Police technology helps detect sharks at Rockaway Beach
Swimmers at Rockaway Beach in Queens had a scare Thursday after two shark sightings. As CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, police technology helped detect the danger in the water.
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Swimmers at Rockaway Beach in Queens had a scare Thursday after two shark sightings. As CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, police technology helped detect the danger in the water.
People trying to beat the heat at Rockaway Beach in Queens had to get out of the water Thursday after two shark sightings. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports on the technology used to detect sharks.
Thursday, people cooling off in the water at Rockaway Beach had to get out after a shark was spotted.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
Local leaders are calling for change after two teens died of apparent drownings at Rockaway Beach in Queens recently.
First responders covered several hundred square miles Saturday in their search for two teenagers missing in the Atlantic Ocean. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports from Rockaway Beach in Queens.
That's despite the ongoing concerns of the city's lifeguard shortage. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The New York City Ferry is making it easier to hit the beach this summer with the return of Rockaway Reserve and the Rockaway Rocket.
After a major success last year, Rockaway reserve tickets are back.
Rockaway Beach and Coney Island make Travel + Leisure's "25 Best Beaches in the USA" list.
Rockaway Beach and Coney Island are sharing the prestigious space with other sun, sand and surf spots in places like Hawaii, California and Florida. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The FDNY says they got a call around 6 p.m. Thursday about a swimmer in distress.
A swimmer pulled from the water off Rockaway Beach was taken to a local hospital in critical condition Thursday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48B0DaZ
A swimmer was pulled from the water at Rockaway Beach and rushed to a local hospital Thursday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48B0DaZ
Tatyana Koltunyuk, 65, will likely have a permanent disability, her family says.
Tatyana Koltunyuk was swimming close to the shore when a shark bit her leg. She underwent five surgeries over the next eight days. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Experts tell CBS New York the number one preventable cause of death after injury is external bleeding.
A serious shark bite at Rockaway Beach has prompted a renewed focus on special training at some beaches. As CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the town of Hempstead wants all ocean lifeguards to know how to stop the bleed when a swimmer is bitten by a shark.
The waters off the beach were closed Tuesday after officials said a 65-year-old woman was bitten Monday.
CBS New York caught up with a man who says he was bitten by a shark at Rockaway Beach back in 2017. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3s8wU8e
Rockaway Beach reopened to swimmers Wednesday after a woman was bitten by a shark there Monday evening. CBS New York's Alice Gainer has an update from officials and the victim's family. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3s8wU8e
Rockaway Beach has reopened to swimmers after a woman was bitten by a shark there Monday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3s8wU8e
The waters off the beach were closed Tuesday after officials said a 65-year-old woman was bitten by a shark the evening before. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at the technology crews are using to keep people safe.
The FDNY shares an update on the search for sharks off Rockaway Beach after a woman was bitten earlier this week.
Officials say a woman remains hospitalized after she was bitten in the water Monday night. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on whether the beach will reopen for swimming today.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Children and adults were hurt Tuesday when a fire broke out at a Bronx building, where parents said a day care is located.
A woman was stabbed multiple times in a seemingly random attack in Queens on Monday, police say.
A rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan sent black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Children and adults were hurt Tuesday when a fire broke out at a Bronx building, where parents said a day care is located.
A woman was stabbed multiple times in a seemingly random attack in Queens on Monday, police say.
A rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan sent black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade took place Tuesday in Manhattan, with numerous street closures along the parade route.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Nets on Monday night.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
Legendary TV host and Harlem icon Kiki Shepard died Monday at the age of 74, her foundation has confirmed. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley spoke to a man who knew Shepard for more than 30 years about the legacy she leaves behind.
The driver accused in a deadly crash on the Southern State Parkway appeared in a Nassau court Tuesday in a wheelchair and wearing a hospital gown. She was ordered held without bail.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
A violation had been issued at the Queens building where a deadly fire broke out Monday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Sources say an off-duty NYPD detective shot a man in the head in the Bronx on Monday night after tracking down his stolen car.
