Flooding closes LI beaches ahead of Labor Day weekend
New York State Parks officials hopeful beaches will reopen Friday in time for busy Labor Day weekend.
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New York State Parks officials hopeful beaches will reopen Friday in time for busy Labor Day weekend.
Swimming briefly closed at two fields.
Some of the beaches are closed at Robert Moses State Park after a dead tiger shark washed ashore Wednesday morning.
Suffolk County authorities are keeping close watch on the water after more shark sightings and an attack Tuesday.
Officials believe it is an 18 to 20 foot juvenile humpback that washed ashore at Robert Moses State Park.
Plenty of people are heading to beaches and pools Sunday, as dangerously high temperatures sweep over the Tri-State.
Some state park beaches on Long Island will be open for swimming from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday due to the expected warm temperatures.
A small plane flipped over after making an emergency landing on a Long Island beach Monday morning.
Police have released a sketch of a man who tried to sexually assault a woman in a Long Island park.
Police on Wednesday were searching for a man who used a crossbow to kill a red fox at Robert Moses State Park on Long Island.
A tropical storm warning remained in effect Tuesday for Suffolk County and southeastern Connecticut.
A baby humpback whale was spotted swimming along the coast of the Jersey Shore on Wednesday.
The whale did also have a number of shark bites, but Digiovanni said he believes the shark bites came after the whale's death.
The whale appeared to have shark bites, but that may have happened after it died.
The dangerous and venomous Portuguese man o' war has now been spotted along Long Island from Robert Moses State Park all the way to Montauk, according to an environmental group.
Beaches are popular in the summer and experts are sharing how to stay safe.
A fun day at the beach turned violent Monday on Long Island.
The New York State Park Police is sounding an alarm ahead of Memorial Day.
Researchers believe the 3,500-pound beast is headed to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to give birth.
A federal judge stopped the work set to begin because the society believes a tiny bird that nests along the shore, the piping plover, would be unable to get around the bigger dunes.
The bracelet was engraved with the name of fallen New York City firefighter Michael Otten, who died on Sept. 11. The firefighter's widow, Marion Otten, said her son lost the bracelet on the beach at Robert Moses State Park a decade ago.
Beach prep has started on Long Island. For the next seven weeks crews will be working hard to get Jones Beach ready for summer crowds.
Summer preparation is under way at Robert Moses State Park. Roughly 400,000 cubic yards of sand is being dredged and will pumped on to hurricane-damaged beaches.
Shortly before 9 a.m. State Police received an emergency call about a single engine Cessna that had taken off from Long Island MacArthur Airport and was experiencing engine trouble near the park.
The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, Long Island, has been canceled for Saturday due to the rainy, bone-chilling weather.
The New York Giants are releasing quarterback Daniel Jones days after announcing Tommy DeVito will take over as the team's starter, owner John Mara says.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Ramon Rivera, the man accused of killing three people in a stabbing rampage in New York City, is not appearing in court Friday because of a mental health evaluation.
A Red Alert is in effect this morning as snow triggers winter weather alerts in the Tri-State Area.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
Ramon Rivera, the man accused of killing three people in a stabbing rampage in New York City, is not appearing in court Friday because of a mental health evaluation.
A Red Alert is in effect this morning as snow triggers winter weather alerts in the Tri-State Area.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan went to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airport to find out, is air travel really getting worse?
Mayor Eric Adams' massive rezoning plan known as "City of Yes" cleared a major hurdle Thursday, passing key City Council committee votes, with some modifications. It can now move ahead to a full City Council vote.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
A Red Alert is in effect this morning as snow triggers winter weather alerts in the Tri-State Area.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
A Red Alert is in effect this morning as snow triggers winter weather alerts in the Tri-State Area.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan went to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airport to find out, is air travel really getting worse?
A Woodbridge, New Jersey homeowner was arrested Thursday after investigators say he started a fire that damaged six homes, including his own.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
A Red Alert is in effect this morning as snow triggers winter weather alerts in the Tri-State Area.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
The New York Giants are releasing quarterback Daniel Jones days after announcing Tommy DeVito will take over as the team's starter, owner John Mara says.
Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils downed the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
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."
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State area's updated Friday forecast on CBS News New York at 8 a.m.
Ramon Rivera is charged with three counts of murder. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
President-elect Donald Trump picked Florida's former attorney general Pam Bondi to lead the DOJ after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination. CBS News New York's Jarred Hill reports.
A Red Alert is in effect as it snows in parts of the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the Mobile Weather Lab.
