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New York Giants At Kansas City Chiefs: Two Teams Going In Opposite Directions

The Kansas City Chiefs had the worst record in the NFL last year at 2-14, so after three weeks of the regular season, KC has already passed their win total from last year. The New York Giants were supposed to challenge for the NFC East title this year, but after Sunday's shutout loss to the Carolina Panthers, New York has dropped to 0-3. Kansas City looks for the momentum to continue, while New York desperately looks for a "W."

Sep 24, 2013

Fantasy Vs. Reality: NFL Player Impact Doesn't Always Line Up

Every year around this time, I find myself getting asked the same question over and over again from people who know I enjoy football. "So, who do you like this season?"

Aug 26, 2013

Top 10 NFL Players On New Teams

Super Bowl contenders upgraded their rosters either by trade or free agency. Losing teams added talent in the hopes of making a run at the playoffs. Here are 10 of the most noteworthy moves.

Aug 21, 2013

Fantasy Football: Top 12 Sleepers By Position

Here's a look at some sleepers that could pay dividends in your fantasy league.

Aug 16, 2013

Alex Smith Looks To Bring Playmaking Ability Back To Kansas City

After years of horrible seasons, poor performances, and multiple coaches, the Chiefs have completely rebuilt their foundation. It is now centered around former first pick and 49er, Alex Smith.

Aug 10, 2013

Palladino: Garrard Not The Fix For Jets' Sanchez Problem

The only thing you need to know about the Jets' future at quarterback is that they worked out David Garrard last Thursday and would apparently like to sign him in the coming days.

Mar 4, 2013

Silverman: Placing Revis On The Market Is Huge Opportunity For John Idzik

Idzik can't anger Revis, the Niners or any other potential trade partners. He must handle this delicate trade scenario with savvy and sophistication to get the most out of the deal. A difficult job is at hand, and Idzik must show he is up to it.

Feb 28, 2013

Alex Smith Headed To Chiefs; Another QB Off Table For Jets

Some thought San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith would be great fit for the Jets. So much for that. Two words: Not happening.

Feb 27, 2013

Silverman: Coaching Battle Is Even, But Niners Have Super Bowl Edge

The coaching matchup in this game appears even. But the quarterback advantage goes to the 49ers, and the defense advantage also goes to the Niners. San Francisco will join the Steelers as the only six-time winners of the Super Bowl.

Jan 31, 2013

Smith Ready To Play Backup QB Role In Super Bowl

After being sidelined with a concussion earlier in the season, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith is handling an uncomfortable situation well, saying he is ready to back up Colin Kaepernick in the Super Bowl.

Jan 25, 2013

Palladino: Signing Michael Vick? What A Mistake That Would Be For The Jets

As if they don't have enough public relations problems, bringing in Vick -- with his criminal dog-fighting history and a growing injury background that now includes a major concussion -- would send the media scurrying for their Twitter accounts.

Jan 21, 2013

Stage Is Set As 49ers, Ravens Will Meet In Super Bowl XLVII

This Super Bowl will be filled with firsts — and one significant last. The Harbaughs, San Francisco's Jim and Baltimore's John, will be the first pair of brothers to coach against each other in the NFL title game.

Jan 21, 2013

Silverman: 5 Innovative NFL Teams Have A Chance To Make A Memorable Run

Brilliant coaching and innovation have been big keys in the NFL this season. Here's a look at what five innovative teams have done to become so successful in 2012.

Dec 26, 2012

Benigno's Best: Week 13 NFL Power Rankings

Through 12 weeks, which team is the NFL's biggest surprise? How about the Andrew Luck-led Colts, who are 7-4? The biggest disappointment? That honor goes to the dysfunctional 3-8 "Dream Team" Eagles.

Nov 28, 2012

Keidel: Only One Life At MetLife Stadium

It is quite startling that two teams can share a sport, a state, and even a building and still be so different, so divergent.

Nov 27, 2012

Silverman: Harbaugh Pulls The Trigger On A Shaky Move

As Smith was preparing to leave the 49ers practice late Wednesday and go home to his family the night before Thanksgiving, he was summoned to come in and speak to Jim Harbaugh.

Nov 22, 2012

Silverman: Giants, Steelers, Bears Prepared For QB Injuries

Backup quarterback used to be considered a vital position. However, many teams are gambling that they aren't going to suffer key quarterback injuries.

Nov 17, 2012

Silverman: First-Half Flashes Often Lack NFL Staying Power

You can look at the standings and get a pretty good read on the teams that are going to be in the playoffs at the conclusion of the year. But several of those teams still have a lot to prove.

Nov 8, 2012

Giants Safety Antrel Rolle Named NFC Defensive Player Of The Week

The two-time Pro Bowler has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after recording six tackles, deflecting two passes and picking off two balls thrown by 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.

Oct 17, 2012

Following His Dominant Performance, Antrel Rolle Has His Sights Set On The Redskins

"Last year they had our number, for whatever reason ... And they look like a much better team this year," Rolle said. "So we're definitely going to put our foot to the metal and give it all that we've got this week."

Oct 16, 2012

'Statement' Heard Loud And Clear -- Giants Still Team To Beat

The Giants issued a statement of their own to 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh on Sunday. Maybe the rest of the NFL, too.

Oct 15, 2012

New Meningitis Cases Identified In New Jersey, National Total Continues To Rise

New Jersey health officials have linked four more fungal meningitis cases to a nationwide outbreak caused by a potentially tainted medication.

Oct 13, 2012

Silverman: Over-Amped 49ers Still Have Much To Prove To Get Into Giants' Class

As far as matching up with the Giants goes, the Niners still have to take a backseat. Here's two good reasons: The Giants are better at the quarterback position and at the head coaching slot.

Oct 10, 2012

Benigno's Best: Week 6 NFL Power Rankings

Five weeks into the season we have two unbeaten teams and one winless team. Drew Brees broke a 52-year-old record once thought to be unbreakable. Everybody is over .500 in the NFC West, and what is wrong with the Packers?

Oct 9, 2012

Eli Manning Joins Francesa, Previews Meeting With 49ers

Eli Manning chatted with Mike Francesa about the Giants' win over the Browns and previewed their big match-up against the 49ers.

Oct 8, 2012

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New York City congestion pricing up for MTA board vote today

The MTA board is expected to vote on Gov. Kathy Hochul's revamped New York City congestion pricing plan today.

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Rockville Centre police detective charged with hate crime

A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.

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Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks to weekend sweep of Nets

Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks completed a weekend sweep of the Nets with a 114-104 victory on Sunday.

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Jennings Creek wildfire emergency in Orange County, N.Y. extended

Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.

updated 8M ago

Jets self destruct on defense late in brutal loss to Colts

Anthony Richardson ran for a 4-yard touchdown with 46 seconds left, lifting the Colts to a 28-27 win over the Jets on Sunday.

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New York City congestion pricing up for MTA board vote today

The MTA board is expected to vote on Gov. Kathy Hochul's revamped New York City congestion pricing plan today.

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Rockville Centre police detective charged with hate crime

A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.

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Jennings Creek wildfire emergency in Orange County, N.Y. extended

Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.

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First Alert Forecast: Much-needed rain possibly on the way

It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.

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Wildfire risk remains elevated across New York, New Jersey

The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.

Nov 16

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First Alert Forecast: Much-needed rain possibly on the way

It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.

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Wildfire risk remains elevated across New York, New Jersey

The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.

Nov 16

Red Flag Warning today for entire Tri-State Area

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.

Nov 16

Amtrak service restored after fire along tracks in the Bronx

Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.

Nov 13

Red Flag Warning returns for NYC area due to fire risk

A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.

Nov 13

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Jennings Creek wildfire emergency in Orange County, N.Y. extended

Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.

updated 8M ago

First Alert Forecast: Much-needed rain possibly on the way

It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.

5H ago

Newark Airport delays a concern as holiday travel season nears

Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.

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Wildfire risk remains elevated across New York, New Jersey

The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.

Nov 16

Firefighters knock down a hotspot at the Greenwood Lake fire on November 15, 2024 in Greenwood Lake, New York.

Jennings Creek wildfire prompts evacuations in New York

Over 100 New York families were asked to evacuate due to the Jennings Creek wildfire, which has been burning from Orange County to West Milford, New Jersey for over a week.

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Rockville Centre police detective charged with hate crime

A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.

5H ago

First Alert Forecast: Much-needed rain possibly on the way

It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.

5H ago

A fence blocks off what once was Mill Pond.

L.I. residents call for restoration of beloved pond drained during storm

Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.

Nov 15

A red brick building with a sign reading "POLICE DEPARTMENT" and the emblem for the Rockville Centre Police Department.

Rockville Centre detective faces hate crime charges over incident in Manorville

A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Nov 13

Long Island firefighter accused of setting Medford brush fire

Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.

Nov 13

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Politics

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Trump's controversial Cabinet and senior staff picks face uncertain future

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.

13H ago

Trump returns to Madison Square Garden for UFC event

A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."

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President-Elect Donald Trump Meets With Biden, Congressional Leaders In Washington

Trump selects Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as secretary of Energy

Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.

Nov 16

New York's Clean Slate Act takes effect

Almost 2.5 million New Yorkers' state criminal records are now automatically sealed under the Clean Slate Act.

18H ago

New York Mayor Eric Adams Attends Court Hearing Over Corruption Charges

Will the new U.S. Attorney in Manhattan make the Adams case disappear?

There are questions about President-elect Donald Trump's decision to replace the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan and the effect it will have on the corruption investigation involving Mayor Eric Adams.

Nov 15

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Health News

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Here is why Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter

The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.

Nov 12

Tumblers sold at Wawa stores recalled after reports of cuts

The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.

Oct 31

McDonald's E. coli outbreak leads Burger King, others to pull onions from some menus

Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.

Oct 24

$430 million cell and gene therapy center is coming to Long Island

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.

Oct 22

Listeria recall includes meat sent to N.Y. & N.J. schools

Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.

Oct 19

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Entertainment News

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Cher opens up about life with Sonny

With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.

18H ago

Sean "Diddy" Combs trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say

Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.

21H ago

USPS announces Betty White stamp will be released in 2025

Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.

Nov 16

Six Flags Great Adventure closing Kingda Ka, Green Lantern coasters

Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.

Nov 14

John Krasinski named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024

John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

Nov 13

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Sports News

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Karl-Anthony Towns leads Knicks to weekend sweep of Nets

Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks completed a weekend sweep of the Nets with a 114-104 victory on Sunday.

7H ago

Jets self destruct on defense late in brutal loss to Colts

Anthony Richardson ran for a 4-yard touchdown with 46 seconds left, lifting the Colts to a 28-27 win over the Jets on Sunday.

10H ago

Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Amalie Arena on November 16, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.

Lightning beat Devils as Vasilevskiy makes 29 saves for 36th NHL shutout

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.

Nov 16

Noah Dobson #8 of the New York Islanders moves the puck as Jamie Oleksiak #24 of the Seattle Kraken reaches to intercept during the third period of a game at Climate Pledge Arena on November 16, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

Kraken beat Islanders for 4th straight win

The Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders on Saturday for their fourth straight win.

Nov 16

Jake Paul wins fight against Mike Tyson by unanimous decision

Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight that ended in a win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer.

Nov 16

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Community Journalism

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New affordable apartments in Central Harlem ready to welcome families

Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.

Nov 14

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Hispanic Society's "A Room Of Her Own" explores history of the estrado

The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.

Nov 12

Brooklyn residents upset about proposal to eliminate bus stops

Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.

Nov 8

Long Island man who says skimming wiped out his saving looks to bank for help

A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.

Nov 8

Oldest bike path in U.S. is in need of a facelift, NYC cyclists say

As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.

Nov 7

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Dogs in costume take part in the 34th Annual Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade on October 19, 2024 in New York City.

PHOTOS: 2024 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade held in NYC

Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.

Oct 19
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People wearing costumes and makeup visit New York Comic-Con 2024 held at Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, United States on October 17, 2024.

Cosplayers flock to New York Comic Con 2024. See photos.

Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.

Oct 17
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People, including the families of hostages, walk at the front holding a 'Bring them home now' sign at the the Israel Day on Fifth parade on June 2, 2024 in New York City.

Photos: Thousands flood NYC streets for Israel Day on Fifth Parade

Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.

Jun 2
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass

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.

Mar 26
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Attendees of the 2023 New York City Halloween Parade on October 31, 2023 in New York City.

50th Annual Village Halloween Parade

The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."

Oct 31, 2023
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First Alert Weather: Few more days of sun and then some much-needed rain

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for temperatures in the 50s and 60s the first three days of the new work week before clouds move in Wednesday and night and soaking rain arrives on Thursday.

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Hate crime charges levied against Long Island detective

The victim told CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis he was attacked and harassed by the suspect while simply doing his job.

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Wake held for NYS Parks aide killed battling Jennings Creek wildfire

Friends and family members gathered on Sunday in Rockland County to say their goodbyes to Dariel Vasquez, who was killed when a tree fell on him on Nov. 9. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.

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MTA board expected to vote on -- and pass -- congestion pricing on Monday morning

CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the obstacles the tolling plan will continue to face,

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First Alert Weather: Much-needed rain coming on Thursday

In the interim, CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for sun and clouds on Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s.

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