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Floodwaters Crash Onto Rockaway Beach As Sandy Rages

Rockaway Beach was on the list for areas of New York City deemed Zone A for evacuation purposes, and by Sunday night, Hurricane Sandy had sent the floodwaters rising.

2012/10/28

Man Killed In Crash On Rockaway Freeway

A 33-year-old man was killed overnight in a crash in Rockaway Beach.

CBS New York–2012/10/20

Rockaway Beach (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

6 People Rescued After Boat Capsizes South Of Rockaway Beach

The Coast Guard’s New York Command Center received a Mayday call at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday that six people were in the water after their vessel capsized.

2012/09/22

5 Best Ways to Get On The Water In NYC

If you’d like to get on the water, but aren’t quite ready to book passage on a cruise or sign on with a cargo ship, check out the organizations that follow. They’ll give you sea legs in no time.

CBS New York–2012/08/06

Getaway Guide: One-Tank Trip To The Rockaways

The Rockaways suffered something of an unsavory reputation in the 90s and early aughts, but new construction, a slew of recent noshing opportunities and a renovated 5.5-mile boardwalk have encouraged a new generation of surfers, hipsters, families and hangers-out to discover the Queens and Brooklyn shores. It’s an easy trek on the A train or by car, so as the Ramones once warbled, “hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach” and discover what some are now calling Williamsburg by the sea.

2012/08/03

Amid Revitalization, Rockaway Beach Boardwalks Boasts New Dining Options

No longer do beach-goers have to settle for cafeteria hot dogs and hamburgers, some of the city’s best eats can be found a boardwalk away from the beach.

2012/06/27

Rockaway Beach Community Torn Over Beach Rebuilding Project

A new plan to use extra sand to shore up an eroded section of Rockaway Beach has residents in an uproar.

2012/06/25

Beachgoers at Coney Island (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Thousands Of Beachgoers Head To Coney Island To Officially Begin Their Summer

New rides, a polished-up boardwalk and gorgeous sands and surf are bringing thousands to Coney Island to start their summer.

2012/05/26

Matt Green Attempts To Walk Every NYC Street

Two years ago, he was an engineer sitting behind a desk. Then he walked across the country. Now, he’s trying to top that!

2012/01/09

A Guide To New York City’s Free Beaches

What could be better than hitting the beach on a sizzling summer day? For savvy New Yorkers, it’s finding a beach that’s free, relatively close and subway accessible. Watch out for riptides and have fun! […]

2011/08/04

Rockaway Beach Seeing Community Revival

Rockaway Beach in Queens has long been written off by many as a community in decline, but now things are looking up.

2011/07/04

Mayor Bloomberg at the St. Patrick's Day parade in Rockaway Beach. (Photo/Sophia Hall, WCBS 880)

Residents Celebrate With St. Patrick’s Day Parades In Hoboken & Queens

The mayor of Cork, Ireland joined Mayor Bloomberg in Rockaway Beach on Saturday for their annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Residents also celebrated with a parade in Hoboken, New Jersey.

2011/03/05

Woman Gives Birth In L.I. Hospital Parking Lot

They say timing in life is everything, but little Carson Jones arrived a little early in a New Hyde Park hospital parking lot.

2010/08/20

Free Beaches And Pools For Kids

Summer is almost over, but it is not too late to enjoy all things water related. Here’s a look at some of our favorite free beaches and pools in the city. BEACHES Rockaway Beach and […]

CBS New York–2010/08/19

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