, that's exactly what they have been.
Rookie forward Kristaps Porzingis enjoyed the best game of his young career, scoring a personal best 29 points in the New York Knicks' 102-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks are off to a better start than most anyone predicted, due in large part to the development of guard Langston Galloway.
The New York Knicks won for just the second time at home this season, knocking off the New Orleans Pelicans 95-87 on Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
James scored 31 points, Williams made a tiebreaking jumper with 41 seconds left and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 90-84 on Friday night for their eighth straight victory.
The Knicks might have their franchise player for the next 15 years, and it is time for the fan base to simply enjoy the ride.
Arron Afflalo made his long-awaited regular-season debut for the Knicks on Wednesday night and had an immediate impact on the team.
It's time to take a look at the latest best and worst stories on the NY/NJ sports landscape.
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.
Forward Cody Zeller hit a layup off an inbounds pass with 0.4 seconds remaining, and the Charlotte Hornets then held on in a bizarre finish for a 95-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
What happened on Tuesday night was not a typical Knicks win.
Forward Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and the New York Knicks held on in the fourth quarter to defeat the Toronto Raptors 111-109 on Tuesday.
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.
John Henson returned after missing four games with an Achilles tendon injury, scoring 22 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 99-92 win over the New York Knicks on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks ran into a couple of problems that have plagued them during the Carmelo Anthony era that had been largely absent over the first four games of the season.
The sleeves apparently slowed LeBron James in the first half Wednesday night as much as the New York Knicks. By the fourth quarter, neither could stop him.
Growing up in upstate Glens Falls, Jimmer Fredette loved watching the Knicks. Soon he could be playing for them.
The younger players on the roster representing the team's future are acquitting themselves quite well.
The 39-year-old center recorded his 954th victory as a San Antonio Spur, an NBA record for one player with one team, in a 94-84 win over the New York Knicks Monday at Madison Square Garden.
Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points and the New York Knicks ruined Washington's home opener, beating the Wizards 117-110 on Saturday night.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
Last-minute Christmas tree shoppers can always expect a better deal as sellers look to unload them right before the holiday.
The family of a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police in Queens on Sunday is disputing the NYPD's account that he charged at officers with a box cutter.
Last-minute Christmas tree shoppers can always expect a better deal as sellers look to unload them right before the holiday.
The family of a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police in Queens on Sunday is disputing the NYPD's account that he charged at officers with a box cutter.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
Many escaped the blaze on Humboldt Street, thanks to two neighbors who stepped up as soon as they saw the billowing black smoke.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano appeared in a Massachusetts court and denied allegations he assaulted his girlfriend at a hotel.
A Kearny man faces a host of charges after allegedly fatally shooting another man with a bow and arrow over the weekend.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
After deliberating for more than a week, the jury in Linda Sun's trial said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on any of the 19 counts.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored, Justus Annunen made 16 saves and the Predators beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
Josh Norris and Zach Benson scored in the second period and the Sabres beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night for their sixth straight win.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Noah Clowney added 19 and the Nets beat the Raptors 96-81 on Sunday night.
Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 47 points and the Knicks overcame Karl-Anthony Towns' quiet night to beat the Heat 132-125 on Sunday.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says New York City could see an inch. Points north and west will likely get a little more.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner sat down with the Broadway star and singer to talk about her love of food and the holiday.
CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke to one homeowner about how the tradition started.
Video shows smoke and flames pouring out of a window from the back of the building on Pine Street, near Ridgewood Avenue. No one was hurt. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, the travel rush this year is not just busy, it's record breaking.
