Hurricane Lee brings high surf, rip currents to LI beaches
Hurricane Lee is expected to make landfall near Nova Scotia, but the storm is still impacting beaches in our area.
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Hurricane Lee is expected to make landfall near Nova Scotia, but the storm is still impacting beaches in our area.
CBS New York's Doug Williams spent the morning in Long Beach on Long Island's South Shore, where 4 to 7 foot waves crashed along the beach.
Hurricane Lee's impact is already being felt at beaches across the Tri-State Area, and that will be the case for the next 36 hours or so. CBS New York's Doug Williams has a live update from Long Beach.
The storm is expected to bring high surf and winds to our area. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more from Long Beach.
The New York State Parks Department says there is no swimming at Jones Beach, Robert Moses or Hither Hills state parks.
According to police, lifeguards rescued two of the swimmers and a good Samaritan saved the third person.
Some swimmers on Long Island had to be rescued Thursday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/472SpaR
An Air Quality Health Advisory just went into effect for New York City, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland counties, as temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports from Long Beach.
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Officials say the area near a jetty is a no-lifeguard zone during weekdays until July 1. Luckily, an emergency crew noticed the swimmers and pulled them in using flotation devices. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Skeleton crew of lifeguards jumped into action after seeing the group struggling in the water.
Thursday's heat may have prompted a group of teenagers to venture into the water off Long Beach. Five people had to be rescued. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS2's Maurice Dubois has more on this whale of a tale on Long Island.
A fight broke out Thursday afternoon when groups of teenagers flooded a ramp off the boardwalk.
Some Long Beach residents want more patrols to keep people safe after a brawl broke out at a boardwalk Thursday. CBS2's Doug Williams has the story.
Lifeguard Colby Lapp flagged down a Long Beach patrol car, and Sgt. Judy Arroyo raced inside and up the stairs.
It was a dangerously close call for the Long Island homeowner, after his house caught fire over the weekend. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has more on the people who saved him.
The New York Department of Public Service said needing a new area code signals a healthy local economy.
People living in parts of Long Island who apply for a new cell phone or landline number will likely get a new area code.
Multiple vigils were held in New York throughout the day Saturday as thousands commemorated the 10th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. CBS2's Hannah Kliger has their stories of resilience.
CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff went back to speak to many residents whose lives were turned upside-down by the storm.
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There are no credible threats of violence, but police are working with congregations.
Police on Long Island have increased patrols at synagogues and temples ahead of the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Police say the child is nonverbal and unable to provide any identifying information.
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The Yankees didn't put a runner in scoring position until Anthony Volpe doubled off the left-field wall to begin the sixth.
Police say the child is nonverbal and unable to provide any identifying information.
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The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
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Isabella Salas and her best friend, Maria Niotis, were struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-bike.
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Family and friends came together in the wake of tragedy to remember a young life taken far too soon.
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Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
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