Mets' Bid To Dismiss Falling-Fan Case Nixed By Judge
A judge says the Mets haven't proven so far that there was no way to foresee a fan's fall onto another spectator at now-gone Shea Stadium, so the case is headed toward trial.
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A judge says the Mets haven't proven so far that there was no way to foresee a fan's fall onto another spectator at now-gone Shea Stadium, so the case is headed toward trial.
Where to begin? Some good news came out of Mets camp on Monday with the release of Oliver Perez, but as far as the Knicks go, the news is not so good.
Fred Wilpon and the Sterling defendants filed their own motion on Sunday after Irving Picard filed an amended complaint on Friday. Are they swinging for the fences? You bet they are.
Mets fans may indeed see Luis Castillo at Citi Field this season. With the Phillies, that is.
Mets fans have long been ready to put Oliver Perez behind them. On Monday, New York answered the call for Perez's release.
This was the day that Oliver Perez' tenure as a Met came to an end. Manager Terry Collins gave us a good idea of what to expect when he was asked what the next step in the "Oliver process" would be after Sunday's loss to the Marlins in Jupiter.
Mets co-owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz and their investment fund, Sterling Equities, allege trustee Irving Picard made "false allegations" and omitted evidence favorable to the owners in order to force a settlement.
Chris Young pitched six scoreless innings for the Mets and Anibal Sanchez matched him for five before the Florida Marlins rallied for a 5-0 victory on over New York on Saturday.
Oliver Perez surrendered back-to-back homers during the Mets' 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals. Brooks Conrad hit a two-run homer for the Atlanta Braves and Willie Harris connected for the Mets as the split-squads played to a 3-3 tie.
The inevitable finally took place on Friday. Luis Castillo was released by the Mets, seemingly appeasing many Met fans who now wait for the second show to drop on their other favorite target - Oliver Perez.
Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran received a cortisone shot Friday in his left knee, which has been inflamed because of tendinitis. Sandy Alderson expects Beltran to resume his workouts within about 24 hours, and the club remains hopeful he can be ready for the start of the season.
David Wright hit a two-run homer and an RBI single in the Mets' 3-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
The trustee recovering money for investors in Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme has filed new court papers that he says shows the cozy relationship between Madoff and the owners of the Mets.
After a raucous morning of St. Patrick's Day celebrations and some thrilling NCAA Tournament action, Boomer and Carton were back in the Allstate Studio to close out the week.
This is the day many Mets fans have been clamoring for. New York released oft-maligned second baseman Luis Castillo on Friday.
Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran participated in baseball activities for a second straight day Thursday, but his batting practice again was limited to the right side because of tendinitis in his left knee.
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson admits he's baffled by all the attention surrounding Luis Castillo and Oliver Perez. "It's a little odd," he said. But is it really?
There was a published report on Tuesday suggesting that Luis Hernandez would be named the Mets' second baseman when all was said and done. Terry Collins labeled that premature, and continued to talk up the elder Luis Castillo.
Carlos Beltran played catch and took batting practice Wednesday, the first baseball activity for the New York Mets' outfielder in more than a week because of tendinitis in his left knee.
New Mets center fielder Angel Pagan joined Joe & Evan on Wednesday to talk about what it's like replacing an All-Star in the outfield.
Chris Young kept up his solid spring showing, pitching into the sixth inning Tuesday night as the Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-2.
The earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan and the devastation they left behind have hit home for one former Tri-State area baseball manager.
After a week off and a road show yesterday, Boomer & Craig took their rightful place in the Allstate Studio this morning and picked-up right where they left off.
Not thrilled with his four-headed choice for second base, Mets manager Terry Collins is "preparing" to name Luis Hernandez, a relative unknown, as his opening day starter, according to the NY Post.
Former Mets pitching coach Rick Peterson was present for New York's historic collapse of 2007 and Oliver Perez's temporary resurgence. Peterson joined WFAN's Boomer & Carton on Tuesday to recap the highs and lows of his time in Flushing.
More than 100 firefighters and EMS personnel were called in to put out a five-alarm fire in South Richmond Hill, Queens.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
NYPD robots are banned from being armed with weapons, and one New York City Council member wants to make sure it stays that way.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
More than 100 firefighters and EMS personnel were called in to put out a five-alarm fire in South Richmond Hill, Queens.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
NYPD robots are banned from being armed with weapons, and one New York City Council member wants to make sure it stays that way.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
A subway station elevator on the Upper West Side has been out of service for months, and one fed-up mom turned to social media to try to get help.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Ruth Benjamin, 81, was seated at a table near the front of the Ivy Hill Laundromat in Newark, N.J., when two vehicles crashed into the business Monday.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
New York City officials, transportation advocates, and Families for Safe Streets are calling on state leaders to pass the "Stop Super Speeders Act."
Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 as part of a war treaty. It has a long, controversial history and is heavily contested by other countries.
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
On April 22, state lawmakers have passed their sixth extension to buy more time to settle the state budget. With the April 1 deadline already long gone and the clock still ticking, leaders and patients at community health centers in Harlem are worried about funding.
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.
Police on Long Island are looking for a woman who allegedly stole thousands worth of silver bars and coins from a FedEx in Melville.
President Trump spoke out against the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. He is accused of threatening the president over a social media post.
Multiple NYPD officers were injured after an explosion caused a house fire in South Richmond Hill, Queens. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It's a soggy morning but the rain will taper off leaving a partly cloudy sky with highs in the low 60s. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 29 at 11 p.m.
