Celebrations planned for New York State Parks' 100th anniversary
The timing has Gov. Kathy Hochul proposing a $300 million investment in the park system.
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The timing has Gov. Kathy Hochul proposing a $300 million investment in the park system.
Twenty-foot wave crests, a wild sight at the ocean shore, flooded the expansive sand at Jones Beach
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado is live in Mobile 2 looking at conditions in Nassau County.
Jenna DeAngelis has the story from Jones Beach.
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
CBS New York is proud to partner with the Lustgarten Foundation as part of our #BetterTogether campaign for the walk this weekend at Jones Beach.
As the season wraps up for 1,100 New York state parks lifeguards, they're asking for more than just thanks for the lives they've saved -- they want official designation as first responders. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story from Jones Beach.
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
The recognition would mean access to vaccines, improved health care, and education discounts.
The recognition would mean access to vaccines, improved health care, and education discounts. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Buffett regularly performed live at Jones Beach Theater, and on Saturday night, a cover band serenaded the crowd.
Singer Jimmy Buffett performed at Jones Beach many times over the years, and on Saturday, fans gathered to listen to his music and remember the impact he had on Long Island. CBS New York's Alecia Reid was there for the tribute. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3L75WEF
Several beaches were closed for more than 24 hours because of high surf and hazardous rip currents.
Jones Beach reopened to swimmers Friday after rip current warnings, just in time for people to take advantage of the long weekend. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PncQIo
Jones Beach reopened Friday, just in time for Labor Day weekend. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PncQIo
Lifeguards took to their stands at 9 a.m. Friday at Field Six of Jones Beach, but not before changing the red flags to green ones, symbolizing it was safe to swim. CBS New York's John Dias was there and has the story.
Several area beaches have been closed for swimming due to high surf and hazardous rip currents. CBS New York's John Dias has an update from Jones Beach.
New York State Parks officials hopeful beaches will reopen Friday in time for busy Labor Day weekend.
Hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean and other factors are causing high tides and flooding beaches in the Tri-State Area. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R2xezP
There was incredible flooding at Jones Beach on Long Island on Thursday. Some residents say they haven't seen something like this since Superstorm Sandy. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R2xezP
Swimming is suspended at Long Island beaches because of high-tide floods and dangerous rip currents, CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Jones Beach remains closed for swimming because of high surf and hazardous riptides. CBS New York's John Dias spent the morning at Field 6, where high tide flooded the area.
Several area beaches are closed to swimming again today because of dangerous surf. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest from Jones Beach.
