Beaches in Brooklyn and Queens remain closed to swimming due to rip currents
New York City Parks enforcement staff was posted along the coastline to enforce the swimming ban. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
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New York City Parks enforcement staff was posted along the coastline to enforce the swimming ban. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens are closed to swimming through Monday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
The greatest danger lurking in the waves at the beach this summer isn't a shark — it's a rip current.
CBS New York checked out the situation in Asbury Park, where lifeguards weren't messing around.
The situation was especially perilous in Belmar, Beach Haven, and Seaside Park. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story from Long Branch.
CBS New York's Nick Caloway has the latest on some scary incidents.
The beaches were been packed Monday. Hundreds of people were seen in Belmar, but swimmers were urged to be careful, because rip currents turned deadly over the weekend. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
In Belmar, swimmers were urged to use caution after two people died over the weekend.
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.
Hempstead is stepping up its shark patrol, including the use of drones, personal watercraft and boats.
Officials and families gathered at Nickerson Beach in Nassau County on Wednesday to educate the public.
Skeleton crew of lifeguards jumped into action after seeing the group struggling in the water.
Officials say the area near a jetty is a no-lifeguard zone during weekdays until July 1. Luckily, an emergency crew noticed the swimmers and pulled them in using flotation devices. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Down the shore, double red flags are up. Swimming was prohibited Friday in Seaside Heights.
A gifted Long Island athlete got caught in a rip current, tried to fight it, panicked and was swept away. In a story you'll see only on CBS2, Jennifer McLogan introduces us to the student-athlete's mother, who is now on an emotional mission to educate others about the dangers of rip currents.
So far, this season has been average for rip current formation, but with the approach of peak hurricane season, the Town of Hempstead is ramping up efforts to educate the public.
The worst of the wind and rain is over, but don't let that fool you. Dangerous rip currents and rough surf remain.
The National Weather Service expects possible ocean swells up to 10 feet in our area.
That means no swimming and no surfing. Swells of up to 10 feet are expected.
Swimming out of rip current can sometimes be easier said than done, but virtual reality at the beach is helping people experience that first hand, safely.
Their safety program slogan is "Beware the grip of the rip."
Florence is hundreds of miles away and weakening, but it's still impacting the shores in our area.
Authorities say a man died in an apparent drowning while swimming in rough water off a beach at the New Jersey shore.
Hurricane Florence may be hundreds of miles away, but the storm is still expected to impact Tri-State beaches.
All three state park beaches – Jones Beach, Robert Moses and Hither Hills – have lifeguards working through the weekend.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
The Teamsters union is launching a strike against Amazon at numerous locations across the country, including in Maspeth, Queens.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force last year.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
The Teamsters union is launching a strike against Amazon at numerous locations across the country, including in Maspeth, Queens.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force last year.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
A New Jersey congressman got a top secret briefing in Washington, D.C. on the drone sightings across the region as state residents and lawmakers demand more transparency from the federal government.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for December 18 at 11 p.m.
Health officials say the flu is prevalent in New York and urge people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would allow towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday. This comes as local authorities say they can't explain some of the aircraft that they've caught on camera. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Hundreds of Bronx residents are still in the dark after a water main break earlier this week left them without power.
The MTA and Gov. Kathy Hochul say 250 more members of the National Guard will be deployed into the transit system. The governor says it has helped drive crime down and bring ridership up, but as CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, some say this is a bad move.
