Schwartz: Event Featuring Islanders Alumni, Junior Islanders To Benefit 11-Year-Old Long Island Girl Battling Leukemia
As it turns out, Olivia was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia called AML, or acute myelogenous leukemia.
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As it turns out, Olivia was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia called AML, or acute myelogenous leukemia.
Michael Raffl scored the tiebreaking goal early in the second period and added two assists to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday night.
John Tavares assured the Islanders of at least a point by getting the tying goal with 6:26 left in the third period and the Islanders kept their chances of finishing third in the Metropolitan Division alive despite a 4-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
Having already locked up a playoff spot and with a better matchup possible if they stood still, the Islanders could have taken Thursday off. They didn't, and that's a good thing.
The Islanders must be thinking they wronged someone because they keep losing players to injury. The latest is young power forward Anders Lee.
Goaltender Thomas Greiss made 36 saves as the New York Islanders took over third place in the Metropolitan Division with a 4-1 victory against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Losing another player to injury struck a nerve for Jack Capuano. The Islanders' coach couldn't remember how many times in recent weeks his team had to finish a game with only five defensemen.
After a prolonged departure from his dominant ways, "Johnny Hockey" is back, and appears to be skating downhill.
Thomas Hickey scored with 2:47 left in overtime, Christopher Gibson made 29 saves in his first NHL start and the New York Islanders clinched a playoff berth with a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.
Disappointed by a bad loss in the last game, New York coach Jack Capuano singled out some players he said 'needed to play better.' The Islanders then went out and got a crucial win in their playoff push.
In clinching a postseason spot for the 10th straight year, the Penguins (45-25-8) moved closer to avoiding a quarterfinal matchup with one of the East's top two seeds.
Battling terminal cancer, a retired New York City firefighter will drop the first puck at the Islanders game on Saturday.
The New York Islanders moved closer to clinching a playoff berth by edging the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-3, at Barclays Center.
Wednesday was quite a day for a couple of New York sports venues. One originally opened in 1972 and is undergoing a massive transformation. The other opened for business in 2009 but will have some new features this year.
Kyle Okposo scored the only goal of the shootout on Tuesday night as the New York Islanders helped their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
The New Jersey Devils took advantage of Detroit's NHL-worst penalty kill in a victory over the Red Wings on Friday.
Jakob Chychrun scored the overtime winner and had an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders on Friday.
The New York Knicks held on to beat the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets to improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup play on Friday.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers on Friday.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
The injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Jordan Binnington set the St. Louis franchise record with his 152nd victory as the Blues beat the Devils on Wednesday night.
A man has been arrested over a year after he allegedly struck and killed a woman while driving in Coney Island.
Shirley Chisholm Day celebrations on Saturday will commemorate the pioneering NYC congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City had to be taken down Friday as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants went into effect.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
There were warm feelings of gratefulness and giving inside New York City food pantries and charities on Thanksgiving.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
This holiday season, police are warning online shoppers to beware of thieves stealing packages after they're delivered.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Long Island family says they caught porch pirates swiping a package from their home earlier this month, but they weren't the ones who had ordered the item.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Shirley Chisholm Day celebrations on Saturday will commemorate the pioneering NYC congresswoman on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Outdoor dining sheds across New York City had to be taken down Friday as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants went into effect.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The New Jersey Devils took advantage of Detroit's NHL-worst penalty kill in a victory over the Red Wings on Friday.
Jakob Chychrun scored the overtime winner and had an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders on Friday.
The New York Knicks held on to beat the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets to improve to 3-0 in NBA Cup play on Friday.
The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers on Friday.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
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 John Elliott has your weather forecast for November 29 at 11 p.m.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin shows us a trio of productions to help you dance your way into the holiday season, combining classic dance traditions with a modern twist.
Police are warning online shoppers to be aware of thieves stealing packages being delivered to homes this holiday season. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan tells us how to avoid becoming a victim of porch pirates.
This weekend marks the 15th annual Small Business Saturday, shining a spotlight on neighborhood shops and the people who keep them running. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan says business owners in Queens are getting ready and hope to attract both new and longtime customers.
Some New York City restaurant owners scrambled to take down their street dining sheds to comply with Friday's deadline. As CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, if they're not down in time, owners face steep fines.
