Yankees, Rays live tweet gun violence statistics instead of baseball
As CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports, the teams' social media departments decided to take a stand during this difficult time in America.
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Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts
The move was made in response to recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo.
Protest held over controversial comments by Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson
Donaldson referred to White Sox star Tim Anderson as "Jackie," meaning Jackie Robinson, during a game over the weekend.
Josh Donaldson appeals 1 game suspension for calling Tim Anderson "Jackie"
Major League Baseball didn't waste time before deciding to punish the Yankees' third baseman for an on-field comment that some called racist, CBS2's Otis Livingston reports.
Yankees fans enjoy tradition of Opening Day
CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
Opening Day traditions return in the Bronx
CBS2's John Dias has all the excitement from the fans and business owners.
Yankees Opening Day just an hour away
CBS2's Steve Overmyer has a live report from inside stadium, with some new developments on Aaron Judge's contract negotiations and more.
Rivalry Renewed: Yankees, Red Sox gear up for Opening Day
CBS2's Steve Overmyer speaks with CBS Boston's Dan Roche about the age-old rivalry ahead of tomorrow's home opener in the Bronx.
Rivalry Renewed: Yankees, Red Sox gear up for Opening Day
The Yankees postponed today's home opener against the Red Sox, but we'll have a special presentation on the decades old rivalry this afternoon on CBS News New York.
Billy Crystal will throw first pitch at Yankees opener
The Yankees first home game of the season is set to get underway Thursday against the Boston Red Sox.
Billy Crystal to throw first pitch at Yankees home opener
They'll play the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium at 1:05 p.m.
Mayor Adams discusses COVID vaccine mandate exemptions for performers and pro athletes
The mayor made the announcement on the change in city policy at a press conference at Citi Field on Thursday morning.
Mayor Adams: Performers, pro athletes now exempt from NYC vaccine mandate
The mayor said at a press conference Thursday the move will help boost the city's economy and end sports teams' competitive disadvantage. However, many objected to Adams' new executive order. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone discusses vaccine mandates, end of lockout
Vaccine mandates are still a very hot topic for the Yankees down at their spring training complex in Tampa, Florida. With several players reportedly not vaccinated, it could limit the number of games they an play; CBS2's Otis Livingston reports.
Could Aaron Judge of the Yankees find himself in the same boat as Kyrie Irving
As CBS2's Otis Livingston reports, Judge has some big question marks surrounding him as he gets ready for opening day.
MLB Lockout: Spring Training Likely Delayed, Little Progress Made In Latest Negotiation Between Owners, MLBPA
Negotiations lasted for an hour Saturday when Major League Baseball made a new proposal that lawyers for locked-out players thought had only minor movement.
Fresh Off Making History Being Named Manager In Yankees System, Rachel Balkovec Tells Her Story Of Perseverance
Balkovec's road to manager was not an easy one. It started nine years ago with a clear-cut case of discrimination.
Report: Yankees Promote Rachel Balkovec To Manager At Low A Tampa, First Woman To Lead MLB-Affiliated Club
The 34-year-old Balkovec joined the Yankees organization as a minor league hitting coach in 2019.
Yankees Re-Sign Manager Aaron Boone To 3-Year Contract
Boone, a third-generation major leaguer who hit a pennant-winning home run for the Yankees in 2003, led the team to a 328-218 record and four postseason appearances but just one AL East title.
Cole Flops, Yankees' Bats Mostly Disappear In AL Wild-Card Game Loss To Red Sox
Xander Bogaerts and Kyle Schwarber homered off Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, and the Boston Red Sox beat New York 6-2 Tuesday night in the AL wild-card game.
Judge Comes Through In 9th, Yankees To Face Red Sox At Fenway In AL Wild-Card Game
After a season of surges and setbacks, the New York Yankees are set to find out who they really are in the postseason.
Lowe Hits 3 HRs, Rays Prevent Yankees WC Clinch
With a chance to pitch his team into the postseason, Yankees starter Jordan Montgomery instead was rocked for a career-worst seven earned runs in 2 2/3 innings.
Judge HRs Twice, Yankees Beat Jays 6-2 To Extend WC Lead
The Yankees are two games ahead of Boston and idle Seattle, both 89-70, after the Red Sox lost to last-place Baltimore 6-2 earlier Thursday.
Blue Jays End Yanks' Winning Streak, Tighten Race
Boston closed within one game of the wild card-leading Yankees after winning 6-0 at Baltimore, and Toronto is one game back of the Red Sox.
Yankees Sweep, Beat Red Sox To Take AL Wild-Card Lead
The Yankees, who arrived in Boston trailing the Red Sox by two games, leave it with a one-game lead in the race to host the Oct. 5 AL wild-card game.
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Highland Park mass shooting suspect in custody, charges likely today, mayor says
Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III, the "person of interest" in the deadly Highland Park July 4th mass shooting is now in police custody. Highland Park mayor Nancy Rotering said charges are likely to be filed later Tuesday.
Bystander killed in the Bronx among 18 shooting victims overnight
Investigators said 62-year-old John Edwards was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs package of gun safety bills
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Some NYC drivers fume over return of alternate side of street parking
Motorists allege the change came with little notice from the city, and has left many scrambling.
R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Man found stabbed to death in Manhattan park
Investigators say the 34-year-old victim was sleeping on a bench when he was stabbed in the stomach.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for heroism in Vietnam
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
Mass marks 5 years since Det. Miosotis Familia's line of duty death
Familia was killed in the line of duty in 2017 when she was ambushed while sitting in a mobile command unit in the Bronx.
Gov. Hochul signs aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions
The legislation includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create green jobs in the state.
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R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Man found stabbed to death in Manhattan park
Investigators say the 34-year-old victim was sleeping on a bench when he was stabbed in the stomach.
Some NYC drivers fume over return of alternate side of street parking
Motorists allege the change came with little notice from the city, and has left many scrambling.
Bystander killed in the Bronx among 18 shooting victims overnight
Investigators said 62-year-old John Edwards was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Mass marks 5 years since Det. Miosotis Familia's line of duty death
Familia was killed in the line of duty in 2017 when she was ambushed while sitting in a mobile command unit in the Bronx.
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More than a dozen Connecticut state parks reach capacity
People packed state parks across the Tri-State Area to celebrate the Fourth of July.
New Rochelle officials prepared to step up security at annual fireworks show
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
Fireworks-related injuries up 25% in last 15 years, report finds
A new finding shows there's been an uptick in fireworks-related injuries. Here are tips to help keep your July 4 celebrations safe.
No end in sight to July 4 weekend flight delays and cancellations
There are dozens of delayed and canceled flights reported Saturday at Newark, LaGuardia and Kennedy Airports.
Air travel issues plague July 4 weekend plans
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts.
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N.J. Gov. Murphy signs package of gun safety bills
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Tri-State leaders echo calls to end gun violence after IL mass shooting
The massacre during a Fourth of July parade in a northern suburb of Chicago was the 309th mass shooting this year in America.
Jersey City hosts New Jersey's biggest 4th of July celebration
Tens of thousands lined the waterfront for big-name acts, followed by fireworks.
New Rochelle officials prepared to step up security at annual fireworks show
New Rochelle's police captain said a security plan was developed months ago for the "Spark the Sound" extravaganza.
Police: Suspect arrested in Newark drive-by shooting
Mayor Ras Baraka said the suspect arrived in Newark in a stolen BMW, then switched to another stolen vehicle that was used in the shooting.
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Arson detectives investigating alleged hate crime at Long Island mosque
A member of the Fatima Al-Zahra mosque in Ronkonkoma posted video of the damage and said somebody threw a "bomb canister" at a sign.
Drones patrol Long Island beaches after lifeguard bitten by shark
Officials said they're using state-of-the-art equipment to watch for any more sharks.
Lifeguard recovering after being attacked by a shark in Suffolk County
Zachari Gallo said he was participating in a training exercise in the water when he was bit on the chest and hand.
Delays, cancellations plaguing Newark Airport on holiday weekend
Airlines have struggled to respond to a staffing shortage, and for many, trying to catch a flight has been rough.
Nassau County steps up shark patrols for July 4th weekend
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
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Gov. Hochul signs aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions
The legislation includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to create green jobs in the state.
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs package of gun safety bills
Murphy and supporters believe the new laws will make the state safer, but others say the new legislation goes too far.
Gov. Hochul signs law banning guns in many public places
Times Square is declared one of the "sensitive places" in New York state's new gun safety law.
Gov. Hochul signs new gun laws passed by N.Y. legislature
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
N.J. gov. signs bills protecting reproductive health rights
One bill provides confidential care to out-of-state residents coming to the state.
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Thousands of monkeypox vaccine doses coming to New York City
The city's health department says it is working with federal partners to get extra doses in the coming weeks.
Sandra Lindsay, nurse who received first COVID vaccine in U.S., to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The medal is the nation's highest civilian honor.
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
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R. Kelly removed from suicide watch at Brooklyn jail
Last week, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing women and girls.
Feds: R. Kelly remains on suicide watch "for his own safety"
Federal authorities are pushing back on R. Kelly's claims that he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment.
Man found at Taylor Swift properties faces stalking charges
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
R. Kelly suing Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
Rapper Dupré Kelly joins Newark City Council
Kelly is the first platinum-selling hip-hop artist in the United States to be elected to office.
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Nimmo, Lindor homer as first-place Mets beat Reds
The Mets got some good swings against hard-throwing rookie Hunter Greene.
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo chomp champs again
Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey "Jaws" Chestnut gobbled his way to a 15th win and women's record-holder Miki Sudo won the women's title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
Aaron Long's goal in 53rd minute stands, Red Bulls top KC
Eastern Conference leaders won 1-0 on Sunday despite playing the final 20 minutes a man down.
Castellanos scores twice, but Atlanta rallies late to tie NYCFC
Dom Dwyer netted the equalizer in the 86th minute as the teams settled for a 2-2 draw on Sunday.
Guardians silence vaunted Yankees' bats, avoid sweep
Triston McKenzie shut down New York's big-bashing lineup over seven superb innings in Cleveland's 2-0 win Sunday.
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
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Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
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4 Vietnam War veterans awarded Medal of Honor
President Joe Biden on Tuesday awarded four men who fought in the Vietnam War the nation's highest honor for military service. The president praised their heroism on the battlefield. Debra Alfarone reports for CBS2.
NYPD: School safety agent assaulted by parent at IS 49
Police say a school safety agent was assaulted by a parent Tuesday morning at a Staten Island school.
Man sleeping in Manhattan park found stabbed to death
Police are searching for answers after a man was found stabbed to death in a Manhattan park.
Twice weekly alternate side parking returns to New York City
Twice-a-week alternate side parking is back after a two-year pause because of the pandemic. CBS2's John Dias says some New York City drivers who got used to moving their cars only once a week are not happy at all about the return to normal.
New Jersey governor signs tougher gun laws
Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed several measures in response to recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more on what the bills contain.
