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How the city is responding to recent drownings at NYC beaches
Some lifeguards will now stay at New York City beaches later when the city's emergency heat plan has been activated. This comes after several drownings so far this summer.
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Some lifeguards will now stay at New York City beaches later when the city's emergency heat plan has been activated. This comes after several drownings so far this summer.
We have a warning for beach goers this week, after two swimmers went missing off the Queens beach on Friday. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
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.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state is putting $5 million into lifeguard recruitment and retention amid a shortage as beaches open Memorial Day weekend.
Starting Saturday, all New York City-run beaches will be open to the public, free of charge.
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.
The recognition would mean access to improved health care and education discounts.
The recognition would mean access to vaccines, improved health care, and education discounts.
CBS New York checked out the situation in Asbury Park, where lifeguards weren't messing around.
A Jones Beach lifeguard is being credited with an amazing save, but it didn't involve the water. He saved a fellow lifeguard by donating a kidney. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff shares their story.
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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.
Last summer, lifeguards started at $18 per hour, but now it's $22, with promised raises after two years of 5-30%.
A shortage of lifeguards is threatening all kinds of summer fun.
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.
Skeleton crew of lifeguards jumped into action after seeing the group struggling in the water.
The Parks commissioner says the city has only about one third of the lifeguards needed for the summer season.
Down the shore, double red flags are up. Swimming was prohibited Friday in Seaside Heights.
There's controversy this morning after witnesses say a Good Samaritan jumped in to save the boy, instead of the on-duty lifeguards. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The move is meant to help ease the summer staffing shortage.
Those who work every week through the end of the summer will receive a retention bonus in September.
The lifeguard was bitten on the chest and hand on Sunday at Smith Point Beach in Suffolk County. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Beaches and pools nationwide are having trouble finding lifeguards. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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Street vendors demonstrated on Thursday in New York City, asking the City Council for passage of four new laws.
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The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
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Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
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