Shark safety blitz at Jones Beach after woman is bitten
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches and families are planning beach time, some people on Long Island have lingering fears of the ocean. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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As the Fourth of July holiday approaches and families are planning beach time, some people on Long Island have lingering fears of the ocean. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is scheduled to hold a briefing after a woman is believed to have been bitten by a shark at Jones Beach.
Former New York Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, known as a prominent advocate for gun control, has died at the age of 81.
A woman was likely bitten by a shark while swimming at Long Island's Jones Beach earlier this week, New York State Parks officials said Friday.
A large fire destroyed an apartment building in Nassau County Thursday, and now dozens of families on Long Island have no place to call home.
A woman was likely bitten by a shark while swimming at Long Island's Jones Beach, New York State Parks officials say. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A charter bus that was stuck in asphalt for days at a Long Island parking garage has finally been removed.
Long Island officials shared an important warning about firework safety for the summer.
It happened Tuesday evening and the bus was still in the same position on Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story from Lake Success.
A building in Holbrook where hundreds of students started their education was demolished to make room for a state-of-the-art park. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A Long Island father was arrested Tuesday after police say he left his 2-year-old son in a hot car. The child is OK.
A New York City mother said she paid hundreds for her girls to see pop star Billie Eilish. But as CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports, instead of tickets, she got a costly lesson.
Temperatures are expected to feel like triple digits Tuesday as the dangerous heat continues. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
Even at Jones Beach, relief from the heat was difficult to find as the temperature surged. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Con Edison President Matthew Ketschke shares how crews prepared and strengthened the grid for when summer hits.
Officer Alexander Vargas was charged with off-duty drunk driving after a crash left a man seriously injured. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and local officials discuss the county's Summer Safety Program as an extreme heat warning drapes the Tri-State Area.
Pools, like in Wantagh, New York, are expected to be packed as the sweltering weather continues. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Freeport held its annual Pride on the Mile event Saturday afternoon.
A new U.S. cricket team for blind women is training on Long Island.
The humidity makes a return this weekend, as temperatures start to climb for what could be the first heat wave of the year. Some areas are on track to hit 100 degrees early next week. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a briefing Friday to warn residents about what to expect this weekend.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
CBS News New York's John Dias has Finn Schiavone's remarkable story.
There is controversy over a New York State Regents exam study packet that inaccurately defines Zionism and includes factual errors on the history of the conflict.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
While many New York Catholics may be sad to see Dolan stepping down, the cardinal assured them Pope Leo left them in good hands.
The NHL is bringing its Winter Classic to Miami on Jan. 2, 2026, when the Florida Panthers face the New York Rangers at loanDepot park.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
While many New York Catholics may be sad to see Dolan stepping down, the cardinal assured them Pope Leo left them in good hands.
Testimony in the crucial evidence hearing in Mangione's New York murder case ended and the outcome is now in the hands of a judge.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts could cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
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Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
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A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
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.
A retired Army veteran pleaded not guilty Thursday in the 1997 killing of a young mother that had long been tied to an infamous string of murders near New York's Gilgo Beach.
Doctors are seeing a spike in what’s called “holiday heart syndrome." It's a heart rhythm problem linked to overeating, too much alcohol and excess salt and sugar. Dr. Brett Sealove explains what it is and how to avoid it this season.
CBS News New York is proud to partner with the Humane Society of New York to help our furry friends find their forever homes.
CBS News New York's John Elliott is calling for temperatures in the mid 50s, but after the rain stops in the afternoon, temps will take a dive.
The prosecution and defense rested their cases on whether to allow certain evidence into Mangione's state trial for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
