How the city is responding to recent drownings at NYC beaches
Some lifeguards will now stay at New York City beaches later when the city's emergency heat plan has been activated. This comes after several drownings so far this summer.
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Some lifeguards will now stay at New York City beaches later when the city's emergency heat plan has been activated. This comes after several drownings so far this summer.
We have a warning for beach goers this week, after two swimmers went missing off the Queens beach on Friday. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
New Yorkers are getting ready to hit the beach this holiday weekend, but swimming will only be allowed in some areas. CBS New York's Christina Fan has what you need to know.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state is putting $5 million into lifeguard recruitment and retention amid a shortage as beaches open Memorial Day weekend.
Starting Saturday, all New York City-run beaches will be open to the public, free of charge.
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.
The recognition would mean access to improved health care and education discounts.
The recognition would mean access to vaccines, improved health care, and education discounts.
CBS New York checked out the situation in Asbury Park, where lifeguards weren't messing around.
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.
CBS New York went to the Highbridge Pool in Washington Heights on Thursday to see all the new amenities.
Every day this week CBS2 has covered stories about water safety. Our series continues with a look at the national lifeguard shortage and the impact on city beaches and pools. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
As the heat of the summer creeps closer, we're taking a look at how the shortage has affected staffing at our city's beaches and pools. CBS2's Hannah Kliger has the story from Brooklyn.
Last summer, lifeguards started at $18 per hour, but now it's $22, with promised raises after two years of 5-30%.
A shortage of lifeguards is threatening all kinds of summer fun.
As summer heats up, states and cities face a lifeguard shortage that could cause hundreds of thousands of pools to close or reduce their hours. Elise Preston reports.
Skeleton crew of lifeguards jumped into action after seeing the group struggling in the water.
The Parks commissioner says the city has only about one third of the lifeguards needed for the summer season.
Down the shore, double red flags are up. Swimming was prohibited Friday in Seaside Heights.
There's controversy this morning after witnesses say a Good Samaritan jumped in to save the boy, instead of the on-duty lifeguards. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The move is meant to help ease the summer staffing shortage.
Those who work every week through the end of the summer will receive a retention bonus in September.
The lifeguard was bitten on the chest and hand on Sunday at Smith Point Beach in Suffolk County. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Beaches and pools nationwide are having trouble finding lifeguards. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The body of a missing Bronx woman was found inside a suitcase left at Saw Mill River Creek in Yonkers on Thursday morning.
Crews will begin to mill and repave Central Park's six-mile loop this month.
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
Seven people are charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that was cracked by Nassau County law enforcement.
Prosecutors in three New Jersey counties, along with federal authorities, announced a massive drug bust on Thursday that resulted in 23 arrests.
The body of a missing Bronx woman was found inside a suitcase left at Saw Mill River Creek in Yonkers on Thursday morning.
Crews will begin to mill and repave Central Park's six-mile loop this month.
Seven people are charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that was cracked by Nassau County law enforcement.
The New York City Public School system is almost 95% funded at the state and local level. Still, that 5% of federal funding is equal to $2.2 billion.
Dozens of demonstrators gathered in front of Barnard College on Thursday, calling for police to be kept off campus after nearly a dozen people were arrested at Wednesday's protest.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
We're getting the green light Tuesday, but that won't be the case Wednesday.
The weather is all over the place this week around the greater NYC area. The calendar says March, but it sure feels like January.
A wild weather weekend continued Sunday in the New York City area as freezing temperatures returned.
Highs on Sunday will struggle to rise above the lower 30s with a persistent breeze in New York City.
Prosecutors in three New Jersey counties, along with federal authorities, announced a massive drug bust on Thursday that resulted in 23 arrests.
The $2 billion project to restore the George Washington Bridge reached a milestone as the last vertical steel suspension rope was replaced.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
For two continuous days in March, the New Jersey Institute of Technology Police Department will be entirely staffed by female officers to highlight the effort to advance women in policing.
A star New Jersey high school wrestler in the middle of a controversy involving a brawl will be allowed to wrestle in the state tournament.
Seven people are charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that was cracked by Nassau County law enforcement.
The officer who arrested Justin Timberlake on suspicion of DWI was named Sag Harbor's Officer of the Year.
A woman who was severely burned in a deadly plane crash on Long Island in 2023 has filed a lawsuit, claiming the crash was preventable.
New York State United Teachers is strongly backing a proposal to ban cellphone use in schools. On Wednesday, the union asked educators, parents and students to weigh in.
A multi-agency law enforcement team has taken down a large car theft ring on Long Island, authorities say.
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
The New York City Public School system is almost 95% funded at the state and local level. Still, that 5% of federal funding is equal to $2.2 billion.
Ontario's leadership threatened with an additional surcharge for electricity they export to a few neighboring U.S. states.
President Trump on Thursday said he is pausing 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada.
Completely eliminating the Education Department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.
Many children with autism rely on Medicaid to get the critical therapy they need, but next year, New York state wants to cut spending by millions.
Maimonides Health has officially unveiled its dedicated Menopause Center in Brooklyn, designed to provide specialized care and support for women navigating midlife changes.
CBS News New York has learned both New York measles patients -- an infant and a child from New York City -- have since recovered.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
There have been two confirmed measles cases in NYC, as the deadly outbreak continues to spread in Texas.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
David Johansen, the gravelly-voiced singer, was last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.
The Academy Awards celebrates the best movies of the past year, and at the 2025 Oscars, it also honored the filmmaking legends with some showstopping performances.
Tom Wilson scored 4:07 into overtime and the Capitals rallied to beat the Rangers on Wednesday night.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
A star New Jersey high school wrestler in the middle of a controversy involving a brawl will be allowed to wrestle in the state tournament.
The 2025 NYC Marathon received more than 200,000 applications -- a 22% increase from last year, race organizer NYRR says.
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."
Maimonides Health has officially unveiled its dedicated Menopause Center in Brooklyn, designed to provide specialized care and support for women navigating midlife changes.
NYC Health + Hospitals may soon close Neponsit Adult Day Health Care, upsetting members of one Queens community.
Seton College, on the University of Mount Saint Vincent campus, provides an associate degree at no tuition costs for students.
Out with the old, in with the re-used. Technology for Families in Need, or TechFIN is powering up possibilities.
A program in New York City public schools is using therapy dogs to help students build confidence and compassion.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Hofstra University's women's basketball team went pink for a good cause Thursday.
Terrifying video shows a group of pedestrians narrowly dodge a falling tree on a Brooklyn sidewalk.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is accused of threatening and physically abusing his employees in a new superseding indictment.
The body of a missing Bronx woman was found inside a suitcase left at Saw Mill River Creek in Yonkers on Thursday morning.
Crews will begin to repave Central Park's roadways later this month.
