New York has 67 state-owned swimming beaches and all are tested regularly to determine the public's risk of coming in contact with waterborne diseases. The beaches are tested at least once a week for ...

New York will have sharks in its waters for longer than usual this year according to new research supported by the New York ...

As sea surface temperature rises, some shark species could linger in northern waters nearly a month longer than usual, ...

The popular Rockaway Beach in Queens was briefly shuttered for a period of time on Friday and Saturday due to shark sightings ...

New Yorkers looking to beat the heat headed to the Rockaways over Fourth of July weekend – and so did sharks. Sections of beach were closed daily from Thursday to Sunday after drones spotted sharks in ...

Multiple shark sightings caused a temporary beach closure in New York City after two sharks were spotted in the waters off Rockaway beach in Queens.

Shark sightings forced some New York beaches to close on the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. Millions of Americans celebrated Independence Day on Friday, with many opting to hang out at the beach ...

ROCKAWAY BEACH, Queens (WABC) -- Shark sightings at Rockaway Beach led to a closure on Friday, according to officials. New York City Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry said two sharks ...