Hot Topic: February 14
After a long offseason full of alleged foot fetishes and heartbreaking punt returns, baseball is officially back, baby!
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After a long offseason full of alleged foot fetishes and heartbreaking punt returns, baseball is officially back, baby!
I know Cliff Lee is in Philadelphia and Andy Pettitte is sitting at home in his bathrobe. But that's no reason to think that on February 14th the Yankees are doomed.
No Cliff Lee? No Andy Pettitte? No problem. After an admittedly less-than-stellar offseason, optimism is running high in Tampa as pitchers and catchers are set to officially report on Monday.
With pitchers and catchers set to report in Tampa, Yankees general manager dropped a bomb on relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain. According to Cashman, New York's fiery righty isn't guaranteed to make the 2011 roster.
The New York Yankees right-hander, who went 18-8 last season, worked extensively on the pitch at spring training one year ago. A fast regular-season start saw Hughes often bypassing it after the All-Star break, which likely contributed to a second-half record of 7-6.
Despite being limited by injuries in recent seasons Eric Chavez feels heathly and is ready to compete for a part-time role with the Yankees.
Andy Pettitte announced his retirement one week ago today. To recognize his outstanding career we made a list of his top games and moments with the Yankees.
The 35-year old Belliard hit .216 with two homers and 19 RBIs in 82 games last season for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Yankees catching prospect Jesus Montero said on Tuesday that he wants "to be behind the plate" for New York in 2011. The youngster has company.
The Yankees say the right-hander, who's bounced between roles since joining the club in late 2007, will stay a reliever.
According to FOXSports.com, the Yankees have agreed in principle to a minor-league deal with righty reliever Luis Ayala.
With Russell Martin projected to be New York's primary catcher, top prospect Jesus Montero is ready to show the Yankees what he's made of.
The Red Sox have added more depth to their much-improved bullpen, signing former Yankees right-hander Alfredo Aceves and lefty Dennys Reyes.
Yankees catcher Russell Martin is set to resume catching drills Wednesday for the first time since undergoing knee surgery in December.
A person familiar with the negotiations says third baseman Eric Chavez and the Yankees have agreed to a minor league contract.
Craig thinks he has found photographic evidence that Alex Rodriguez is no longer on PEDs. Judge for yourself...
Derek Jeter is focused on the present and not his subpar 2010 season. "I've always been pretty good in my career in terms of forgetting about previous seasons, whether it was a good season or a bad season," Jeter said Monday. "You have to forget about it and move on."
A-Rod, no stranger to uncomfortable moments, was broadcast all over the globe being fed popcorn by Cameron Diaz during Fox's broadcast of the Super Bowl.
The Yankees second baseman, Robinson Cano, will have a new agent when he negotiates for a new contract come the 2014 season.
In a day that Andy Pettitte "knew was obviously going to eventually come," the Yankees' sturdy lefty said goodbye to baseball on Friday morning.
He wasn't flashy and he wasn't overpowering. He was never the best, but he wasn't far behind. If Andy Pettitte was anything, he was consistent.
Andy Pettitte pitched as he acted: like a gentleman. From the jump he acted like he'd been there before. And rather quickly, he had.
Though he was primarily a catcher in the major leagues, former Yankees World Series hero Jim Leyritz is the new pitching coach for the minor league Newark Bears.
To some, the lasting image of Andy Pettitte in pinstripes will be those eyes sunken under his cap looking over his glove as he toed the rubber. But there was one signature moment that defined him.
Andy Pettitte is going ahead with his decision to retire, leaving the Yankees with a huge hole in what appears to be a rather wobbly starting rotation. On Thursday, several all-time great Yankees weighed in on Pettitte's career in pinstripes.
New York is remembering 9/11 in numerous ways, with events Thursday to mark the final hours leading up to 25 years since the deadliest terror attacks in the country's history.
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Ray Kelly, the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history, is widely credited with driving down crime and ramping up the department's counterterrorism capacity.
When the towers fell on 9/11, many small businesses in Lower Manhattan thought they might never reopen. Twenty-five years later, some are still serving the community.
Hundreds of thousands of New York City students are heading back to school Thursday with many new changes and programs in store.
New York is remembering 9/11 in numerous ways, with events Thursday to mark the final hours leading up to 25 years since the deadliest terror attacks in the country's history.
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Ray Kelly, the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history, is widely credited with driving down crime and ramping up the department's counterterrorism capacity.
When the towers fell on 9/11, many small businesses in Lower Manhattan thought they might never reopen. Twenty-five years later, some are still serving the community.
Hundreds of thousands of New York City students are heading back to school Thursday with many new changes and programs in store.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A fast-moving fire early Sunday morning forced a woman to jump from a third-floor window in Elizabeth, New Jersey. City officials said the 50-year-old landed in the driveway of 470 Jefferson Ave.
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Schools across the country, including one on Long Island, are embodying the promise to never forget and educating the next generation about the 9/11 attacks.
On a day defined by unimaginable loss, Janet Kask was given the greatest gift of her life – her son.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma originally faced a misdemeanor charge, but is now facing a 19-count indictment in the August death of a 38-year-old construction worker. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Ray Kelly, the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history, is widely credited with driving down crime and ramping up the department's counterterrorism capacity.
New renderings show what stations might look like for the proposed Interborough Express light rail system that would connect Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
Newly released documents are raising tough questions about what first responders were told about the air they were breathing after the 9/11 attacks.
Tough choices had to be made in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including when it would be safe to reopen Lower Manhattan.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
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.
The former commissioner spoke with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi and reflected on the bravery he witnessed that day and one person he always remembers when he returns to Ground Zero.
Friends of Firefighters was created to support FDNY members after 9/11 with clean socks, food and other necessities. It later became a hub for mental health services. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Ray Kelly served two non-consecutive terms and is the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge sat down with him to talk about the 25 years since 9/11.
New Yorkers are going to remember 9/11 in many ways, some somber and others observing the resilience of the city. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Thirty-four local businesses were honored with a legacy business award, 25 years after they were unsure whether they would ever reopen post-9/11. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
