Lifeguards facing criticism after boy nearly drowns at Brooklyn pool
McCarren Park Pool is back open after a 5-year-old boy nearly drowned Sunday night.
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McCarren Park Pool is back open after a 5-year-old boy nearly drowned Sunday night.
The child's survival is being credited to the quick thinking actions of one Good Samaritan. But as CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports, the on-duty lifeguards are facing scrutiny from witnesses who said they just sat there while this happened.
There's controversy this morning after witnesses say a Good Samaritan jumped in to save the boy, instead of the on-duty lifeguards. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Many people told CBS2 they hope there's an investigation into the lifeguards who were on duty.
Five to 10 minutes into preaching Sunday morning in Canarsie, Bishop Lamor Whitehead saw the door in the back of the room kick open.
The service was being livestreamed when, according to Bishop Lamor Whitehead, three to four men walked in with guns, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reported.
Many said they hope there's an investigation into the lifeguards who were on duty, CBS2's Kevin Rincon reported.
The 5-year-old boy was pulled from the water and given CPR.
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The vaccination clinics will continue for the next two Sundays, but all appointments have already been booked.
The vaccination clinics will continue for the next two Sundays, but all appointments have already been booked, CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Police are searching for two suspects wanted in separate assaults on women in the subway.
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A local nonprofit has been working to inspire kids to stay involved in school.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend as harsh winter weather conditions continue in the New York and New Jersey area.
The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime, authorities said.
The Knicks extended their winning streak to four, rallying past the Raptors 119-92 on Wednesday night.
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New York City announced a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Radiant Solar of defrauding New Yorkers.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend as harsh winter weather conditions continue in the New York and New Jersey area.
The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime, authorities said.
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Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend as harsh winter weather conditions continue in the New York and New Jersey area.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's are forecast to be stuck in a bitter cold pattern for several days, featuring air straight from the Arctic Circle.
The largest storm in years delivered some serious snow totals in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend as harsh winter weather conditions continue in the New York and New Jersey area.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Mounds of snow are still overwhelming the streets of Paterson, New Jersey, three days after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Construction on the critical Gateway Tunnel Project linking New York and New Jersey may be halted soon unless President Trump changes course, officials said.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend as harsh winter weather conditions continue in the New York and New Jersey area.
Police are looking for Thomas Medlin, 15, who has been missing for more than two weeks after he left school on Long Island and traveled into New York City.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
A Long Island father and son are lucky to be alive after falling through thin ice into a Suffolk County pond during Sunday's storm.
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In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
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A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
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Most of the Tri-State area is under a Cold Weather Advisory Thursday morning. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku talks about whether we might see snow this weekend.
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Anger is growing this morning in Paterson over the city's snow removal efforts. Residents say cars are struggling to navigate the icy roads and pedestrians are having a hard time crossing streets. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
