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No Swimming At 14 Nassau County Beaches
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The Nassau County Health Department has closed 14 beaches to swimming. The precautionary move came after Tuesday’s heavy storm. The department said storm water runoff can have a...
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Hot Summer Days Can Mean Sleepless Nights
WHITE PLAINS, NY (WCBS 880) - Hot summer weather is great for many activities but presents a problem for one that you need to get through all the rest. WCBS 880′s Catherine Cioffi In Westchester County...
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Police: N.J. Man Drowns In Swimming Pool On L.I.
CENTEREACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Police are investigating the death of a New Jersey man who drowned in a swimming pool on Long Island. Police say 35-year-old Marco Rodriguez-Bravo, of Elizabeth, was...
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Young Children Learning Life-Saving Swimming Lessons In New Jersey
SOMERSET, N.J. (CBS 2) — Children love water, but it can be dangerous. Now, toddlers and even infants, are learning some life-saving lessons in the water. Twelve-month old Elli was learning to save...
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Officials: Search Suspended For Missing 17-Year-Old Swimmer In Long Branch
LONG BRANCH, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – The search for the 17-year-old Paterson boy who disappeared while swimming in the waters off a beach in Long Branch has been suspended. 1010 WINS’ Steve Sandberg...
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Police: Search Over For Missing 17-Year-Old Swimmer In Long Branch
LONG BRANCH, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – The search for a missing 17-year-old from Paterson who disappeared while swimming off a beach in Long Branch is over. Lifeguards and divers had resumed searching for...
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Rash Of Crime Doesn’t Keep People Away From Brooklyn Pool
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - The McCarren Park Pool in Williamsburg was open and crowded on this sweltering Wednesday, even after news of more arrests at the site, WCBS 880′s Marla Diamond reported. WCBS...
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Michael Phelps Proves Human After All
LONDON (AP) — The crowd at the Olympic Aquatics Centre arrived late, as if they were trying to stall off the inevitable. Anyone with a prized ticket to the first big showdown of the London Games had to...
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USA’s Ryan Lochte, Locked Out Of Medals In 200 Meter Freestyle
LONDON (AP) — Yannick Agnel of France routed a stellar field by more than a second and a half to win the 200-meter freestyle at the London Olympics on Monday. Having pushed France ahead of the United...
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Prosecutors: Son ‘Fully Aware’ Raymond Roth Not Missing From Jones Beach
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – The son of a Massapequa man who was presumed to have drowned off Jones Beach but was later found alive in Florida was arraigned Tuesday. Jonathan Roth pleaded not guilty...
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Olympian Dara Torres Visits The Couch
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Dara Torres is many things to many people, but with five Olympic Games and 12 medals, she is above all an inspiration. She’s also an Olympian, an author, a mother, and a role...
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Great Swimsuit Styles For Different Body Types
NEW YORK (WLNY) – Swimsuit season is almost here — and that means the dreaded search for swimwear. MORE: NYC’s 5 Best Shops For Swimsuits It can be a stressful shopping experience, so we brought in...
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Stamford Sixth-Grader Dies After Being Swept Out Into Long Island Sound
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A boy who was swept out by the current while swimming with friends in Stamford, Conn. has died, CBS 2 has learned. Sixth-grader Rashad Gross was part of a group of friends from...
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Adelphi Instructor: Get Kids Swimming At An Early Age
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Long Island has seen many tragedies, where children are curious about swimming pools and end up falling in and dying. As WCBS 880’s Sophia Hall reported, an instructor...
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New York City Triathlon To Take Off Sunday
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — After months of training, Sunday is race day for more than 3,000 people participating in the Aquaphor New York City Triathlon. As WCBS 880’s Peter Haskell reported, Zeynep...
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Athletes Feel The Adrenalin At New York City Triathlon
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — More than 3,000 athletes took to water and land Sunday morning for the Aquaphor New York City Triathlon. The Olympic distance race consisted of a 1,500-meter swim, a...
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Safe To Go Back In The Water? Shark Sighting Sparks Caution Among Swimmers
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It’s not the first time that it has happened, but there was a recent shark sighting at Atlantic Beach in Hempstead, and evidence shows that it may be the second sighting inside...
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Lake Ronkonkoma Back Open After High Bacteria Levels Drop
LAKE RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Lake Ronkonkoma has re-opened, after being closed to swimming for five days due to elevated levels of a blue-green algae. The state re-opened the lake because algae...
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Seen At 11: Waterborne Pathogens Could Put Your Vision At Risk
NEW YORK (CBS 2) — Swimming is one of the summer’s most enjoyable activities, but something in the water could put your vision at risk. As CBS 2’s Dr. Max Gomez reported Tuesday, Katie Clare was one...
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NYC Native, Endurance Swimmer Diana Nyad Finishes Historic Cuba-Florida Swim
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Leave it to a New Yorker to attempt something remarkable — and not stop until the goal is achieved. With her lips and tongue swollen, U.S. endurance swimmer and New York...
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Diana Nyad’s Historic Swim Inspires Baby Boomers
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Diana Nyad swam nonstop for 53 grueling hours — through shark-infested waters, without a cage or flippers — to complete her historic swim from Cuba to Florida. But she told her...
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Red Cross: Adults And Kids Can Benefit From Swimming Lessons
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — Fun in the sun also means fun by the pool, but sometimes that can be dangerous. As CBS 2′s Sonia Rincon reported, even those who do know how to swim could be at risk in the...
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Lifeguards Spread A Serious Message As Shore Towns Prepare For The 4th Of July
BELMAR, NJ(CBSNewYork) — Major replenishment projects at the Jersey shore have most towns ready for the Fourth of July, and have made Sandy feel like a distant memory. However, as CBS 2′s Christine...
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Potentially Life-Saving App Gives Parents Peace Of Mind During Summer...
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) — Swim season is in full swing, but taking your eyes off of your children for even a second can lead to tragedy. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children...
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Advisory Against Swimming Issued For 66 Suffolk County Beaches
ISLIP, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – An advisory against swimming has been issued for 66 beaches in Suffolk County because of the potential for bacteria from runoff following heavy rain and flooding. The Suffolk...
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Olympian Michael Phelps Arrested On DUI Charge In Maryland
BALTIMORE (CBSNewYork/AP) — Police arrested Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps on a DUI charge early Tuesday, and officials say he was speeding and failed field sobriety tests when officers pulled him...
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Interview: Learning Water Survival Skills
http://media.newyork.cbslocal.com/CBSNY_20150614114950710AA.mp4 NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A new American Red Cross survey shows only 56 percent of adults who can swim also know how to perform five...
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NYC Extends Swimming Season At Popular Beaches
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — New York City has extended the swimming season through Sept. 13 at some of its most popular beaches. You can still take a dip daily along stretches of Rockaway Beach in...
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Phelps Comes In Second In 200-Meter Butterfly Semifinal
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps has set his sights on a 20th gold medal by posting the second-fastest time in the semifinals of the 200-meter butterfly. Phelps went out strong in Monday night’s...
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Off-Duty N.J. Officer Saves Boy Who Nearly Drowned During Pool Party
WYCKOFF, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — A family in New Jersey is feeling lucky after a police officer saved a young boy who nearly drowned during a pool party. Sgt. Michael Graham was off duty but happened to be...
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These Virginia Police Made An Adorable Synchronized Swimming Video
1010 WINS- As the end of summer slowly draws near, it’s time to make the most of what little time is left, and that’s exactly what these Virginia police officers did. The Arlington County Police...
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How One Former Marine Is Training Dogs to Help Other Veterans
1010 WINS – After working as a military dog handler and trainer for nearly eight year, one retired Marine is using his skills to give back to other veterans. Along with his wife, Amanda, Christopher...
View ArticleBest Places For Winter Sports In NY
By Jessica Allen The weather might be frightful, but that’s no excuse to stay inside. Here are our picks for the city’s best winter sports and where to participate. Bundle up and have fun! Curling...
View ArticleNaked Man Swims Among Sharks At Toronto Aquarium
TORONTO (CBS13) – One man’s refreshing dip in a shark-infested Toronto aquarium while naked could land him in hot water. On Friday just after 10:30 p.m., the man went inside Ripley’s Aquarium of...
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Expert Tips On Staying Safe In The Water This Summer
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – This weekend is considered the “unofficial” start of summer, with kids heading to pools, beaches, and lakes across the Tri-state area. Water however, can be a potential source...
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Stew Leonard Jr. And Wife Stress Water Safety After Losing Their Son To Drowning
With New York City pools opening this week and the summer season starting up, water safety is top of mind for many families.
View ArticleSummer Safety: Tips For Children (And Parents) As Pools Open To Public Across...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – School is out, pools are in. More than 50 pools across New York City open to the public Thursday. Eleven of them have a whole new look thanks to a program called Cool Pools NYC....
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Teen Completes Amazing 28-Mile Swim Around Manhattan For Charity
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A young woman has accomplished an amazing feat in the waters around New York City. Angel More competed in a 28-mile swim around Manhattan Island Saturday; doing it all for...
View ArticleHigh School Swimmer Has Win Taken Away, Referee Claims Her Swimsuit Was...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CBSNewYork) – A high school swimmer in Alaska is at the center of a wardrobe controversy after her shocking disqualification by a referee who apparently couldn’t handle seeing the...
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Snapshot NY: For Love Of Swimming
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Many athletes have overcome adversity to achieve their goals, but one local swimmer recovered from an injury and found much more on her way to the top of the podium. She’s the...
View ArticleEastchester Officials, Residents Stress Swimming Safety Guidelines During...
EASTCHESTER, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Summer is officially here and pools have started to open up around the area, with many families building their own as a way to have fun at home during the COVID-19...
View ArticleNew York City Set To Reopen 8 Public Swimming Pools With Mask, Social...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New Yorkers can cool off starting Friday at some public pools across the city. With the coronavirus pandemic, there are a bunch of new rules. Lifeguards are on deck and crews...
View Article8 New York City Public Pools Reopen, 7 More To Open Aug. 1
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Eight public pools reopened Friday in New York City. The following are now open: Mullaly in Highbridge, the Bronx Sunset in Sunset Park, Brooklyn Kosciuszko in...
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Families Pack NYC Pools Over Opening Weekend As Tri-State Area Faces Another...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Families packed city pools for the first weekend they’ve been open this summer. As temperatures go up, so will the number of people seeking relief from the heat, but in the age...
View ArticleAs Summer Approaches, Officials Urge People To Remember Water Safety
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — With the summer season about to kick off, it’s important to keep in mind best safety practices in the water, and there are simple things you can do to avoid dangerous...
View ArticleNYC Public Swimming Pools Reopen Saturday, As Heat And Humidity Expected To...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New York City’s public swimming pools will reopen Saturday for the first time since before the pandemic began. The reopening couldn’t come at a better time, with the heat and...
View ArticleDozens Of Public Swimming Pools Reopen In New York City
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — New Yorkers can now cool down with a dip in the pool. Dozens of outdoor city pools have reopened for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Forty-nine outdoor pools,...
View ArticleParents Thank Lifeguards Who Saved 4-Year-Old Son Vincent Zhang At Long...
SYOSSET, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Lifeguards on Long Island got a special than you Tuesday for saving a 4-year-old boy. As CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock reports, there were cards and flowers, tokens of a mother’s...
View ArticleWestfield, N.J. Residents Complain About Loud Parties After Neighbor Puts...
WESTFIELD, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Neighbors in one Union County town say a pool rental app has ruined the end of their summer. They shared video with CBS2’s Meg Baker from a recent weekend evening on...
View ArticleNonprofit Teams Up With Swimming School To Offer Free Lessons At Major Owens...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A nonprofit hosted its first free swimming class at a new community center at the former Bedford Union Armory in Brooklyn on Sunday. It may have looked like just play, but the...
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