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Schmeelk: Arron Afflalo Helps Immediately In Return To Knicks
Arron Afflalo made his long-awaited regular-season debut for the Knicks on Wednesday night and had an immediate impact on the team.
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Arron Afflalo made his long-awaited regular-season debut for the Knicks on Wednesday night and had an immediate impact on the team.
It's time to take a look at the latest best and worst stories on the NY/NJ sports landscape.
Michael Wright, former basketball star who was once drafted by the Knicks, was found dead this week in Midwood, Brooklyn -- and police late Wednesday said he was a homicide victim.
Forward Cody Zeller hit a layup off an inbounds pass with 0.4 seconds remaining, and the Charlotte Hornets then held on in a bizarre finish for a 95-93 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
What happened on Tuesday night was not a typical Knicks win.
Forward Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and the New York Knicks held on in the fourth quarter to defeat the Toronto Raptors 111-109 on Tuesday.
Kobe Bryant may have won the crowd, but a late 3-pointer and a tough defense in the final minutes made sure the Knicks won the game.
John Henson returned after missing four games with an Achilles tendon injury, scoring 22 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 99-92 win over the New York Knicks on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks ran into a couple of problems that have plagued them during the Carmelo Anthony era that had been largely absent over the first four games of the season.
Taking a look at who's hot and who's not on the local sports landscape.
The sleeves apparently slowed LeBron James in the first half Wednesday night as much as the New York Knicks. By the fourth quarter, neither could stop him.
Growing up in upstate Glens Falls, Jimmer Fredette loved watching the Knicks. Soon he could be playing for them.
The younger players on the roster representing the team's future are acquitting themselves quite well.
The 39-year-old center recorded his 954th victory as a San Antonio Spur, an NBA record for one player with one team, in a 94-84 win over the New York Knicks Monday at Madison Square Garden.
Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points and the New York Knicks ruined Washington's home opener, beating the Wizards 117-110 on Saturday night.
Francisco Lindor hit a two-out grand slam in the fourth inning to carry the Mets to a win against the San Diego Padres.
Israel Abanikanda had a 45-yard touchdown run in the first half and the Jets sacked Tommy DeVito eight times in a 10-6 victory over the Giants in a preseason battle of backups between the New York teams.
Brian Gutiérrez scored on a penalty kick in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Chicago Fire from two goals down to a 2-2 draw with New York City FC at Citi Field.
Elias Manoel scored his seventh goal in six career matches against Charlotte FC to help the New York Red Bulls earn a 1-1 draw, extending their unbeaten run to nine.
Jake Cave had four hits and three RBIs and fell a triple shy of hitting for the cycle as the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Yankees 9-2 on Saturday.
Musgrove allowed just one hit in seven innings as the Padres evened a critical 4-game series with the Mets.
Aaron Judge hit his MLB-leading 49th home run of the season Friday night, helping the New York Yankees to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies.
We're just days away from the U.S. Open starting, and a tennis program in the Bronx is making strides to ensure accessibility for all student athletes across the city.
Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil had three hits apiece and Mark Vientos drove in three runs for the Mets, who improved to 4-0 against the Padres this season.
Israel Abanikanda had a 45-yard touchdown run in the first half and the Jets sacked Tommy DeVito eight times in a 10-6 victory over the Giants in a preseason battle of backups between the New York teams.
The New York City health department will be spraying for mosquitoes in parts of the city Monday and Wednesday.
Two people were shot on the same block in the Bronx in less than 24 hours this week. No arrests have been made.
After a brief taste of fall, temperatures are back to normal this weekend and there will be plenty of sunshine!
A wrong-way driver crashed on the Henry Hudson Parkway and killed 2 people, then fled the scene early Saturday morning, NYPD said.
After a brief taste of fall, temperatures are back to normal this weekend and there will be plenty of sunshine!
Grants of $50,000 will be available to eligible homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to address health and safety-related repairs not covered by insurance or other disaster relief programs.
President Joe Biden has approved Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's request for a federal emergency declaration in three counties in response to the historic rainfall and devastating flooding from storms earlier this week.
Incredible video footage shows a house in Oxford, Connecticut get washed away by floodwater.
More than a foot of rain fell in parts of Connecticut on Sunday, and 10 inches on Long Island on Monday.
After a brief taste of fall, temperatures are back to normal this weekend and there will be plenty of sunshine!
A 4-year-old child was stabbed multiple times in Paterson, New Jersey on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Homeowners in Summit, New Jersey say their backyards are falling into a brook. They partly blame it on a broken Union County pipe.
Belmar Police released bodycam video of a surfer's arrest after videos from beachgoers raised questions about the officer's actions.
A new statewide policy will require all police departments in New Jersey to coordinate with mental health professionals when they're responding to a call for a barricaded person.
After a brief taste of fall, temperatures are back to normal this weekend and there will be plenty of sunshine!
Sunday's storm forced one Long Island family out of their home after their backyard collapsed. They believe the town is at fault and the whole disaster could have been prevented.
Grants of $50,000 will be available to eligible homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to address health and safety-related repairs not covered by insurance or other disaster relief programs.
The woman accused of driving while impaired during a wrong-way crash on the Southern State Parkway that left her 9-year-old son dead pleaded not guilty in court Friday.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a Long Island woman died from injuries she suffered during a home invasion.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the agency's Pittsburgh field office, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination to close out the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Members of the Central Park Five said at the Democratic convention Thursday of Trump that "45 wanted us un-alive."
The New York State Thruway Authority accuses contractors of installing dozens of faulty cables on the Mario Cuomo Bridge in a multimillion dollar lawsuit.
The New York City health department will be spraying for mosquitoes in parts of the city Monday and Wednesday.
The updated COVID-10 shots for fall 2024 are rolling out earlier than last year.
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Taylor Swift was forced to cancel three shows in Vienna after an alleged planned terrorist attack against one of the shows was foiled.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
Prosecutors have confirmed Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
Francisco Lindor hit a two-out grand slam in the fourth inning to carry the Mets to a win against the San Diego Padres.
Israel Abanikanda had a 45-yard touchdown run in the first half and the Jets sacked Tommy DeVito eight times in a 10-6 victory over the Giants in a preseason battle of backups between the New York teams.
Brian Gutiérrez scored on a penalty kick in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Chicago Fire from two goals down to a 2-2 draw with New York City FC at Citi Field.
Elias Manoel scored his seventh goal in six career matches against Charlotte FC to help the New York Red Bulls earn a 1-1 draw, extending their unbeaten run to nine.
Jake Cave had four hits and three RBIs and fell a triple shy of hitting for the cycle as the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Yankees 9-2 on Saturday.
Back in May, a Bronx woman sent CBS News New York a tip about excessive mold in her home. Now, nearly four months later, she's finally seeing action by management.
We're just days away from the U.S. Open starting, and a tennis program in the Bronx is making strides to ensure accessibility for all student athletes across the city.
Want to hang out with CBS News New York's Brooklyn team? We'll be at the 47th Brighton Jubilee Festival this weekend.
A wild goose chase in Queens brought some neighbors together for a rescue mission. It started when an injured Canada goose was spotted in the middle of the road.
We're learning more about the plan approved by the New York City Council to bring four new Metro-North stations, and thousands of new apartments and jobs, to the Bronx.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Police said the 62-year-old man ignored the officers' orders to drop the weapon. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 24 at 11 p.m.
The City Parks Foundation's SummerStage "Charlie Parker Jazz Festival" is this weekend. People enjoyed jazz performances in Marcus Garvey Park Saturday.
Pride Fest returned to Jersey City Saturday with hundreds in attendance.