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Huge crowds in Flushing Meadows for U.S. Open
It could be the last chance to see tennis legend Serena Williams on the big stage, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
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It could be the last chance to see tennis legend Serena Williams on the big stage, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
The superstar announced this will likely be her last tournament before retirement, making it the hottest ticket in tennis. CBS2's John Dias reports.
NYPD officials hold briefing on the security measures in place for this year's US Open in Queens.
Every August, the US Open tennis tournament caps off summer in New York, and this year there's even more excitement as tennis legend Serena Williams could take her final bow.
Williams recently announced her retirement and said this U.S. Open is likely her final event.
As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, qualifying matches and practice rounds served up the weekend as fans got free looks at some of their favorites.
Djokovic is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and cannot travel to the United States.
Tuesday, MTA officials joined with U.S. Tennis Association leadership to promote mass transit and welcome fans.
The MTA is encouraging New Yorkers and visitors to use mass transit for the weeklong event.
Faced with one last chance to see Serena Williams compete, tennis fans are buying up U.S. Open tickets, fast.
The leader of fashion, business and entertainment says she and her husband are focused on growing their family.
The United States does not allow unvaccinated noncitizens to enter the country.
Woods announced Tuesday that he will not play in this year's tournament as he continues to heal from a crash.
Daniil Medvedev had outplayed the man he considers the best ever in tennis for about two hours. Then it was time to finish off Novak Djokovic.
Consider: Not only was this Raducanu's first tour-level title, it was her fourth tour-level event.
The new generation of tennis stars has arrived, and they're teenagers.
Naomi Osaka is back in Grand Slam action after a mental health break. Back to playing quite well, too.
The lines reportedly extended from the stadium entrance all the way back to the Mets-Willets Point subway station.
Celebrity chef JJ Johnson talks with us about bringing his famous rice bowls back to the US Open and what fans can expect when they check out his Field Day cuisine in Flushing Meadows.
Initially, it was announced that the tournament would be back to full capacity with no requirements for masks, vaccines or a recent COVID test.
Last year, fans were banned from the Open due to COVID, but this year, the tournament will be operating at full capacity.
She joins Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in sitting out the competition in Flushing Meadows, where play begins next Monday.
The 35-year-old said in an Instagram video that his foot has been bothering him too much for the last year to continue playing tennis this season.
Two career-changing putts for Jon Rahm brought two trophies Sunday.
The U.S. Open will be the first Grand Slam tournament to have full attendance since the Australian Open in January-February 2020.
A 625-count indictment was announced Thursday against five men accused in an illegal firearms operation in Queens.
The much-anticipated annual Marcum Workplace Challenge is set to return to Jones Beach on Tuesday, July 30th.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put and a pundit says he has the means to do so.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
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 625-count indictment was announced Thursday against five men accused in an illegal firearms operation in Queens.
The NYPD has revealed chilling new details in the killing of a beloved East Harlem salon owner. They say Vianel Garcia, 44, was killed by her own son, 22-year-old Miguel Duval, who faces second degree murder charges.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
A funeral is being held Thursday for NYPD recruit Edgar Ordonez, who died last week after he collapsed during training in the Bronx.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
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.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put and a pundit says he has the means to do so.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
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.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put and a pundit says he has the means to do so.
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.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
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.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"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.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
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.
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.
The much-anticipated annual Marcum Workplace Challenge is set to return to Jones Beach on Tuesday, July 30th.
A funeral is being held today for NYPD recruit Edgar Ordonez, who died last week after he collapsed during training in the Bronx. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has a look at how he's being remembered.
CBS New York's John Elliott says the heat wave is over. Thursday and Friday will feature temperatures in the mid-80s, with low humidity.
Riders voiced their frustrations on Thursday as they waited at the Secaucus Junction train station. CBS New York's Christine Fan reports.
Police say the shooting happened after officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a luxury building in Mott Haven late Wednesday night. CBS New York's John Dias reports.