Takahashi, Mets Delay Deadline Until Nov. 5
Pitcher Hisanori Takahashi and the New York Mets have pushed back a decision on whether he will sign a 2011 contract until Nov. 5.
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Pitcher Hisanori Takahashi and the New York Mets have pushed back a decision on whether he will sign a 2011 contract until Nov. 5.
Sandy Alderson has been appointed as the New York Mets general manager, and is now responsible for rebuilding a big-spending organization beset by problems on and off the field.
A new poll from the Wall Street Journal has come up with results that may surprise New Yorkers.
Boomer & Carton run through Friday's big news - including Sandy Alderson's introduction, the Jets' big game against the Packers... and evidence of time travel found in an old Charlie Chaplin clip?
It was a successful opening night in the Tri-State Area as far as the NBA goes. the Knicks held on to beat the Raptors in Toronto 98-93 and the Nets used a late surge to overcome the Pistons in Jersey by a score of 101-98.
Sandy Alderson's hiring may help to dismiss two perceptions about the Mets - that they are financially strapped, and that management - Jeff Wilpon in particular - has micro-managed.
The Knicks and Nets shocked the basketball world Wednesday night by winning their season openers. The Jury is still out, but one thing is for sure - it was nice seeing Amar'e Stoudemire in a Knickerbocker uniform.
Boomer & Carton opened up Wednesday's big show with the accounts of Cliff Lee's wife being mistreated at Yankee Stadium. Will this affect Lee's decision when the Bombers try to woo him this offseason?
Jon Heyman is reporting that the Mets will name Sandy Alderson as their next general manager.
Bill Shannon, a baseball historian, author and an official scorer at New York Yankees and Mets games for decades, has died in a house fire in New Jersey.
MLB's playoffs could be expanding in two years. The new head of the players' union says his members are open to adding more wild-card teams for 2012 and possibly extending the division series to a best-of-seven.
Former Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes has met with the Mets ownership group in his bid to succeed Omar Minaya as New York's GM.
The Mets have narrowed their search for a new general manager to baseball executive Sandy Alderson and former Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes.
Sandy Alderson has met with New York Mets executives for the second time as the team searches for a new general manager.
Recommendations for romantic autumn evenings in the Big Apple.
Dana Brown is the latest candidate to interview with the New York Mets about their vacant general manager position.
Let's kiss and make up. Essentially, the Mets and closer Francisco Rodriguez have done just that, resolving their grievance on Tuesday.
Pitcher Francisco Rodriguez has settled his grievance against the New York Mets and will lose just over $3.14 million of his salary this year.
Sandy Alderson is completing his first interview when he meets with the Mets on Thursday as they could only meet him for a half day last Thursday.
The hearing before arbitrator Shyam Das was to start Monday but was called off as the sides close in on a settlement, the person said Saturday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the sides agreed no public comments would be made.
He might have seemed drunk and punchy, but a New York Mets fan didn't stand out in a raucous crowd before he tumbled onto another spectator and broke her back at the former Shea Stadium, a team lawyer said Thursday.
A high-profile Canadian sports doctor charged earlier this year with smuggling unapproved drugs into the United States to treat professional athletes was formally indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Buffalo.
Jon Daniels, general manager, of the Texas Rangers, joined Mike Francesa to talk about ALCS and his potential candidacy for the Mets GM job.
Bobby Valentine has turned down an offer to manage the Florida Marlins, reports WFAN's Jon Heyman.
When Jeff Francoeur was traded from the Braves to the Mets in 2009, the outfielder dreamed of postseason baseball in New York. The opportunity has arrived - with the Texas Rangers.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
A website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport on its app.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
Club Calvi talks to authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie about their new book, "A Founding Mother" about Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams and the mother of President John Quincy Adams
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
A website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport on its app.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
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.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will give a major speech in front of the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday, sources say.
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.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
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.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
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.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
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.
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 News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 2 at 11 p.m.
The NYPD is getting ready for what they are calling one of the biggest security operations on the waterways in years. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Street restrictions around Madison Square Garden began Thursday night ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding on Friday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
New York City's health department is investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side.
Thursday was the hottest day of the year, and the dangerous conditions put a stress on Con Edison's power grid. Thousands of customers in New York City lost power, and some had their power reduced to conserve energy. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
