42-year-old still dreams of pitching in the major leagues
During a workout in his backyard, every pitch got faster until Semerano threw at 101 mph.
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During a workout in his backyard, every pitch got faster until Semerano threw at 101 mph.
Last year, Massapequa Coast became the first team from Long Island to reach the Little League World Series in over 40 years.
There was a big sendoff Friday for the team as they prepare to compete in the Metro Region Championship. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has all the action.
New York Yankees' Domingo German pitched a perfect game last night, for only the 24th time in MLB history. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at some others from Yankees history and what all those pitchers had in common.
Cohen said on Twitter reporters and fans "will get it from me straight."
Steve Overmyer speaks with the Hawaii native about his heritage and the adversity he faced growing up.
Author Jack Curry joins us to discuss the book and what it was like covering that Yankees team.
Deptford Little League says it is struggling to find umpires because of verbally abusive spectators. They are instituting a unique rule to stop the heckling.
It wouldn't be a sporting event, let alone a home opener, without a little tailgating action. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook catches up with fans before the big game.
The Mets are 3-4 and need more consistency in their lineup and rotation. They're hoping some home cooking might help. CBS2's Doug Williams reports from inside Citi Field.
The game was originally set for Thursday but had to be postponed because of weather. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has a look at what to expect.
As Major League Baseball begins a new season, fans will see the league's highly anticipated rule changes, which include a pitch timer, a ban on infield shifts and larger bases. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave joined CBS News from Dodger Stadium to discuss.
Since the 1970s, the length of a baseball game has increased from just over two and a half hours to an average of three hours and seven minutes last season.
The Mets start in Miami, but the Yankees are kicking off the new season here at home. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
CBS2's Steve Overmyer shows us what his week in Florida was like covering New York's two home teams.
The pitch clock is one of the new rules designed to speed pace of play.
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge gives an update from the team's first full day of Spring Training in Florida.
New York Yankees Manager Aaron Boone gives an update from the team's first full day of Spring Training in Florida.
About three weeks after the Mets reached an initial agreement with the all-star, he won't be coming to New York after all.
He becomes the first team captain since Derek Jeter retired in 2014. CBS2's Steve Overmyer has more.
Yankees fans are breathing a sigh of relief and all eyes are on Judge after the slugger agreed to a contract deal with $360 million.
Judge has reportedly reached a $360 million deal to stay with the New York Yankees. CBS2's Steve Overmyer has a closer look at the negotiations that got him there.
Judge will earn $40 million per season, the highest average annual payout for a position player.
"For me, I always just wanted to play college baseball, no matter what division it was," said 18-year-old Olivia Pichardo.
"I always valued myself on being prepared, and you can't prepare for this," he said about being a father.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
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.
Residents in Orange County are dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
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.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
Residents in Orange County are dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
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.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A man was stabbed to death Friday inside an Upper West Side apartment building as he tried to help a neighbor's daughter, his family says.
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.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
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.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
Residents in Orange County are dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
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.
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
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.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
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.
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.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
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.
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."
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.
Almost 2.5 million New Yorkers' state criminal records are now automatically sealed under the Clean Slate Act.
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.
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.
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.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
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.
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.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
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.
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."
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.
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.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
The Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight that ended in a win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer.
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.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
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.
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.
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 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.
The victim told CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis he was attacked and harassed by the suspect while simply doing his job.
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.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the obstacles the tolling plan will continue to face,
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.
