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Rangers Place Disappointing Brendan Smith On Waivers
The Rangers gave up on Brendan Smith on Thursday, placing the defenseman on waivers amid a disappointing season -- and on his birthday no less.
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The Rangers gave up on Brendan Smith on Thursday, placing the defenseman on waivers amid a disappointing season -- and on his birthday no less.
The dark days have arrived at Madison Square Garden. Having lost seven out of their last eight games, the injured-ravaged and confidence-drained Rangers are limping toward the Feb. 26 trade deadline.
Riley Nash and Zdeno Chara scored first-period goals and Patrice Bergeron added two in the second to help the surging Boston Bruins swamp the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.
Henrik Lundqvist is turning in some of the finest goaltending of his distinguished career at a time when he's getting little help from an injury-hit and underperforming supporting cast.
North Bellmore native Matt Gilroy has long represented his hometown and Long Island hockey with distinction at every step of his career.
On the power play, Martin Hanzal skated across the goalmouth and tipped in Julius Honka's shot from the right point to break a 1-all tie 4:05 into the third period.
Kevin Fiala scored twice and Pekka Rinne stopped 20 shots to lead the Nashville Predators to a 5-2 win over the struggling New York Rangers on Saturday night.
Any lingering doubts over the Rangers' strategy as the trade deadline approaches were put to bed Thursday night with an embarrassing 4-0 home loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Curtis McElhinney stopped 25 shots to give the Toronto Maple Leafs their second straight shutout over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
The NHL rewarded the Islanders forward Mat Barzal for his stellar January on Thursday by naming him Rookie of the Month.
When the Rangers drafted centers Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil in the first round of last summer's draft, they did so with the intention of upgrading a position that has undergone dramatic alterations in recent seasons.
Kevin Hayes gave the Rangers a huge lift Thursday night in his first game back after missing six consecutive contests due to a leg contusion.
After three straight losses to open their road trip, the New York Rangers head into the All-Star break on a high note thanks to an unlikely goal scorer.
Back in the 1960s, the Professional Hockey Writers Association voted on midseason awards. This season, the PHWA has reinstated its midseason awards with a special nod toward fan interaction.
Andrew Cogliano and Adam Henrique capped Anaheim's four-goal first period and the Ducks went on to a 6-3 victory over the struggling Rangers on Tuesday night.
Days after an injury scare, Simone Biles and the U.S. women's artistic gymnastics team won gold in the team final — their first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Jeff McNeil and Luis Torrens each drove in three runs for the Mets in their 15-2 win over the Twins on Monday.
The Yankees blasted six home runs in Monday's 14-4 rout of the Phillies.
Aaron Rodgers showed his frustration at Jets training camp on Monday after the offense struggled.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone and Stephen Nedoroscik are the first American men to win a team gymnastics event at the Games since the 2008 Olympics.
Carlos Rodón pitched into the seventh and Jazz Chisholm had a hit in the Yankees' 8-2 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Pete Alonso went deep for the Mets, but it was nowhere near enough in a 9-2 loss to the Braves on Sunday.
Organizers say an act during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony featuring an LGBTQ+ icon flanked by drag artists did not depict "The Last Supper."
A Westchester County man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a brutal attack that killed a social worker. Maria Coto was hospitalized for 36 days after being attacked.
It happened just at around 12:45 p.m. at the railroad crossing at Wading River Road.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann made a brief appearance in court Tuesday as prosecutors turned more discovery over to the defense team.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
Assamad Nash was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of Christina Yuna Lee inside her Chinatown apartment in 2022.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
New York and New Jersey will see rain showers early Monday, then again for the evening commute.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
A house exploded and burst into flames overnight in Westfield, New Jersey. Police say a gas leak may be to blame.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
The FAA says delays at Newark Liberty Airport are due to the moving of air traffic controllers to Philadelphia.
Two meteor showers are expected to put on a show this week, but will they be visible around New York and New Jersey?
It happened just at around 12:45 p.m. at the railroad crossing at Wading River Road.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann made a brief appearance in court Tuesday as prosecutors turned more discovery over to the defense team.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
A woman and her boyfriend were robbed of $140,000 outside a Bank of America in Hicksville.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Cooper said it "wasn't the right time" for him to potentially join the ticket.
Small liquor store owners in New York City continue to push against the Bottle Bill for the next round of lawmaking.
"On top of its extreme decisions, the court is mired in a crisis of ethics," President Biden said in a speech at the LBJ Library in Austin.
Critics want Mayor Eric Adams to rescind an emergency order that is stopping a law banning solitary confinement from being enforced at NYC jails.
Former President Donald Trump will speak with the FBI about the attempted assassination against him at his Pennsylvania rally.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
The listeria outbreak linked to deli meat has sickened a dozen people in New York and is blamed for one death in New Jersey. So is it safe to eat?
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Days after an injury scare, Simone Biles and the U.S. women's artistic gymnastics team won gold in the team final — their first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Jeff McNeil and Luis Torrens each drove in three runs for the Mets in their 15-2 win over the Twins on Monday.
The Yankees blasted six home runs in Monday's 14-4 rout of the Phillies.
Aaron Rodgers showed his frustration at Jets training camp on Monday after the offense struggled.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
Small liquor store owners in New York City continue to push against the Bottle Bill for the next round of lawmaking.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
Elected local, state and federal leaders looked at the health of the Harlem River and its surrounding communities Friday as Congressman Adriano Espaillat hosted his third annual boat tour.
A Bronx food pantry says it's serving more people than ever before, but it's in dire need of basic equipment to run the operation.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
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.
It happened at around 12:45 p.m. at the railroad crossing at Wading River Road.
Investigators are still on the scene of a house explosion that rocked a neighborhood in Westfield, New Jersey. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the latest.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann made a brief appearance in court Tuesday as prosecutors turned more discovery over to the defense team.
The man convicted of stabbing Christina Yuna Lee to death inside her Chinatown apartment in 2022 was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has reaction from the courthouse.
CBS News New York's John Elliott is calling for the possibility of severe weather over the next few days, with temperatures creeping up toward the 90s.