On WFAN: NJ Gov. Chris Christie Talks Sports, Politics During Co-Hosting Gig
Gov. Chris Christie, an avid sports fan otherwise known as Boomer & Carton caller "Chris from Mendham," sat alongside WFAN's Craig Carton on Friday morning.
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Gov. Chris Christie, an avid sports fan otherwise known as Boomer & Carton caller "Chris from Mendham," sat alongside WFAN's Craig Carton on Friday morning.
The Mets' partial ownership drama is drawing to a close, with billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen in the lead to claim a minority stake in the franchise, according to the New York Post.
Jason Bay went 1-for-3 in his return to the Mets' starting lineup Thursday after a short absence to attend the birth of his son. "I think it's classy to afford the team the luxury," he said, "and make it so the player doesn't have to worry about leaving someone shorthanded."
I have spent the better part of 5 years defending Carlos Beltran. He's the most misunderstood and under-appreciated athlete in all of New York.
Craig and Governor Christie were both very pleased to welcome ex-Met George Foster to the Allstate Studio this morning to talk a little about baseball and a little about life.
Things were going very well this morning with Governor Christie filling in for Boomer. That is, until his staff disappeared.
It was an early Thursday schmooze for Steve with both locals playing afternoon baseball. First up, the Mets, who coasted behind Mike "Big Pelf" Pelfrey until K-Rod made it interesting in the ninth. But a win's a win, and so it goes for the Metropolitans.
Mike Pelfrey pitched into the eighth inning against San Francisco's limited lineup, Carlos Beltran homered and the New York Mets averted a Giants sweep with a 5-2 win Thursday.
Ecuador and Greece will meet in an exhibition soccer game at Citi Field on June 7th. It will be the first ever soccer match held at Citi Field, which is home to the New York Mets.
Jason Bay has returned from the paternity leave list and is back in the starting lineup for the New York Mets.
Tim McCarver didn't shy away from discussing the Mets' financial situation during a conference call in March, though according to the New York Post, the Fox analyst is sorry for his comments about SNY's three-man TV team.
As far as Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is concerned, media and fans alike can keep going with the trade speculation. He'll just show up to work and do his thing.
Craig got special information this morning about the future of the Mets. Yes, Craig has a source who told him the Wilpons will sell the Mets at the end of the year. His highly informed source - the guy who makes bagels for him in the morning.
The reports were everywhere yesterday, the Giants are interested in Jose Reyes. Even though Giants GM Brian Sabean said there were no current discussions under way, the Mets and Giants did nothing to suggest that Reyes wasn't available.
Tim Lincecum showed up and mowed down Steve's Metropolitans, who lost with a whimper on Wednesday, 2-0. Meanwhile, in Detroit, Derek Jeter left early and the Yankees managed to lay an egg against the Tigers.
First it was former New York Governor David Paterson guest hosting on WFAN. On Friday morning, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will step up to the mic.
Tim Lincecum struck out 12 to surpass Christy Mathewson for most double-digit strikeout games in Giants history, lifting San Francisco over the New York Mets 2-0 on Wednesday night.
The Mets today placed pitcher Pedro Beato on the 15-Day DL, retroactive to May 2, with tendinitis in his right elbow.
Josh Thole not only killed the Mets' ninth-inning rally on Tuesday night, but he also had a nightmarish game behind the plate. All that considered, manager Terry Collins may give Ronny Paulino a chance to contribute behind the dish.
Playing their first home game since President Barack Obama announced Sunday night that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces in Pakistan, the Mets donated 4,000 tickets for Tuesday night's game to military members and their families.
It's been a long road for Daniel Murphy. Wouldn't it be ironic if the Mets' long search for a second baseman was staring them in the face all along?
Mets outfielder Jason Bay has been placed on baseball's new paternity leave list. Bay left the team Tuesday to be with his wife, Kristen, for the birth of their third child.
In his time as an analyst at SNY, Keith Hernandez has proven himself to be knowledgeable, critical, and opinionated on all things New York Mets. Today, Boomer and Craig talked to Keith to get his take on where the team is right now.
Craig was jubilant at the start of yesterday's show, saying the first game at Citi Field since the death of Osama bin Laden would be an incredible scene. Well, a day after the big game, where the Mets lost 7-6 in extra innings, Craig found himself disappointed in the entire experience.
Aubrey Huff ended an 0-for-20 slump with a leadoff homer in the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants snapped out of their offensive slumber, beating the New York Mets 7-6 on Tuesday night.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after a man shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
The NYPD is investigating a hate crime at a Brooklyn mosque. The incident took place at 4:30 a.m. March 9 at the Islamic Mission of America on State Street near Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
The New York City Police Department is investigating a triple stabbing at the Van Dyke Houses apartment complex in Brooklyn.
Thousands of Catholics went to St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC on Palm Sunday to mark the start of 2026 Holy Week, the first under Archbishop Ronald Hicks.
Kathyrn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J., said no procedural changes have been made at LGA in the week since the late-night crash.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after a man shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Thunder defeated the Knicks 111-100 on Sunday night.
Jack Hughes finished with two goals and two assists as the Devils rallied for a 5-3 win over the visiting Blackhawks on Sunday night.
Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench and the Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 win over the Kings on Sunday night.
Ryan O'Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pirates beat the Mets 4-3 on Sunday.
Adam Sykora broke a scoreless tie early in the third period, Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the Rangers defeated the Panthers 3-1 on Sunday.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
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.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist who was targeted in what she calls an assassination plot, spoke out Monday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
There have been more than 150 delays and 130 cancellations Monday. Some arriving flights are delayed by nearly three and a half hours.
NASA is set to launch a historic flight of four astronauts on a trip around the moon and back. The Artemis II mission is scheduled to lift off Wednesday night.
At least three cars were destroyed after heavy flames ripped through a parking garage in Corona, Queens.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
