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      What better way to kick off the unofficial start of summer than with a freebie.
 
                                                  
      The shore is ready for summer after a monitoring flight of beaches and lakes, and water-quality samples.
 
                                                  
      Officials say Levi Caverly and his sister were digging a hole with Frisbees when they became buried in the sand.
 
                                                  
      There's a new theory on what caused a deadly sand collapse that took the life of an 18-year-old on the Jersey Shore on Tuesday. CBS2's Alice Gainer spoke with the victim's father and officials.
 
                                                  
      The creature is 12 feet 4 inches long and weighs just under 1,000 pounds.
 
                                                  
      Researchers have been tracking the shark, named Ironbound, since 2019.
 
                                                  
      If you want a prime July or August week, you better act quickly because availability is very low.
 
                                                  
      If you're planning to rent a summer home at the Jersey Shore, you may want to start planning. With prices going up and many people looking to stay local, inventory may be limited; CBS2's Meg Baker reports.
 
                                                  
      The intense rain storms put a strain on NYC's infrastructure, causing deadly flooding and renewed concerns about basement apartments.
 
                                                  
      Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to just over four years in prison earlier this month after he was convicted of prostitution-related charges.
 
                                                  
      Central Park saw its highest rainfall total in more than 100 years, while LaGuardia and Newark airports also topped their previous records.
 
                                                  
      In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said multiple people who were allegedly plotting a violent attack were arrested in Michigan.
 
                                                  
      Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at 2 a.m., when the clocks "fall back" and we gain an hour.
 
                                                  
      The intense rain storms put a strain on NYC's infrastructure, causing deadly flooding and renewed concerns about basement apartments.
 
                                                  
      Central Park saw its highest rainfall total in more than 100 years, while LaGuardia and Newark airports also topped their previous records.
 
                                                  
      Under the MTA's current system, a few thousand dollars in unpaid tolls can snowball into tens of thousands of dollars in debt.
 
                                                  
      The bus companies have been under a contract dispute with the city.
 
                                                  
      It was DeBlasio's email address, bearing his full name, that got his opinion of Mamdani onto the pages of The Times of London.
 
                                                  
      Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
 
                                                  
      The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
 
                                                  
      The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
 
                                                  
      In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
 
                                                  
      A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
 
                                                  
      Residents usually do their trick-or-treating on Oct. 30, a day early, to make way for the town's holiday parade on Oct. 31.
 
                                                  
      The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
 
                                                  
      According to activists, the majority of those taken away in the Woodbridge, N.J. operation were packers at Savino Del Bene, an international shipping company.
 
                                                  
      Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
 
                                                  
      Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
 
                                                  
      The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
 
                                                  
      Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
 
                                                  
      Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
 
                                                  
      The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
 
                                                  
      Members of the community protested on Tuesday, saying a $160 increase per year is too much.
 
                                                  
      It was DeBlasio's email address, bearing his full name, that got his opinion of Mamdani onto the pages of The Times of London.
 
                                                  
      In an address to New Yorkers, Adams spoke out against the rise in antisemitism after a Jewish tourist was attacked in Manhattan.
 
                                                  
      Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and said New York will not let people on food stamps go hungry due to the government shutdown.
 
                                                  
      In the home stretch of the New York City mayor's race, three new polls continue to show frontrunner Zohran Mamdani with a commanding lead.
 
                                                  
      Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote.
 
                                                  
      Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
 
                                                  
      The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
 
                                                  
      The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
 
                                                  
      The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
 
                                                  
      Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
 
                                                  
      Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
 
                                                  
      Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
 
                                                  
      Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
 
                                                  
      The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
 
                                                  
      Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
 
                                                  
      William Eklund scored in the opening minute to set the tone, and the Sharks earned their first home win of the season by beating the Devils.
 
                                                  
      J.T. Miller scored 2:49 into overtime and the New York Rangers erased a two-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
 
                                                  
      The Islanders were without star center Mathew Barzal, announced by coach Patrick Roy earlier in the day as a healthy scratch as discipline for being late to the rink.
 
                                                  
      The 2025 NYC Marathon will take runners on a 26.2 mile route from the start on Staten Island to the finish line inside Central Park.
 
                                                  
      The 2025 NYC Marathon is taking over the five boroughs this Sunday, with extensive road and bridge closures.
 
                                                  
      Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
 
                                                  
      Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
 
                                                  
      From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
 
                                                  
      A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
 
                                                  
      The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
 
                                                  
      The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
 
                                                  
      A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
 
                                                  
      A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      An intense rain storm swept through New York City on Thursday, causing flash flooding and two deaths. So what is the city doing to address the problem, and what more can be done? We spoke with the Department of Environmental Protection to find out.
 
                                                  
      Tim Hunter with NYC Votes spoke with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi to break down the ballot proposals.
 
                                                  
      CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
 
                                                  
      Communities across the northern Caribbean are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which left at least 19 people dead in Jamaica.
 
                                                  
      More than 3 million people in New York are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.