Long Lines At US Open Due To Late-Arriving Crowds And Bag Screenings, Not COVID Vaccine Checks, USTA Says
The lines reportedly extended from the stadium entrance all the way back to the Mets-Willets Point subway station.
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The lines reportedly extended from the stadium entrance all the way back to the Mets-Willets Point subway station.
Celebrity chef JJ Johnson talks with us about bringing his famous rice bowls back to the US Open and what fans can expect when they check out his Field Day cuisine in Flushing Meadows.
Initially, it was announced that the tournament would be back to full capacity with no requirements for masks, vaccines or a recent COVID test.
Last year, fans were banned from the Open due to COVID, but this year, the tournament will be operating at full capacity.
She joins Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in sitting out the competition in Flushing Meadows, where play begins next Monday.
The 35-year-old said in an Instagram video that his foot has been bothering him too much for the last year to continue playing tennis this season.
Two career-changing putts for Jon Rahm brought two trophies Sunday.
The U.S. Open will be the first Grand Slam tournament to have full attendance since the Australian Open in January-February 2020.
The application deadline is next week.
What was supposed to be a typical U.S. Open produced a most unconventional champion.
At a U.S. Open unlike any other, Dominic Thiem constructed a comeback the likes of which hadn't been seen in 71 years.
It was a stunning end to Djokovic's bid for an 18th Grand Slam title and his 26-0 start to this season.
The US Open is showcasing local artists' work as part of the tournament's "Be Open" campaign. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports how the tennis tournament is working around not having any fans in the crowd.
There will be no fans in the stands, and almost no media will be on site except for tournament broadcasters.
The grand slam tennis event is scheduled to start Aug. 31 without fans at the Billie Jean Tennis Center in Queens.
The 24-year-old Australian cited the risks involved in traveling during the pandemic as the reason she will not be in New York this year.
The U.S. Open announced Wednesday it would not have fans Sept. 17-20 at Winged Foot in New York because of health and safety concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The immediate past President, Chairperson and CEO of the USTA discusses the challenges of putting on a tournament like the US Open in what is far from normal circumstances.
The top-ranked men's player tested positive for the virus just two weeks after criticizing the USTA's planned protocols to hold the U.S. Open as "extreme" and "impossible."
Arthur Ashe's life story will be made into a movie by Academy Award winner Kevin Willmott.
The 38-year-old American was the runner-up in Flushing Meadows each of the past two years.
Sports fans, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has really good news.
The reigning U.S. Open men's champion says that if the current coronavirus conditions persist, he wouldn't feel comfortable traveling to the U.S. to play in this year's tournament in August.
New York City hospitals are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients and beds are in high demand.
The director explains how the Hawk-Eye tennis replay system has impacted major matches involving Serena Williams and Roger Federer.
OG Anunoby scored 34 points to power the New York Knicks to a 142-103 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest on Friday.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
A New York State appeals court struck down a state law this week that banned landlords or realtors from turning away a tenant just because they use federal housing vouchers, like Section 8.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest on Friday.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
A New York State appeals court struck down a state law this week that banned landlords or realtors from turning away a tenant just because they use federal housing vouchers, like Section 8.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
To keep New Yorkers safe from global threats, the NYPD maintains a massive intelligence operation at its Joint Operations Center.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest on Friday.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest on Friday.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
Middle Country Road in Suffolk County will be getting major improvements, as a portion of it has been on a list of New York's ten deadliest roads for years.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins' office confirmed the budget plan will have a "robust progressive and corporate tax proposal."
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
The timing of Trump's Truth Social post announcing Kristi Noem's removal as DHS secretary took DHS officials and the secretary herself by surprise.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
OG Anunoby scored 34 points to power the New York Knicks to a 142-103 win over the Denver Nuggets.
The Rangers beat the Maple Leafs 6-2 on Thursday night to pick up their first regulation win at home in more than three months.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 6 at 11 p.m.
Friday in Chicago, there was a tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died last month at the age of 84. The civil rights giant was remembered by presidents, preachers, musicians and just plain folks. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A total of 15 people died in New Jersey during the blizzard in February.
Dozens of tenants have been displaced after a partial roof collapse at a Bloomfield, New Jersey, apartment building. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
President Trump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" Friday, and this weekend, he's set to attend the dignified transfer of six U.S. service members killed in the war. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
