Summer Scorcher: Another Heat Wave Possible As Tri-State Temperatures Sizzle Into 90s
Plenty of people are heading to beaches and pools Sunday, as dangerously high temperatures sweep over the Tri-State.
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LI State Park Beaches To Remain Open For Swimming Through Weekend
Some state park beaches on Long Island will be open for swimming from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday due to the expected warm temperatures.
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Long Island Beach
A small plane flipped over after making an emergency landing on a Long Island beach Monday morning.
Suspect Sought In Attempted Sex Assault At Robert Moses State Park
Police have released a sketch of a man who tried to sexually assault a woman in a Long Island park.
Search On For Man Who Killed Red Fox With Crossbow At Robert Moses State Park
Police on Wednesday were searching for a man who used a crossbow to kill a red fox at Robert Moses State Park on Long Island.
Hermine Expected To Weaken As Waves, Coastal Flooding & Wind Still Pose Threat
A tropical storm warning remained in effect Tuesday for Suffolk County and southeastern Connecticut.
Video: Baby Humpback Whale Sighted Off Point Pleasant Beach
A baby humpback whale was spotted swimming along the coast of the Jersey Shore on Wednesday.
Officials: Whale Washed Ashore On Long Island Likely Hit By Ship
The whale did also have a number of shark bites, but Digiovanni said he believes the shark bites came after the whale's death.
Minke Whale Found On Long Island Beach; Death Being Probed
The whale appeared to have shark bites, but that may have happened after it died.
Environmental Group: Portuguese Man O' War Now Spotted Along Much Of Long Island
The dangerous and venomous Portuguese man o' war has now been spotted along Long Island from Robert Moses State Park all the way to Montauk, according to an environmental group.
Here's How To Stay Safe At The Beach This Summer
Beaches are popular in the summer and experts are sharing how to stay safe.
Police: Long Island Beach Brawl Ends With One Arrest
A fun day at the beach turned violent Monday on Long Island.
NYS Park Police Union: There May Not Be Enough Officers To Patrol Beaches This Summer
The New York State Park Police is sounding an alarm ahead of Memorial Day.
Great White Shark Becomes Attraction Off Long Island
Researchers believe the 3,500-pound beast is headed to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to give birth.
Mastic Beach Residents Upset After Dune Project Halted Because Of Endangered Species
A federal judge stopped the work set to begin because the society believes a tiny bird that nests along the shore, the piping plover, would be unable to get around the bigger dunes.
Once-Missing 9/11 Memorial Bracelet Unites Families From NYC, Long Island
The bracelet was engraved with the name of fallen New York City firefighter Michael Otten, who died on Sept. 11. The firefighter's widow, Marion Otten, said her son lost the bracelet on the beach at Robert Moses State Park a decade ago.
Crews Begin Preparing Long Island Beaches For Start Of Summer Season
Beach prep has started on Long Island. For the next seven weeks crews will be working hard to get Jones Beach ready for summer crowds.
$23 Million Beach Replenishment Project Under Way At Robert Moses State Park
Summer preparation is under way at Robert Moses State Park. Roughly 400,000 cubic yards of sand is being dredged and will pumped on to hurricane-damaged beaches.
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Robert Moses State Park
Shortly before 9 a.m. State Police received an emergency call about a single engine Cessna that had taken off from Long Island MacArthur Airport and was experiencing engine trouble near the park.
Bethpage Air Show Called Off For Saturday Due To Weather
The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, Long Island, has been canceled for Saturday due to the rainy, bone-chilling weather.
Robert Moses State Park, Jones Beach Boardwalk Reopen
The last of the Long Island state parks shut down by superstorm Sandy has reopened just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Ocean Parkway Repairs Nearly Complete On Long Island
Repairs to five miles of hurricane-damaged dunes and two miles of ruined roadway will be finished along Ocean Parkway by this Wednesday, the deadline date for completion.
Officials Hope To Have Jones Beach And Robert Moses Ready For Memorial Day
Jones Beach and Robert Moses State Parks took a beating from superstorm Sandy, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel.
Federal Sandy Aid To Fund Dredging, Beach Replenishment On Long Island's South Shore
Officials have called the dredging project a win-win that will help get beaches on Long Island ready for the upcoming summer season.
Robert Moses State Park To Remain Closed For A Long Time To Come
Robert Moses State Park is known as a place for fun in the summertime sun, but it may have to remain closed for a long time to come in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
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At least 4 injured in Bronx apartment building fire
It started just after 5 p.m. Thursday on Carpenter Avenue near East 228th Street in the Wakefield section.
Mayor Eric Adams delivers second State of the City Address
The mayor discussed his accomplishments and shared his plans to improve the lives of all New Yorkers.
Sayfullo Saipov found guilty in 2017 West Side terror attack
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Some probation officers say dept. is understaffed, underpaid
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Free books given away at Paterson elementary school
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At least 4 injured in Bronx apartment building fire
It started just after 5 p.m. Thursday on Carpenter Avenue near East 228th Street in the Wakefield section.
Mayor Eric Adams delivers second State of the City Address
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MTA unveils new elevator for commuters at Penn Station
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Connecticut gov. taking steps in effort to end gun violence
Gov. Ned Lamont will present a package of proposals to curb gun violence to the General Assembly in February.
Conn. teacher up for 2023 National Teacher of the Year
She is one of only five finalists being considered.
Sen. Blumenthal joins bipartisan group on secret trip to Ukraine
Blumenthal said the war in Ukraine is "at a turning point" and it is essential for the U.S. to increase aid.
FDA proposes changing COVID vaccine strategy to yearly shot
The agency would determine each spring which strains to select for the fall season.
Yale honors girl who neighbor called police on for spraying spotted lanternflies
Bobbi Wilson is fascinated by bugs, but last year her mission to catch spotted lanternflies captured national attention after her mom claimed she was racially profiled.
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Free books given away at Paterson elementary school
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25 charged in fake nursing diploma scheme
The fake diplomas and transcripts qualified those who purchased them to sit for the national nursing board exam.
Pedestrian seriously hurt in hit-and-run in Seacaucus
Locals told CBS2 it's not uncommon for drivers to keep going, even when pedestrians are in the crosswalk.
Adult arrested after pretending to be student at N.J. school
Students say even though she was only there for four days, they still saw her in classrooms and walking the halls.
Police-involved shooting in Kearny, N.J. under investigation
There was gunfire Wednesday morning in Hudson County as law enforcement officers were executing a warrant.
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L.I. contractor accused of scamming Hurricane Sandy victims
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25 charged in fake nursing diploma scheme
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3 people fall into sinkhole at Long Island home
It was a bizarre morning for a family on Long Island after three people fell into a hole in their front yard.
Malverne street named for KKK leader officially changed
It follows a campaign led by local high school students to change the name.
Fence to keep child with autism safe gets pushback on L.I.
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U.S. economy grew at 2.9% rate in last three months of year despite pressure of high rates and fears of recession.
House Democrats want to deny George Santos access to classified information
New York Reps. Gregory Meeks of New York and Joe Morelle told McCarthy that they have "serious concerns" about Santos.
NYCHA Chair Greg Russ stepping down after 3 years
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Madonna's "Celebration Tour" adds 2 more shows in New York
Due to overwhelming demand, the Queen of Pop has added two shows at the Barclays Center.
New York's AG says MSG lawyer ban may violate anti-bias laws
Lawyers have come forward with stories about being blocked from concerts, sports events and shows.
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
Piano from Broadway play revival heading to the Smithsonian
The piano from "The Piano Lesson" will go to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" tops Oscar nominations with 11
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Jets hire Nathaniel Hackett as OC, fueling more Aaron Rodgers speculation
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James Harden, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers past Nets
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Marner scores quickly in OT to lift Maple Leafs over Rangers
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Randle has 36, 8 3s as Knicks stop Mitchell, Cavs
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S&S Cheesecake: A secret family recipe endures in the Bronx
"I never changed the formula. It's always the same, and it is still as good as it was from the beginning," founder Fred Schuster told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Agora: Mattituck's 'Little Greek Market' celebrates a family's heritage
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Magic Fountain ice cream: Mattituck's year-round purveyor of flavors familiar and unexpected
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Zipperstop: In Long Island City, a zipper shop is a family legacy
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At least four people, including three firefighters, were hurt after a fire ripped through a Bronx apartment building Thursday.
CBS2's exclusive interview with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
It's a new year with renewed momentum for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. He met with CBS2's Maurice DuBois for a wide-ranging conversation at Harlem Tavern in the neighborhood Bragg has lived in for most of his life.
Bronx apartment building resident describes spotting flames in ceiling
Crews battled a four-alarm fire at an apartment building in the Bronx on Thursday. CBS2's Alecia Reid spoke to a tenant who said he became aware of flames in the ceiling after the lights in his apartment went out.
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Students at Paterson P.S. 16 receive free book bundles
Students at one Paterson elementary school lined up to receive free bundles of books Thursday.
