Flesh-eating bacteria concerns in L.I. waters are growing, scientists say
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
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Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, a professor from Stony Brook University is leading the call for action.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Connecticut fisherman may get a spot in the record books after catching a 16-foot, 700-pound shark in the Long Island Sound.
Oyster beds are critical to a healthy ocean, because they filter water, prevent erosion and provide a home for an estimated 300 different species.
Two people were rescued after a small plane crashed into Long Island Sound off the coast of Connecticut, the U.S. Coast Guard says.
CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado shares a new report ranking the best beaches along the Long Island Sound.
Four people were rescued from a sinking boat Thursday evening after colliding with another vessel about 10 miles south of Block Island.
Hundreds of local swimmers took a dip in the Long Island Sound for a good cause Saturday.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
More than 20 young people suffered mild to moderate hypothermia, after their sculls capsized during bad weather on Wednesday.
More than 20 young people suffered hypothermia, after their sculls, sailing out of Westport, Connecticut, capsized during bad weather on Wednesday. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Nearly 30 members of a Connecticut rowing club were rescued on Wednesday after their boats capsized.
First responders raced to rescue dozens of students whose boats capsized in the Long Island Sound on Wednesday. They were out rowing with their coaches when the weather drastically changed. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Westport officials provided an update Wednesday after nearly 30 people, including over two dozen high school students, were rescued from the Long Island Sound after their boats capsized.
A boat capsized in Westport on Wednesday, leaving nearly 30 people in the Long Island Sound.
The Stamford Police Department's Park Unit received calls about a young seal that seemed to be lost in Cove Island Park.
The victim was one of five people in a small fishing boat that sank near Westport on Sunday. Three were rescued.
Investigators say the body of one of the two boaters who disappeared in the Long Island Sound off of Connecticut on Sunday has been recovered. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Sd2i0t
Police say five people were on a small boat when it sank in the Long Island Sound on Sunday afternoon. Three of them were pulled from the water and taken to the hospital. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says there will also be increased funding to cover the cost of training and operating the drones.
The well-known sub and was visited by Amelia Earhart in 1929.
The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company does the drills to help keep passengers and crew safe.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
A fire started in the basement of a South Ozone Park home before spreading early Thursday, according to the FDNY.
Hundreds of people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
The paintings, sculptures and museum installations of Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, were widely exhibited around the world.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
A fire started in the basement of a South Ozone Park home before spreading early Thursday, according to the FDNY.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker.
A potential fraud is targeting Holocaust survivors and their families in New York, offering to help them file claims for assets taken during Nazi persecution.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
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.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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 renovation project will include a restored orchestra pit, additional bathrooms and ADA-accessible concessions.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said 56 summonses were issued during the course of 62 inspections.
Opponents are worried about losing local control of Maimonides if it is brought into the city's public hospital system.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed and killed a 33-year-old in the Laurelton section of Queens.
Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border Thursday after a deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several communities. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
