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Snapshot NY: John Damato follows MMA dream after heart transplant
As a heart transplant recipient, Damato experienced unimaginable pain. Now, he's dishing it out. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
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As a heart transplant recipient, Damato experienced unimaginable pain. Now, he's dishing it out. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
The VICE correspondent explains why Russia has become a hot bed for top flight wrestlers and mixed martial artists.
The president is expected to stay until Sunday, potentially snarling Midtown traffic on the day of the New York City Marathon.
McGregor is accused of strong-arm robbery and criminal mischief.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock tries out one of the fastest-growing sports in the country and finds it's more than just a good workout.
Bi Nguyen aka Killer Bee was one of two Survivor players to leave the island this week. Nguyen, an MMA fighter by trade, suffered an MCL sprain during the game and decided to withdraw from the competition in order to protect her body from further damage.
The former NFL defensive end was successful in his professional fighting debut, scoring a knockout just under a minute into the match.
On this week's edition of the 'Outside the Cage' podcast, hosts Ike Feldman and Pete Hoffman recap the UFC's return to Texas, and cowboy Donald Cerrone's return to the win column.
"Outside The Cage" podcast hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman recap UFC 221 and what Yoel Romero's knockout of former champ Luke Rockhold means for a middleweight division that's already in disarray. Joining the guys in-studio this week is Roy "Big Country" Nelson (starting at the 14:45 mark), who previews his upcoming rematch against Matt Mitrione.
On this week's edition of the "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman unwrap the chaos surrounding UFC 222 with featherweight champion Max Holloway forced out of his second title defense due to a leg injury, leaving former champ Frankie Edgar opponent-less for the time being.
"Outside The Cage" podcast hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman were able to grab a few minutes this week with Volkan Oezdemir, Daniel Cormier's opponent at UFC 220.
On this week's edition of the "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman gear up for 2018's first UFC pay-per-view event UFC 220 with two huge interviews.
On this week's edition of the "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman recap UFC 219 from head to toe and plot out what they believe is next for the card's big winners.
On this week's edition of the "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Ike Feldman and Pete Hoffman dive into UFC 219, which will showcase one of the year's most anticipated matchups between Cris "Cyborg" Justino and Holly Holm.
On this week's "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman recap the wildly entertaining UFC on Fox 26 card, which saw movement atop the stacked welterweight division, and preview UFC 219 with legendary striking coach Jason Parillo.
The fellas also talk about sensor technology that will be put inside fighters' gloves for UFC 219 later this month and how this data could help prevent brain damage in MMA and the NFL.
In this week's edition of the "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman recap the chaos from Saturday night's epic UFC 218 with light-heavyweight prospect Dominick Reyes and move forward to this weekend's card in Fresno, California, with another up and comer in Alex Perez.
"Outside the Cage" podcast hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman return for a jam-packed week in the world of combat sports.
On this week's "Outside the Cage" podcast, hosts Pete Hoffman and Ike Feldman recap a surprisingly eventful weekend in mixed martial arts.
The Bellator MMA fighter breaks down how he got started in his career, his fight with Tito Ortiz and the Bellator 180 match-up with Silva.
Fans of professional mixed martial arts in New York City have been waiting two decades for this weekend.
Before the explosive main card at UFC 205 gets underway at Madison Square Garden, there will be some interesting prelim fights to take in.
UFC 205 will be just the second time in UFC history in which three titles are on the line on the same night.
As long and crazy a ride as it's been for the state of New York to finally get its first MMA event since 1995, Chris Weidman's road to UFC 205 might have been even wackier.
The Moscow-backed leader of the Russian region of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, faced criticism Wednesday after his sons took part in televised mixed martial arts fights involving children as young as eight.
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The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
A New York City Council member faces assault charges for allegedly biting an NYPD deputy chief during a protest in Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
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A New York City Council member faces assault charges for allegedly biting an NYPD deputy chief during a protest in Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
Wednesday marks 10 years since the death of Eric Garner, who died at the hands of an NYPD officer after being taken down in what is now an illegal chokehold. His dying cry of "I can't breathe" became a slogan of the Black Lives Matter movement when protests swept the city.
New York City subway crimes continue to fall by double digits, and Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams are crediting their influx of the National Guard and police into the system.
New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, plus the chance of potentially severe thunderstorms.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, plus the chance of potentially severe thunderstorms.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, plus the chance of potentially severe thunderstorms.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the case, which stems from the 2021 on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Orioles, aided by a pair of miscues by the Yankees, rallied in the ninth inning for a 6-5 win on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS New York's John Elliott is calling for temperatures in the 90s and the possibility of severe weather on Wednesday, but expects several days of cooler temps and lower humidity to follow.
Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday transit crime is down 44% this week and 27% over the last four weeks. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Several Democrats say if Menendez does not step down, they will call for his expulsion. Booker said he will lead that effort. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Garner's death at the hands of police 10 years ago sparked protests across the country. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Around 150 people gathered to protest the construction project at 25th Avenue and 86th Street in Bensonhurst. The NYPD says City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang was arrested after pushing an officer. Chopper 2's Jim Smith reports.