Dead Humpback Whale Washes Ashore On Rockaway Beach
The remains were discovered around 7 a.m. on the beach at 117th Street.
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The remains were discovered around 7 a.m. on the beach at 117th Street.
The National Park Service is trying to restore the historic Jacob Riis Park bathhouse with the help of private investors.
Rockaway Beach residents are fighting a plan to turn a motel into a place for homeless families.
Hermine may have ruined Labor Day plans for most going to the beach on Monday, but some city surfers are saying the storm's bringing some of the best waves yet.
Get out your swimsuits and sunscreen, Rockaway boardwalk is now fully reopened for the summer.
A 26-year-old woman was attacked by a female suspect while riding the A train, police said.
Rockaway Beach is gearing up to welcome an expansion of their under-the-sea community that environmental officials hope will improve local marine wildlife.
New York City has extended the swimming season through Sept. 13 at some of its most popular beaches.
The library on Beach 94th Street is just two blocks from Rockaway Beach and was devastated by Sandy's floodwaters.
A critical part of the Rockaways has been restored for the first time since Superstorm Sandy, and Mayor Bill de Blasio was there Friday to mark the occasion.
Here's where to go for the best Bloody Marys in New York City.
Thomas O'Callaghan told CBSNewYork.com he spotted a whale breaching at around 2 p.m. at Beach 128th Street in Belle Harbor.
Beachgoers claim they are being harassed and threatened by a New York City Department of Parks and Recreation security officer, and new exclusive video shows a heated confrontation right on the shore.
Labor Day Weekend is upon us and with that is possibly your last chance to hit the beach this summer. If you're looking to soak up some rays this holiday weekend, here are some free beaches in New York City.
A Stony Brook University scientist says a dead shark that washed up on the beach on Long Island was a great white.
The Cookout, a new food truck from the team behind Lodge and Urban Rustic will spend the summer parked at the famed Rockaway Beach Surf Club, a beachside restaurant slash bar slash venue.
Standing on a city block, amidst steel-and-glass skyscrapers and honking taxis, you'll be forgiven for forgetting that Manhattan is actually an island. In the midst of the brutal heat, check out these ways to get on the water.
Steven Fernandez and his friends caught the baby great white off Rockaway Beach Sunday.
Thousands of cops lined the streets at Officer Dennis Guerra's funeral at the St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Rockaway Beach, Queens.
Sandy's damage was devastating and deadly. The storm was blamed for at least 68 deaths in New York and 71 in New Jersey with property damages estimated at $65 billion.
Meantime, nearly a year after Sandy hit, residents of the Rockaways said there is still much work to be done despite some big progress.
Shore communities all across the Tri-State Area were hoping for one last boost before the unofficial end of summer on Labor Day, but Mother Nature wasn't cooperating.
Rockaway Beach was off limits between 110th Street and beach 130th Street as crews worked to replenish sand that was washed away by Sandy.
The closures will take place on a stretch from Beach 110th Street to Beach 130th Street and Beach 88th Street to Beach 93rd Street.
The sand castles will remain in place for the neighborhood to enjoy, unless the rain washes them away.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-8 on Saturday night.
Hundreds of people marched across Manhattan in solidarity with Palestinians on Saturday.
Three family members, including a 6-year-old girl, were detained by ICE in Lower Manhattan after what was supposed to be a routine immigration hearing.
Dylan Nealis scored his first career goal in MLS on Saturday night to help the New York Red Bulls beat Philadelphia 1-0.
A wake was held Saturday for a Queens man who was killed while on vacation in Puerto Rico last weekend.
Hundreds of people marched across Manhattan in solidarity with Palestinians on Saturday.
Three family members, including a 6-year-old girl, were detained by ICE in Lower Manhattan after what was supposed to be a routine immigration hearing.
A wake was held Saturday for a Queens man who was killed while on vacation in Puerto Rico last weekend.
Two people died Saturday in separate drowning incidents in Orange County, New York.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The New York DMV is warning of a scamming method known as social engineering where you receive texts with links to fake websites.
An air quality alert remains in effect today for parts of the Hudson Valley due to smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires.
Another air quality alert is in effect Tuesday for NYC, western Long Island, the Hudson Valley, northwest New Jersey and southwest Connecticut.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
A teenager died after being pulled from the ocean at the beach in Belmar, New Jersey, police said.
A boil water advisory has been partially lifted in Paterson, New Jersey.
New Jersey officials said a tree limb fell onto power lines and then hit three people walking on the street below in Teaneck.
After a major water main break, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and Jim Mueller, executive director of the Passaic Valley Water Commission, shared their strategy to restore service.
Two people died Saturday in separate drowning incidents in Orange County, New York.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
After spending more than a half century at the bottom of the Long Island Sound, a long lost college ring has been reunited with its owner.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned.
A 16-year-old Long Island girl was banned from school for not taking a required vaccine, but a federal judge has ordered her district to allow the rising junior to return.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated following reports of an unknown white powder.
Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to harness the power of incumbency to offer a plan that gets addicts off the streets and into treatment -- even if it is against their will.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been traced to 12 cooling towers, including several at city-run buildings, officials said.
Northwell Health's plan to expand Lenox Hill Hospital, which faced stiff opposition from some Upper East Side residents, was approved by the New York City Council Thursday.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the public on ways to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading.
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Prosecutors said Wednesday they are ready to proceed to with a third trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Members of the public will have an opportunity Wednesday to sound off on a potential casino coming to the heart of New York City.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-8 on Saturday night.
Dylan Nealis scored his first career goal in MLS on Saturday night to help the New York Red Bulls beat Philadelphia 1-0.
Jaxson Dart shined in his new home stadium debut for the Giants as part of a 31-12 victory against the Jets on Saturday.
Nolan McLean provided the struggling Mets a much-needed lift on Saturday as New York beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Friday night.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
A youth gardening program at the Wyckoff House Museum offers East Flatbush students hands-on farming experience, community connection and their first paid job opportunities.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 16 at 11 p.m.
The Canadian government is moving quickly to shut down a strike that had grounded Air Canada, the country's biggest airline. Ali Bauman reports.
Hundreds of people marched across Manhattan in solidarity with Palestinians on Saturday. More than 200 organizations took part in the event, called "Stop Starving Gaza: Mass March for Humanity." CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Three family members, including a 6-year-old girl, were detained by ICE in Lower Manhattan after what was supposed to be a routine immigration hearing. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Two people are dead after separate drownings in Orange County.
