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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.
"Our hearts go out to the athlete's family, friends, and the entire CrossFit community," Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said.
Mourners gathered Tuesday to remember Zainab and Aisha Mohammed, who drowned last week at Coney Island Beach.
Tragedy struck Friday at Coney Island Beach when sisters Zainab and Aisha Mohammed died after being pulled from the water.
A Lakewood, New Jersey mother is accused of killing her own children, ages 1 and 3, Tuesday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports from the neighborhood.
The greatest danger lurking in the waves at the beach this summer isn't a shark — it's a rip current.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more on one family's hope for closure.
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.
The tragedy happened Wednesday afternoon at the Millstone River in Somerset County.
His father died Wednesday after pulling three of his children from the water in Franklin Township.
The teen went missing after he and his older brother went swimming in an area that was closed on Thursday.
Officials in Essex County say swimming is prohibited in that area because it's so dangerous.
Luke Laidley jumped into the lake to help at least one child who had fallen off a raft being pulled by the boat, witnesses said.
The holiday weekend turned deadly at Beach 73 after a 14-year-old was found unresponsive in the water.
FDNY Firefighter and EMT Mark Batista drowned last week rescuing his teenage daughter from a rip current on the Jersey Shore.
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.
Five other people were rescued. There was no immediate word on their ages or conditions.
The 11-year-old's body was recovered from the Harlem River after he went missing earlier this month. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A funeral was held Monday for one of three children police say were drowned at a Coney Island beach by their mother. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to 4-year-old Liliana Merdy's grieving father.
A Brooklyn mother accused of drowning her three children on Coney Island Beach was arraigned Friday on murder charges.
NYPD officials held a briefing after three children died in a drowning incident in Coney Island. A woman, believed to be their mother, is being questioned.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
LGBTQ+ groups will be allowed to march in Staten Island's Saint Patrick's Day Parade for the first time in 2025.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
The man seen on video helping Daniel Penny restrain Jordan Neely on board the subway last year took the stand Tuesday on day five of witness testimony in Penny's trial.
LGBTQ+ groups will be allowed to march in Staten Island's Saint Patrick's Day Parade for the first time in 2025.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
The man seen on video helping Daniel Penny restrain Jordan Neely on board the subway last year took the stand Tuesday on day five of witness testimony in Penny's trial.
A transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions in the region Tuesday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
A transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions in the region Tuesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the site of a deadly 5,000-acre wildfire that's burning along the New York-New Jersey border Tuesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Museum in Holmdel on Monday, Acting New Jersey Gov. Tahesha Way touted the "Bringing Veterans Home" plan.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
An air quality alert has been issued for New York City, the Hudson Valley and northern New Jersey through 12 a.m. Monday due to smoke from wildfires in the area.
Suffolk County announced a new street takeover task force to stop dangerous and illegal street racing events.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
The long-awaited ruling, related to presidential immunity, could have profound consequences for the case.
Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, a New York Republican who resigned from Congress following a tax fraud conviction, is paralyzed from the chest down.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter and the Nets defeated the Pelicans 107-105 on Monday.
Nico Sturm scored late in the first period as the Sharks beat the Devils 1-0 on Sunday night.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 38 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 35, leading the Pacers to a 132-121 victory over the Knicks on Sunday.
The Jets allowed three straight 70-yard touchdown drives early and went on to a humbling 31-6 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
Eddy Pineiro kicked a 36-yard field goal in overtime and the Panthers beat the Giants 20-17 in Germany on Sunday.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
The final phase to transform a section of Queens Boulevard long known as the "Boulevard of Death" is now complete.
An agreement has been reached on a development project being built next to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Officials are issuing a warning about scammers targeting New Yorkers signing up for health insurance.
The NYPD is looking for a man accused of brutally attacking a couple in a robbery attempt in Hell's Kitchen.
The FDNY provided an update Tuesday evening on two fires in the Bronx.
