Boomer & Carton: A Hobby-Changing Discovery And Boomer's Walk-In Safe
Seven rare Ty Cobb baseball cards were recently discovered and are expected to fetch a boat-load of money for the lucky owner.
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$1 Million Find: Family Discovers Ty Cobb Baseball Cards From Crumpled Paper Bag In Dilapidated House
From a crumpled paper bag in a dilapidated house came a baseball-card find of a lifetime.
Ichiro Joins Rare Company, Reaches Incredible Feat With 4,000th Hit
Suzuki's teammates streamed out of the dugout and surrounded him at first base, Curtis Granderson giving him the first hug. A grinning Suzuki then faced the cheering fans and bowed, doffing his helmet.
Giglio: With Social Media, Fans' Voices Are Now Heard More Than Ever
Some of the most controversial decisions in the world of professional sports are being influenced by just how many people can see, react and share what they are feeling within minutes.
Ty Cobb Bat To Be Auctioned During All-Star Week
The century-old, 34.5-inch bat used by "The Georgia Peach" is available to the highest bidder through Hunt Auctions.
By The Numbers: Listing The All-Time MLB Leaders
For this installment of By The Numbers, I thought I would take a look at the all-time hitting and pitching leaders, just to get a feel for some of the numbers.
By The Numbers: Who Was More Dominant — Babe Ruth Or Ty Cobb?
Can we compare apples and oranges? Ty Cobb won 11 batting titles (BA) in 13 years while Babe Ruth copped 13 slugging (SLG) crowns in a 14-year stretch. Yet, I wonder, can we determine which of the two Hall of Famers was more dominant?
By The Numbers: Al Kaline Was The Ultimate Pro's Pro
Kaline never played a day of minor league baseball. He wore the Tigers' uniform with class. He was the perfect No. 3 hitter, and quite possibly the best fielding right-fielder that many baseball fans ever saw.
Baseball Icon Stan Musial Passes Away At 92
One of baseball's greatest icons Stan Musial has passed away at 92.
By The Numbers: Introducing Baseball's Cumulative Base Proficiency (CBP)
I picked sixteen giants of the game, using the following career statistics: At-bats (AB), walks (W), total bases (TB), stolen bases (SB), caught stealing (CS) and hit-by-pitch (HP).
By The Numbers: The Grey Eagle
Tris Speaker was one of the best players of a bygone era in baseball.
By The Numbers: Double X: Jimmie Foxx
We usually don't hear much about Jimmie Foxx anymore. Or read much about him. And it's too bad. For Foxx was one of the greatest players ever to grace the diamond.
By The Numbers: MLB's Top 10 Practically Unbreakable Records
Not one of us figured 714, 892, 3508 or 2130 would ever be surpassed. They were baseball's Magic Numbers. Well, decades later, we certainly know better.
Could Derek Jeter Pass Pete Rose As MLB's All-Time Hits Leader?
Derek Jeter has become the 28th player in MLB history to record 3,000 career hits. Now the question is: how far can the captain climb MLB's all-time list? Could he possibly surpass Pete Rose at No. 1?
By The Numbers: The First Inductees
Happy New Year! We can now say that "Pitchers and Catchers" will begin Spring Trainings next month in Florida and other places, no matter how much snow may come our way!
Berman Chooses Best Baseball Players In New Book
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Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The FBI seized classified records, including some top secret, according to the search warrant.
Author Salman Rushdie stabbed in the neck while on stage in New York
A reporter witnessed a man storm the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and attack Rushdie as he was being introduced.
Polio virus found in New York City wastewater
Polio is likely circulating in the five boroughs, according to the city and state health departments. The virus is preventable with vaccination.
Man found dead inside compactor chute in Brooklyn
Investigators are still trying to figure out how he ended up dead after falling into the chute.
Officials: Firefighter critically hurt while battling blaze
It happened around 8:30 p.m. Friday at a home on Gary Court on Staten Island.
MTA worker suffers broken bones in Bronx subway attack
Despite his injuries, police say the victim was able to help hold down the suspect until officers arrived.
Long Island team heading to Little League World Series
This is Massapequa's first time going to the Little League World Series in their 72-year history.
NYPD seizes $2M worth of counterfeit goods, arrests 5 people
It's all part of the NYPD's quality of life initiative.
3 men charged in Rockland County teen's shooting death
Investigators would not comment on a possible motive.
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Officials: Firefighter critically hurt while battling blaze
It happened around 8:30 p.m. Friday at a home on Gary Court on Staten Island.
MTA worker suffers broken bones in Bronx subway attack
Despite his injuries, police say the victim was able to help hold down the suspect until officers arrived.
NYPD seizes $2M worth of counterfeit goods, arrests 5 people
It's all part of the NYPD's quality of life initiative.
3 men charged in Rockland County teen's shooting death
Investigators would not comment on a possible motive.
Early voting starts Saturday for New York's August election
Voters will get to choose candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and state Senate.
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Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
Workers can receive up to $1,000 from the Premium Pay Program.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
It will offer tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated programs.
Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
New York City joins state in declaring monkeypox emergency
The numbers are troubling, and experts say vaccine delays will only allow the virus to spread more.
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Global supply chain issues disrupting construction projects in Hackensack
City officials said they're not immune to supply chain issues that are making it difficult to get multi-million dollar projects done on time.
New York City and New Jersey expand monkeypox vaccine access
More than 9,000 new appointments in the city are expected to go online Saturday morning.
Long Island team heading to Little League World Series
This is Massapequa's first time going to the Little League World Series in their 72-year history.
EPA: Toxic gas leaks from factories affected 2 N.J. towns
The EPA plans to speak with affected communities about the risks in the coming weeks.
CBS2 takes deeper dive into how congestion pricing will impact trucks
Different scenarios have trucks, depending on size, paying anywhere from $12 to $82 during peak hours.
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Drive sober or get pulled over: Sobriety checkpoints will be out in force across New York
A major push will launch across New York starting next week. The goal is to crack down on drunk and impaired driving.
Long Island team heading to Little League World Series
This is Massapequa's first time going to the Little League World Series in their 72-year history.
Suffolk County Police: Thieves targeting women in store parking lots
Police say at least four suspects have struck at least ten times already.
Nassau lawmakers call congestion pricing plan an attack on the suburbs
They say it's unfair for residents to pay extra just to go to work, medical appointments, or to enjoy the city.
L.I. mom pushing to reform N.Y. state divorce, family courts
Kyra's Law would mandate judge training and prevent abusers from gaining custody.
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Early voting starts Saturday for New York's August election
Voters will get to choose candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and state Senate.
Hochul touts success of New York's new red flag laws
Hochul traveled to Rep. Lee Zeldin's backyard to tout the early success of the state's new red flag laws.
House passes Democrats' climate and health care bill, sending it to Biden's desk
Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the bill passed the House in a 220 to 207 party-line vote, days after it cleared the Senate in 51 to 50.
Mar-a-Lago search warrant released, reveals FBI seized top-secret classified documents
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
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New York City and New Jersey expand monkeypox vaccine access
More than 9,000 new appointments in the city are expected to go online Saturday morning.
New Yorkers on the fence about easing COVID guidelines
Two and a half years later, CDC officials say we can start backing away from COVID guidelines.
Polio virus found in New York City wastewater
Polio is likely circulating in the five boroughs, according to the city and state health departments. It is preventable with vaccination.
New Yorkers welcome relaxed COVID-19 safety guidelines
While the pandemic is not over, the CDC says it no longer can severely disrupt our daily lives.
EPA: Toxic gas leaks from factories affected 2 N.J. towns
The EPA plans to speak with affected communities about the risks in the coming weeks.
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Ukrainian children stage play in Brooklyn for fundraiser
Eight children, a director-mom and other parent chaperones, have been invited to the U.S. from war-torn Ukraine.
"Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" coming to Westchester County
Harry Potter's wizarding world keeps growing with movies, theme parks, and now an interactive experience in New York.
Anne Heche's family hopes to donate her organs after crash left her on life support
Police say they're investigating whether Heche was driving under the influence at the time of the crash. Doctors are exploring whether she can be an organ donor.
Metallica, Mariah Carey headline Global Citizen NYC concert
Priyanka Chopra Jonas will host the Central Park event.
Bronx celebration marks 49th anniversary of hip-hop
Mayor Eric Adams joined DJs and hip-hop legends at the community center on Sedgwick Avenue in Morris Park.
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Jets QB Wilson injures knee in preseason win against Eagles
After being checked by trainers, Wilson limped to the sideline on his own power before heading to the locker room.
Judge hits homer No. 46, but Red Sox rally to beat Yanks
Judge hit his major league-leading 46th home run in the third inning.
Vierling, Phils star on defense, end Mets' 6-game win streak
The Mets had a six-game winning streak stopped and also lost Jeff McNeil and Eduardo Escobar to early injuries.
Long Island team heading to Little League World Series
This is Massapequa's first time going to the Little League World Series in their 72-year history.
Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey first ever to be retired across entire NBA
All NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on their uniforms during the 2022-23 season as a tribute to Russell.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
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First Alert Forecast: CBS2 8/12 Nightly Weather at 11PM
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 12 at 11 p.m.
FDNY firefighter in critical condition from Staten Island fire
An FDNY firefighter is in critical condition after battling a fire at a Staten Island home Friday.
Ukrainian children in Brooklyn to perform original play
This past April in Ukraine, a bomb shelter provided the unlikely space for a theatrical performance. Now, the remarkable cast of children has been brought to Brooklyn for a special performance. CBS2's Dana Tyler met them at a rehearsal.
Massapequa beats Toms River, advances to Little League World Series
Massapequa is heading to the Little League World Series for the first time in their 72-year history after beating Toms River. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis was with fans at a watch party on Long Island.
MTA worker assaulted outside Bronx subway station
An MTA worker is recovering after he was violently attacked by a man harassing straphangers outside a Bronx subway station. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
