Rockaway Beach shark victim will need years to recover, family says
Tatyana Koltunyuk, 65, will likely have a permanent disability, her family says.
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Tatyana Koltunyuk, 65, will likely have a permanent disability, her family says.
Tatyana Koltunyuk was swimming close to the shore when a shark bit her leg. She underwent five surgeries over the next eight days. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The waters off the beach were closed Tuesday after officials said a 65-year-old woman was bitten by a shark the evening before. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at the technology crews are using to keep people safe.
The FDNY shares an update on the search for sharks off Rockaway Beach after a woman was bitten earlier this week.
The waters off the beach were closed Tuesday after officials said a 65-year-old woman was bitten Monday.
Officials say a woman remains hospitalized after she was bitten in the water Monday night. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on whether the beach will reopen for swimming today.
The 65-year-old victim remains in serious condition. The NYPD and the Parks Department are surveilling the water.
Police say a woman is now in serious condition after she was bitten last night. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest on when things will reopen.
Officials say the woman is in critical condition after she was bitten around 6 p.m. Monday. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
Rockaway Beach will be closed to swimming and surfing Tuesday as a safety precaution, the Parks Department says.
The beach is not not known for shark attacks, but on Monday night a 50-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after being bitten on the leg. CBS New York' Ali Bauman has the latest.
She says she pried the shark away with her bare hands.
Long Island officials reported five shark bitings in the past few days.
Hempstead is stepping up its shark patrol, including the use of drones, personal watercraft and boats.
We speak with an expert about how to stay safe when you're in the water.
Officials and families gathered at Nickerson Beach in Nassau County on Wednesday to educate the public.
Four apparent attacks in two days have beachgoers more than a little fearful. They're wondering how can they keep safe this swimming season. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Suffolk County authorities are keeping close watch on the water after more shark sightings and an attack Tuesday.
The boy was bitten on his left heel and toes on Monday evening at Kismet Beach.
The teen managed to swim back to shore and is now hospitalized. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The woman remains hospitalized in what police described as serious condition.
Maggie Drozdowski's story of survival while surfing has got some thinking twice before taking a dip in the ocean.
The teenager who was bitten was lucky to suffer only minor injuries. CBS2's Christine Sloan has more on what you can do to stay safe.
Stone Harbor officials said the 15-year-old girl suffered cuts to her foot and calf.
The governor says state parks will double their supply of drones and train a whole new team of drone operators.
A 16-year-old boy is being called a person of interest in a deadly shooting in Queens, a police source says.
Luigi Mangione's request to get a laptop in jail is now up to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, where he is awaiting trial.
Josh Hader struck out Juan Soto with two on to save the Houston Astros' 3-1 win over the New York Mets on Thursday.
The New York State DMV is extending hours to make it easier for residents to get a Real ID ahead of the May deadline.
Officials in North Bergen, New Jersey, are pushing back on disturbing claims that its police chief harassed officers who reported to him.
A 16-year-old boy is being called a person of interest in a deadly shooting in Queens, a police source says.
Luigi Mangione's request to get a laptop in jail is now up to Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, where he is awaiting trial.
The New York State DMV is extending hours to make it easier for residents to get a Real ID ahead of the May deadline.
Austin Wells became the first catcher to hit a leadoff homer on opening day and the Yankees began their AL pennant defense by beating the Brewers 4-2 on Thursday.
Students are swapping their textbooks for shovels in a mission to restore sand dunes at Coney Island Creek.
Prosecutors want to modify the bail for Kimberly Sullivan, the Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning her stepson for 20 years.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
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Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
Officials in North Bergen, New Jersey, are pushing back on disturbing claims that its police chief harassed officers who reported to him.
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A school bus crash shut down I-195 in Wall Township, New Jersey on Thursday morning in Monmouth County.
March Madness and the NCAA Tournament are coming to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey today.
Parents were expected to gather in Middletown, N.J. on Wednesday night to hear more about ways to balance the budget to avoid school closures.
Parents are calling for swift action after incidents of antisemitism at Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School in the respected Three Village School District.
The New York State DMV is calling out the city's finance department for not using up-to-date information when writing parking tickets.
At Open Box Liquidation in Hauppauge, Long Island, hundreds of pallets are wrapped and waiting for their mystery to be unraveled.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
No Senate confirmation hearing had been scheduled for U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik, a congresswoman from New York.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy will cut 3,500 jobs from the Food and Drug Administration and 2,400 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of holding funding hostage at Columbia University.
Parents were expected to gather in Middletown, N.J. on Wednesday night to hear more about ways to balance the budget to avoid school closures.
President Trump on Wednesday said he is imposing a 25% tariff on automobiles not manufactured in the U.S.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
The Flash: Vertical Velocity coaster is the first "super boomerang" roller coaster in North America.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.
Sunday was opening night on Broadway for "Othello," featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Josh Hader struck out Juan Soto with two on to save the Houston Astros' 3-1 win over the New York Mets on Thursday.
Austin Wells became the first catcher to hit a leadoff homer on opening day and the Yankees began their AL pennant defense by beating the Brewers 4-2 on Thursday.
The Yankees remembered Miller Gardner, the youngest son of former outfielder Brett Gardner, with a moment of silence on Thursday.
March Madness and the NCAA Tournament are coming to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey today.
Juan Soto is making his highly-anticipated Mets debut today as the MLB opens the 2025 regular season.
Students are swapping their textbooks for shovels in a mission to restore sand dunes at Coney Island Creek.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan headed to Citi Field to find out what's new on the menu for Mets fans in 2025.
Voters will cast their ballots in Brooklyn in a special election to fill a vacant New York City Council seat
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding noise at Forest Hills Stadium, a new announcement from the NYPD has called the 2025 summer concert season into question.
There are mixed reviews after a controversial busway project aimed at improving bus times and congestion on Fordham Road in a busy section of the Bronx was canceled.
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."
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There was a somber tribute Thursday at the Yankees home opener for 14-year-old Miller Gardner, who died last week while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica.
The Trump administration is cutting thousands of employees at the Department of Health and Human Services. Its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says the cuts are necessary to make the department more efficient. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman looks at the potential impact to New York.
A judge has cleared the way for Luigi Mangione to get a laptop in jail so he can prepare his defense in the murder trial of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Police have released surveillance footage of a person of interest in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Queens. A police source says the person of interest is also just 16. CBS News New York's Derick Waller spoke to the victim's father.
