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4th day of shark sightings closes NYC beaches over busy holiday weekend
Popular beaches in New York City were forced to close down for parts of the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend due to repeated shark sightings. The always busy Rockaway Beach in Queens had sightings not once, not twice, but four straight days...

New York man's body found after going missing in Maryland reservior
A New York man who went missing on Thursday, July 3, while swimming with friends in a Maryland reservoir was recovered on Saturday afternoon. After a massive search and rescue mission, 20-year-old Scott Veras' body was found after going underwater...

Op-Ed: Long Island remains a haven from NYC politics
Jan Burman, Chairman, B2K Development, Jericho The Long Island business community is quietly but strategically taking stock of the potential impact of a socialist political agenda descending on neighboring New York City. There is little debate...

Rockaway Beach shark sightings keep swimmers out of water on 4th of July weekend
By Zinnia Maldonado Zinnia Maldonado joins the CBS News New York team from CBS Boston. While there, she had the opportunity to cover an array of national and breaking news stories such as the Boston Marathon, the Harmony Montgomery disappearance...

At the Galleries in Palm Beach for July 6, 2025
Adelson Galleries: 318 Worth Ave. 561-720-2079; adelsongalleries.com With expertise in the fields of impressionism, realism, modernism and contemporary art, the gallery features changing exhibitions highlighting emerging and established...

New York heat warning turns maps red as experts issue tips to stay safe
22:28 ET, 05 Jul 2025Updated 09:59 ET, 06 Jul 2025 At 12:44 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid for Sunday between noon and 8 p.m. for Clinton and Essex counties. Both counties are located in New...

I went on the bucket-list Intrepid tour with world-famous beaches, legendary football and 80p cocktails
“I CAN’T dance . . . I’m English,” I insisted in my woeful Spanish. Milandra wasn’t taking no for an answer, though, and forced me to my feet. 8 I went on a bucket list South America Tour, pictured Rio de Janeiro in BrazilCredit: Getty 8 Relax on...

Body recovered in Turks and Caicos amid search for NYC man on trip with wife
A man's body was recovered on Saturday in the Caribbean amid a desperate search for a missing New York City man who authorities have said vanished during a romantic trip with his wife in Turks and Caicos. Local police discovered the body around...

Why this dope smoking, privately educated Marxist - set to be New York's next mayor - could bankrupt the once proud city I call home: TOM LEONARD
The New York subway system has never exactly been a cosy place, but the past six months have seen two crimes take place there that appalled even its most hardened travellers. Three days before Christmas, a man approached a woman sleeping on a...

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino slams New York Times for 'poorly thought-out hit piece'
'Fox News @ Night' panelists Jonathan Gilliam and Eli Tsives discuss antisemitic incidents in the United States and a terror attack in Colorado. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino fired back at The New York...

Island Beach State Park reopens Sunday morning, capacity limited
☀️ UPDATE: Island Beach State Park reopened Sunday morning with 'limited capacity' ☀️ Limited functioning bathrooms are available following a sewage line issue ☀️ Staff and contractors are working to resolve the issue SEASIDE PARK — One of the...

Body of missing New York swimmer recovered in Carroll County reservoir
A multi-agency search and rescue team has recovered the body of a swimmer who went missing earlier this week in Liberty Reservoir, according to a statement from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. Smith Veras, 20, of Queens, New York, was...

‘Avoid Boston, watch what you post on social media’: Harvard issues travel warning to international students
Harvard University has issued a cautionary advisory to its incoming international students, warning them to be mindful of their social media content and personal electronic devices when entering the United States, a Bloomberg report said. The...

New York shark sightings lead to closure of popular beach on July 4 weekend
12:41 ET, 05 Jul 2025Updated 12:49 ET, 05 Jul 2025 Several sharks have been spotted in waters off New York, prompting a warning from officials who closed access to Rockaway Beach. Terrifying video captured on the Fourth of July in Queens shows one...
New York meeting promotes effort to send pacemakers to Cuba
NEW YORK — At a June 28 program here, sponsored by the New York-New Jersey Cuba Sí Coalition, Bob Schwartz, executive director of Global Health Partners, announced a national effort to raise $150,000 to send 150 pacemakers to Cuba. The effort is...

Once known as 'Dirty Myrtle,' Myrtle Beach is now the fastest-growing U.S. metro for seniors
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed "Dirty Myrtle" because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a magnet for retirees in a nation that continues to age. The number of residents age 65 years...

Millions heading home after July 4 holiday weekend; Sunday considered busiest travel day
NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- As families wrap up their Fourth of July plans and festivities, millions are set to start heading home on Sunday in what is considered to be the busiest travel day of the holiday weekend. The AAA is recommending travelers...

Asiana Airlines To Cease Airbus A380 Flights To New York-JFK Earlier Than Expected
South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines, will cut its Airbus A380 flights to New York JFK, according to data from Cirium, an online aviation analytics company. The move brings forward the suspension of the double-decker on the route by a month. This...

Buck Moon 2025: Here’s how to see the July Full Moon — Best viewing time for New York, LA, London & more
The July full moon, known traditionally as the Buck Moon, is set to grace the skies in its fullest glory on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Astronomers and moon watchers across the globe are preparing to witness this annual lunar event, which carries...
JULY 5—-CONGESTION PRICING 6 MONTH REPORT FROM GOVERNOR HOCHUL. IT’S WORKING NEW YORK
Hits: 52 SIX MONTHS IN, GOVERNOR HOCHUL HIGHLIGHTS SUCCESS OF CONGESTION PRICING: TRAFFIC IS DOWN, BUSINESS IS UP, AND CRITICAL INVESTMENTS ARE BEING MADE TO IMPROVE TRANSIT State of New York Has Succeeded in Blocking Federal Attempts to Unwind...