Sellout crowd cheers on Mets at home opener
A sellout crowd of almost 44,000 fans cheered on their beloved Mets on Citi Field on Friday for the team's home opener; CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
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A sellout crowd of almost 44,000 fans cheered on their beloved Mets on Citi Field on Friday for the team's home opener; CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
CBS2's John Dias has all the excitement from the parking lot of Citi Field.
CBS2's Steve Overmyer has a live pregame report from the home opener Citi Field.
The Mets unveiled a statue of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver outside Citi Field before their home opener.
The New York Mets will play the Arizona Diamondbacks in their home opener Friday. As CBS2's John Dias reports, this year's Opening Day will be special for many reasons -- one being a full ballpark with rolled back COVID restrictions.
A New York Mets legend will soon be remembered in an amazing way. Friday morning, the Mets will unveil a statue honoring Tom Seaver. It will stand 10 feet tall and show Seaver in the middle of his iconic pitching motion. CBS2's Steve Overmyer spoke with some of Seaver's teammates.
Thursday, April 7, is opening day for Major League Baseball, and the New York Mets are ready for the season, which includes a special day honoring glory teams of the past. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan got a preview of what fans can expect at Citi Field, including new food choices.
The mayor made the announcement on the change in city policy at a press conference at Citi Field on Thursday morning.
The mayor said at a press conference Thursday the move will help boost the city's economy and end sports teams' competitive disadvantage. However, many objected to Adams' new executive order. CBS2's John Dias reports.
The Mets first baseman revealed he was in a serious crash that caused his pickup truck to flip over three times. CBS2's Otis Livingston reports.
CBS2's Otis Livingston has the story from Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Negotiations lasted for an hour Saturday when Major League Baseball made a new proposal that lawyers for locked-out players thought had only minor movement.
Organizers say they haven't been able to hold the event for nearly two years because of the pandemic.
The Mets open their season in 84 days, but already former general manager Zack Scott has won a big victory.
Showalter is no stranger to New York baseball fans. The 65-year-old spent time across town managing the New York Yankees from 1992 to 1995.
Buck Showalter has been named the next manager of the New York Mets, bringing him back to the Big Apple to take over his fifth major league team.
There was big news Sunday for longtime local baseball fans. Gil Hodges is will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. It was music to the ears of the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Mets faithful.
Mets owner Steve Cohen promised a max effort bringing a World Series back to New York. Enter Max Scherzer, the newest ace in Queens.
It appears the Mets will have the best 1-2 starting pitching tandem in baseball.
Marte's four-year contract is worth $78 million, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Eppler is known for landing big-name free agents, and he'll have a long leash with the Mets.
Eppler gets a four-year contract to become the Mets' fifth head of baseball operations in 13 months.
The veteran right-hander pitched just two innings last season for the Mets following his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
Before he joined the Angels, Eppler served in a variety of roles with the Yankees, including as the team's assistant general manager between 2012 and 2014.
The team declined its option on Rojas' contract for 2022, making the announcement a day after finishing third in the NL East at 77-85 in Steve Cohen's first year of ownership.
Con Edison is offering reimbursement to Brooklyn residents who were without power for more than 48 hours during February's winter storm and bitter cold.
One person is in custody after a homeless man was set on fire outside Penn Station Monday night.
Former archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was sworn as the NYPD's chief chaplain, along with the Rev. A.R. Bernard.
A teen was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were pelted with snowballs in February at Washington Square Park, according to police sources.
Harvey Weinstein was in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday as a judge set a jury selection date for his third trial. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Con Edison is offering reimbursement to Brooklyn residents who were without power for more than 48 hours during February's winter storm and bitter cold.
One person is in custody after a homeless man was set on fire outside Penn Station Monday night.
Former archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was sworn as the NYPD's chief chaplain, along with the Rev. A.R. Bernard.
A teen was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were pelted with snowballs in February at Washington Square Park, according to police sources.
Harvey Weinstein was in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday as a judge set a jury selection date for his third trial. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
An off-duty NYPD officer jumped into action when a man was trapped inside a burning car after a severe crash on Long Island.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced friendly Republicans and critical Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, where she testified about the administration's immigration agenda.
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
The Devils dealt the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday.
The Jets beat the Tuesday deadline by using the franchise tag on veteran running back Breece Hall.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
This morning, Israel's military announced a new broad wave of strikes on Tehran and the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Former US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro explains what could happen next.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how the conflict in the Middle East could impact your wallet.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the latest on the fifth day of the conflict in the Middle East.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is planning for a $100 million makeover at the terminal, which opened in 1995.
Negotiations between Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed, resulting in thousands of patients in New York losing in-network care.
