State Beaches Reach Capacity Early As Tri-State Temperatures Soar
Even though many beaches and pools are offering extended hours, limited capacity rules remain in place due to the coronavirus.
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Even though many beaches and pools are offering extended hours, limited capacity rules remain in place due to the coronavirus.
Partial sunshine always means partial success for Coney Island business owners, who say the entire season is an uphill battle.
Lots of folks were taking advantage of the good weather at Asbury Park in New Jersey.
This year, the competition will be held with the same world class athletes, but in a secret, undisclosed location and a high level of safety protocols.
The city encourages all beach goers to follow state guidelines, like keeping blankets and chairs 10 feet apart.
Contestants will compete with COVID-19 safety measures in place. There will only five eaters at a time this year, instead of the usual 15.
Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of summer. But what about in the midst of a global pandemic?
A crowd cheered Sliwa on as several city Parks Department officers tried to order him out of the surf.
You will be able to walk on the boardwalk, walk on the sand, and even wade in the water this weekend but the city says no swimming.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says even though he's getting some help from the federal government, it's still not enough.
The former New York Knicks guard and Brooklyn native discusses his basketball journey in a new documentary.
The new Sky Chaser ropes course will open in the coming months. It's a 60-foot tall structure with different activity levels meant to challenge people both mentally and physically.
Ten years ago, the Bloomberg administration leased the land to amusement park company Zamperla.
Bundled up with their babies, families in Brooklyn filled the lobby of the Coney Island Cathedral for a fresh start in more ways than one.
Nearly 4,000 people dressed in much less than what the cold weather calls for waited eagerly on Coney Island's boardwalk to jump into the Atlantic.
With the first day of the new year comes the competition for the city's first baby of 2020. This year, we have two bundles of joy sharing the title.
The five suspects allegedly tried to leave the store without paying for about $40 worth of candy, but store employees confronted them.
Tuesday marked the seventh anniversary of Superstorm Sandy battering the Tri-State Area. Transit officials say the rebuilding efforts are far from over.
Until now those commuters had to deal with stopping at 26 stations with no express option.
Considered by many as the unofficial end of summer, it's no surprise many people were out getting a head start on the weekend fun.
A sea of supportive cyclists rallied Sunday at Bartel-Pritchard Square next to Prospect Park to honor a cyclist who was killed earlier this month.
Police said Mirza Baig, of Queens, ran a red light and slammed into an SUV on August 11 in Coney Island. The SUV then struck and killed 52-year-old Jose Alzorriz.
Police responded to a 911 call on West 19th Street in Brooklyn where they found a 27-year-old man shot in the abdomen and a 38-year-old man shot in the head.
The family-friendly event attracts more than 10,000 visitors to the historic Riegelmann Boardwalk.
Coney Island, known as the birthplace of the amusement park, offers timeless entertainment with something for everyone. This nonprofit group encourages appreciation for the area's past and present while keeping its memories alive.
A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle while crossing a Brooklyn street on Thursday morning.
Police opened fire after the man pointed what appeared to be a gun at them, according to the NYPD.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Police opened fire after the man pointed what appeared to be a gun at them, according to the NYPD.
Complaints about deed theft to the New York Attorney General's Office have more than tripled over the last few years.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
A 7-month-old baby sitting in her stroller was killed by an apparent stray bullet in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon, in what's believed to be a "gang motivated" shooting.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
President Trump went to the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the justices took up his executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a major test of his immigration agenda.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
The New York Knicks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 130-119 on Wednesday night.
The New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday.
Masyn Winn singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to give the Cardinals a 2-1 victory over the slumping Mets on Wednesday.
Max Fried permitted only three singles in seven sparkling innings, Giancarlo Stanton drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
The Houston Rockets took a huge lead early and rolled to a 111-94 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
Crews from FDNY are responding to a fire on Lott Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn after an early Thursday morning fire.
President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to give an update on the war in Iran, where he promised to continue attacks. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
One person of interest is being questioned by the NYPD after a 7-month-old girl was killed in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The New York City Council pitched a plan to rent out the 13,000 square feet of space under the Brooklyn Bridge as part of a budget proposal.
The four-person team on NASA's Artemis II is orbiting earth after a successful launch Wednesday night from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
