Passengers rescued following boat fire in Hudson River
There was a rescue on the Hudson River on Saturday.
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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.
Two people died and several others were injured after the vessel capsized in the waters off Lower Manhattan. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
Ronald L. Fischer, who was featured on "America's Most Wanted," fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.
The FDNY responded to reports of flames at a 43-story office building on Madison Avenue between East 53rd and East 54th Street.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
The FDNY responded to a fire just after 7 a.m. at a recycling plant warehouse on Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx.
While the air quality alert for New York City has expired, people can still expect to see smoky skies across the Tri-State Area Friday.
The FDNY responded to reports of flames at a 43-story office building on Madison Avenue between East 53rd and East 54th Street.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
The FDNY responded to a fire just after 7 a.m. at a recycling plant warehouse on Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx.
While the air quality alert for New York City has expired, people can still expect to see smoky skies across the Tri-State Area Friday.
Complaints about New York rental schemes jumped 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
While the air quality alert for New York City has expired, people can still expect to see smoky skies across the Tri-State Area Friday.
Seven people were injured after a chlorine leak at an LA Fitness in a North Brunswick shopping center Thursday morning.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
There are plenty of fans in the Tri-State Area backing both sides. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray spoke to some of them ahead of the big match.
Three new cases were confirmed Thursday, bringing the total to 67.
The source said a traceback investigation by the Food and Drug Administration identified a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico, Taylor Farms. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police say the suspect pointed a gun at a 32-year-old clerk and stole about $2,000 from the register.
Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to impact the Tri-State Area, and New Jersey is still under an alert Friday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
