Crews search for missing swimmer off the Rockaways
Police said they received a call from someone who said their friend went into the water and never came out.
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Shark sighting forces beachgoers out of water at Rockaway Beach
New Yorkers trying to cool off in the water at Rockaway Beach on Saturday were forced back to dry land after a shark sighting. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
1 heat-related death reported in NYC on day 5 of heat wave
Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States.
More sharks spotted near local beaches, officials say
There was another round of shark sightings in our area Sunday.
More sharks spotted near local beaches, officials say
There was another round of shark sightings in our area Sunday.
Residents fume over graffiti vandalism on Rockaway boardwalk
City promptly responds to clean up the tagging, says NYPD notified and looking for patterns to find perpetrators.
2 dead after being pulled from water in the Rockaways
Three other people were rescued Friday evening in the Rockaways.
2 dead, 3 others rescued in waters off Rockaway Beach
Two people died after being pulled from the water in separate incidents in the Rockaways on Friday.
Part of Rockaway Beach could be shut down this summer
"What they're going to do is destroy the economic engine for the Rockaway Peninsula," a Queens councilwoman said.
Part of Rockaway Beach could be shut down during summer
Summer is fast approaching and that means many will head to the beach, but there's a chance a stretch of Rockaway Beach may be closed due to ongoing work. As CBS2's Alice Gainer reports, the problem is beach erosion.
People Asked To Avoid Swimming At Rockaway Beach Due To Sharks, Water Quality Concerns
Another shark was spotted there for the second day in a row Thursday.
Sharks Spotted At Rockaway, Lido Beaches
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran says this is the 20th confirmed sighting in the county this summer.
Multiple Sharks Spotted Along Rockaway Beach
There have been numerous shark sightings this summer.
Rescue Crews Pull Person From Water Off Rockaway Beach
Someone called 911 around 8 p.m. Saturday to report a possible drowning.
COVID Vaccination Buses Hit The Beach To Reach More New Yorkers This Memorial Day
When the lines outside traditional vaccination facilities dwindled, New York City packed up some of those doses and put them on buses directly to communities.
Massive Beach Erosion Caused By Winter Storm Has Community Activists In The Rockaways Very Concerned
While many were still digging out of the snow on Wednesday morning, coastal communities were dealing with flooding and erosion.
Puppy Rescued From Freezing Water In Jamaica Bay
Carol and Scott Denaro had just arrived at their eye care store in Rockaway Beach when they saw the shepherd-lab mix treading water Wednesday morning.
Body Of Missing Swimmer Recovered At Rockaway Beach, Surfer Helps Rescue 2nd Swimmer
A surfer helped pull another woman out of the water Friday night before officers arrived, police said.
Fridge Fight: Refrigerator Meant To Give Free Food To The Hungry Dumped In The Ocean
A fridge fight ends up in the ocean in Rockaway Beach, Queens after refrigerator used to help feed the hungry was stolen.
Parks Department Steps Up Efforts To Clean Up Trash Left Behind By Crowds At Rockaway Beach
The sound of trash tumbling out of a mechanized rake drowns out the soothing sound of the waves crashing at Rockaway Beach.
Treasure Hunting 'Scavengers' Reunite Woman With Engagement Ring She Lost In Ocean At Rockaway Beach
The Scavengers only asked for $40 to cover tolls and gas.
NYPD Officer Arrested, Charged For Alleged Chokehold Arrest On Rockaway Boardwalk
An NYPD officer accused of using an illegal chokehold on a man in Rockaway Beach was arrested and charged with strangulation Thursday.
NYPD Internal Affairs Launches Probe After Video Of Arrest Shows Officer Possibly Using Illegal Chokehold
An arrest in Queens is causing outrage.
New Yorkers Concerned Drownings Will Spike Without Lifeguards At City Beaches This Summer
Traditionally, lifeguards start the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend but the mayor has banned swimming at city beaches.
Here's What Your COVID-19 Memorial Day Will Look Like Outdoors Around New York City
From free masks to grass circles to roaming street announcements, Mayor Bill de Blasio led his COVID-19 daily briefing Friday with details on what social distancing and safety measures will be in place for Memorial Day weekend in New York City.
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Calls for justice after MTA worker assaulted while protecting customers
Many call Anthony Nelson a hero, and a model employee. His union is demanding the maximum penalty for his attacker.
FAA says staffing shortage at New York-area airports has been resolved
The staffing shortage forced the agency to reduce the number of flights at our three major airports, causing delays and cancelations.
CBS2 rides with NYPD to see new approach to vendors, panhandlers
It was supposed to be its first joint operation with city social workers, but it did not go as planned.
Woman killed, another injured after tree falls into pool in the Bronx
It comes after a separate incident left one dead when a tree branch fell and struck a person at a playground in Bed-Stuy.
More information about recent carriage horse collapse expected to be released
The 15-year-old horse named Ryder tripped and fell last Wednesday, and couldn't get up for more than an hour.
Man fighting for his life after Queens hit-and-run
It happened just after 2 a.m. on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights.
Another detainee found dead at Rikers Island; 11th this year
Dr. Ricardo Cruciani was found dead Monday morning.
Melissa Etheridge to play a dozen off-Broadway shows
"Melissa Etheridge: My Window - A Journey Through Life" will play a dozen performance at New World Stages off-Broadway on 50th Street starting Oct. 13.
Nassau County lawmakers, police, victims call for overhaul of New York's bail laws
County Executive Bruce Blakeman says from April to June, more than 3,000 people were arrested in Nassau County, and 2,600 of them were released without bail - and nearly 200 re-arrested.
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More information about recent carriage horse collapse expected to be released
The 15-year-old horse named Ryder tripped and fell last Wednesday, and couldn't get up for more than an hour.
Man fighting for his life after Queens hit-and-run
It happened just after 2 a.m. on Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights.
Calls for justice after MTA worker assaulted while protecting customers
Many call Anthony Nelson a hero, and a model employee. His union is demanding the maximum penalty for his attacker.
Another detainee found dead at Rikers Island; 11th this year
Dr. Ricardo Cruciani was found dead Monday morning.
Melissa Etheridge to play a dozen off-Broadway shows
"Melissa Etheridge: My Window - A Journey Through Life" will play a dozen performance at New World Stages off-Broadway on 50th Street starting Oct. 13.
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Some essential workers in Connecticut may be eligible for financial relief
Workers can receive up to $1,000 from the Premium Pay Program.
Connecticut launches reproductive rights website and hotline
The services were launched in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conn. education plan addresses health care worker shortage
It will offer tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated programs.
Connecticut man finds bear eating in his kitchen
Bill Priest, of West Hartford, walked into his kitchen Sunday and found the intruder.
New York City joins state in declaring monkeypox emergency
The numbers are troubling, and experts say vaccine delays will only allow the virus to spread more.
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FAA: Staffing concerns causing delays at NYC-area airports
Departing and arriving flights could be delayed up to two hours at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark, the agency said.
Bipartisan effort launched to defeat congestion pricing
Congressional members are asking the feds to review the project, and for the public to get involved, too.
Murphy lifts COVID testing requirement in New Jersey schools
The governor said the change reflects Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.
Boil water advisory lifted after Belleville water main break
Newark Water and Sewer Utilities customers affected by Tuesday's water main break are no longer under the advisory.
First drive-thru cannabis dispensary in N.J. officially open
Employees say it's a convenient option for all customers, including those who may have mobility issues.
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Nassau County lawmakers, police, victims call for overhaul of New York's bail laws
County Executive Bruce Blakeman says from April to June, more than 3,000 people were arrested in Nassau County, and 2,600 of them were released without bail - and nearly 200 re-arrested.
Fisherman says he caught 5 sharks over weekend near Jones Beach
The smallest was reportedly 2-to-3 feet long, while the biggest one was said to be 5-to-6 feet long.
Child on bike hit by truck on Long Island
It happened at East Fulton Avenue and Babylon Turnpike around 10 a.m. Monday.
First section of Long Island Rail Road third track expansion opens
MTA officials called it "a transformational moment" for commuters.
3 injured in machete attack at L.I. sporting goods store
Police say a man who had asked about purchasing rifles later attacked a store employee and two others.
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Nassau County lawmakers, police, victims call for overhaul of New York's bail laws
County Executive Bruce Blakeman says from April to June, more than 3,000 people were arrested in Nassau County, and 2,600 of them were released without bail - and nearly 200 re-arrested.
NYC officials hold monkeypox town hall, lament lack of vaccine doses
Concerned Bronx residents say while government tries to work out supply problems, they expect more outreach.
Justice Department opposes unsealing Trump warrant affidavit
The FBI affidavit, used to justify the Aug. 8 search on Mar-a-Lago, would likely have key details of the government's investigation into the former president.
Bipartisan effort launched to defeat congestion pricing
Congressional members are asking the feds to review the project, and for the public to get involved, too.
Giuliani is a target of Georgia grand jury criminal probe, his lawyer says
Giuliani is scheduled to appear before the special grand jury in Fulton County on Wednesday.
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NYC officials hold monkeypox town hall, lament lack of vaccine doses
Concerned Bronx residents say while government tries to work out supply problems, they expect more outreach.
Rockland County opening additional polio vaccination clinics
There's new information on polio concerns in Rockland County.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Town hall in the Bronx will tackle monkeypox vaccination sites, testing and more
There are now more than 2,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox across New York City, with the majority of them in Manhattan.
Murphy lifts COVID testing requirement in New Jersey schools
The governor said the change reflects Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.
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Melissa Etheridge to play a dozen off-Broadway shows
"Melissa Etheridge: My Window - A Journey Through Life" will play a dozen performance at New World Stages off-Broadway on 50th Street starting Oct. 13.
Ashanti on the roots of her success and "how my story ends"
The R&B star revisits where she got her start, and talks about dreams coming true.
Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
R. Kelly accuser in alleged child sex video set to testify
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
Ukrainian children stage play in Brooklyn for fundraiser
Eight children, a director-mom and other parent chaperones, have been invited to the U.S. from war-torn Ukraine.
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Mets get off to very bad start in showdown series with Braves
Carlos Carrasco was forced to leave early due to injury and it was all down hill from there as Atlanta rolled 13-1.
Yankees shut out in consecutive games for first time since 2016
Gerrit Cole pitched well, but the Bombers' bats did nothing against Rays in the 4-0 loss on Monday.
Yankees shut out in Boston, finish awful road trip 2-7
Michael Wacha allowed two hits in seven innings in his return from injury in the Red Sox's 3-0 win Sunday.
Mets blank Phillies for 17th win in last 20 games
Burly slugger Daniel Vogelbach homered and Mark Canha had two hits for New York in the 6-0 win on Sunday.
Jets' Wilson having knee surgery Tuesday in LA
Head coach Robert Saleh said Wilson is "not out of the woods" yet.
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Circo's Pastry Shop: Baking in Bushwick the old-fashioned way since 1945
"Our store is pretty much like a dinosaur," co-owner Anthony Pierdipino told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zum Stammtisch: A taste of Germany in Glendale since 1972
"It's really traditional, old-school Bavarian," co-owner Werner Lehner told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Tula House: Greenpoint's immersive plant shop is a destination for discovery
"We want the common plants, but we really love the uncommon plants," co-owner Christan Summers told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Stanton Tailor Shop: A Lower East Side destination for the perfect fit
"It makes me feel good when the people go out and they feel confident in what they're wearing," owner Pablo Vargas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Remembering Olivia Newton-John through the years
Beloved singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at 73.
Remembering Ivana Trump through the years
Ivana Trump passed away in her New York home at age 73.
New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
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New information about recent carriage horse collapse expected to be released
The 15-year-old horse named Ryder tripped and fell last Wednesday, and couldn't get up for more than an hour.
Man struck in Jackson Heights, Queens hit-and-run
Investigators say the man was hit by a grey Honda as he crossed the street.
FAA says staffing problem has been resolved at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airports
The staffing shortage forced the agency to reduce the number of flights at the Tri-State Area's three major airports, causing delays and cancellations. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
First Alert Weather: Tuesday morning 8/16 CBS2 weather headlines
CBS2's John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
Calls of justice after transit worker assaulted in subway
A subway cleaner was beaten so severely, he was hospitalized. As CBS2's John Dias reports, the victim's family will be speaking out from criminal court in the Bronx. They say his attacker has been arrested more than 40 times.
