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Tickets are sold only at the Far Rockaway station, and round-trip tickets must be bought on the same day.
Far Rockaway commuters who ride the Long Island Rail Road will be getting a break through new discount ticketing.
Rockaway Beach will be closed to swimming and surfing Tuesday as a safety precaution, the Parks Department says.
A woman was killed in a house fire in Far Rockaway, Queens, on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3O0URWx
Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. The cause is under investigation.
Nassau County's bus service is cross-honoring fares.
Piping plovers are small sand-colored shorebirds that nest and feed on the beach.
A federal manhunt is underway for the vandals who took eggs from some very rare birds at Far Rockaway Beach. A $5,000 reward is being offered. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Police say lifeguards spotted him floating in the water at Beach 91st Street in Far Rockaway Friday evening.
A man is fighting for his life after he was pulled from the water at Rockaway Beach on Friday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43auPWk
The holiday weekend turned deadly at Beach 73 after a 14-year-old was found unresponsive in the water.
The tragedy happened after lifeguards closed the area due to thunder. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Police are investigating a shooting on the subway in Queens. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3JrWk6z
Her family says Conklin was waiting for her sister at the bus stop in Far Rockaway before the crash.
It happened just after 9 p.m. Sunday at the 116th Street station in Far Rockaway.
Police say the driver, who stayed at the scene, was taken in for questioning and released.
A boat caught fire at a marina in Queens on Sunday.
Video shows thick black smoke pouring into the sky.
Three women, believed to be innocent bystanders, were shot in Queens on Tuesday.
It happened as a crowd had gathered at a memorial for a homicide victim in Far Rockaway.
No officers were injured.
A man was shot by police officers in Queens on Thursday. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Coastal flooding stalled cars and flooded homes in the Rockaways, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The area only saw half and inch, but high tide overwhelmed the sewers and inundated basements.
Residents told CBS2's Christina Fan they haven't seen damage like this since Superstorm Sandy.
"The steps were blocked. The whole roof caved in," homeowner Paul Kimmel said.
Some neighbors believe it may have been related to a propane tank, but the cause remains under investigation.
The number of deaths is now at 343. That's the same number of firefighters who died the day the towers fell.
New York won consecutive games in the series for the first time since a three-match run in 2017-18.
Quintana (3-6) gave up six runs — five earned runs — and eight hits in six innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts.
The number of deaths is now at 343. That's the same number of firefighters who died the day the towers fell.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
It was just a matter of 10 minutes between the family parking their red Nissan and the tree crashing down onto it.
The festival advocates for equality across various global campaigns.
Video shows flames shooting out of windows on the fourth floor of the building in Kensington.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Authorities say the thieves are using stolen vehicles from Westport to commit crimes in other areas.
It looks like a picture perfect day with sunshine, low humidity and highs in the mid-70s.
"The steps were blocked. The whole roof caved in," homeowner Paul Kimmel said.
Some neighbors believe it may have been related to a propane tank, but the cause remains under investigation.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
Chopper 2 was over the scene as firefighters searched through the collapsed rubble on Banker Road.
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
The Long Beach Boardwalk was mostly empty Saturday morning and the surf intensified as the huge storm got nearer.
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Band director Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired history teacher, were pillars of the community.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted Friday, accused of accepting lavish bribes in exchange for official acts.
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been unable to convince hard-right Republicans to approve a temporary funding bill.
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit.
"I am calling for his immediate resignation," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said of Sen. Robert Menendez, a fellow Democrat.
Doctors use new imaging tools to more precisely isolate the cancer, then they freeze the area.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
The festival advocates for equality across various global campaigns.
The show will go on rain or shine, but grab a good raincoat or poncho because umbrellas are not allowed.
Hip-hop icons like Fat Joe credit him for documenting the music, the battles, the breakdancing and the art.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
New York won consecutive games in the series for the first time since a three-match run in 2017-18.
Quintana (3-6) gave up six runs — five earned runs — and eight hits in six innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts.
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
The Yankees made the announcement more than four hours before the scheduled first pitch.
It was the second career three-homer game for Judge — both in the past month.
The NYCLU obtained this information through litigation against the NYPD.
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Residents and business owners on a stretch of Riverdale Avenue say a retaining wall is causing properties to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
CBS New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for September 23 at 6 p.m.
CBS New York's John Elliott was out in the elements for CBS2 News This Morning live in Long Branch on the Jersey Shore on Saturday, and he caught up with a few people who didn't let Ophelia keep them indoors.
A Queens family was lucky to be safe Saturday after a large tree came crashing down onto their car. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sZkOie
Saturday's high tide brought beach erosion to Fire Island. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/48ueQGG
A tree came crashing down on a home in New Jersey on Saturday while the family was inside, injuring one person. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RzhLb0