Lawmakers grill PGA executives over LIV Golf merger
There an intense debate about the PGA's planned partnership with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour.
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There an intense debate about the PGA's planned partnership with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour.
Key figures, including the LIV Golf CEO and the head of Saudi Arabia's investment fund, have refused to attend the hearing.
Deal to join forces with golf tour supported by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has drawn accusations of "sportswashing."
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut tells "Face the Nation" that he is trying to uncover what happened behind the scenes in the PGA-LIV merger. "We are ready and willing to seek information by whatever legal means we have to obtain it," Blumenthal said.
The agreement ends a months-long feud over LIV's poaching of some of the PGA's biggest names, but it's also eliciting criticism that the Saudi kingdom is "sportswashing" to distract from a history of human rights violations. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
After a bitter two-year dispute, the two professional golf titans are coming together.
9/11 Families United says they are "appalled and deeply offended" by the merger.
The PGA Tour said it will merge with the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf, ending a bitter rivalry between the two groups that sparked an antitrust lawsuit as well as accusations of unfair behavior. CBS2's Otis Livingston reports.
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
The tournament is scheduled for October at the Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx.
The LIV tournament that played in Bedminster in July was backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
Two New Jersey lawmakers want to prevent events like the LIV golf tournament from happening in the state again.
Professional Bull Riders have returned to Madison Square Garden, and has New Yorkers getting cozy with cowboy culture.
Starting Friday, New Yorkers can be fined $50 by the city if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
New members of Congress from the Tri-State Area area walked into their offices on Capitol Hill for the very first time Friday.
Police are searching for one man wanted in connection to two separate stabbings in the New York City subway system.
The driver in a wrong-way crash that killed two middle schoolers on Long Island pled guilty Friday.
Professional Bull Riders have returned to Madison Square Garden, and has New Yorkers getting cozy with cowboy culture.
Starting Friday, New Yorkers can be fined $50 by the city if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
New members of Congress from the Tri-State Area area walked into their offices on Capitol Hill for the very first time Friday.
Police are searching for one man wanted in connection to two separate stabbings in the New York City subway system.
The driver in a wrong-way crash that killed two middle schoolers on Long Island pled guilty Friday.
A federal judge is expected to rule Friday on whether New York City congestion pricing can start this weekend as scheduled.
NYC congestion pricing will charge drivers to enter Manhattan starting in January 2025. Here's what to know about how much it will cost.
A quiet, but cold weekend awaits New York City before the next round of snow moves into the region.
New year, new laws. Here's what people in New York need to know about changes taking effect in 2025.
As the new year blows into NYC, a wind advisory will be in effect for much of the area Wednesday and Thursday.
New members of Congress from the Tri-State Area area walked into their offices on Capitol Hill for the very first time Friday.
A federal judge is expected to rule Friday on whether New York City congestion pricing can start this weekend as scheduled.
NYC congestion pricing will charge drivers to enter Manhattan starting in January 2025. Here's what to know about how much it will cost.
A quiet, but cold weekend awaits New York City before the next round of snow moves into the region.
We're just days away from the start of congestion pricing, which the MTA says will begin as planned on Sunday, but New Jersey officials are vowing to keep the fight alive to stop it.
The driver in a wrong-way crash that killed two middle schoolers on Long Island pled guilty Friday.
A federal judge is expected to rule Friday on whether New York City congestion pricing can start this weekend as scheduled.
NYC congestion pricing will charge drivers to enter Manhattan starting in January 2025. Here's what to know about how much it will cost.
A Princeton graduate, a Monmouth County resident and a Long Island native were killed in the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans. Another Princeton graduate was injured and is expected to recover.
While many were out toasting to the new year, hospitals around New York area had a different type of celebration – welcoming new babies.
New members of Congress from the Tri-State Area area walked into their offices on Capitol Hill for the very first time Friday.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
A federal judge is expected to rule Friday on whether New York City congestion pricing can start this weekend as scheduled.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
Professional Bull Riders have returned to Madison Square Garden, and has New Yorkers getting cozy with cowboy culture.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
The Jets interviewed Ron Rivera and current ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for their head coach and general manager vacancies.
The Brooklyn Nets withstood a frantic Milwaukee comeback attempt down the stretch to beat the Bucks on Thursday.
Bobby McMann scored twice, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The New York Rangers beat the Boston Bruins on Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
Starting Friday, New Yorkers can be fined $50 by the city if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
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 Craig Allen has your First Alert Weather for January 3 at 6 p.m.
City slickers are trading skyscrapers for bullpens, crowding into Madison Square Garden through Sunday to see the cowboys with the PBR. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
It was a reversal for Amandeep Singh, who pled guilty to the top charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and manslaughter. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Starting Friday, New Yorkers can be fined $50 by the city if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the story.
Despite an overwhelming GOP victory by Donald Trump nationally, Democrats still managed to eke out important Congressional wins in New York's metropolitan area. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer talked to some members of the freshman class of the 119th Congress.
