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They have eight wheels and two legs. They go by names like Betty Clock'r and Toastface Killah. This isn't your parents' roller derby.
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They have eight wheels and two legs. They go by names like Betty Clock'r and Toastface Killah. This isn't your parents' roller derby.
A seven-day disabled list for concussions wouldn't have done Jason Bay much good when the Mets outfielder missed the final two months of 2010 with the injury. Still, the move was another positive sign the sport is doing more and more to address head injuries.
Under the new rules of the Army, soldiers suffering traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions, during roadside bombings are now eligible to be awarded the Purple Heart.
Ray Anderson, the NFL's chief disciplinarian, said Wednesday that repeat offenders or players committing flagrant illegal hits will have a much greater chance of being suspended during the 2011 season.
The NHL is adopting a more rigorous protocol for examining players with possible concussions.
The debate will rage on next week when the 30 GMs convene in Florida to discuss what's become a steadily growing problem, not just in hockey but throughout sports.
Nobody wants a NFL work stoppage, but I hope a few things fall in the player's laps. Hopefully, their health benefits will increase.
The NHL board of governors received a detailed preliminary report Saturday during All-Star weekend that shows the number of concussions is trending up.
Seeing Austin Collie motionless on the turf made some people wonder if it will take a suspension or two before the NFL's crackdown on illegal tackles hits home.
Imagine getting into your car and then getting slammed by a truck - everyday.
Garden State lawmakers are taking a page out of the NFL's book in trying to limit sports related head injuries.
A person familiar with the proposal tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball is considering a 7-day disabled list for players with concussions.
The NFL brass is downright delusional if they think the laws already on the books are tough enough to make the problem go away.
Football can be a hurt business, but there was so much hurting going on in Week 6 of the NFL season that alarms went off at league headquarters.
Football's violent nature is part of its wide appeal. But as more is learned about the long-term damage of head trauma, broadcasters have to walk a fine line between savoring good, tough play and glorifying hits that can cause serious harm.
Jim Brown isn't surprised by the rise in diagnosed concussions among NFL players and says the league and the union need to do more to protect those players.
The co-chairman of the NFL's Brain, Head and Neck Medical Committee doesn't see four concussions sustained by players in the first weekend of the regular season as a trend.
Head injuries were an important issue for the NFL in the offseason, and several key players went down with concussions on the first full day of play.
With high schools in session across the tri-state region, Friday nights in the fall bring high-speed collisions on the gridiron – and concerns about concussions.
As kids head back to school, a new law is on the books to better protect them if they suffer head injuries on the athletic field.
CBS 2's Mark Morgan visited a New Jersey high school on Wednesday to learn about a football program aimed at keeping athletes safe on the field.
Aaron Boone will return to manage the New York Yankees for an eighth season after the team exercised his 2025 contract option.
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
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.
Homes and vehicles were damaged when a parked car suddenly exploded on a block in South Ozone Park, Queens.
New York's political leaders are roundly condemning antisemitic violence after a soccer match in Amsterdam Thursday night.
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.
Homes and vehicles were damaged when a parked car suddenly exploded on a block in South Ozone Park, Queens.
New York's political leaders are roundly condemning antisemitic violence after a soccer match in Amsterdam Thursday night.
A Brooklyn man is facing charges in an insurance scam that was caught on dash cam video on the Belt Parkway.
The suspect in a shooting on New York City's Upper West Side is in custody, police said.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
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A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
Brush fires broke out in the Palisades, New Jersey early Friday morning, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into NYC.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
Fire officials said the conditions in New Jersey are the driest they've seen in the history of their department.
The owners of a Long Island rental home were sentenced to probation and community service Thursday in connection to a 2022 fire that killed two sisters.
Four years after the heartbreaking death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, change is coming to the Suffolk County department blamed for ignoring repeated reports of abuse.
New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot in the leg while on the job last week.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has won her bid for reelection against Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone, CBS News projects.
Democrat Laura Gillen has unseated Rep. Anthony D'Esposito in New York's 4th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
Incumbent Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro has been defeated by Democratic challenger Josh Riley in New York's Congressional District 19 race, CBS News projects.
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.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Aaron Boone will return to manage the New York Yankees for an eighth season after the team exercised his 2025 contract option.
Israeli and Dutch leaders have condemned a mass attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam as clear and violent antisemitism.
Bo Horvat had a goal and two assists, and the New York Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night for their fourth win in five games.
The Buffalo Sabres beat Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
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.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
PowerUP is a business competition started by the Brooklyn Public Library following economic turmoil in the wake of 9/11.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
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."
Low relative humidity, blustery conditions and dry brush are increasing the risk for fires in the area.
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Eduardo Diaz, 42, faces attempted murder, assault and weapons charges. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
Brush fires broke out in The Palisades, New Jersey overnight, sending smoke across the Hudson River and into New York City. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage from both sides of the river.
