Mets' Fred Wilpon: 'We Will Be Vindicated'
Mets owner Fred Wilpon met the media on Thursday and sounded off against the massive lawsuit brought against his family by the trustee trying to recover money for victims of the Madoff Ponzi scheme.
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Mets owner Fred Wilpon met the media on Thursday and sounded off against the massive lawsuit brought against his family by the trustee trying to recover money for victims of the Madoff Ponzi scheme.
It was an extremely busy day at Mets camp on Wednesday - and the first official pitchers & catchers workout isn't even until Thursday.
Dallas Green couldn't hold back the tears from behind his dark, wire-rimmed sunglasses. The no-nonsense manager who led the Mets from 1993-1996 choked up a few times as he talked about the shooting death of his nine-year-old granddaughter.
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes, who will make $11 million this season and can become a free agent after the World Series, prefers to wait until after this season to talk about a new contract.
Wednesday morning's extravaganza had a decidedly Mets flavor to it. Craig started things off by claiming this will be Jose Reyes' last year playing for those "Not So Amazin's."
Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez joined WFAN's Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts Wednesday to discuss the incident that ended his season last year and jeopardized his future with the team.
Jeff Wilpon, speaking at the Mets' spring training complex Wednesday, reiterated that while the franchise is indeed exploring a partial sale, the Wilpon family will retain a majority stake.
Bernard Madoff's blockbuster interview contains some fascinating information about the massive Madoff fraud and whether or not others knew about it. Some of his comments might cut both ways with respect to the Mets' owners.
Oliver Perez, our favorite piñata, is back in the news. As always, he slides in slowly, like one of his hanging curveballs, with his own delusional bent.
The Mets continue to feed Boomer & Carton with plenty of material, and believe us, there's no shortage of Amazin' talk this Wednesday morning.
Jason Isringhausen agreed to a minor league contract with the Mets on Tuesday after auditioning with a brief bullpen session. "All I need is a chance to throw in spring somewhere and hope for the best," said Isringhausen.
Donald Trump said Wednesday he wants to help Mets owner Fred Wilpon whoiis under pressure from a lawsuit from the trustee trying to recover money for the victims of the Bernard Madoff swindle.
Mets GM Sandy Alderson says the lawsuit against the team's owners filed by the trustee trying to recover money for the victims of the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme should not affect operations at camp this spring.
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson admitted Tuesday that "it's unlikely" he'll begin contract talks with Jose Reyes this spring.
Free-agent pitcher Jason Isringhausen threw a bullpen session at the Mets training complex in St. Lucie in front of Mets assistant GM JP Ricciardi and team staff.
Yankees pitchers and catchers dominated the morning show on Monday, and that carried over into Tuesday with the news of CC Sabathia's opt-out option.
Things have gotten so bad for the New York Mets that they're actually giving away tickets.
Mets' young hurler Dillon Gee talks with Evan about his hopes to make the rotation this season.
After being passed over for Terry Collins this offseason, Wally Backman is "still absolutely confident and certain" he will land a managerial position in the majors. But first, the Mets' new manager of Double-A Binghamton will try to lead his minor-league youngsters on their own trek to New York.
Members of the Mets and Yankees that played in the 2000 Subway Series and other guests joined Mike Francesa at the Mohegan Sun casino to reminisce about their experiences.
Mark Cuban and L.I. businessman Martin Silver have been linked to the Mets in the weeks since the Wilpons announced they would explore a partial sale. Mayor Bloomberg doesn't want in on the action. Neither does funny man Jerry Seinfeld.
When the news broke Thursday on Mike Francesa's show that former NY Governor Mario Cuomo had been appointed to mediate the Picard/Wilpon-Katz dispute, Mike had a number of questions. Here are the answers.
Now batting in the legal mess involving Bernard Madoff and the Mets: Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo.
Flushing faithful worry that shortstop Jose Reyes, unsigned after 2011, could be a possible casualty of the Mets' financial woes. Reyes said on Thursday that he's aware of the chatter, but is only focused on helping New York succeed on the field.
Moody's Investors Service says it has lowered its outlook on the company that operates Citi Field, citing the potential for pending litigation against the owners of the Mets.
The official season for outdoor dining starts Wednesday, giving New Yorkers the chance to enjoy their meals in the spring weather.
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
Luigi Mangione is expected to be in a New York City federal courtroom as his lawyers push for his federal trial to be delayed.
Max Fried permitted only three singles in seven sparkling innings, Giancarlo Stanton drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
As launch time approaches for NASA's first moonshot in more than half a century, anticipation is building for the Artemis II mission. Here's how to watch today's liftoff.
The official season for outdoor dining starts Wednesday, giving New Yorkers the chance to enjoy their meals in the spring weather.
Luigi Mangione is expected to be in a New York City federal courtroom as his lawyers push for his federal trial to be delayed.
Megan Thee Stallion was taken to a New York City hospital after leaving a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" mid-show Tuesday night.
There is a push from some Queens residents and activists to permanently close Freedom Drive inside Forest Park to cars.
The Yankees return to the Bronx for their home opener on Friday. Fans that pack Yankee Stadium will get a first look at this season's new concessions.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex 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 discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
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.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
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.
President Trump is planning to go to the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices take up his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a major test of his immigration agenda.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.
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.
Megan Thee Stallion was taken to a New York City hospital after leaving a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" mid-show Tuesday night.
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."
Max Fried permitted only three singles in seven sparkling innings, Giancarlo Stanton drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
The Houston Rockets took a huge lead early and rolled to a 111-94 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Bowen Byram led the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Brandon Miller scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 19, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Brooklyn Nets 117-86 on Tuesday night.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
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.
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.
The NYPD has released video of a dramatic police chase involving a suspect they said had a weapon.
New Yorkers will be able to eat in outdoor dining sheds once again as roadway dining setups can be in place through Nov. 29. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
President Trump said he expects to end U.S. operations in two to three weeks as he threatens to pull the country out of NATO. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
A huge statue of King George once stood in Bowling Green but was toppled in 1776 once news of the Declaration of Independence reached New York City.
NASA is set to launch the Artemis II rocket for their historic lunar mission. Franklin Institute's Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts gives a deeper dive on what to expect.
