Sweeny Says: Gene Monahan - A True Gentleman And A True Yankee
Gene Monahan is a name most Yankee fans have heard. But they probably don't understand the impact this man has had over the years.
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Gene Monahan is a name most Yankee fans have heard. But they probably don't understand the impact this man has had over the years.
Bill Gallo, a cartoonist and columnist for the New York Daily News, whose playful characters included depicting the blustering New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in a spiked Prussian military helmet, has died.
George Steinbrenner: legendary Yankees owner, controversial public figure and... FBI informant?
Newly released FBI documents show that Steinbrenner, then the owner of the New York Yankees, told FBI officials in 1979 that he would not have made the $25,000 donation had he known it was illegal.
From the time of his departure after the 2007 season for a period of nearly three years, Joe Torre was not a welcome figure around the Yankees. Well, Torre is part of the Yankee family again, this time for good.
George Steinbrenner often compared himself to powerful, iron-fisted leaders. Assuredly, the late New York Yankees owner never had the Iranian president in mind.
Former Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who died last July at the age of 80, was honored before New York's spring training home opener.
George Steinbrenner will be honored during a pregame ceremony at George Steinbrenner Field that will include his wife and daughters placing a rose on home plate.
Fred Wilpon is the face of a crumbling club, and now we don't know if he can literally afford his own franchise. If the buck stops with him – as it always did with George Steinbrenner – it's his fault.
The Steinbrenner family, as part of a renovation project at the Yankees' spring training stadium, decided that team co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner will use the office of his late father, George Steinbrenner.
Joe Torre, Bobby Cox and Lou Piniella have been honored by the Baseball Writers' Association of America for their long careers.
What Brian Cashman is finding out is that Hal Steinbrenner might just have a little more Boss in him than maybe we all thought.
In a move mirroring those of his famous father, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner overruled general manager Brian Cashman in giving a $35 million, three-year contract to Rafael Soriano.
The 600-pound, life-size statue of former owner George Steinbrenner was put on a marble stand Friday at the entrance of the ballpark named for him.
Even though the Yankees came two wins shy of returning to the World Series and the Giants collapsed for the second season in a row, 2010 was a good year. Let's start the countdown...
He filled a room with loud talk and big money, making promises of players to come, games to be won and the titles that must follow. He was the principal owner of the New York Yankees, but commander was really more like it.
Newly released documents show the special prosecutor in the Watergate case expressed "extreme interest'' in a 1970s criminal investigation of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for illegal campaign contributions.
George Steinbrenner, "The Boss," died in 2010, having transformed professional baseball in a distinct but enduring way.
The man who built World Championship teams in Toronto and Philadelphia is the newest member of Baseball's Hall of Fame. Pat Gillick was announced today as the lone person elected by the Expansion Era Veteran's Committee.
The Expansion Era Committee has denied George Steinbrenner's posthumous bid for election into baseball's Hall of Fame.
Jayson Werth and the Washington Nationals got an early jump on baseball's winter meetings. The Boston Red Sox were busy, too, completing their trade for Adrian Gonzalez.
At WFAN's 'Breakfast with a Champion' Joe Torre gave the audience a real look at the team he managed for 12 years.
George Steinbrenner and baseball historian and official scorer Bill Shannon have been voted posthumous awards by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Yankees owner George Steinbrenner will be on the Hall of Fame veterans committee ballot next month with former New York manager Billy Martin.
In the team's first offseason following the death of owner George Steinbrenner, New York has said its top priorities are re-signing Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Tuesday marked the first full day of the defense's case in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Ramon Rivera, the suspect in the deadly stabbing of three people in Manhattan on Monday, appeared before a judge Tuesday.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Tuesday marked the first full day of the defense's case in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
Ramon Rivera, the suspect in the deadly stabbing of three people in Manhattan on Monday, appeared before a judge Tuesday.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
A New York City Police officer and a bystander were both shot in the leg in Queens on Tuesday evening, police said. The suspect was shot and killed.
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.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is 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.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
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.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
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.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
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.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
The New York Giants are benching quarterback Daniel Jones and fan-favorite Tommy DeVito will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, the team announced Monday.
Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second straight shutout as the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
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.
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."
Officials provided an update Tuesday evening after an NYPD officer and an innocent bystander were shot in Queens.
An Orange County man accused of setting a fire in 2023 in revenge for a traffic ticket pled guilty Tuesday.
Tuesday marked the first full day of the defense's case in the trial of Daniel Penny. He's the Marine veteran charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, 30, on board the subway last year. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A school bus driver crashed into a mechanic crop in Coney Island late Tuesday morning. The driver was taken to a local hospital with head and neck injuries.
Mayor Eric Adams spoke out over New York City's mental health and public safety programs after three people were killed in a deadly stabbing spree Monday. The mayor says the stabbing spree was an example of the city's mental health system failing New Yorkers. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram explains.
