3 injured by lightning strike in New York state park
A lightning strike injured at least three people in Rockland County Wednesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid spoke to family members at High Tor State Park.
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A lightning strike injured at least three people in Rockland County Wednesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid spoke to family members at High Tor State Park.
A lightning strike injured three people in Rockland County Wednesday.
A family is devastated after a father died tragically on a New Jersey beach Sunday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan spoke to his heartbroken family and shows us new technology officials hope will prevent tragedies like this one.
The strike occurred near a home along a golf course that is hosting the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship.
Thursday morning's pounding rain and wind sent debris flying through the air and injured at least one person in the Financial District. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from the scene.
It turns out that standing outdoors isn't the only way to get electrocuted during a thunderstorm.
The 39-year-old town workers was jolted by a bolt on Wednesday while painting lines on a soccer field.
A New Jersey man survived being struck by lightning this week. Now, we're talking to an expert about how rare they are and the risks.
The man is recovering thanks in part to the actions of a police officer. CBS2's John Dias has the details. Read more here
Dramatic video shows the moment a bolt fires down and strikes Eric Baumgartner at Iselin Middle School on Wednesday.
The homeowners said their smoke detectors went off and they smelled something burning.
The victims were near a statue of Andrew Jackson, Maggiolo said, adding that "it appeared they were in the vicinity of a tree."
Keith was a rising sophomore at Ocean County College with many aspirations, including studying criminal justice and psychology.
Witnesses said the conditions were initially clear and sunny, leaving no signs that a dangerous storm was moving in. And it left them no time to take cover.
The Parks Department says the group was sitting on the sand at Orchard Beach around 5 p.m. when they were struck by lightning during the fast-moving storm.
The 19-year-old was running on Haas Field behind Chatham Middle School when thunder started to rumble.
It happened when a storm blew through Chatham Thursday evening and it's believed a bolt of lightning hit the field somewhere Chatham Middle School.
Thanks to Mother Nature, a Long Island animal rescue has been turned into a swelter shelter.
Sunday night's fierce storms brought lightning strikes to our area. One of them struck a man who was outside, he said, taking in the view.
A survivor was sharing her story Monday after a lightning strike left and three others injured – and one person dead – in Poughkeepsie last week.
Two women have been struck by lightning in separate incidents in a Jersey Shore town.
The powerful storms that swept through the area late Thursday afternoon gave some beachgoers a serious scare in Long Beach.
Work crews said electrical wires above the street fell to the ground after being hit by a bolt of lightning and then melted the asphalt.
Firefighters in New Jersey are on the scene of a house fire that was started by a strike of lighting.
One of the antennas on the roof of Fairview Borough Hall has been split into three stems from the lightning strike.
There is fear and frustration in Washington Heights after reports of a man stalking, harassing and even attacking women, seemingly at random.
New York City plans to sue the Trump administration over its decision to seize more than $80 million in FEMA funds awarded to the city to house migrants.
The 27th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival will be held tomorrow in Lower Manhattan.
A teenager has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing in Sunnyside, Queens.
Freezing rain is the main concern Sunday morning with the latest winter storm impacting the Tri-State Area.
There is fear and frustration in Washington Heights after reports of a man stalking, harassing and even attacking women, seemingly at random.
New York City plans to sue the Trump administration over its decision to seize more than $80 million in FEMA funds awarded to the city to house migrants.
The 27th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival will be held tomorrow in Lower Manhattan.
A teenager has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing in Sunnyside, Queens.
Freezing rain is the main concern Sunday morning with the latest winter storm impacting the Tri-State Area.
Freezing rain is the main concern Sunday morning with the latest winter storm impacting the Tri-State Area.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
The NYC area saw another wintry mix of snow and rain overnight, setting up for a slippery Thursday morning commute.
The second of multiple snow storms to the NYC area is expected to turn into rain for most after midnight.
Freezing rain is the main concern Sunday morning with the latest winter storm impacting the Tri-State Area.
Two drivers in New Jersey say they were injured by ice sheets that flew off trucks and smashed their windshields.
Hair loss can be traumatic and, unfortunately, extremely common. But a New Jersey doctor says he has a new treatment.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
Freezing rain is the main concern Sunday morning with the latest winter storm impacting the Tri-State Area.
We're in for an active and stormy weekend, but the First Alert Weather Team has you covered.
It is nearly impossible to tell the difference between real New York state license plates and a proliferation of vanity plates being sold online.
Suffolk County is getting $150 million for the infrastructure to connect the Ronkonkoma train station with the proposed North Terminal at Long Island MacArthur Airport.
The second of multiple snow storms to the NYC area is expected to turn into rain for most after midnight.
New York City plans to sue the Trump administration over its decision to seize more than $80 million in FEMA funds awarded to the city to house migrants.
More than a dozen states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, are challenging DOGE and the Trump administration's authority.
The Justice Department's motion to drop charges against Mayor Adams ends a days-long public over the decision to abandon the case.
Adams is at the center of a controversy over a directive by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against him.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said allegations of a quid pro quo to help ICE in exchange for the DOJ dropping charges against him are "silly."
Hair loss can be traumatic and, unfortunately, extremely common. But a New Jersey doctor says he has a new treatment.
Health experts say popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are safe, but the FDA warns counterfeits are becoming more widespread.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
A bird flu-related shutdown of all live poultry markets in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island starts today.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Paul McCartney returned to New York City's Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday night one day after performing a sold-out surprise concert.
A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly's racketeering convictions and a 30-year prison sentence, finding he exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled their 2025 nominees for induction, which include Chubby Checker, OutKast and Mariah Carey.
Among the Westminster Dog Show finalists were a bichon frisé, a shih tzu, a whippet, a German shepherd, an English springer spaniel, a giant schnauzer and a Skye terrier.
Former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney took the stage at New York City's Bowery Ballroom for a surprise show Tuesday evening.
The New York Jets announced Thursday they told quarterback Aaron Rodgers they are moving on without him next season.
The Knicks outlasted the Hawks on Wednesday night in a thrilling final game before the All-Star break for both teams.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the teams' last game before the All-Star break.
Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John's 73-71, ending the Red Storm's 10-game winning streak.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
On Friday, Michele Fitzsimmons became the FDNY's first female deputy chief.
An arts nonprofit says it's worried about the future if a controversial plan to build a casino in Coney Island moves forward.
Some bodegas in the Bronx are now selling eggs in threes as customers struggle with the soaring cost of an entire carton.
A look at the lives of Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward, the first Black female doctor in New York, and her sister Sarah J. S. Tompkins Garnet, the first Black female principal in NYC.
Parents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn are pleading with the city to reroute a part of a protected bike lane from Flushing to DeKalb Avenue, saying it's putting children in danger.
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."
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for February 15 at 11 p.m.
The idea that Francisco Lindor could be the Mets' next captain has been floated. The team hasn't had a captain since David Wright. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston has more.
The red carpet was out Saturday for the Writers Guild of America Awards in New York City. This year, CBS News New York's Kathy McGee was presented the Richard B. Jablow Award for devoted service to the guild.
There's fear and frustration in Washington Heights after reports of men stalking, harassing and even attacking women, all seemingly at random. Now, the community is coming together, asking neighbors to be on alert. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
