Distressed swimmers saved after FDNY drone spots them
A firefighter deployed a flotation device to help the swimmers until rescuers arrived at Rockaway Beach.
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A firefighter deployed a flotation device to help the swimmers until rescuers arrived at Rockaway Beach.
Brandon Figueroa, 18, a Soundview resident and high school student, went missing in the waters at Rockaway Beach, the Bronx borough president said.
The search will continue Thursday afternoon for a teen who went missing while swimming off Rockaway Beach.
Crews resumed their search on Wednesday morning and were out all day. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A 17-year-old boy went into the water with friends near Beach 73rd Street and Shore Front Parkway Tuesday afternoon and has not been seen since, police say. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
After two whales washed up on local beaches in just one week, Dr. Howard Rosenbaum, the executive director at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Bright Program, explains why this is unusual and what we can do to protect marine life.
A 45-foot-long dead whale washed up on Rockaway Beach in Queens Thursday.
A whale that washed up on Rockaway Beach this week likely died after being struck by a vessel, officials say.
A dead whale washed ashore at Rockaway Beach on Thursday.
Lifeguards at Rockaway Beach in Queens got a round of applause Saturday after rescuing multiple people from the water. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
New York City beaches will have red flags up as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous surf along the coast. Commissioner of the New York City Office of Emergency Management, Zachary Iscol, details the plans in place to keep New Yorkers safe.
A section of Rockaway Beach that had been closed for decades is now back open to the public.
In the latest installment in our "Breaking the Stigma" series, reporter Cindy Hsu went to the beach in the Rockaways to learn more about surf therapy.
Rockaway Beach is seeing a surge in visitors, who are bringing more cars and more trash to the area.
Some local residents are now questioning how much the surrounding infrastructure can handle. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan went to find out what's being done to ease the strain.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has more on where the sharks were spotted, and how people are staying safe.
Rockaway Beach was shut down for swimming for an hour Monday afternoon after several shark sightings.
Several shark sightings have been reported over the holiday weekend at Rockaway Beach in Queens.
It marked the fourth straight day a shark was spotted in the area. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has more on how officials are using technology to monitor the waters and keep swimmers safe.
The city says drones have been constantly on patrol monitoring the waters. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Rockaway Beach in Queens was temporarily closed due to shark sightings. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Two sharks were spotted at Rockaway Beach on Friday.
The Rockaway Rocket will begin running this weekend.
Multiple sharks were spotted at Rockaway Beach on Thursday afternoon.
A bike ban at the Rockaway Boardwalk this summer is being scaled back.
Police say the victim, 17, was attacked by a fellow student following an argument at El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice.
O'Shae Sibley was killed at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023 following an argument. Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of manslaughter as a hate crime and other charges.
A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
The NYPD took more than 20 people into custody after a Knicks watch party in the area of Bryant Park became violent.
The Knicks' 13-game win streak may be over, but fans still believe a championship title is on the horizon.
Three people are injured, including a teenager, after a shooting at a home on East 140th Street in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx Monday night, police said.
Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 on Monday night.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
Rescue crews determined the woman fell down the chute and got stuck on a pile of backed-up trash at the Hackensack apartment building.
Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
Prosecutors on Long Island announced a crackdown on what they're calling serial shoplifting.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
A Long Island jury found Steven Schwally guilty of 2nd degree murder for ramming his car into a Deer Park nail salon while drunk.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
"The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Leaders of the Penn Station renovation unveiled a bold new design with a soaring Eighth Avenue entrance and bright concourses.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
The NYPD took more than 20 people into custody after a Knicks watch party in the area of Bryant Park became violent.
The Knicks' 13-game win streak may be over, but fans still believe a championship title is on the horizon.
Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 on Monday night.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
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.
It's another beautiful day with warm temperatures and sunshine but storms could come back to the Tri-State Area later this week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Those tickets will go to certain groups, including the families of National Guard members currently deployed abroad, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, frontline healthcare workers, and pediatric hospital patients, among others. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The NYPD took more than 20 people into custody near a Knicks watch party in Bryant Park Monday night, and several officers were injured. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Inside Edition Digital Host, Sal Bono, talks with CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler about the new episode of New York Gritty detailing the targeted attacks plaguing New York City nightlife
Kabin is a Nordic establishment in Soho in Manhattan that is preparing to host the country's loyal fans for the World Cup. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
