Connecticut fisherman catches 16-foot, 700-pound shark in Long Island Sound
A Connecticut fisherman may get a spot in the record books after catching a 16-foot, 700-pound shark in the Long Island Sound.
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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.
The 2018 fire was deliberately set by troubled teens. So there's poignancy in the future plans for this property, CBS2's Tony Aiello reported.
The rescue happened early Thursday morning in the Long Island Sound near New Rochelle.
NYPD special ops team members saved a man from a boat that was sinking in the Long Island Sound on Thursday.
Officials said a total of four adult men were on the boat and all were wearing life jackets.
A Hunter College professor is under fire for comments caught on a hot mic during a Zoom meeting. Some are calling the remarks racist.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have arrested three people from the East Coast on suspicion of identity theft in an alleged bank fraud case, including a woman who was reported missing several months ago.
A Hunter College professor is under fire for comments caught on a hot mic during a Zoom meeting. Some are calling the remarks racist.
Two dogs are safe on Long Island after a terrifying run on Sunrise Highway in the middle of Monday's blizzard.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling on New Yorkers to treat police with respect after video shows some officers getting pelted with snowballs Monday.
New York City Public School students returned to in-person classes Tuesday morning as the city continued to dig out following Monday's historic blizzard.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area on Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area on Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area on Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Another round of snow will impact the Tri-State Area on Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
President Trump delivered the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. See a full replay here.
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran's assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for February 24 at 11 p.m.
A Long Island dog owner dug a snow tunnel in her backyard so her pups could have some fun after the blizzard.
A New York state trooper was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop in Duane.
The NYPD is searching for at least four people they say assaulted police officers with snowballs. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address Tuesday. The president defended his record and laid out his agenda. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
