Hugs All Around: Mets, Nick Cannon Go For Guinness World Record Tonight At Citi Field
Come on, Mets fans. Let's hug it out. On Friday at Citi Field, 92.3 NOW's Nick Cannon will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most hugs in one hour.
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Come on, Mets fans. Let's hug it out. On Friday at Citi Field, 92.3 NOW's Nick Cannon will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most hugs in one hour.
Two things have been readily apparent in the latest Mets slide -- the bullpen needs an overhaul and Jose Reyes has been sorely missed. And, not coincidentally, those two things will be top priorities once the Mets start constructing their 2012 roster.
The 30-year-old former Mets first baseman received a 50-game suspension Thursday for taking the banned performance-enhancing substance and was subsequently released by the Colorado Rockies.
We've heard of angels in the outfield. The Mets are hoping they'll have a cowboy in theirs sometime in the near future after signing their first-round draft pick Brandon Nimmo.
Far, far away the Mets have been. You could have done anything on Wednesday other than watching the Mets go about their business -- the business of winning baseball games, of winning you over in 2011.
David Wright hit a three-run homer and Angel Pagan had three RBIs as the New York Mets won their first series in San Diego in more than nine years with a 7-3 win over the Padres on Wednesday night.
From a competitive angle looking from on the field view, baseball should take a committed look at the NFL or football in general and how they operate.
The Second Circuit rejected any argument for a different definition of net equity, leaving intact the definition set forth by Picard and affirmed by Bankruptcy Judge Lifland. Good news for the Mets' owners.
Brandon Nimmo had some anxious moments before he finally signed his first pro contract, more than he felt on draft night when the Mets surprisingly nabbed him in the first round.
When San Diego's Nick Hundley came to the plate in the eighth inning, he did a double take. The Padres catcher thought his eyes were betraying him when he spotted Mets starter Mike Pelfrey coming in from the bullpen.
Brandon Nimmo says a spending spree is not on the agenda now that he has signed his first professional contract.
From Generation K to recording his 300th save with the Mets, Jason Isringhausen's career has come full circle.
The Mets have a golden opportunity to learn a lot about themselves in the next six weeks. They can fade into the sunset or they can fight through games even though so much is going wrong right now.
Derek Jeter could be one of the few current MLB stars to play an entire career in only one uniform. Mariano Rivera too, perhaps. Though you never know -- before this season, most Yankees fans couldn't imagine Jorge Posada playing anywhere but the Bronx.
August has not been kind to the Mets so far. New York has gone just 3 and 9 this month, continuing a trend over the past few seasons where things unravel during the final third of the baseball schedule.
Zack Wheeler seems to be adjusting quite nicely to his new surroundings. Though he suffered the loss in his last start on Saturday, he's making progress with his revamped delivery and seems to have settled in with his new teammates.
Justin Upton homered and Paul Goldschmidt doubled twice to help the Arizona Diamondbacks edge the New York Mets 5-3 on Sunday
Arizona right-hander Jason Marquis broke his right shinbone after getting hit by a line drive Sunday.
Arizona Diamondbacks came from behind to win for the 33rd time this season with a 6-4 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night.
Right-hander Mike Pelfrey has left the New York Mets' game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after he was hit by a line drive in the fifth inning.
Ian Kennedy won his seventh straight start to become the National League's second 15-game winner and the Arizona Diamondbacks widened their newfound NL West lead with a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.
On Friday, August 19, Cannon will attempt to make history at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens where he'll be hugging people until he makes it into the record books.
With the Mets short on available relievers, Jonathon Niese matched his career high with 122 pitches. He outlasted Cory Luebke in a matchup of young left-handers from Ohio, but couldn't hold an early 2-0 lead.
A late afternoon visit to Manhattan by President Barack Obama, caused more traffic than usual. That visit came on the heels of afternoon home games for both the Mets and Yankees.
Mets center fielder Angel Pagan left Wednesday night's 9-5 loss to San Diego with lower back spasms, further depleting New York's injury-riddled lineup.
Two people could be seen with a banner at the very top of the Empire State Building in New York City Wednesday afternoon.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Local and federal officials are ramping up security for the huge Fourth of July celebration in New York City.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Two people could be seen with a banner at the very top of the Empire State Building in New York City Wednesday afternoon.
Local and federal officials are ramping up security for the huge Fourth of July celebration in New York City.
Prosecutors across New York City say they're fighting back against an increase in crimes involving cryptocurrency, but it appears they have their work cut out for them.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Leonora Campbell was killed in a hit-and-run just after buying food for someone at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, her granddaughter said.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
Jersey City residents are fired up and frustrated, as city leaders reconsider a proposed property tax hike that could raise bills by about 20%.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
The mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
After lengthy and hard-fought negotiations, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the City Council reached a budget deal Tuesday just hours before the deadline.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Nolan McLean and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens both hit solo home runs and the Mets beat the Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Jarren Duran singled home the winning run to cap a three-run rally in the 10th inning, and the Red Sox finished a four-game sweep of the rival Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday night.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
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 Law Enforcement Contributor Richard Esposito sits down with Chris Wragge to discuss how the NYPD will prepare for a busy weekend that includes: the 4th of July, a World Cup match at MetLife, and a possible Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce wedding at MSG.
Local and federal officials detailed security preparations ahead of the many Fourth of July events across New York City.
Constitutional law expert, James Sample, talks with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi about the key decisions handed down by the SCOTUS.
CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott took a ride on a Coast Guard boat that will be patrolling the water during the Fourth of July events in New York City.
NJ Transit tickets just got more expensive as a 3% fare hike went into effect systemwide Wednesday. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
