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Rangers, Jesper Fast Agree To 3-Year Contract
The Rangers and restricted free agent forward Jesper Fast have agreed to terms on a three-year contract worth $1.85 million annually, the team announced Wednesday.
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The Rangers and restricted free agent forward Jesper Fast have agreed to terms on a three-year contract worth $1.85 million annually, the team announced Wednesday.
The Rangers seem content to have Mika Zibanejad and Kevin Hayes as their top two centers. They appear to have remedied one of their bottom-six pivot needs.
The 28-year-old, right-handed defenseman possesses the offense-driving abilities that can separate the Blueshirts from the pack of contenders looking to dethrone the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Rangers have filled a big hole on the right side of their defense.
The Rangers need a center and have plenty of options to get one. Once the free agent signing period opens at noon on Saturday, it will be interesting to see which direction general manager Jeff Gorton goes.
Back in February, general manager Jeff Gorton was tasked with acquiring a blue line upgrade and outfitted the Rangers with a gem in Brendan Smith.
By shedding longtime alternate captains Derek Stepan and Dan Girardi, the Rangers have significantly altered their core while gaining precious salary cap space to be a major player in free agency.
The Rangers went into this year's NHL Draft with not one, but two first-round picks. For them, that's an embarrassment of riches.
On Friday night, New Jersey selected Nico Hischier with the No. 1 pick, making the 18-year-old center the highest drafted Swiss player in league history.
The New York Rangers have agreed to trade center Derek Stepan and backup goaltender Antti Raanta to the Arizona Coyotes for the seventh overall pick in Friday night's draft and defenseman Anthony DeAngelo, according to multiple reports.
The Vegas Golden Knights' picks in the expansion draft have not yet been revealed, but one name has leaked out: Rangers center Oscar Lindberg.
It took 54 years, but the Rangers finally lifted the trophy of all trophies.
Suddenly, the Rangers' salary cap crunch may be alleviated due to multiple factors.
The Islanders are up to something. At least that's how it looks after they made some surprising decisions with their NHL expansion draft protection list.
Bradley Wright-Phillips scored two late goals and the New York Red Bulls beat the Philadelphia Union 2-0 on Sunday.
As Team USA and Simone Biles celebrate their Olympic Gymnastics comeback, one New Jersey town is over the moon for Hezly Rivera.
Jazz Chisholm had five RBIs in his second straight two-homer game, Gleyber Torres hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 for their first four-game winning streak since early June.
Sean Manaea struck out a season-best 11 over seven dominant innings, pitching the New York Mets to a 2-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh says Aaron Rodgers will not play in at least the first two preseason games.
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.
The NYC area is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
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The New York State Supreme Court has ruled against Mayor Eric Adams' attempt to block migrant buses from arriving in New York City.
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Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
The NYC area is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
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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 is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
As Team USA and Simone Biles celebrate their Olympic Gymnastics comeback, one New Jersey town is over the moon for Hezly Rivera.
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.
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When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
A taxi driver was killed Tuesday after his vehicle was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train in Manorville.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann made a brief appearance in court Tuesday as prosecutors turned more discovery over to the defense team.
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Citing what he says is Eric Adams' failure to get stuff done, Comptroller Brad Lander is throwing his hat in the ring for NYC mayor.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
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Small liquor store owners in New York City continue to push against the Bottle Bill for the next round of lawmaking.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
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Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
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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.
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Sean Manaea struck out a season-best 11 over seven dominant innings, pitching the New York Mets to a 2-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins.
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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.
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.
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