Pete Alonso stays with Mets, agreeing to $54M contract, AP source says
First baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
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First baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto will start for the AL at the All-Star Game. Pete Alonso was selected as an NL reserve.
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
GM David Stearns has said a long-term deal will not likely be reached before Alonso hits free agency after the season.
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.
Players on the Massapequa International 12 and under team met Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor before the game.
Pete Alonso left the game after getting hit near the back of the neck by reliever José Soriano. The benches cleared after Alonso exchanged words with the Angels' catcher.
Pete Alonso, after being told to throw the ball out of play, tossed it over the netting and into the stands behind the Cardinals dugout. After the game, he said he felt "awful."
Following owner Steve Cohen's spending spree, the Amazins are loaded with talent and on the hunt for a ring.
Pete Alonso homered twice for the second time this season, drove in five runs and bounced back from a costly error as the Mets beat the Dodgers 9-4 in LA.
The Mets first baseman revealed he was in a serious crash that caused his pickup truck to flip over three times. CBS2's Otis Livingston reports.
All-Star first baseman said his car "flipped over, probably about three times" after another driver ran red light.
There is fear and frustration in Washington Heights after reports of a man stalking, harassing and even attacking women, seemingly at random.
New York City plans to sue the Trump administration over its decision to seize more than $80 million in FEMA funds awarded to the city to house migrants.
The 27th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival will be held tomorrow in Lower Manhattan.
A teenager has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing in Sunnyside, Queens.
A winter storm could bring moderate snowfall and significant icing to the Tri-State Area this weekend.
There is fear and frustration in Washington Heights after reports of a man stalking, harassing and even attacking women, seemingly at random.
New York City plans to sue the Trump administration over its decision to seize more than $80 million in FEMA funds awarded to the city to house migrants.
The 27th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival will be held tomorrow in Lower Manhattan.
A teenager has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing in Sunnyside, Queens.
A winter storm could bring moderate snowfall and significant icing to the Tri-State Area this weekend.
A winter storm could bring moderate snowfall and significant icing to the Tri-State Area this weekend.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
The NYC area saw another wintry mix of snow and rain overnight, setting up for a slippery Thursday morning commute.
The second of multiple snow storms to the NYC area is expected to turn into rain for most after midnight.
A winter storm could bring moderate snowfall and significant icing to the Tri-State Area this weekend.
Two drivers in New Jersey say they were injured by ice sheets that flew off trucks and smashed their windshields.
Hair loss can be traumatic and, unfortunately, extremely common. But a New Jersey doctor says he has a new treatment.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
A winter storm could bring moderate snowfall and significant icing to the Tri-State Area this weekend.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
It is nearly impossible to tell the difference between real New York state license plates and a proliferation of vanity plates being sold online.
Suffolk County is getting $150 million for the infrastructure to connect the Ronkonkoma train station with the proposed North Terminal at Long Island MacArthur Airport.
The second of multiple snow storms to the NYC area is expected to turn into rain for most after midnight.
New York City plans to sue the Trump administration over its decision to seize more than $80 million in FEMA funds awarded to the city to house migrants.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
The Justice Department's motion to drop charges against Mayor Adams ends a days-long public over the decision to abandon the case.
Adams is at the center of a controversy over a directive by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against him.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said allegations of a quid pro quo to help ICE in exchange for the DOJ dropping charges against him are "silly."
Hair loss can be traumatic and, unfortunately, extremely common. But a New Jersey doctor says he has a new treatment.
Health experts say popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are safe, but the FDA warns counterfeits are becoming more widespread.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Paul McCartney returned to New York City's Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday night one day after performing a sold-out surprise concert.
A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly's racketeering convictions and a 30-year prison sentence, finding he exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.
The New York Jets announced Thursday they told quarterback Aaron Rodgers they are moving on without him next season.
The Knicks outlasted the Hawks on Wednesday night in a thrilling final game before the All-Star break for both teams.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the teams' last game before the All-Star break.
Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John's 73-71, ending the Red Storm's 10-game winning streak.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
On Friday, Michele Fitzsimmons became the FDNY's first female deputy chief.
An arts nonprofit says it's worried about the future if a controversial plan to build a casino in Coney Island moves forward.
Some bodegas in the Bronx are now selling eggs in threes as customers struggle with the soaring cost of an entire carton.
A look at the lives of Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward, the first Black female doctor in New York, and her sister Sarah J. S. Tompkins Garnet, the first Black female principal in NYC.
Parents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn are pleading with the city to reroute a part of a protected bike lane from Flushing to DeKalb Avenue, saying it's putting children in danger.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for February 15 at 11 p.m.
The idea that Francisco Lindor could be the Mets' next captain has been floated. The team hasn't had a captain since David Wright. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston has more.
The red carpet was out Saturday for the Writers Guild of America Awards in New York City. This year, CBS News New York's Kathy McGee was presented the Richard B. Jablow Award for devoted service to the guild.
There's fear and frustration in Washington Heights after reports of men stalking, harassing and even attacking women, all seemingly at random. Now, the community is coming together, asking neighbors to be on alert. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
The NYPD is looking for the man suspected of stealing from a Brooklyn church last Sunday.
