Diana Nyad's Historic Swim Inspires Baby Boomers
She swam nonstop for 53 grueling hours, but told her support team that at one point, swimming through the night almost broke her. Almost.
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She swam nonstop for 53 grueling hours, but told her support team that at one point, swimming through the night almost broke her. Almost.
With her lips and tongue swollen, U.S. endurance swimmer and New York City native Diana Nyad completed her attempt to become the first person to swim the treacherous waters from Cuba to Key West without a shark cage on Monday.
A New Jersey man Monday night recalled the terrifying experience of watching a building partially collapse into a sinkhole in a resort near Orlando, Fla.
Who will lead Kentucky? It's going to be one of the major questions surrounding this team, and it will be one of the keys to the Wildcats potentially winning their second national title in three seasons.
Witnesses, including a pilot, apparently reported that Giambattista had a live pet in her pocket, among other places, prior to and during a flight from St. Martin to Miami in February according to papers filed in Brooklyn Federal Court.
Justo Santos arrived in the City on Friday night in handcuffs, he was tracked down by the victim's daughter.
June is the peak season for strawberries on Easter Long Island, but farmers said that this month has been more like November.
A plane heading from Boston to West Palm Beach, Fla., was struck by lightning late Friday and had to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Want to do something fun with your dad for Father's Day? Check out these exciting activities that are sure to be an adventure!
This "Best Of" list offers options to explore the abundant wilderness in and around South Florida, while enjoying the comforts of home or a hotel.
Someone in Florida has struck it very rich, as a Powerball ticket worth a record $590.5 million was sold at a grocery store in a Tampa Bay area suburb.
UNLV transfer Mike Moser is down to Gonzaga, Oregon and Washington, and will likely make a decision by the end of the week, according to a source close to the situation.
Florida Gulf Coast is without question the story of the tournament -- but they're not going to beat Florida.
Florida Gulf Coast beat San Diego State 81-71 on Sunday night, and the Eagles not only made it look easy, they made it look fun.
Don't be surprised if Iona pushes Ohio State. If the Gaels make some shots early on, this one could very interesting.
In 2012, President Obama's men's bracket ranked 2,347,421 out of 6.45 million entries, placing him in the 63.6th percentile.
How do you slow down Ryan Kelly? Put Reggie Bullock on him.
How important is the gluten-free diet for people on it?
The storm surge that decimated much of the Jersey Shore created about 60 holes in Ortley Beach. The holes were formed when water got under the sand beneath the homes.
Ichiro Suzuki is fine and has no soreness one day after being involved in a traffic accident.
Mick Cronin told me last summer that Cincinnati's bench would be the key to their season and up to this point, the Bearcats' reserves have been a disappointment.
This may be the best coaching job Jay Wright has done at Villanova. And it will only be enhanced if the Wildcats reach the NCAA Tournament.
The battle between two of the top three teams in the country could wind up being the best game we've seen all season.
After undergoing surgery on his injured left ankle three months ago, Derek Jeter has removed his walking boot and started to workout.
Jim Boeheim earned his 900th win earlier in the week and it says here that 901 won't be far behind.
Former archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was sworn as the NYPD's chief chaplain, along with the Rev. A.R. Bernard.
A teen was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were pelted with snowballs in February at Washington Square Park, according to police sources.
Harvey Weinstein was in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday as a judge set a jury selection date for his third trial. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
A Bronx couple found guilty in the fentanyl-related death of a 1-year-old at their daycare will be sentenced Wednesday.
A musical based on Luigi Mangione, Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried is coming to New York City for three dates in June. The three were held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn at the same time.
Former archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan was sworn as the NYPD's chief chaplain, along with the Rev. A.R. Bernard.
A teen was arrested after multiple NYPD officers were pelted with snowballs in February at Washington Square Park, according to police sources.
Harvey Weinstein was in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday as a judge set a jury selection date for his third trial. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
A Bronx couple found guilty in the fentanyl-related death of a 1-year-old at their daycare will be sentenced Wednesday.
A musical based on Luigi Mangione, Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried is coming to New York City for three dates in June. The three were held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn at the same time.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Two planes came into contact on the ground at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday, officials said.
The West Orange High School chess team has made history by becoming the best in New Jersey. They're hoping to take that momentum with them to a national tournament.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
A Long Island woman was formally charged in the decades-old murder of her newborn baby, who was dumped on the side of a Calverton road, according to prosecutors.
An off-duty NYPD officer jumped into action when a man was trapped inside a burning car after a severe crash on Long Island.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Tuesday to hateful comments made by radio host Sid Rosenberg.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee. Follow live updates.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York's first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled the first four New York City communities that will receive 2,000 free child care seats for 2-year-olds.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
The Devils dealt the Panthers' playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday.
The Jets beat the Tuesday deadline by using the franchise tag on veteran running back Breece Hall.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how the conflict in the Middle East could impact your wallet.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the latest on the fifth day of the conflict in the Middle East.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is planning for a $100 million makeover at the terminal, which opened in 1995.
Negotiations between Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed, resulting in thousands of patients in New York losing in-network care.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku is calling for a First Alert Weather Day on Thursday, with rain and a high in the low 40s.
