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FDNY drone assists in rescuing swimmers off Rockaway Beach

Jun 7

Search continues for missing teen swimmer at Rockaway Beach

May 21

NYPD demonstrates shark sighting technology at Rockaway Beach

There have been more closures of the beach to swimming this year partly due to sharks coming close to the shore, but also thanks to the better technology being used to spot them from the air.

Jul 30

Missing swimmer search underway at Rockaway Beach

May 20

House vote could gut law protecting critical wildlife habitats

Apr 21

Large whale washes ashore onto Rockaway Beach

Mar 26

3 injured after several boats go up in flames at marina in Rockaways

Aug 13, 2025

Another shark sighting causes beach closures in the Rockaways

Jul 7, 2025

Many flock to Rockaway Beach despite shark sightings

Jul 6, 2025

Latest Videos

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NYPD demonstrates shark spotting technology at Rockaway Beach as sightings increase

Jul 30

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NYPD drones being used to spot sharks in Queens

Jul 30

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NYPD highlights water safety tips as search for missing man continues

Jul 28, 2025

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What the recent surge in shark activities mean for NYC beachgoers

Jul 7, 2025

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Swimmer rescued after NYC extends lifeguard hours due to heat emergency

Aug 2, 2024

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NYC extends lifeguard hours for heat emergency

Aug 2, 2024

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Shark sightings prompt beach closures in Queens

Jul 12, 2024

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Shark sightings prompt beach closures in Queens

Jul 11, 2024

Latest Stories

Multiple shark sightings reported off Rockaway Beach prompting temporary closure

New York City Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry said two sharks were spotted near Beach 32nd Street just before 11:30 a.m.

Jul 5, 2025

Meet the New Yorkers working to protect the endangered piping plover along our beaches

A group of volunteers is working to protect the piping plover, a vulnerable native bird living along the New York coastline.

Jun 11, 2025

MTA hero: Bus operator Robert Hernandez helps reunite missing child with family

This week's hero is bus operator Robert Hernandez.

Apr 9, 2025

A-train subway repair work and partial shutdown begins in the Rockaways

A 5-mile stretch of A-train service is shut down in the Rockaways for repair work.

Jan 18, 2025

A-train subway repair work and partial shutdown begins in the Rockaways

A 5-mile stretch of A-train service ends Friday in the Rockaways for repair work.

Jan 17, 2025