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1010 WINS – Meet Jason Schneidman, a hairstylist in Los Angeles who has worked with the likes of super celebrities James Corden and Rob Lowe (just to name a few), but his greatest makeovers are saved for those who can’t afford it. Through Schneidman’s “Street Cuts” campaign, he’s been serving up professional haircuts to the increasing homeless populations in California and abroad — and it’s changing lives one snip at a time. Schneidman believes that a new haircut does a lot more than just change a person’s outward appearance, it changes the way people view themselves inside and out. He’s found that offering his services and advice with a smile has allowed himself as well as others a chance to see the human side of homelessness — a necessary point of view for those who choose to help instead of walk on by. Jason’s selfless acts prove he’s a cut above the rest. -Kayla Jardine/Joe Cingrana
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Players thank God all the time for their achievement in sports, but this play makes Mariota look like he is favored. Keep an eye on this kid.
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A Long Island woman, whose son was the pilot of United Flight 93 when it crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001, has been living without heat and running water for weeks. Ilse Homer, 83, said it all began when the boiler in her Hauppauge home broke on Thanksgiving. The water had to be turned off on Dec. 16 after several pipes burst from the cold, flooding her house and destroying many of her belongings, including furniture and memorabilia from her son. “I was afraid for my little granddaughter. She’s 11 years old and she was coughing and she was sneezing. And I was coughing and I was sneezing and I was so afraid we might catch pneumonia,” Homer said. Homer said Sears failed to honor her contract to fix the broken boiler, which was under warranty. “Twenty-five messages from Sears on my telephone. They made an appointment and then the day before the appointment came they cancelled,” Homer said. “You can’t live like this,” her daughter, Monique, said. Home Depot, Weil-McLain and Popular Plumbing will donate their time and products worth more than $10,000 to fix the problems free of charge. “We’re going to do whatever it takes,” Home Depot spokesman Jeffrey Kuhr said. “When we looked at the extent of the job a lot of it won’t be known until we swap out the boiler because with the water turned off we do know there’s a lot of locations that the pipes burst.” Homer is eternally grateful. “For free, I can’t believe this, it’s beyond me,” Homer said. She is staying in a hotel until everything is repaired. Sears did not return requests for comment.
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The Lakers list point guard Lonzo Ball as questionable for Friday’s home game against Charlotte, although all signs are trending toward his return.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has decided not to issue a travel ban as a winter storm that could bring more than a foot of snow bears down on Connecticut. The Democrat says he is working with leaders in neighboring states and does not want create dangerous traffic backups at the borders. The governor has ordered all non-essential first- and second-shift state employees to stay home. Most schools across the state also closed for the day. Malloy says high winds could lead to lengthy power outages, noting that crews will not go up in bucket trucks if winds exceed 30 mph. More than 100 warming centers have been open in 34 towns across the state. Malloy says the state has 634 state plow trucks and 250 contractors working to clear the highways. (© Copyright 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant donated $3 million to Texas, where he played his one collegiate season.
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NEW YORK (WFAN) — Dave Gettleman hasn’t made up his mind yet about which quarterbacks will be on the Giants’ roster in 2018. But he did indicate Tuesday that he’s not afraid to make a tough decision about Eli Manning’s future, should it come to that. “At the end of the day, it’s about winning,” the new Giants general manager told WFAN’s “The Afternoon Drive With Carlin, Bart and Maggie.” “That’s what it’s about. That’s why I’m here.” Gettleman reiterated that he wants to evaluate Manning’s 2017 game film before making a decision about the two-time Super Bowl MVP’s future. With the Giants holding the second-overall draft pick in April, Gettleman has a lot to consider. “I’m going to study the tape on Eli,” said Gettleman, a former Panthers GM who also spent 15 years working in the Giants’ front office. “I’m going to look at it chronologically. I was only able to watch a couple of Giant games front to back, and one of them happened to be Philadelphia — the second Philly game. The guy that I saw that day was the guy that helped put two rings on my fingers.” MORE: Keidel: If He Is Done Here, Manning, Appropriately, Went Out A Winner Giants coach Ben McAdoo’s decision to bench Manning in November was met by a swift backlash from fans. But Gettleman said he won’t allow outside pressure to impact his decision making. “This job is not for the faint of heart,” he said. “Like I said, you’ve got to put your big-boy pants on. You can’t be afraid of it. My gosh, I’m so excited I can’t see straight. Wherever you go, there’s challenges.” Gettleman said he plans to speak with Manning soon. COACHING SEARCH Meanwhile, Gettleman is searching for a coach to replace McAdoo, who was fired in December. The Giants’ GM said experience is important, but it’s not a deal breaker. Some names the Giants have been linked to in media reports include Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, Vikings defensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and former Broncos assistant head coach Eric Studesville. McDaniels, Shurmur and Schwartz have been NFL head coaches before. Studesville was the Broncos’ interim head coach for four games in 2010. Patricia and Wilks have never been head coaches. FOLLOW: ‘The Afternoon Drive’ On Twitter “One of the first things you’re looking for is intelligence and vision, because you can’t have a guy who’s sitting down in the weeds,” Gettleman explained. “He’s got to get up on top, he’s got to see the big picture, and he’s got to proactively see issues that are coming down the road, instead of being reactive in putting out fires. “You’re looking for leadership. You’ve got to have someone who has that quality about him that makes people really believe in him and want to go play for. … And then the other thing you need is you need toughness.” BECKHAM’S CONTRACT Another matter Gettleman is facing is Odell Beckham Jr.’s contract situation. The three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver is under contract for 2018, but he’s said he wants to be the NFL’s highest-paid player. Subscribe To ‘The Afternoon Drive’ On ITunes Gettleman said he won’t discuss any contract negotiations but mentioned that he and Beckham had a “nice conversation” Saturday. “He’s a very gifted player for his position,” Gettleman said. “And there’s no doubting the talent.” To listen to the full interview with Gettleman, click on the audio player above.
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MINEOLA, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Around the New York area, homeowners were scrambling to pay property taxes before a new federal code takes effect next year. “So yeah, I mean it’s unfortunate, I don’t feel like there’s much I can do about it,” Amid from Mineola said. He waited on line for over an hour to prepay a portion of his taxes to the Town of Hempstead. It took 1010 WINS’ Andrew Falzon almost two minutes to walk from one end of the line to the other. People like Martha got stuck waiting outside. “Especially in the freezing cold, very little time to take care of all your paperwork. I had to scramble this morning, it’s not fair,” she said. Lines were long, and the town has been overwhelmed by people who wanted to pay their taxes early. The town has taken 5,000 payments in three days. They say it’s a 3,000 percent increase in tax payments.
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By John Schmeelk » More Columns The Knicks are more than a third of their way through their season, yet we still don’t know what they are. At 17-16, they are tied with the Heat for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, but not all records are equal at this time of year. We’re about to find out if the Knicks are contenders or pretenders . New York might be a game above .500 but has done it by winning just two of 12 on the road. No NBA team has played more home games than the Knicks’ 21, and no team has played fewer road games. MORE : Knicks’ Christmas Struggles Continue With Loss To 76ers The Knicks have the 10th best net rating (+/- per 100 possessions) in the league at home (+5.9), but the third worst on the road (-10.7). Simply put, they are a different team when they are away from Madison Square Garden. They are about to hit the road in a big way. The Knicks plays 16 of their next 20 away from the Garden between now and the end of January, and 24 of 33 before they return from a four-game trip that ends on March 9. If the Knicks don’t become a better road team and quickly, they will find themselves out of the playoff race by March. The first 20-game stretch is far more important because of the trade deadline. This season, the deadline was moved up to Feb. 8 to take players who make it to the All-Star game out of the awkward situation of answering questions about being traded. The Knicks are going to have some decisions to make and some clarity as to where they really stand. Knicks big man Enes Kanter, left, reacts after throwing down a dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 25, 2017. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Courtney Lee is having a good season and could have some real value at the deadline. Enes Kanter, especially due to his opt-out clause after this season, could fetch real interest from a playoff team looking for offensive help. Kyle O’Quinn, on a reasonable contract and with an opt-out after this season, could possibly net a second-round pick. These are veteran pieces that could kelp the Knicks make the playoffs this season, but hold little value in the team’s long-term quest to be serious contenders down the road. Kanter, who is only 25, is an exception, but his contract status makes him moveable. If the Knicks really want him back they can re-engage him as a free agent either this summer or next. The Knicks have young players at center (Willy Hernangomez) and the wing (Damyean Dotson) that could benefit from the playing time they would inherit if those older veterans were moved. Of course, if the Knicks fix their road woes and are still in a realistic spot to make a playoff run, the front office likely won’t entertain subtracting from the roster. It’s why the next 20 games are so important. Even an 8-12 stretch would leave the Knicks only a few games out of the playoffs with time to make up ground. A 5-15 stretch or worse, however, will force the team rethink its short- and long-term strategies. The importance of the weeks to come cannot be underestimated and the impact will be far-reaching. Schmeelk’s Snippets Tough loss to the 76ers on Christmas. Some notes: — I would have played Joakim Noah against Joel Embiid some in that game. O’Quinn is not built well for that matchup. — Michael Beasley finished the game playing small forward with Kristaps Porzingis and Enes Kanter on the floor. That is not going to work defensively. Beasley is only useful on the court if the offense is run through him (and he is efficient), which it wasn’t with both Porzingis and Lee also in the game. — Frank Ntilikina had a couple bad (and rare) moments on defense against TJ McConnell, but he should have been on the floor more during crunch time. Ntilikina also turned the ball over a couple of times. Jarret Jack struggled mightily. Ntilikina didn’t shoot well, but he is showing more confidence in the pick and roll, keeping his dribble and going towards the basket. If head coach Jeff Hornacek had taken him out of the game late in the third for a rest he might have been able to close out the last eight minutes of the fourth. For everything Knicks, Giants, and the world of sports, follow John on Twitter at @ Schmeelk
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By Marie Flounoy If you’re ringing in the New Year in New York City, you have plenty of options. While thousands opt-in to watch the ball drop in Times Square, hit the various parties happening all over the five boroughs, most New Yorkers keep it simple by hosting a get together of friends, colleagues, or family. If you’re playing party planning this New Year’s Eve, what’s a party or any event without the food? Skip the long hours in the kitchen with these five local eateries available to cater your party on New Year’s Eve. Virgil’s BBQ 152 West 44th St. New York, NY 10036 (212) 921-9494 www.virgilsbbq.com Located in the heart of Times Square, Virgil’s BBQ is a long time favorite for tourists and locals, alike. On New Year’s Eve, Virgil’s BBQ will offer catering for over ten guests with delivery all over the city. Want to leave your guests in awe? Virgil’s offers the catering option that includes a pit master who will come to you, bring a grill and the BBQ to cook right in front of all your guests! Catering options include six BBQ styles from various regions in the U.S, such as Carolina pulled pork, Memphis ribs, or Kansas City fried chicken, as well as, delicious sides like hush puppies, cheddar grits and more! Virgil’s BBQ will be open up until NYE to accept and deliver your catering orders up until 5 p.m. Empellón 510 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 (212) 858-9365 www.empellon.com Another new restaurant serving up Mexican cuisine from chef and owner Alex Stupak is Empellón. Located in Midtown, Empellón has a variety of catering packages available with a menu that includes taco platters, as well as, a variety of Mexican-inspired snacks and sides such as Chile Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Queso, Canela Snickerdoodles, Coffee Tres Leches, and more. The catering menu offers packages that serve up to 10+ guests, with variations and add-on dishes, for under $300. Clancey NYC 79 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002 (917) 388-3575 www.clanceynyc.com Want to ring in the New Year with comfort food? Clancey NYC will help you do just that. The venue will be open for Sunday brunch on NYE, as well, has a catering menu consisting of platter versions of their regular menu signature dishes and entres such as Mexican street corn, chicken under a brick, various salads, and more. If you’re ordering for your NYE event, be sure to do so at least two weeks before. Related: New Yorkers Weigh In On Best Ways To Celebrate New Year’s Eve In NYC Barlovento 430 3rd Ave. New York, NY 10016 (646) 492-6161 www.barloventonyc.com Barlovento is new to the New York restaurant scene, established just this year, serving up contemporary, authentic Latin American cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant is owned by Chef Frank who may seem like a familiar face! He’s been seen on featured on the Food Network in a head to head battle with Bobby Flay for the best Empanadas. Luckily, the best Empanadas in New York are available for catering for New Year’s Eve, as well as, a variety of appetizers, salads, meats, seafood, and more your party or group will enjoy. Paulaner on Bowery 265 Bowery New York, NY 10002 (212) 780-0300 www.paulanernyc.com If you fancy craft beer and Baravian cuisine, this boutique German brewery and restaurant led by Chef Thomas Slivovsky have your catering needs covered on New Year’s Eve! If you plan ahead, the restaurant has plenty of catering packages under $500 for groups with a menu consisting of delicious German finger foods and a variety of beverage options from mini kegs, wine by the bottle, and/or growlers. For the last-minute planners, be sure to ask about the party packs suitable for smaller groups. Related: 7 Best New Year’s Eve Dinners In NYC
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Could the Yankees get Cole for Christmas? According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, the rebuilding Pirates are expected to trade ace right-hander Gerrit Cole within the next week, and the Yankees are his likeliest destination. Both Yahoo and WFAN baseball insider Jon Heyman reported that a sticking point in negotiations seems to be over the top prospect the Yankees would send to Pittsburgh in a trade. The Pirates are reportedly trying to pry shortstop Gleyber Torres away from New York, while the Yankees would prefer to deal outfielder Clint Frazier. yankees have always loved gerrit cole, and maybe they work a deal eventually. but still hearing of one big holdup: pirates want gleyber to headline package, yanks want frazier to headline it. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 22, 2017 The Yankees’ reluctance to move Torres makes sense. After trading away second baseman Starlin Castro and third baseman Chase Headley this offseason, they have holes to fill in their infield. Meanwhile, they have a glut of outfielders with Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Hicks, Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardner. Heyman reported Friday that no deal appears imminent. Pirates right-hander Gerrit Cole delivers a pitch during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 23, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) Cole, who won’t turn 28 until September, was selected in the first round of the draft by the Yankees in 2008, but he chose not to sign with them and instead enrolled at UCLA. The Pirates then made Cole the No. 1 overall selection in 2011. He has since gone 59-42 with a 3.50 ERA in 127 starts, all for Pittsburgh. MORE: Palladino: Yanks Adding 6th Starter Is Responsible Thing To Do Though Cole is coming off his worst season — 12-12 with a 4.26 ERA in 33 starts — he is capable of being a front-end starter. His best season came in 2015 when he went 19-8 with a 2.60 ERA, 1.091 WHIP, and 202 strikeouts in 32 starts. Cole is arbitration eligible the next two seasons. He earned $3.75 million in 2017. If the Yankees add Cole, he’d join a rotation that already includes Luis Severino, Masahiro Tanaka, Sonny Gray and CC Sabathia.
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By Jason Keidel » More Columns While we’ve admired the poise and passion with which the New York Jets have played this year, at least doubling any win totals we projected for them this season, they still have an epic void at the most important position in sports — quarterback. Even if you feel Josh McCown has earned a return trip to the Meadowlands as the team’s QB in 2018 — as yours truly does — you still need a signal-caller for 2019 and beyond. If only they had a high-round draft pick on the sideline to audition for the role. Like Christian Hackenberg , whom the Jets drafted in the second round two years ago — easily high enough to suggest Gang Green thought he had the bona fides to start under center in the NFL. Yet we haven’t seen him, don’t see him and perhaps won’t see him. And we haven’t been told why. It’s not like you need to be the top pick in the draft to flourish in pro football. New York Jets’ Christian Hackenberg warms up prior to the start of a preseason game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Aug. 19, 2017. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) Oakland stole Derek Carr in the second round. Russell Wilson was nabbed in the third round. Dallas bagged Dak Prescott in the fourth round. And so on. Nick Foles, a former third-rounder, might lead the Eagles to the Super Bowl as the top seed in the NFC, and he’s not even their starting quarterback. Likewise with Vikings QB Case Keenum, an undrafted NFL gypsy who was most famous for getting knocked out with the St. Louis Rams then being shamefully shoved back into the game. Hackenberg may be the only QB in NFL history to be booted from a practice for improperly breaking a huddle, a laughable headline that sprouted up from training camp last summer. Is that just a brain cramp from a neophyte? Or is it symbolic of a clueless QB? MORE: With Wilkerson’s Offseason Exit Likely, Jets May Bench Him Final 2 Games Manish Mehta of the Daily News pondered the Hackenberg question two weeks ago, asserting that there are clashing views on the embattled backup quarterback, who had been inactive at that point for 27 of 28 career games. Some folks within the franchise have not waved the white flag despite his eternal attachment to the clipboard. The only source matter we have is his preseason stats, which are troubling. This summer, Hackenberg completed 56 percent of his passes, throwing two touchdowns, two pick-sixes and leading the offense to just 23 points on 36 drives. As Mehta noted, Hackenberg could become only the third QB since the AFL-NFL merger to be drafted in the first two rounds yet not take a single snap in either of his first two seasons. If the season ended today, the Jets would own the 10th pick in April’s draft, more than high enough to get a premium player but not high enough to bag the presumed prized QBs in college: Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen and Josh Allen. But what if Gang Green is frothing for other college arms? What if they covet this year’s Heisman winner, Baker Mayfield? Or last year’s Heisman winner, Lamar Jackson? Or Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph? If the years since the merger have taught us anything, there is indeed QB gold well past the top 10 draft selections. Sadly, the Jets have never mined anything more valuable than bronze, still looking for their first franchise QB since Joe Namath. Folks within the franchise reportedly think that Hackenberg could get a shot in 2018, as they’re still tethered to his size, smarts and leadership — and then there’s the fact that the Jets, who lost McCown to a broken hand and are out of the playoff mix, don’t have a poor enough record to draft the top QBs on Mel Kiper’s board, not unless they mortgage the future to trade up. Are the Jets’ brass prescient or clueless? Either way, what is the harm in handing Hackenberg the ball? The worse he can do is play himself off the roster, which is pretty much where he is now. The worst he can do is throw the ball to the wrong team too many times, embarrass himself and look for another job. In other words, he could be Geno Smith. Please follow Jason on Twitter at @JasonKeidel
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By Mark McIntyre CBS2 Meteorologist/Weather Producer After a chilly start in spots this morning, we’ll have some rather mild temps for this time of year! Expect clearing skies with temps reaching the upper 40s and low 50s…more appropriate for late March! It will get a bit breezy this evening and especially overnight as a cold front moves through, so the warmth will be short lived. Temps overnight will bottom out in the 20s & 30s, with a wind chill in the teens & 20s for many spots. Wednesday is a sunny but colder & breezy day with temps about 10 degrees colder…upper 30s & low 40s. Thursday marks the start of the Winter Solstice at 11:28 AM and it’ll be properly cold…temps only reach the mid 30s which is a bit below normal…then expect another boost in temps to round out the week – stay tuned for that!
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