Phoenix Meadows parkland touted over casino proposal at Citi Field
The Willets Point location includes the ballpark's parking lot, a space enclosed by major thruways near LaGuardia Airport.
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The Willets Point location includes the ballpark's parking lot, a space enclosed by major thruways near LaGuardia Airport.
Mets owner Steve Cohen is behind the Metropolitan Park proposal in Flushing. CBS New York's Elle McLogan covers Queens and says community groups have a counter-proposal.
Spring training could be the beginning of the end for one of the all-time great Mets, Pete Alonso. He signed a one-year deal and sent a signal that he won't settle by switching to notorious hard bargaining agent Scott Boras. CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports from Port St. Lucie. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3uureY3
Pete Alonso, like many of the New York Met position players, showed up to camp Saturday, but unlike those players, Alonso has a huge but uncertain contract situation hanging over his head. CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports from Port St. Lucie.
The Mets' pitching staff is no longer the strength of the team. They won't wow you, but they don't have to. As CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports from Port St. Lucie, they just need to bounce back. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4bDU2ho
Carlos Mendoza spent six years on the Yankees coaching staff. He was Aaron Boone's bench coach for the last four. CBS New York's Otis Livingston sat down with the new Mets skipper at spring training in Port St. Lucie.
The team is coming off a disastrous 75-win season after registering 101 wins the year before. So the question is, which Mets are going to show up this year? CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports from Port. St. Lucie, Florida.
Harrelson was the only man in a Mets uniform for both the 1969 and 1986 World Series.
Harrelson was one of the most popular players in team history. His death follows a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has unveiled an $8 billion proposal to build a massive entertainment complex in Queens. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3u5mDLg
Former New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell has a new job with the New York Mets. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tZ13rF
Kathie Pecinka, a baseball enthusiast and nurse educator, said her breast cancer diagnosis five years ago came totally out of left field. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
In a move that surprised many, the Mets announced Thursday that general manager Billy Eppler has resigned after two seasons with the team. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Q2GQd9
Friday night's Phillies-Mets game is postponed until Saturday as heavy rain falls bringing flooding to New York.
A parade is planned for Monday in Massapequa park for the 12 and under team. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Gooden talked about the Mets deciding to retire his number and Darryl Strawberry's number next season, and a whole lot more.
Thirteen-year-old karate star Armaan Mohammed threw out the first pitch at Citi Field on Tuesday with "Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio behind the plate. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47pgZCD
Multiple reports said the Astros were sending top outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford to New York.
A few days after trading high-priced pitcher Max Scherzer, the Mets dealt his co-ace Justin Verlander Tuesday.
Cohen said manager Buck Showalter and GM Billy Eppler are safe through the end of the season.
Cohen said on Twitter reporters and fans "will get it from me straight."
The Bombers erased an early four-run deficit, knocked out Max Scherzer and held on for a 7-6 win.
Max Scherzer and Luis Severino are set to face off in the first of four games between the Mets & Yankees this season.
The Mets are in a sticky situation. Major League Baseball is disciplining Max Scherzer following Wednesday's ejection for violating baseball's rule on foreign substances. CBS2's Otis Livingston reports.
Besides the win, Mets fans had a lot to cheer about during the team's Home Opener on Friday.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The NYPD said Elvin Suarez struck four pedestrians after his 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV veered over a concrete island near West 109th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
For the first time since 2001, all four PATH train lines will operate seven days a week.
Trader Joe's said the chain's busiest store in the U.S. is shutting down for several months.
The largest HIV and AIDS fundraising event in the U.S. took off in the heart of NYC, with a few familiar faces in attendance as well. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided at the Mountain Home Air Force Base.
The New York judge is expected to rule on whether key evidence will be admissible in Mangione's state trial.
