MLB Player Pavin Smith Pays Off Parents' Home In Christmas Surprise
Twenty-one-year-old first baseman Pavin Smith earned a $5 million signing bonus for joining the Arizona Diamondbacks and put the money to good use.
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Twenty-one-year-old first baseman Pavin Smith earned a $5 million signing bonus for joining the Arizona Diamondbacks and put the money to good use.
Some New Yorkers did indeed get a white Christmas this Monday, but others were stuck with a very windy one.
New York City's Puerto Rican community marked its first Christmas Monday since Hurricane Maria devastated the homeland.
It was a merry Christmas Monday for a big, blended family in Bergen County, New Jersey.
There was intense security outside St. Patrick's Cathedral for Midnight Mass and other Christmas celebrations.
With all of the Christmas shopping going on, it's important to remember all of the food.
Some Nassau County cops got into the holiday spirit with a lot of shopping.
This incredible village is something out of a movie! Leavenworth is located in the state of Washington, but the incredible decoration and ambiance is modeled after an old-fashion town in Bavaria.
Just after making typical airport announcements wishing travelers a safe and happy holiday, Virgin Australia flight attendant Bethany Stagg proved she meant it.
With Christmas just days away, many people are in crunch-mode trying to wrap as many gifts as possible and get them under the tree in time.
These adorable dogs have only one Christmas wish... a forever home with a family to love them.
New York offers some truly interesting, excitedly offbeat ways to celebrate the holidays.
The city transforms into a holiday wonderland every December, thanks in part to its many magnificent trees!
This couple's Christmas decorations are pun for the whole family! Kyle Gunderson and his wife Cori Gunderson went above and beyond to make sure their Christmas was as pun-forgettable as possible, by using only puns in their holiday decor.
We can all learn a thing or two from Bella about horsing around!
Christmas is almost here but it seems like these cats are ready to celebrate right meow.
The force is strong with this... house!
What to see, and where to see it.
The latest holiday trend is literally flipping people out. Instead of the usual tree, this year, people are opting to turn theirs upside down.
Skip the malls and go for something handmade this holiday season.
Holiday shopping can be a stressful time for some, but little Johnny who is almost 15-months-old was nothing but smiles when he saw the Christmas lights for sale.
A group of firefighting crews got into the holiday spirit early this year with an epic video showing a creative display of lights set to music.
For your complete holiday recipe guide, consider items that would work for all the holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
The holiday season is upon us, it's a time many people look forward to all year.
Jacob Thompson was admitted for the last time to Barbara Bush Children's Hospital on October 11th with just about a month to live.
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
Carol Fitzgerald founded the Book Reporter website for book lovers in 1996
A 16-year-old is trying to stay hopeful as he recovers from a stray bullet shooting that happened at a Brooklyn bus stop over the weekend.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
A 16-year-old is trying to stay hopeful as he recovers from a stray bullet shooting that happened at a Brooklyn bus stop over the weekend.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
If you experience housing discrimination in New York City, you can complain to the Commission on Human Rights. But a new report finds those cases drag on for years, which can put tenants at risk.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he'd like to get rid of mayoral control of the school system, so what does that mean for current Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos?
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
Police exchanged gunfire with a suspect barricaded inside a home in Stamford, Connecticut, on Tuesday.
A coastal storm blew into the NYC area today, bringing heavy rain for most of the region and snow for the northern and western suburbs.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday due to a coastal storm that will bring heavy rain and snow to parts of the region.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Traffic at the George Washington Bridge faced major delays Wednesday following an early morning crash on the inbound upper level.
James Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, the Associated Press projects, beating former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey.
A coastal storm blew into the NYC area today, bringing heavy rain for most of the region and snow for the northern and western suburbs.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
The Nov. 22 shooting on Willow Avenue in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McLeod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-old men.
Mourners wore pink in Sayville to honor Emily Finn, who was allegedly shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in what police called a botched murder-suicide.
The life of a 17-year-old Locust Valley High School basketball player was saved on the court, thanks to an extraordinary team of coaches, teachers, paramedics and doctors.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he'd like to get rid of mayoral control of the school system, so what does that mean for current Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos?
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 42 points as the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 123-117.
The New York Rangers beat Dallas 3-2 on Tuesday night, ending the Stars' four-game winning streak.
Bo Horvat and Anthony Duclair scored to lead the New York Islanders past Tampa Bay 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
A special education teacher in Queens came up with the idea for her students, who have autism and a range of intellectual disabilities.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The new musical "The Seat of Our Pants" is thrilling audiences at the Public Theater.
The Trump administration is proposing a significant rollback of fuel economy standards for U.S. cars and trucks. Erica Brown reports from the White House.
The stage is set for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting in Midtown. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
When the internet was young, and long before Booktok and Bookstagram, Fitzgerald started Bookreporter in 1996, and it's still going strong. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports.
Over the past several weeks, Paws of War team members have traveled to the Middle East to rescue dogs and bring them back to the United States.
