New Yorkers Concerned Drownings Will Spike Without Lifeguards At City Beaches This Summer
Traditionally, lifeguards start the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend but the mayor has banned swimming at city beaches.
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Traditionally, lifeguards start the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend but the mayor has banned swimming at city beaches.
From free masks to grass circles to roaming street announcements, Mayor Bill de Blasio led his COVID-19 daily briefing Friday with details on what social distancing and safety measures will be in place for Memorial Day weekend in New York City.
Right now there's no plan and one top official is warning it could lead to a dramatic spike in crime.
The search is on for a suspect police say shot and killed a 45-year-old man in Queens.
The search for two missing teens in the waters off Rockaway Beach has become a recovery effort.
On Sunday in Queens, a group of young surfers remembered a hero firefighter. CBS2's Marc Liverman got a first-hand look at how they paid tribute to Richie Allen.
The worst of the wind and rain is over, but don't let that fool you. Dangerous rip currents and rough surf remain.
Residents in Arverne want to see the parks department increase beach patrols after hours, but say they're not getting anywhere.
Maintain Odozi and his friends were fishing and swimming when things took a tragic turn Sunday evening.
A teenage boy went for a swim with friends on Sunday and never resurfaced. The search off Rockaway Beach was eventually suspended.
The search for a missing swimmer off Rockaway Beach ended with a tragic discovery early Wednesday morning.
Visitors to Rockaway Beach in Queens will find a neighborhood undergoing a renaissance as a hit spot for a new crowd.
Lifeguards will be on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at all eight public beaches citywide.
A stretch of shore between Beach 92nd and Beach 103rd Streets has been closed since last year.
The Army Corps of Engineers will get additional funding to replenish sand on the beachfront to prevent flooding.
The Rodkin family were out for a winter walk along the concrete near the sand Friday afternoon. They'd have rather been strolling on the beach, but it's been closed for months.
Florence is hundreds of miles away and weakening, but it's still impacting the shores in our area.
Rescue crews started their search again on Sunday morning for a teenage swimmer authorities say went missing in the waters off Rockaway Beach.
Rescue crews suspended their search Saturday evening for a teenage swimmer authorities say went missing in the waters off Rockaway Beach.
Last month, just days before beaches were due to officially open, the city parks department announced part of the beach would be closed.
Business are looking for urgent help along Rockaway Beach where erosion has closed an 11-block stretch of oceanfront.
City beaches opened this weekend for the summer season, but a stretch of Rockaway Beach remains closed.
The section of sand between Beach 91st Street and Beach 102nd Street will be closed to the public to maintain a protective dune that was put in place after Superstorm Sandy.
Some worry the lack of beach could mean a bust for local businesses.
The historic firehouse on Beach 116th Street suffered millions of dollars in damage during Superstorm Sandy.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
The last time New York City issued a drought warning was more than 20 years ago, in 2002.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
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.
The New York City Council Committee on Civil and Human Rights voted to declare Nov. 30 Shirley Chisholm Day.
The last time New York City issued a drought warning was more than 20 years ago, in 2002.
The New York City Council Committee on Civil and Human Rights voted to declare Nov. 30 Shirley Chisholm Day.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Prosecutors rested their case Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on board a subway train last year.
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.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
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.
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
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.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
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.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
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.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
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.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil captured the AL Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, edged Baltimore's Colton Cowser.
The New York Giants are benching quarterback Daniel Jones and fan-favorite Tommy DeVito will start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, the team announced Monday.
Jonathan Quick stopped 24 shots for his second straight shutout as the New York Rangers beat the Seattle Kraken on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks completed a weekend sweep of the Nets with a 114-104 victory on Sunday.
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.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
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 Nick Caloway has more from Moonachie, New Jersey on the new floats joining the fun this year.
Ramon Rivera, 51, is accused of fatally stabbing three people in random attacks across Manhattan on Monday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The now-president-elect was convicted back in May on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. Judge Juan Merchan's ruling is expected on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello has been stripped of his duties at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Williamsburg.
New York City will honor pioneering Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. The City Council Committee on Civil and Human Rights voted to declare Nov. 30 Shirley Chisholm Day.
