Virginia Beats Memphis 78-60 In NCAA East Region
Joe Harris scored 16 points and top-seeded Virginia shot 56 percent to beat Memphis78-60 on Sunday night, earning its first trip to the NCAA tournament round of 16 in nearly two decades.
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Joe Harris scored 16 points and top-seeded Virginia shot 56 percent to beat Memphis78-60 on Sunday night, earning its first trip to the NCAA tournament round of 16 in nearly two decades.
Anthony Gill scored 17 points to help No. 1 seed Virginia pull away late and beat Coastal Carolina 70-59 on Friday night, avoiding a historic upset in the NCAA tournament.
Qilonh Xiao, 50, of Flushing, was driving too fast for road conditions and was charged with reckless driving, Virginia State police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said.
A great weekend of hoops culminated in Sunday's selection show. With the field set, the real madness can begin.
Virginia joined Florida, Wichita State and Arizona as a No. 1 seed Sunday when the selection committee announced the pairings for the NCAA tournament.
It's going to take a really good team to beat Virginia in the NCAA Tournament. And that's because the Cavaliers certainly aren't going to beat themselves.
The NYPD and the FBI have busted up a ring of robbers who are accused of breaking into ritzy jewelry stores, and stealing more than $1 million worth of watches, all up and down the East Coast.
The Cavaliers have lost one game in 2014 and it was a four-point defeat against Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium. This team is very much a threat to both Syracuse and Duke at the top of the ACC.
While many people debated whether Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, or Julius Randle would be college basketball's elite freshman this season, Joel Embiid is leaving all of those guys behind in the dust.
There may be other teams that have come to the forefront early in the season like UMass, VCU, or George Washington, but this conference still goes through the Billikens.
Black Friday turned into Bad Friday for multiple shoppers across the country, including those at several stores in the Tri-State Area.
A Staten Island-based bus line has been shut down by federal authorities, after leaving 53 passengers stranded at a Virginia truck stop for 24 hours.
Bus passengers finally arrived in Manhattan early Wednesday morning after unexpected mechanical trouble trapped them in the heat for hours.
The driver attempted to keep going, even without air-conditioning, but the bus broke down a second time. Passengers were overcome by the heat, and the driver needed oxygen and medical attention.
One of the more underrated story lines heading into next season is how Memphis will adjust to the American Athletic Conference.
A Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold in New Jersey Friday night, while the Powerball jackpot stands at a whopping $600 million.
A southern New Jersey man has been charged with threatening to bomb a Greyhound bus headed to New York Wednesday.
The biggest story at JR Motorsports wasn't Danica Patrick this weekend. Well, not directly. Shortly before the green flag at Richmond International Raceway for the Nationwide series race, news broke that longtime competition director – and sometimes crew chief – Tony Eury Sr. had left the company.
The Wolfpack will have to deal with something they haven't faced in an awful long time -- expectations.
An 5.8 magnitude earthquake that came from three to four miles beneath a central Virginia town of fewer than 500 people sent out shockwaves to millions.
Temple is now in prime position to challenge for yet another Atlantic 10 title after the Owls officially added Boston University big man Jake O'Brien as a transfer this past week.
Lazily lounging on the beach is just the tip of Virginia Beach's iceberg. With 35 miles of shoreline, the mouthwatering cuisine and 19,000 acres of wildlife refuges and parks send this area over the top as a perfect vacation destination for any traveler looking to escape the city. Enjoy picturesque views, tranquil waters and a plethora of local attractions that make Virginia Beach the perfect road trip from New York City.
A North Carolina dispatcher will be brought to Virginia to face charges stemming from a bus wreck that killed four passengers as the bus was headed to Chinatown last year.
The return of Orange center Fab Melo ensures that Madison Square Garden will be a pro-Syracuse crowd, like usual.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
The last time New York City issued a drought warning was more than 20 years ago, in 2002.
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.
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.
The New York City Council Committee on Civil and Human Rights voted to declare Nov. 30 Shirley Chisholm Day.
The last time New York City issued a drought warning was more than 20 years ago, in 2002.
The New York City Council Committee on Civil and Human Rights voted to declare Nov. 30 Shirley Chisholm Day.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Prosecutors rested their case Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board a subway train last year.
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. 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.
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
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.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition 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.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
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.
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.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks completed a weekend sweep of the Nets with a 114-104 victory on Sunday.
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."
Adam Dumey, Retail Technology Analyst joins CBS New York to discuss when shoppers should buy Black Friday deals.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more from Moonachie, New Jersey on the new floats joining the fun this year.
Ramon Rivera, 51, is accused of fatally stabbing three people in random attacks across Manhattan on Monday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The now-president-elect was convicted back in May on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. Judge Juan Merchan's ruling is expected on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello has been stripped of his duties at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Williamsburg.
