Good Samaritan helps rescue passengers from yacht fire on Hudson River
A good Samaritan jumped into action when a yacht caught fire on the Hudson River on Saturday.
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A good Samaritan jumped into action when a yacht caught fire on the Hudson River on Saturday.
There was a rescue on the Hudson River on Saturday.
The Coast Guard monitors sites like Sailo and Boatsetter, checking the validity of advertised vessels.
In July, two people died in a tragic boating accident on the Hudson River. CBS2's Mary Calvi rode with the U.S. Coast Guard, which searches for illegal charter boats, and reports on the red flags they are looking for.
The whales were not alone. Several dolphins were also spotted swimming near the whales.
About nine humpback whales were seen near New York City on Saturday.
The three dolphins swam around for about an hour before disappearing.
A couple of kayakers had a close encounter with some dolphins in the Hudson River.
Members of the military, law enforcement and the public jumped into the Hudson River for a great cause on Saturday.
Dozens of people, including members of the military and law enforcement, took part in the fourth annual Hudson River SEAL Team Swim Saturday.
Rhonda Vetere came from Connecticut to jump into the Hudson and support the cause, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Lots of people will be jumping into the Hudson River on Saturday, including members of the military and law enforcement. As CBS2's John Elliott reports, it's all for a great cause.
The Gateway Development Commission will hold a public board meeting Tuesday about the next steps in the project.
A river expert said he's never seen anything like it.
The state is trying to determine the source of bizarre bubbles along the shore of the Hudson River, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
The boat owner was on a Jet Ski next to the boat at the time of the accident.
Questions about possible safety failures are being raised after a boat capsized in the Hudson River on Tuesday, killing a New Jersey woman and a 7-year-old boy visiting from out of town. As CBS2's Alice Gainer reports, a total of 13 people were on the boat, which seats 12.
Investigators say the vessel's owner and the man who operated it may face criminal charges stemming from Tuesday's accident.
Boating safety is top of mind after Tuesday's tragic accident on the Hudson. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has more on what passengers should look for when getting on a boat.
The 47-year old and the child were on board with a group of 12 family members.
We're learning new information on what may have caused a boat to capsize in the Hudson River on Tuesday. As CBS2's Jessica Moore reporters, investigators believe the boat was overloaded.
We are learning more about the woman and child who died when a boat capsized in the Hudson on Tuesday. As CBS2's Thalia Perez reports, it was supposed to be a fun, family day out before things turned tragic.
Police say a 47-year-old woman and 7-year-old boy were killed when the boat went under water Tuesday. CBS2's Jessica Moore has the latest on the investigation.
A 50-year-old woman and 7-year-old boy were killed, and 10 others had to be rescued. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
CBS2's Alice Gainer also spoke to quick-thinking NY Waterway ferry captains that led crews to rescue several people in the water.
