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There was big news Sunday for longtime local baseball fans. Gil Hodges is will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. It was music to the ears of the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Mets faithful.
The 2020 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It took him four tries, but Mike Piazza ultimately found his way to the place most everyone thought he belonged, the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Mike Piazza is more than a catcher, more than a home run hitter, and more than a newly-minted baseball immortal. He doubles as a social experiment, a perfect emblem of the steroid era.
When it comes right down to it, Mike Piazza's election to the Hall of Fame Wednesday went beyond a victory for Mets fans or those who believe suspicions of PED usage do not equal hard evidence.
The mystery -- if there ever really was one -- is over: Mike Piazza will enter baseball's Hall of Fame donning a Mets cap.
"Just to enlighten him, he was accused of using amphetamines by the 'strength coach,'" Clemens said.
It should be a great day again this summer in Cooperstown for these two stars of the 1990s.
Ken Griffey Jr. was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Wednesday with the highest voting percentage ever, and Mike Piazza will join him in Cooperstown this summer.
Former Mets great Mike Piazza may find his way to the Hall of Fame very soon. Arguably the greatest hitting catcher in MLB history may finally get the requisite number of votes.
And while a sportswriter -- specifically a New York sportswriter -- shouldn't admit this, I assumed George Steinbrenner was in the Hall of Fame.
Some of Yogi Berra's greatest accomplishments off the field are just now being showcased for the whole country to see.
Jake Ruppert purchased the Yankees prior to the 1915 season for $480,000, then proceeded to transform what had been a perennial also-ran into a powerhouse.
The history of America's favorite pastime is celebrated at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.
There wasn't a positive drug test or smoking syringe implicating them. They weren't dragged in front of committees on Capitol Hill to explain themselves, and their names haven't been tarnished by clubhouse trainers.
Let his banishment serve as a wake-up call. If Reggie Jackson wants to continue being associated with the Yankees, let him learn a thing or two about human decency.
Through the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the Snider family has conveyed its gratitude and appreciation for the public's support since Snider's death.
Should a ballplayer be automatically given a plaque because he attains certain milestones, and if a player doesn't reach them, should he only be allowed to enter the Hall of Fame as a visitor?
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 York City Police officer and a bystander were shot in Queens on Tuesday evening, police sources say. The suspect was shot and killed, according to sources.
With holes in the floor and a ceiling that droops, a group of tenants in Lower Manhattan claim their landlord is dodging repairs.
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 shot in Queens on Tuesday evening, police sources say. The suspect was shot and killed, according to sources.
With holes in the floor and a ceiling that droops, a group of tenants in Lower Manhattan claim their landlord is dodging repairs.
The 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is fast approaching, and this year's fleet of floats brings old favorites along with some new designs.
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.
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."
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan checked in with the impacted families.
An NYPD officer was injured in a shooting in Queens, police sources say. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Late Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told the court they believe the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump should be delayed until after his second term in office but do oppose the case being thrown out entirely. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports on what's next in the case and has reaction from Team Trump.
Firefighters worked to put out a brush fire in Washington Heights on Tuesday evening. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid and Lonnie Quinn report.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in a NYCHA building in Harlem promises to tackle everything from rats to energy, even recycling. This is the first public housing building in the country to use this tech. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell takes us to the Polo Grounds Towers.
