Several LI beaches closed to swimming due to rip currents
The New York State Parks Department says there is no swimming at Jones Beach, Robert Moses or Hither Hills state parks.
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The New York State Parks Department says there is no swimming at Jones Beach, Robert Moses or Hither Hills state parks.
A Jones Beach lifeguard is being credited with an amazing save, but it didn't involve the water. He saved a fellow lifeguard by donating a kidney. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff shares their story.
Things weren't looking good for Joe Curry, born with a rare genetic disease, until Brandon Cullen stepped up.
Rockaway Beach was closed to swimmers and surfers Tuesday after a woman was bitten by a shark on Monday, and at Jones Beach on Tuesday, people had to stop swimming in certain areas after a possible shark sighting. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qfm3Jn
Officials say the shark was reported around 9:30 a.m. in the waters off Jones Beach.
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Hundreds of people will be racing up for charity Tuesday at Jones Beach on Long Island.
Last summer, lifeguards started at $18 per hour, but now it's $22, with promised raises after two years of 5-30%.
The unforgettable exhibition showcases a variety of military aircrafts, along with defensive tactics.
The unforgettable exhibition showcases a variety of military aircrafts, along with defensive tactics. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Crowds poured into Jones Beach on Friday to watch practice runs of the Bethpage Air Show's high-flying fun.
The red, white and blue F-16's of the legendary Air Force Thunderbirds will do unthinkable maneuvers over Jones Beach, CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be the headliners this year.
The governor says state parks will double their supply of drones and train a whole new team of drone operators.
Dog lovers told CBS2 on Monday their petition has legs and lawmakers are listening.
The construction project will take place over the next five years.
The Jones Beach summer concert venue is getting a major makeover.
You can join CBS2's Jennifer and Elle McLogan and thousands of others when the walk gets underway Sunday at 10 a.m.
CBS2 is a proud sponsor of the walk taking place this weekend at Jones Beach State Park on Long Island.
The smallest was reportedly 2-to-3 feet long, while the biggest one was said to be 5-to-6 feet long.
Jospeh Maiolo says he reeled in five sharks just east of Jones Beach State Park.
Swimming ended up being delayed until noon because of a number of shark sightings Saturday morning.
More shark sightings were reported in Nassau County on Saturday.
The Marine Bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks.
Many people took advantage of Friday's beautiful weather and hit the beach to kick off the long holiday weekend. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan spoke to beachgoers at Jones Beach in Nassau County.
A carjacking suspect slammed a stolen vehicle into a pole after an officer opened fire in Brooklyn Tuesday night, police said.
The city's Department of Transportation says slow zones have been set up at more than 200 locations, with 800 expected to be in place by the end of the year.
A Delta Air Lines flight from New York declared an emergency as it landed in Chicago on Tuesday.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
The fire station across from the World Trade Center has become a key stop along the route for visiting the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.
The city's Department of Transportation says slow zones have been set up at more than 200 locations, with 800 expected to be in place by the end of the year.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
The fire station across from the World Trade Center has become a key stop along the route for visiting the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.
The man accused of violently storming Central Synagogue in New York City in August pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges.
Newly released documents are raising tough questions about what first responders were told about the air they were breathing after the 9/11 attacks.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A fast-moving fire early Sunday morning forced a woman to jump from a third-floor window in Elizabeth, New Jersey. City officials said the 50-year-old landed in the driveway of 470 Jefferson Ave.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
Tough choices had to be made in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including when it would be safe to reopen Lower Manhattan.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Bo Bichette's go-ahead single and Ewing's 2-run double turned a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 Mets lead.
Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole to open the bottom of the first inning, and the Padres held off the Yankees 4-3 on Sunday.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
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.
The rain could impact the back-to-school commute for New York City students. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
A Delta spokesperson said "fumes were detected in the cabin" of Flight 1390, prompting the flight crew to declare an emergency.
Nassau County prosecutors announced the indictment of a man and several co-conspirators accused in a drug operation run out of Jamaica, Queens.
A Yonkers fire was so out of control that it spread to the home next door and took the life of a 28-year-old man.
The NYPD and NYC mayor will hold a briefing about security Wednesday afternoon. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
