Police technology helps detect sharks at Rockaway Beach
Swimmers at Rockaway Beach in Queens had a scare Thursday after two shark sightings. As CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, police technology helped detect the danger in the water.
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Swimmers at Rockaway Beach in Queens had a scare Thursday after two shark sightings. As CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, police technology helped detect the danger in the water.
There was a debate Wednesday at a public hearing on Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, which impacts housing. Some argue it will transform neighborhoods with little benefit to those who need it most. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
It may have been hot outside Wednesday, but in Queens, it was Christmas in July. CBS New York's John Dias explains how some boys and girls are getting some holiday gifts early this year.
New York State Sen. John Liu, a Democrat from Queens, is chair of the New York City Education Committee. Watch his full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" on CBS News New York.
The Jamaica, Queens community is reeling after an 8-year-old boy was stabbed to death inside his apartment Thursday.
The Jamaica, Queens community is reeling after an 8-year-old boy was stabbed to death inside his apartment Thursday. The suspect, believed to be the victim's half-brother, was shot and killed by police. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke with distraught residents who say there were no signs of any issues.
Beach erosion may be contributing to dangerous swimming conditions at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, and experts say common solutions come with consequences.
An NYPD officer shot and killed a man who allegedly stabbed an 8-year-old boy to death in Queens on Thursday, police say.
An NYPD officer shot and killed a man who allegedly stabbed an 8-year-old boy to death in Queens on Thursday, police say. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
Police are searching for a suspect after two people were stabbed in Flushing, Queens.
An 8-year-old boy was stabbed to death, and two other family members were hurt before the suspect was shot by police in Queens on Thursday. The suspect later died at the hospital. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
Police provided an update Thursday on a deadly stabbing and officer-involved shooting in Queens.
After a cyclist was struck by a driver who allegedly fled a traffic stop in Queens on Wednesday, some people are questioning the officers' decision to chase the driver through a busy, residential area. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas found police chases are on the rise.
A cyclist in Queens is critically hurt after police say he was mowed down by a driver trying to get away from officers Wednesday. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A driver fleeing police hit a cyclist in Queens, sending him to the hospital. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The Queens community is reacting to a scathing report on the Postal Service and what's being called a mail theft epidemic. CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke to mail theft victims, along with the president of the Postal Police Union about the inspector general's findings.
A cyclist was critically injured Wednesday after being hit by a car in Astoria, Queens. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Congresswoman Grace Meng says the U.S. Postal Service has agreed to put recommendations in place to fight against mail theft. The recommendations were outlined in a federal investigation.
Local leaders are calling for change after two teens died of apparent drownings at Rockaway Beach in Queens recently.
After two teenagers died of apparent drownings at at Rockaway Beach, officials want some safety concerns met. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Police say they found a body floating in the water in Far Rockaway, Queens on Saturday night near Beach 114th Street and Ocean Promenade.
Queens residents who lost their homes in an apartment building fire six months ago say they are again searching for somewhere to live as their temporary housing agreements expire.
It's been six months since fire ripped through a Sunnyside, Queens apartment building. Some of the tenants took the landlord's offer for temporary housing, but now those agreements are expiring. As CBS New York's Elle McLogan explains, they say they're out of options.
Two days after two sisters were hit by a car in Queens, their loved ones are sharing their heartbreaking story. A 16-year-old girl was killed and an 8-year-old girl was seriously hurt while on their way home from school. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The MTA says riders can rely on prompt shuttle buses during six-week shutdown of G train line in Queens and Brooklyn.
NYC public schools open today for the first day of the 2025-2026 academic calendar.
A crash today on Rt. 3 in Clifton, N.J. has all eastbound lanes closed for the morning commute.
The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
Lisbon's Elevador da Gloria funicular streetcar has carried tourists in Portugal's capital for more than a century. The cause of its deadly crash remains unclear.
The Texas state Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill that would make it easier to sue physicians and distributors who mail abortion pills into the state.
NYC public schools open today for the first day of the 2025-2026 academic calendar.
The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
Students will lose access to their personal electronic devices from bell to bell. That includes phones, smartwatches and tablets.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
Experts say enrollment at Catholic schools is continuing to decline, causing fears more schools will close for good.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
As rain chances go up, so too will humidity levels, making it feel more like summer again.
Labor Day is here, and the beautiful stretch of weather continues to close out the holiday weekend around NYC.
NYC and the surrounding area could see a chance of rain today, but the forecast is looking bright for the holiday weekend ahead.
If you have waited until the last minute to finish back-to-school shopping, experts say at this point, it may pay to wait a little longer.
A crash today on Rt. 3 in Clifton, N.J. has all eastbound lanes closed for the morning commute.
Police said they received 911 calls reporting the 68-year-old woman was disturbing other residents in her building.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
Officials say the Buckabear Wildfire started Tuesday at the Newark Watershed.
As rain chances go up, so too will humidity levels, making it feel more like summer again.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was linked to his alleged victims using DNA testing known as whole genome sequencing, prosecutors say.
Police on Long Island say officers shot and killed 33-year-old James Rosano after he pointed a BB gun at them overnight in Carle Place.
Long Island business owners who went out of their way to pay bills the safe way, or so they thought, received a warning on Tuesday. Their mail got stolen anyway.
New York Rep. Tom Suozzi says the Democratic Party has plenty of obstacles to overcome to defeat Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.
The two women from New York were on a pontoon boat with five other people at Flagstaff Lake in Eustis, Maine.
The Texas state Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill that would make it easier to sue physicians and distributors who mail abortion pills into the state.
The Epstein jail video officials initially released was missing one minute, but footage released Tuesday contains that minute.
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections and work permits for nearly 270,000 Venezuelan migrants.
Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday the federal government has "no immediate plans" to send National Guard forces to Chicago, an idea floated by President Trump.
Sources say it's part of an attempt to set up a one-on-one match between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.
New York City's investigation into a deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem is over, the city Health Department says.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
No new cases have been reported in the impacted ZIP codes — 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039 — since Aug. 13.
New York City health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an apartment building in the Bronx.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Canadian First Nations actor Graham Greene died at 73 after a lengthy illness, his representative told CBS News.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
The English rock band Oasis landed in the NYC area for two concerts this Labor Day weekend in New Jersey.
The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.
The Houston Astros rallied for an 8-7 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and scored twice to help the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Mets 6-2.
The news of Alijah Vera-Tucker's potentially serious injury came Wednesday, just four days before the season opener against Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.
It was the eighth grand slam this season for the Yankees and first since Grisham connected Friday against the White Sox.
Nearly two dozen families at the Farragut Houses in Downtown Brooklyn say they've been forced to trek to the post office twice a week after a faulty lock left their building's mailbox panel unusable.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
As developers tout jobs and investment, opponents warn of displacement, addiction and strained infrastructure.
Brighton Beach has one of New York City's largest elderly populations, supported by local organizations and volunteers.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
It's the first day of school, and CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook is catching up with families outside one of the new schools in Jamaica, Queens.
Authorities say a dump truck overturned shortly after 5:30 a.m. Thursday at the Main Ave. exit.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Thursday marks the first day of school for New York City public school students. CBS News New York's Christina Fan and Elijah Westbrook have team coverage.
The Associated Press reports the family is buying a 10% stake in the team, which still needs to be approved by the owners.
