N.J. swimmer dives into history books and gets ready for next chapter in her career
The young athlete told CBS News New York's Krystle Rich what pushes her to be the best in the pool.
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The young athlete told CBS News New York's Krystle Rich what pushes her to be the best in the pool.
According to city records, there were seven drowning deaths this summer at New York City beaches. That's the highest number of drowning deaths since 2019. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
It's officially summer in New York City. Schools are out, and pools are open. Dozens of free public pools open across the city Thursday.
Long Island health officials say the beaches could have higher levels of bacteria because of storm water runoff from Monday's thunderstorms.
New Yorkers are getting ready to hit the beach this holiday weekend, but swimming will only be allowed in some areas. CBS New York's Christina Fan has what you need to know.
City beaches are ready to reopen for Memorial Day Weekend, but some sections will be closed due to a lifeguard shortage. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
May is National Water Safety Month, which raises awareness about knowing safe practices around water. Mike Koleber, head coach and teacher at Nitro Swimming joins CBS New York to discuss.
Lifeguards took to their stands at 9 a.m. Friday at Field Six of Jones Beach, but not before changing the red flags to green ones, symbolizing it was safe to swim. CBS New York's John Dias was there and has the story.
Several area beaches are closed to swimming again today because of dangerous surf. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest from Jones Beach.
Beaches are closed for swimming and surfing because of dangerous rip currents.
The Greenwich Department of Health is reporting an uptick in cases involving swimmer's itch, which is a reaction caused by a parasite in the water.
The health department warns people against bathing at 18 beaches -- 14 on the county's North Shore and four on the South Shore.
We speak with an expert about how to stay safe when you're in the water.
People in the city now have a new way to stay cool this summer, and CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge checks out all the excitement for kids in Washington Heights.
Participants must sign up by noon Monday to enter into the lottery.
Every day this week CBS2 has covered stories about water safety. Our series continues with a look at the national lifeguard shortage and the impact on city beaches and pools. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
As the heat of the summer creeps closer, we're taking a look at how the shortage has affected staffing at our city's beaches and pools. CBS2's Hannah Kliger has the story from Brooklyn.
As summer rolls in, beaches are starting to fill up. They face plenty of hazards, but mainly rip currents. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
CBS2 is bringing you a weeklong series on water safety and solutions to prevent summer tragedies. Today, we focus on ways to keep kids safe at the pool, especially young children. CBS2's John Dias has the story.
CBS2 is dedicating this week to water safety, beginning with the troubling history around teaching kids to swim. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram has the closer look.
As summer heats up, states and cities face a lifeguard shortage that could cause hundreds of thousands of pools to close or reduce their hours. Elise Preston reports.
They focus on sites for new pools, free swimming lessons for children, and lifeguard staffing.
Every morning, you'll find a group of brave souls jumping into the water at Rockaway Beach. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado catches up with them.
It's Judge's first time being picked for the honor, while it was Ledecky's second time being chosen.
Tensions are high in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where some families say the school board is ignoring their concerns about increased ICE activity in the community.
The Green Acres Mall on Long Island was flooded by teenagers on Thursday after social media posts called for a so-called "takeover."
Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points, James Harden added 16 and the Cavaliers routed the Nets 112-84 on Thursday night.
The celebration of the U.S. women's hockey team's gold medal-winning victory over Canada on Thursday was especially loud in Westchester County, where starting goalie Aerin Frankel grew up.
The Green Acres Mall on Long Island was flooded by teenagers on Thursday after social media posts called for a so-called "takeover."
The celebration of the U.S. women's hockey team's gold medal-winning victory over Canada on Thursday was especially loud in Westchester County, where starting goalie Aerin Frankel grew up.
After years of construction, work is now under way to connect the new Portal Bridge in New Jersey to the Northeast Corridor. The hope is to make that commute a little easier.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani received blowback on Thursday for killing a headline-grabbing ploy by former Mayor Eric Adams to hire thousands of extra police officers.
People in the Bronx are complaining about painfully long wait times at their local post office as lines sometimes go out the door.
A home invasion shut down two schools in Fairfield, Connecticut, as police responded Thursday morning to the scene on Candlewood Road.
Heavy rain will impact most of the New York and New Jersey area on Friday morning, with communities farther north seeing snow.
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
Tensions are high in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where some families say the school board is ignoring their concerns about increased ICE activity in the community.
After years of construction, work is now under way to connect the new Portal Bridge in New Jersey to the Northeast Corridor. The hope is to make that commute a little easier.
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Video shows flames shooting out of a sewer on Millstone River Road in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The Green Acres Mall on Long Island was flooded by teenagers on Thursday after social media posts called for a so-called "takeover."
Heavy rain will impact most of the New York and New Jersey area on Friday morning, with communities farther north seeing snow.
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Tensions are high in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where some families say the school board is ignoring their concerns about increased ICE activity in the community.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani received blowback on Thursday for killing a headline-grabbing ploy by former Mayor Eric Adams to hire thousands of extra police officers.
Just weeks ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was against the sweeps. He says now, however, they'll be unlike how they've been done before.
Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the federal government to do away with the statute of limitations on sex abuse and trafficking victims' right to sue.
The Gateway Tunnel Project is poised to get back on track after more than $200 million in funding that had been withheld is now back.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points, James Harden added 16 and the Cavaliers routed the Nets 112-84 on Thursday night.
The celebration of the U.S. women's hockey team's gold medal-winning victory over Canada on Thursday was especially loud in Westchester County, where starting goalie Aerin Frankel grew up.
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has the latest on a storm that could dump 6 inches in certain parts of the Tri-State Area.
A father from Queens died in a crash on Feb. 6, and now City Hall sources tell CBS News New York's Ali Bauman a Department of Sanitation supervisor has been suspended.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on what it all means for the royal family.
CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim was at Thursday night's heated board meeting, where community members called out administrators by name and demanded action.
Thursday's incident ended with nine arrests, police said. It was at least the second planned takeover at malls in the Tri-State Area this week. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
