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Many flock to beaches to escape the sweltering heat
CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has more on the scene at Jones Beach on Tuesday.
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CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has more on the scene at Jones Beach on Tuesday.
New Yorkers swarmed Jones Beach for the annual summer kickoff featuring flyovers and enough cake to feed the masses. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Millions of birds are migrating north this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows.
Millions of birds are migrating to New York this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The timing has Gov. Kathy Hochul proposing a $300 million investment in the park system.
Twenty-foot wave crests, a wild sight at the ocean shore, flooded the expansive sand at Jones Beach
Jenna DeAngelis has the story from Jones Beach.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado is live in Mobile 2 looking at conditions in Nassau County.
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
CBS New York is proud to partner with the Lustgarten Foundation as part of our #BetterTogether campaign for the walk this weekend at Jones Beach.
As the season wraps up for 1,100 New York state parks lifeguards, they're asking for more than just thanks for the lives they've saved -- they want official designation as first responders. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story from Jones Beach.
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
The recognition would mean access to vaccines, improved health care, and education discounts.
The recognition would mean access to vaccines, improved health care, and education discounts. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Singer Jimmy Buffett performed at Jones Beach many times over the years, and on Saturday, fans gathered to listen to his music and remember the impact he had on Long Island. CBS New York's Alecia Reid was there for the tribute. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3L75WEF
Buffett regularly performed live at Jones Beach Theater, and on Saturday night, a cover band serenaded the crowd.
Several beaches were closed for more than 24 hours because of high surf and hazardous rip currents.
Jones Beach reopened to swimmers Friday after rip current warnings, just in time for people to take advantage of the long weekend. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PncQIo
Jones Beach reopened Friday, just in time for Labor Day weekend. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PncQIo
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 have been closed for swimming due to high surf and hazardous rip currents. CBS New York's John Dias has an update from Jones Beach.
New York State Parks officials hopeful beaches will reopen Friday in time for busy Labor Day weekend.
Hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean and other factors are causing high tides and flooding beaches in the Tri-State Area. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R2xezP
Protesters returned to the site of a future homeless shelter in Brooklyn for the second day in a row Thursday.
There were long hours of cleanup Thursday after powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes slammed the northern suburbs. One man got the fright of his life when lightning struck just feet away.
Police closed Grand Central Terminal's Main Concourse to the public Thursday afternoon in response to reports of planned protests.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Protesters returned to the site of a future homeless shelter in Brooklyn for the second day in a row Thursday.
There were long hours of cleanup Thursday after powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes slammed the northern suburbs. One man got the fright of his life when lightning struck just feet away.
Police closed Grand Central Terminal's Main Concourse to the public Thursday afternoon in response to reports of planned protests.
A 625-count indictment was announced Thursday against five men accused in an illegal firearms operation in Queens.
The NYPD has revealed chilling new details in the killing of a beloved East Harlem salon owner. They say Vianel Garcia, 44, was killed by her own son, 22-year-old Miguel Duval, who faces second degree murder charges.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put and a pundit says he has the means to do so.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put and a pundit says he has the means to do so.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
One Rockland County man got the fright of his life when lightning struck just feet away. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Tensions remain high at the site of a future homeless shelter in Brooklyn. Wednesday, a New York City Council member was arrested for assault after police say she bit a police deputy chief during a struggle. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Ordonez died last week during training, just days before he was set to graduate from the Police Academy. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Among the firearms seized were 55 ghost guns and 25 assault weapons. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Police say a man armed with a machete was shot after he refused commands. CBS New York's John Dias has the story.