Shark bites prompt bleed control training for LI lifeguards
Experts tell CBS New York the number one preventable cause of death after injury is external bleeding.
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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.
The 65-year-old victim remains in serious condition. The NYPD and the Parks Department are surveilling the water.
There's still no word on whether Rockaway Beach will be open to swimmers Wednesday after a woman was bitten by a shark Monday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qfm3Jn
Rockaway Beach was closed to swimmers and surfers Tuesday after a woman was bitten by a shark on Monday, and at Jones Beach on Tuesday, people had to stop swimming in certain areas after a possible shark sighting. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qfm3Jn
There was no swimming at Rockaway Beach on Tuesday after a woman was bitten by a shark just before lifeguards were set to leave Monday night. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qfm3Jn
Police say a woman is now in serious condition after she was bitten last night. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest on when things will reopen.
Rockaway Beach will be closed to swimming and surfing Tuesday as a safety precaution, the Parks Department says.
Officials say the woman is in critical condition after she was bitten around 6 p.m. Monday. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
The beach is not not known for shark attacks, but on Monday night a 50-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after being bitten on the leg. CBS New York' Ali Bauman has the latest.
Piping plovers are small sand-colored shorebirds that nest and feed on the beach.
Police say lifeguards spotted him floating in the water at Beach 91st Street in Far Rockaway Friday evening.
A man is fighting for his life after he was pulled from the water at Rockaway Beach on Friday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43auPWk
Conservation groups are calling July 5 "the dirtiest beach day of the year" in the wake of Independence Day.
The Fourth of July festivities are over, but local beaches are still feeling the effects. The day after the holiday is being called the dirtiest beach day of the year. CBS New York's Elle McLogan went to Rockaway Beach to find out what's being done about the mess.
Quirky is an understatement, but that's part of the appeal! This houseboat set on the water near Rockaway Beach is waiting for you!
The NYPD did aerial surveillance, and people were allowed back in the water when it was deemed safe.
Many people enjoying Rockaway Beach on Monday had to get out of the water due to a shark sighting. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3JhAH8X
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
The focus is on the afternoon and evening, when we could see downpours and severe thunderstorms across New York and New Jersey.
A 17-year-old was shot late Monday night at a McDonald's on Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
The focus is on the afternoon and evening, when we could see downpours and severe thunderstorms across New York and New Jersey.
A 17-year-old was shot late Monday night at a McDonald's on Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn.
The New York City health commissioner revealed more somber news on Monday, announcing the fourth death related to the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The focus is on the afternoon and evening, when we could see downpours and severe thunderstorms across New York and New Jersey.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The focus is on the afternoon and evening, when we could see downpours and severe thunderstorms across New York and New Jersey.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Hundreds of fans packed the American Dream mall on Sunday to watch the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on a big screen and inside restaurants.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
The focus is on the afternoon and evening, when we could see downpours and severe thunderstorms across New York and New Jersey.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
The following is the transcript of an interview with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 19, 2026.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter, and the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
Iran said it targeted U.S. assets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan Tuesday, and a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, after the U.S. military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military infrastructure. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
A fourth person has died from the outbreak, but officials say they believe the source has been eliminated. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Army veteran Andrew Arrabaca was taken into custody after allegedly dousing an entrance to 26 Federal Plaza with gasoline before setting off fireworks Monday morning. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A 24-year-old woman was stabbed in the back inside a home in Astoria, the NYPD said.
A 17-year-old girl was shot multiple times at a McDonald's in Brooklyn late Monday night. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
