Nassau County officials warn of shark sightings, rough seas
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
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Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has more on the enhanced security measures at local beaches.
As the temperatures rise, Nassau County is expecting beaches to be packed.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced more resources to monitor for sharks at Long Island state parks.
People trying to beat the heat at Rockaway Beach in Queens had to get out of the water Thursday after two shark sightings. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports on the technology used to detect sharks.
Scientists want to get rid of fear and find the truth as they study shark biology and movement off Long Island.
Experts tell CBS New York the number one preventable cause of death after injury is external bleeding.
There will be eyes in the sky over New York City public beaches each and every day starting this weekend. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44Wu5pv
This comes after several reports of shark bites and sightings at area beaches so far this summer.
CBS New York caught up with a man who says he was bitten by a shark at Rockaway Beach back in 2017. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3s8wU8e
Rockaway Beach has reopened to swimmers after a woman was bitten by a shark there Monday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3s8wU8e
There's still no word on whether Rockaway Beach will be open to swimmers Wednesday after a woman was bitten by a shark Monday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qfm3Jn
According to TrackingSharks.com, as of July 17, there have been 25 shark bites in the United States this year, and five of them were on Long Island. One victim who was bitten on Fire Island on the Fourth of July is now speaking out. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says there will also be increased funding to cover the cost of training and operating the drones.
More shark monitoring drones will be launched to help patrol the waters off Long Island.
Late Thursday, a 10-foot long shark was spotted at Long Island's Robert Moses State Park Beach. Part of the beach was closed to swimming. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports that the upticks in shark sightings and recent attacks are testing new shark surveillance technology. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3PL6O4Z
We speak with an expert about how to stay safe when you're in the water.
At least four people have been bitten by sharks this week off Long Island and officials are also sounding the alarm about rip currents. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
We speak with a shark researcher about the latest sightings off Long Island and his advice for boaters and beach goers.
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.
Authorities at Suffolk County beaches are keeping a close watch on the water after more shark sightings were reported Tuesday morning. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Marine experts said the great white sharks are making their annual migration from the Florida Keys to the northeast.
Marine experts said the great white sharks are making their annual migration from the Florida Keys to the northeast.
Hempstead is ramping up the shark patrol to keep beachgoers safe after a record number of shark sightings.
We'll be jumping right into summer weather Saturday in the New York City area, as highs reach the low to mid 80s.
A New Jersey woman says ICE arrested her husband during a routine meeting about his immigration status, though he has no criminal history.
Carlos Rodón recorded a season-best nine strikeouts over six innings and the Yankees held on the defeat the Rays 1-0.
Francisco Lindor homered off Ryan Fernandez leading off the ninth inning, and the New York Mets survived a late blown lead to beat the St. Louis Cardinals.
After more than 10 years, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back. But this time, it's to raise awareness about mental health.
We'll be jumping right into summer weather Saturday in the New York City area, as highs reach the low to mid 80s.
After more than 10 years, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back. But this time, it's to raise awareness about mental health.
Investigators say they are not ruling anything out in the search for a Long Island couple missing since March 30.
A Brooklyn-based developer is planning to make history by constructing the tallest Passive House skyscraper in the world in NYC.
Investigators believe one or more people are keeping a guilty secret in the death of 20-year-old Dawn Marino. She was killed in 1981.
We'll be jumping right into summer weather Saturday in the New York City area, as highs reach the low to mid 80s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
We'll be jumping right into summer weather Saturday in the New York City area, as highs reach the low to mid 80s.
A New Jersey woman says ICE arrested her husband during a routine meeting about his immigration status, though he has no criminal history.
Jurors began deliberating in the Nadine Menendez bribery case Friday afternoon in New York City.
New Jersey is now the first state in the country to sue Discord, the online messaging platform.
NJ Transit train engineers have rejected a labor agreement with management, raising the potential for a strike or a lockout next month.
We'll be jumping right into summer weather Saturday in the New York City area, as highs reach the low to mid 80s.
Investigators say they are not ruling anything out in the search for a Long Island couple missing since March 30.
The Trump administration says it is taking control of the $7 billion plan to renovate New York City's Penn Station and sidelining the MTA.
The Trump administration halted construction of a massive offshore wind farm that was supposed to power half a million homes in New York City.
Ten people were hospitalized in a carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a multi-family home in Brentwood, officials on Long Island said.
To carry out President Trump's mass deportation effort, ICE has partnered with a record number of local agencies to assist in immigration enforcement.
New York Attorney General Letitia James says the recent Trump administration allegations against her are baseless.
A tranche of records on Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 killing are being unsealed at the urging of the senator's son, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The Trump administration says it is taking control of the $7 billion plan to renovate New York City's Penn Station and sidelining the MTA.
The Department of Justice said in a filing Thursday that George Santos is approaching his April 25 sentencing with "belligerence" in recent social media posts.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denies to delay his sex trafficking and racketeering trial by two months.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious gilded age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after a five year renovation, bursting with shining opulence and fine art.
Nine jurors were picked Wednesday on the second day of jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Carlos Rodón recorded a season-best nine strikeouts over six innings and the Yankees held on the defeat the Rays 1-0.
Francisco Lindor homered off Ryan Fernandez leading off the ninth inning, and the New York Mets survived a late blown lead to beat the St. Louis Cardinals.
Mark Vientos hit his first homer of the season to spark a four-run second inning, and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series.
Ben Rice drove in two runs, Oswaldo Cabrera hit a solo homer and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-3 as visitors as their spring training home.
Hudson Fasching scored and Marcus Hogberg made 19 saves for the Islanders in New York's 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
After more than 10 years, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back. But this time, it's to raise awareness about mental health.
A Brooklyn-based developer is planning to make history by constructing the tallest Passive House skyscraper in the world in NYC.
Bronx residents are voicing their issues with the Department of Sanitation's compost enforcement and fines in NYC.
Linda Collazo is hoping music will help change the lives of children in the Bronx.
A family hardware store has been offering tools and advice to a neighborhood in Queens for generations, and now the community is honoring the business as it marks 100 years of service.
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."
New Yorkers were quick to get out to Central Park as the weather warms up in a major way this weekend. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Dr. Anna Di of Unity Chiropractic Wellness breaks down the risks and warning signs of chronic pain and when it's more than just a short-term annoyance.
The ruling temporarily freezes any action in the case involving Venezuelan migrants in Texas.
A gunman killed two people and wounded six more when he opened fire on the Tallahassee, Florida campus, police say. CBS News New York's Wendy Gillette reports.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration.
