Metropolitan Park casino proposal approved to move ahead
The final downstate New York casino proposal unanimously passed a key vote Tuesday in Queens.
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The final downstate New York casino proposal unanimously passed a key vote Tuesday in Queens.
Owner Steve Cohen is the toast of the fanbase right now after reportedly luring the superstar outfielder from the Bronx to Queens. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston has the story.
The Mets have reached an agreement with the superstar slugger on a record 15-year, $765 million contract, according to multiple reports. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer has the story.
Steve Cohen said Mets fans "have been through worse" and the team can still turn its season around at the MLB London Series.
State Sen. Jessica Ramos says she refuses to introduce legislation to help the Metropolitan Park casino proposal in Queens.
A New York state senator is trying to stop a multi-billion dollar casino proposal next to Citi Field in Queens, but as CBS New York's Ali Bauman explains, developers vow to keep on fighting for it.
State Sen. Jessica Ramos says she refuses to introduce legislation to help the casino proposal. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
There's new momentum behind New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's proposal to build a casino in the area around Citi Field, but it's far from being a done deal.
Steve Cohen's "Metropolitan Park" proposal would transform 50 acres of asphalt around Citi Field into a sports and entertainment park, including a Hard Rock casino. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
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.
It's part of New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's bid to win a state casino license.
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
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."
Following owner Steve Cohen's spending spree, the Amazins are loaded with talent and on the hunt for a ring.
Right now, the space around Citi Field has 50 acres of vacant asphalt.
The owner of the Mets wants to transform the area around Citi Field in Queens.
Shortstop agreed to sign with New York hours after his pending deal with San Francisco fell apart.
The Mets unveiled a statue of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver outside Citi Field before their home opener.
New York boosted its luxury tax payroll from $193 million in 2020 to $208 million last year, Cohen's first season.
Harvey Weinstein will be back in court Thursday morning after his third New York City rape trial ended in a mistrial.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board is set to hold a final vote Thursday on a possible rent freeze, which could affect millions of residents.
A crash between two semi-trucks is snarling traffic on the NJ Turnpike as the northbound lanes north of Interchange 12 are shut down.
A Queens family says they are still searching for answers over a month after their beloved patriarch was fatally shot in Kissena Park.
The Chicago Cubs swept the reeling New York Mets with a 10-5 victory Wednesday night.
Harvey Weinstein will be back in court Thursday morning after his third New York City rape trial ended in a mistrial.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board is set to hold a final vote Thursday on a possible rent freeze, which could affect millions of residents.
A Queens family says they are still searching for answers over a month after their beloved patriarch was fatally shot in Kissena Park.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
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.
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.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
A crash between two semi-trucks is snarling traffic on the NJ Turnpike as the northbound lanes north of Interchange 12 are shut down.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
The New York primaries on Tuesday were a big win for the progressive left. All three congressional candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won.
An activist from St. Paul, Minnesota, who drove to Delaney Hall to protest, was struck by a facility worker.
The FBI on Wednesday morning arrested Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams at his Manhattan home, as well as his brother, Anthony Carone, and Queens hotel owner Yan Po Zhu.
Three separate search warrants were carried out Wednesday due to a joint NYPD and FBI investigation into alleged corruption within the police department, according to sources.
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.
Harvey Weinstein will be back in court Thursday morning after his third New York City rape trial ended in a mistrial.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
The Chicago Cubs swept the reeling New York Mets with a 10-5 victory Wednesday night.
Paul Goldschmidt had two home runs and Jasson Domínguez hit a go-ahead, two-run shot in the sixth inning off Tarik Skubal, lifting the New York Yankees to a 4-2 series-winning victory over Detroit.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer, Dansby Swanson also went deep and drove in four and the Cubs beat the Mets 9-6 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
In her first broadcast TV interview since Jalen Brunson helped lead the Knicks to victory, Sandra Brunson told CBS News she sends her son "words of encouragement" to keep the games in perspective.
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
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.
Police say the suspect forced his way into a woman's home through her front door near 21st Street and Third Avenue.
At least 164 people were dead, and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, acting President Delcy Rodríguez. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Jerseys make fans feel proud and honored to represent their nations on the biggest stage of all. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
A crash between two tractor-trailers has completely shut down the northbound lanes of the NJ Turnpike on the inner roadway north of Interchange 12.
A final vote on a rent freeze could affect millions of New Yorkers and was one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's top campaign promises. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
