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.
Watch CBS News
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.
CBS News New York has learned the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into homeless shelters in New York City.
A vigil was held Wednesday for Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona, who was shot and killed while on the job last Friday.
A Long Island man was arraigned Wednesday on drugs, weapons and dogfighting charges.
A New York City man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend's young son weeks before the child died, a source tells CBS News New York.
A 3D printer helped save the life of a New Jersey man whose skull was crumbling.
CBS News New York has learned the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into homeless shelters in New York City.
A Long Island man was arraigned Wednesday on drugs, weapons and dogfighting charges.
A New York City man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend's young son weeks before the child died, a source tells CBS News New York.
The creation of the Tiffany lamp was credited to a famous craftsman, but recently the lamps' true creators were revealed – a group of artisans known as the "Tiffany Girls."
The vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of measles at bay, health officials say.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
We're getting the green light Tuesday, but that won't be the case Wednesday.
The weather is all over the place this week around the greater NYC area. The calendar says March, but it sure feels like January.
A vigil was held Wednesday for Newark Police Det. Joseph Azcona, who was shot and killed while on the job last Friday.
A 3D printer helped save the life of a New Jersey man whose skull was crumbling.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the death of a 6-year-old child in Newark, New Jersey.
Police say a dispute between next-door neighbors in a quiet Jersey Shore community led to gunfire, leaving a husband and wife injured and the shooter dead.
A 14-year-old boy remains in critical condition following a school bus crash on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County on Monday night.
A Long Island man was arraigned Wednesday on drugs, weapons and dogfighting charges.
The vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of measles at bay, health officials say.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann returned to court on Long Island, where a judge set a date for what's called a Frye hearing.
A child in Suffolk County has tested positive for measles, health officials say.
An attempt to make s'mores accidentally sparked the massive brush fires that impacted the East End of Long Island, Suffolk County police said Monday.
White House "border czar" Tom Homan met with Republican lawmakers in Albany Wednesday to demand an end to sanctuary city laws.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that Republicans don't have the votes to pass a measure to keep the government funded through September.
Dr. Hazel Dukes' funeral was held Wednesday in Harlem, a final goodbye for a civil rights icon.
President Trump said Monday that Mahmoud Khalil's arrest was just the first "of many to come."
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
A 3D printer helped save the life of a New Jersey man whose skull was crumbling.
The vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of measles at bay, health officials say.
A child in Suffolk County has tested positive for measles, health officials say.
Many children with autism rely on Medicaid to get the critical therapy they need, but next year, New York state wants to cut spending by millions.
Maimonides Health has officially unveiled its dedicated Menopause Center in Brooklyn, designed to provide specialized care and support for women navigating midlife changes.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Rick Pitino and RJ Luis were rewarded Wednesday for St. John's best season in decades, winning Big East Coach of the Year and Player of the Year, respectively.
The former University of Pittsburgh product is staying in Buffalo.
The Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
The New Jersey Devils beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on Tuesday night.
The Cavaliers rallied for a victory over the Nets on Tuesday, matching the longest winning streak in franchise history.
The creation of the Tiffany lamp was credited to a famous craftsman, but recently the lamps' true creators were revealed – a group of artisans known as the "Tiffany Girls."
Some Bronx business owners say they they are losing business due to MTA construction hiding their storefronts and blocking nearby parking.
Advocates say nothing is stopping landowners from pricing out, evicting, or demolishing the homes of New York's estimated more than 25,000 ground lease co-op residents.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is advocating for a birthing center in the Bronx.
The future of Morris Park in the Bronx is looking a little brighter after a grant was approved for the area.
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."
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 12 at 11 p.m.
An NYPD detective opened fire Wednesday after police say a man with a box cutter charged at him and a civilian. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The bodies of a woman and a child were found in a NYCHA building in Brooklyn on Wednesday.
The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to roll back dozens of environmental regulations, claiming they are hurting the economy, but as CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, some say it would have devastating impacts on public health.
Surveillance video shows a deadly multi-vehicle crash in Clifton, New Jersey.
