Shark spotted at Tobay Beach on Long Island
Police and lifeguards evacuated the beach and red flags went up in response to a shark sighting or possibly multiple shark sightings.
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Police and lifeguards evacuated the beach and red flags went up in response to a shark sighting or possibly multiple shark sightings.
The Ronald McDonald House next to Cohen Children's Medical Center offers the comfort of home for families.
Investigators are searching for the person who abused a dog that was left on the steps of a Nassau County animal rescue center. As CBS2's Cindy Hsu reports, the SPCA is offering a reward for help.
Long Island elected officials are urging residents to respond to a proposal that would reduce express service to several North Shore communities.
The Golden's dream vacation to Spain and Portugal ended with a luggage nightmare. Labor shortages in Europe have been causing a high number of lost bags and delays.
Residents are requested to stop using water for anything other than personal use. That means things like watering lawns.
Residents are requested to stop using water for anything other than personal use.
Blakeman says helicopters, drones, boats and beach vehicles are all being used to spot sharks.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman wants to assure residents the ocean is safe after a number of recent shark sightings on Long Island.
Nassau County is increasing shark patrols along its beaches for the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. The marine bureau, helicopters and other resources will be on the lookout for sharks. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has some safety advice for swimmers.
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.
Once on the sand, they removed the hook and released the shark.
Staff will be administering the first dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine to eligible children.
John Balestrieri was order his favorite meal when he went down. When police and medics arrived he had no pulse. On Monday, he spoke of the ordeal with CBS2's Jennifer McLogan.
Police believe the drivers of a BMW and an Infinity were speeding and possibly racing when they struck two other cars.
A nationwide lifeguard shortage could mean trouble as you head to the pool or beach this summer. As CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, the shortage is forcing local governments to come up with creative ways to increase staffing.
Nassau County Police say several homemade explosives were found not far from a school Friday. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff has more on who made the discovery.
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
For those at the Nassau County Rifle and Pistol Range in Uniondale, the issue is a matter of common sense.
The 75-year-old is charged with murdering 23-year-old Diane Cusick in the parking lot of Green Acres Mall.
Citing a long list of recent incidents, officials are now sounding the alarm.
The homeowner was able to escape the inferno.
Fire consumed a house in Roslyn Heights on Saturday.
The nonprofit is closing its Residential Foster Care program after it said children in the program were arrested in connection to burglaries in the area.
Merchants called it "hell night." They're cleaning up after 12 businesses were hit - glass doors where shattered and eight were burglarized.
We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.
A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection to the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon actress Kianna Underwood.
In June 2026, the Office of the New York City Comptroller found that in Harlem, more than 1 in 10 storefronts that were previously occupied by a small business are now vacant.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a meeting Tuesday about artificial intelligence's impact on the state.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is speaking out in an exclusive interview just days after stepping down.
We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.
A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection to the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon actress Kianna Underwood.
In June 2026, the Office of the New York City Comptroller found that in Harlem, more than 1 in 10 storefronts that were previously occupied by a small business are now vacant.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a meeting Tuesday about artificial intelligence's impact on the state.
The New York Botanical Garden will be celebrating Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with seasonal colors and vibrant displays in the Bronx from Oct. 3 through Nov. 2.
Although fall has recently just begun, much attention is already being turned to the upcoming winter.
The nor'easter that has been bringing bands of rain and heavy winds to New York, New Jersey and the Tri-State Area is finally clearing out.
The nor'easter is winding down, but the Tri-State Area will continue to feel its effects well into Monday.
A nor'easter is bringing more serious concerns to the Tri-State Area Sunday.
This weekend's nor'easter is bringing coastal flooding concerns and bands of rain to New York City and the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is speaking out in an exclusive interview just days after stepping down.
A woman was repeatedly punched in the face during an unprovoked assault outside her home in Newark, New Jersey.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is working with federal partners to help New Jersey beach towns recover from the weekend nor'easter.
Most minimum-wage workers in the Garden State will get a pay increase at the start of 2027.
Although fall has recently just begun, much attention is already being turned to the upcoming winter.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has more on how Massapequa High put an end to the nation's longest active winning streak on Monday night.
After three days of nor'easter conditions on Long Island, the cleanup and damage assessment continued on Monday.
As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the South Shore town of Lindenhurst was hit especially hard.
Although fall has recently just begun, much attention is already being turned to the upcoming winter.
Lindenhurst residents are coping with inundating waters. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is speaking out in an exclusive interview just days after stepping down.
A Staten Island judge has ordered New York City officials to start their pied-à-terre tax rollout over.
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
The initiative focuses on crime prevention and education, and seeks to celebrate Jewish life.
One of the highest-profile races in the midterm election cycle is the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District between two-term Republican incumbent Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram shares the personal details of her life-or-death brain aneurysm scare.
An 86-year-old Long Island grandfather is cancer-free thanks to medical advances and a doctor who took on a risky case.
New York City health officials have identified cooling towers potentially linked to a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival that was set to take over the Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park Saturday has been canceled.
The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her said in a new court filing that she never met the rap mogul.
Injured Yankees captain Aaron Judge was left off New York's roster for its AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox starting Tuesday night.
Aaron Judge hopes to talk his way onto the Yankees roster for the AL Wild Card Series and into the starting lineup against the Red Sox.
The Minnesota Vikings are moving on from former first-round pick quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Andrés Chaparro homered twice and the Nationals defeated the Mets 6-4 on Sunday in the season finale for both teams.
The Giants held on to beat the Titans 12-7 on Sunday, but lost their most important defensive player, Brian Burns, to a knee injury.
In June 2026, the Office of the New York City Comptroller found that in Harlem, more than 1 in 10 storefronts that were previously occupied by a small business are now vacant.
A weeks-long effort to build an accessible outdoor gathering space brings South Brooklyn's Jewish community together for Sukkot.
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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.
A Brooklyn man has been arrested in connection to the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon actress Kianna Underwood.
A 12-inch water main leak caused a sinkhole in Yonkers, leading officials to close multiple streets in the area, Yonkers city officials said.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a meeting Tuesday about artificial intelligence's impact on the state. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner got an inside look at new initiatives aimed at saving and creating jobs here.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has more on how Massapequa High put an end to the nation's longest active winning streak on Monday night.
The New York Botanical Garden is gearing up to celebrate Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with seasonal colors and vibrant displays in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello got a sneak peek ahead of the celebrations.
